Conquering Mountains: Augusta Army vet, adaptive sports athlete Dr. Lisa Maddox

About this episode

Dr. Lisa Maddox shares her inspiring journey as a retired Army Major and adaptive sports athlete who overcame a leg amputation.

This week we’re checking out the Spring ski action in Snowmass Co, at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Every year incredible wounded warfighters gather for a week of skiing, boarding and the kind of healing only mother nature can provide. Our guest is Retired Army Major, Dr. Lisa Maddox, who overcame a leg amputation and proves that with the right mindset anything is possible. Lisa Maddox describes the feeling of shredding the slopes on a mono ski, and how it fuels her passion. She also shares how her injury has never stopped her from becoming a nationally renowned adaptive sports athlete who loves skiing, pickle ball, basketball, softball and more! We trace her journey from the guard changing ceremony at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington DC, to West Point. She tracked her entrance into medical school and the rare medical condition that resulted in her leg amputation. But losing a leg would never stop this Army veteran. Maj. Maddox shares how, after her surgery, she continued to serve her fellow vets as an MD at the Augusta VA and competed in The National Veterans Wheelchair Games. She’s also had some amazing experiences, including a cool story…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Lisa Maddox

Topics covered

• adaptive sports
• veterans
• overcoming adversity
• skiing
• medical journey
• sports enthusiasm

Keywords

• adaptive sports
• veterans
• skiing
• leg amputation
• Dr. Lisa Maddox
• National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
• West Point
• Augusta VA
• National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Augusta VA, West Point, National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Books & works: Hamilton

Places: Snowmass Co, Augusta

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