On this episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski; amputee, advocate, drummer, and storyteller, sits down with one of the most unexpectedly extraordinary people you’ll ever meet: Mark Watson.

Mark isn’t a celebrity. He isn’t a decorated athlete. He isn’t a world-traveling motivational speaker.
 He’s an everyday guy who survived a life-changing moment, and then quietly rebuilt his life with grit, humility, and a sense of humor that’s impossible not to love.

This conversation peels back layers that most “inspiring stories” never touch. Mark opens up about the amputation that reshaped his identity, the dark private battles that came after, and the fierce determination it took to reclaim joy, purpose, and forward motion. You’ll hear the moments he almost gave up… and the surprising things that pulled him back.

If you’ve ever wondered what real resilience looks like, ordinary, honest, unpolished resilience, this episode will stay with you long after you finish listening.

The AMP’D UP211 Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of amputees, survivors, creators, and everyday warriors who remind us that extraordinary lives are often built from the most unexpected moments.

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