In Episode 80 of AMP’D UP211, I sit down with author, amputee, and sepsis survivor Katy Grainger for an incredibly honest conversation about trauma, survival, identity, and rebuilding a life after everything changes. Many people know Katy’s story from the medical event that led to the loss of both of her legs and fingers, but this conversation goes much deeper. We talk about the emotional aftermath, the process of writing her powerful new memoir Finding Solid Footing: Thriving Beyond the Unimaginable, and what it was like to revisit some of the darkest moments of her life to help others heal through her words.
This episode is not just about limb loss. It’s about purpose, resilience, fear, reinvention, and the difficult work of finding yourself again after life takes a direction you never saw coming. Katy speaks with incredible vulnerability about grief, recovery, motherhood, faith, and the emotional reconstruction that happens long after the physical healing begins. If you’ve ever faced adversity, struggled with change, or wondered how people find the strength to move forward after devastating circumstances, this conversation will stay with you.
AMP’D UP211 exists to tell authentic stories from the amputee and disability community while breaking down stereotypes and showing the humanity behind these journeys. Whether you are an amputee, a caregiver, someone navigating trauma, or simply looking for perspective and inspiration, Episode 80 with Katy Grainger is a conversation you do not want to miss.