What does it take to stare down adversity and keep climbing, literally?
In this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host and creator Rick Bontkowski sits down with Tom Jalinski, a bilateral below-the-knee amputee who refused to let limb loss define his limits. Tom takes us deep into the mental and physical grind of becoming an endurance hiker post-amputation, detailing the trails he's conquered, the pain he’s endured, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward.
From rocky paths to life’s roughest terrain, Tom's journey is a blueprint for perseverance. Whether you're an amputee, athlete, or just someone trying to push past personal limits, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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