Ryding Footloose
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Ryding Footloose is a education podcast hosted by Melanie Magowan. It has 85 episodes, with the latest published July 2022.
I am Melanie, dual citizen of England and New Zealand. I have been documenting my life on my blog (melaniemagowan.com) since arriving here in 2012, including health challenges through knee replacement and the recent loss of my left leg. I hope you enjoy learning about life as it is for me, and perhaps gain a little inspiration along the way
education ·en-gb ·85 episodes
3 years an amputee - reflections
The dangers of unregulated supplements
Is it ok to ask someone about their disability?
Being autistic: the challenges of understanding emotions
Coping with Covid: my top tips for you (and your friend)!
It’s hard work being autistic
Relationships - and feeling more autistic!
The trials and tribulations of dating in your 50’s
Winter duathlon 4/4 testing out the actual racing bike
Re-modelling my life: it ain’t over yet (this is massive!)
Lock down vascular lab: my amputee problems aren’t over yet.
Amputee lock down life: virtual racing
More problems with the leg: no one is listening as usual
More of the limb centre and yet more medical complications
Getting the Covid jab & Winter Duathlon #2 race report!
Self care, problem body parts & navigating the beach
How do I stay so upbeat and positive?
Matariki, mind games and a balancing act!
What is EMDR therapy?
Phantom limb pain, bike positions & wearing a skirt!
Race report: Southland Tri-Club Winter Duathlon series - Race 1
Artificial leg on a plane FIRST
What does bravery and courage look like?
Trying a new sport: not many NZ amputees do this!
Tackling disability challenges: how to eat the elephant one bite at a time.
Total breakdown: finding the bike and poolside positives
I feel defeated
Leg update, bike update, wheelchair update
Southland Hospital free public lecture series: Mental Wellbeing [part 1/3]
De-stress your (and my!) life: step 1
Positivity in pants: celebrating small wins
Pondering life: how to alter self expectation?
A day in the life: new tattoo & rant alert!
Topping Forest hill: first time with a prosthetic!
Menopause follow up: YOUR feedback
The cold hard truth: return to work
Dealing with Menopause (I refuse to talk about the leg today!)
Seven months post amputation: achievement recap
First time outside on a bike with a prosthetic leg!
Why do babies make it look so easy?
You’ll never guess what I’ve been up to!
Parts of me - a poem
Autumn in the South: end of the week amp update
Southland Chamber of commerce breakfast update with Air New Zealand
Karate chopping my way through the weekend!
8 years: annual musings
Testing version 1 of the bike prosthetic
Leg day no. 5: hydraulic ankle Q&A
The Cupcake Mile!
Walking, balancing and disability self image
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