Redefining Life After Limb Loss with Travis Sanders | Barber, Author & Amputee

What happens when life changes in an instant—and you have to decide whether it defines you… or whether you redefine it?In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Travis Sanders — master barber, entrepreneur, author, peer mentor, and above-knee amputee whose story is rooted in resilience, mindset, and purpose.After blood clots led to multiple surgeries and ultimately limb loss, Travis was forced to confront a completely different future. But instead of allowing that moment to define him, he made a powerful decision:He would redefine it.Just days after leaving the hospital, Travis returned to cutting hair — a moment that perfectly captures the determination and mindset that now fuels his mission to help others.Mike and Travis discuss:The mental and emotional battle during recoveryReturning to work immediately after surgeryHis new book, Path of Resilience JournalThe importance of peer mentoring and support groupsHelping amputees rebuild confidence and purposeWhy mindset and community matter after traumaToday, Travis mentors fellow amputees through hospital visits, support groups, and encouragement rooted in lived experience — proving that resilience is something built one day at a time. 🔗 Connect & Learn More 📍 Hair by Travis Sanders: https://www.haircutsbytravis.com/ 📘 Path of Resilience Journal: https://a.co/d/00avjtCT 🌐 Instagram: @resilience_forge 🌐 Enable Review: Real reviews for prosthetic care: https://enablereview.com/ Subscribe to We’re Not Stumped for more real stories from the limb loss and disability community.Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest?  Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/