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The Limb Shift

Launching October 2026 for Australia’s Amputee Awareness Week, The Limb Shift shares authentic stories and wisdom. As well as being a journalist of several decades, I’m also an amputee, so hopefully I ask the right questions. You can listen to a preview here. Please explore these written stories ahead of the podcast’s launch.

Emmanuel Kelly on finding a “thirty minute purpose”
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Emmanuel Kelly on finding a “thirty minute purpose”

ByJames O'Brien 11/07/202611/07/2026

Recently I recorded an interview with Emmanuel Kelly for my forthcoming podcast on limb difference and limb loss.

He first came to national attention in Australia when he delivered an … Read the rest “Emmanuel Kelly on finding a “thirty minute purpose””

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Richard McCarthy’s path to adventure and independence
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Richard McCarthy’s path to adventure and independence

ByJames O'Brien 01/07/202601/07/2026

I spoke recently with Richard McCarthy for The Limb Shift podcast, and his story will appear when the series launches later this year, during Amputee Awareness Week.

Richard McCarthy’s story … Read the rest “Richard McCarthy’s path to adventure and independence”

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The amputation wasn’t the end: it was the reset
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The amputation wasn’t the end: it was the reset

ByJames O'Brien 01/07/202601/07/2026

A few months ago I spoke with Angus (Gus) Taylor for The Limb Shift podcast, to launch in October during Amputee Awareness Week in Australia.

In this candid reflection on … Read the rest “The amputation wasn’t the end: it was the reset”

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The turning point for Marny
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The turning point for Marny

ByJames O'Brien 28/06/202629/06/2026

Today I recorded a terrific interview for The Limb Shift podcast, launching this October for Amputee Awareness Week!

I spoke with Marny Cringle (who lives near Newcastle), who survived a … Read the rest “The turning point for Marny”

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How Taj rebuilt his life one goal at a time
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How Taj rebuilt his life one goal at a time

ByJames O'Brien 26/06/202626/06/2026

Recording an interview with Taj Mailata for The Limb Shift last weekend was an incredibly powerful experience. Taj is someone who refuses to let circumstances dictate his life, even when … Read the rest “How Taj rebuilt his life one goal at a time”

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