The Limb Shift
My life since 2002, and home of "The Limb Shift" podcast.
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Latest posts
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From the hospital ward to the World Cup 🎧
Navigating limb loss is rarely a neat, linear story, and in the early days, the isolation can be stark. For Adam Tannock (from Townsville) and Toby Popple (from Wagga Wagga)—both lower-limb amputees and members of the Australian Wheelchair Rugby League team—the path from…
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The lessons from today…
Working from home today meant I could pop into my local Japanese spot for an entrée-sized sashimi. Even though I’ve been eating Japanese food for years, I realised quickly after taking the first bite that I was never really sure about the correct order in which to eat the…
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Redefining Representation with Madeleine Stewart 🎧
“It’s not inspiration, it’s not pity, it’s normal. It’s saying you’re different, but we accept you and you’re just like us”. This philosophy serves as the cornerstone of Madeleine’s mission, a vibrant and unapologetic voice currently reshaping the Australian creative landscape.…
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Minds at play : Dwayne Fernandes 🎧
Dwayne Fernandes is a man who defines life not by what is missing, but by the choices he makes. Born in India with a limb difference, his journey has spanned continents, medical milestones, corporate advocacy, and global skyscraper stair-climbing. Known for his sharp wit, high…
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The Garden and the Inbox
I turned up early for my endocrinologist appointment today at the Chronic Diabetes Clinic at St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst. Being early, and because it was a lovely day, I spent some time waiting in the garden adjacent. It brought back some intense memories. I spent three…
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Khoa Tran : From “free spirit” to fitness leader 🎧
In 2012, Khoa Nam Tran’s life followed a predictable, routine rhythm that centered heavily around socializing and drinking. As he described it: Back in the days—I guess a good fifteen or sixteen years ago—my life was different. I used to go out and party, and it was a routine.…
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Reflections on Access and Art at Sculpture by the Sea
It was a gorgeous, sunny morning as I headed down to Bondi for an event I had been invited to attend. For twenty or thirty years, Sculpture by the Sea has been a fixture in my calendar. But in recent years, getting around has become a lot harder for me because of my disability.…