The Socket
The Socket
Solati Health
The Socket is a podcast about improving the quality of life of amputees featuring conversations with the global amputee community. In every episode, you’ll find a mix of inspirational individuals & practitioners discussing stories, insight, health and wellness, improved outcomes, latest innovations, and market changes. Hosted by Van Tucker, Founder + CTO of Solati Health
Amputation and Beyond with Footless Jo, YouTuber, Speaker, Writer, Advocate
Happy New Year! We are back with a new season of The Socket and kicking off with Jo Beckwith AKA Footless Jo! Jo is a public speaker, advocate, and writer, who passionately believes in the incredibly perseverant capacity of the human soul. We may not have the exact same life experiences but she knows that as human beings we have the unique capacity to help each other heal and grow by sharing our stories.   Jo is often found releasing YouTube videos and sharing her experiences as an amputee. Connect with Footless Jo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFroKGvBjvALxCTFzZXL5w  https://www.instagram.com/footlessjo/
Jan 12, 2021
31 min
Meet Kiana Clay, The World’s First Adaptive Female Motox Competitor
Today, we have an incredible guest Kiana Clay, the world's first adaptive female motox competitor and paralympic hopeful for USA adaptive snowboarding. 😎🤘🏽🏍️🏂 Connect with Kiana: https://www.instagram.com/kianaclay23/ #podcast #thesocket #amputeelife #amputeestrong #health #adaptive #adaptiveathlete #snow #snowboarding #snowboard #roadto2022paralympics #moto #motocross #dirtbike
Oct 26, 2020
55 min
Do not fear limitations, thrive on pushing through them with Kevin Herbert
Happy Birthday, Kevin Herbert! Let's all celebrate together with a new episode! Today, we have Kevin Herbert, a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Peer Support Specialist R. BE🦾, and Clinical Liaison at @allcareoandp. https://www.instagram.com/kevin_herbert0913/ #amputeelife #amputeestrong #podcast #health #fitness #amputee #upperlimbprosthetics #happybirthday  
Sep 13, 2020
49 min
Amputee Life Tips & Positivity with Heather Harms, Winnipeg, Canada
Today, we have Heather Harms from Winnipeg, Canada. We learn her story from her amputation in 2013 to tips and tricks from everyday life from opening wine bottles to her new prosthesis. Connect with Heather Harms https://www.instagram.com/heatherharmz/ #amputeelife #amputee #podcast
Jul 28, 2020
26 min
I Don't Wanna Live as an Untold Story - Ashley Young - AKA @orlandocyborgashley
Today, we have the incredibly driven Ashley Young, AKA @orlandocyborgashle, an American Cyborg in London. Ashley has one speed and that is go! Today, she is a Lucky Fin Project and Össur Ambassador, Model, Actress, Wife, and Mother. In this episode, we learn Ashley's journey from a competitive horse rider, professional dancer, professional scuba diver, and entering the world of modeling. https://www.instagram.com/orlandocyborgashley/ https://www.tiktok.com/@orlandocyborgashley https://twitter.com/orlandocyborgas #amputeelife #amputeestrong #podcast #ZebedeeManagement #model #actress #LuckyFinProject Ambassador #ÖssurFamily
Jun 22, 2020
35 min
The Active Amputee - Building a Resource from Amputees for Amputees with Bjoern Eser
Today, we have Bjoern Eser, the creator of The Active Amputee. The Active Amputee as a resource page from amputees for amputees. It aims to inform, it aims to inspire and it aims to engage. Nothing more and nothing less. It‘s as simple as that. In this episode, we learn Bjoern's personal story with the creation of The Active Amputee to his experiences with an active lifestyle. https://www.theactiveamputee.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theactiveamputee/ #amputeelife #amputeestrong #podcast #theactiveamputee #active
Jun 14, 2020
28 min
Becoming An Endurance Athlete with Patrick Pressgrove
Today, we have Patrick Pressgrove from Houston, Texas. Patrick is the COO of TEAM CATAPULT, a non-profit aiming to CATAPULT physically challenged athletes over adversity and into endurance sports., Mind Over Matter Athlete, Hanger Clinic’s Elite Athlete Team in 2018, and is a Hanger Clinic Ambassador. Patrick has completed hand fulls of half marathons and full marathons, including the 2019 Boston Marathon where he qualified for the following year. He’s completed the nearly 200-mile, overnight Texas Independence Relay with Catapult three times. In this episode, we dive deep with Patrick to learn his personal story from his amputation to entering the world of endurance sports. https://www.instagram.com/phtptxclsv/ https://www.instagram.com/team_catapult/ https://www.teamcatapult.org/ #amputeelife #amputeestrong #amputeeathlete #athlete #eunduranceathlete #teamcatapult #hangerclinic
Jun 7, 2020
40 min
Yoga for Amputees by Marsha Therese Danzig, M.Ed
The mission of  Yoga for Amputees®  by Marsha T Danzig is to provide health, wellness, freedom of movement, psychological healing, spiritual renewal, and a deep sense of wholeness to people who have experienced limb loss. Author of Yoga for Amputees Yoga Training Speaking Online Yoga Classes Connect with Yoga for Amputees https://www.instagram.com/yogaforamputees/ https://www.yogaforamputees.com/
May 30, 2020
28 min
Crossfit + OCR + Goals with Bo AKA oneleggedwarrior - Amputee Athlete And Veteran
Crossfit + OCR + Goals with Bo AKA @oneleggedwarrior  - Amputee Athlete And Veteran •Ragnarok Races founder •OCR/Crossfit and crazy stuff •OCR Speaker/Coach •Nocco Danmark Brand Ambassador •Ottobock/Rehband Ambassador https://www.oneleggedwarrior.com https://www.instagram.com/oneleggedwarrior/
May 21, 2020
29 min
Brent Wright - On Additive Manufacturing, Processes, 3D Printing, and Implementing in the Developing World
Brent Wright is a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist at EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics and started LifeNabled which is a charity that provides prostheses and training for the developing world. Brent has an ongoing passion and is progressing Additive Manufacturing adoption to prosthetist. Brent's Additive Manufacturing  Technologies: Printers: SLS, MultiJet Fusion (MJF), Blackbelt Printer. Software: Geomagic Freeform Plus, Autodesk Meshmixer, and Autodesk Fusion 360 are my go to for modification of most prosthetic devices and I consistently use multiple slicers including Simplify3D, Cura, Ideamaker, and KISSlicer. Scanning: Digiscan 3D is my favorite App that allows you to use the Structure Sensor and iPad for shape capture. This app provides revenue for LifeNabled. https://lifenabled.org/digiscan-3d/ Connect with Brent on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-wright-a2590a12/
Jun 4, 2019
51 min