3.10 A Father With Parkinsons
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
8M ago
The episode offers valuable insights into coping strategies and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook despite the challenges of Parkinson's disease. Daniel's concept of "speaking life" highlights the power of positive thinking and intentionality in shaping one's perspective. For those with Parkinson's or their loved ones, this emphasis on focusing on the blessings and creating meaningful experiences becomes a source of inspiration and hope. Daniel's determination to provide a strong foundation for his son while dealing with Parkinson's serves as a beacon of strength, encouraging ot ..read more
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3.9 Back From The Future
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
10M ago
In this inspiring episode of the podcast "Parkinson's and Me," host Daniel, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019, shares his personal journey with the disease. Despite the challenges, Daniel has found a unique focus and determination. He shares his experience of stepping into a coaching role for his son's baseball team, a decision that has allowed him to actively participate in life and create lasting memories. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of staying engaged with life, even when faced with physical limitations. Daniel also discusses the import ..read more
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3.8 Out Of The Shadows
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
Altering our perspective is a very difficult task. We have a lifetime of learned experience that dictates how we perceive life. For most of us, this includes some coping mechanisms that would not be described as healthy. This episode examines a few simple ways to reverse the cycle. As Yoda from Star Wars says, “You must unlearn what you have learned. The last half of the episode is a creative experiment. Daniel shares how the movie “Legend of Baggar Vance” serves as an important reminder of how he wants to live. One of the themes of the movie is that life isn’t a game you either win or lose. I ..read more
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3.7 Transitions
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
Continual transitions are a part of life. These combinations of our experiences combine to makes us who we are. One of the challenges living with Parkinson's Disease is the feeling of hopelessness. It's as if the walls are closing in on you, and there isn't a route for you to escape. However, what if you were able to change your perspective? How could that alter the way that you look at life? This episode addresses this challenge.  Daniel is realizing the importance of looking at events in his life using a different mindset. If we choose to see events as going always turning out poorly fo ..read more
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3.6 Romantizing The Past
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
The road ahead is full of incredible challenges. After the diagnosis of Parkison's Disease, it’s easy to push away the future and live in the past. It's important to realize that we remember only the best days while wearing our rose-colored glasses. We forget the average and mundane days and the anxiety that we were feeling. Living in the past keeps us from experiencing the possibility of joy that lies ahead. Daniel shares the results of a recent appointment he had with his Movement Disorder Specialist.  Having decreased levels of energy is very common in those diagnosed with Parkinson's ..read more
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3.5 Hard To Rest
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often notice that their symptoms are worse when they are under stress. In addition to life stress, people with PD may experience anxiety as part and parcel of their PD itself, caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Anxiety and stress are two different things, but can often manifest themselves in similar ways, making it challenging to tell the difference. Daniel identifies his anxieties and how they lead to stress. Since one of his personal goals is to "Speak Life" then it's very important for him to strike a balance. However, if he is not able to rest ..read more
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3.4 Speak Life
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
Receiving the diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease is difficult for everyone. We experience crushing disappointment that may lead us to isolate ourselves from those we care the most about. As a result, we jeopardize our present and future quality of life. Daniel and Bryan discuss the decision to speak words of compassion and encouragement that has benefited the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Daniel labels this decision as "Speak Life." It's based on a song of the same name. Proverbs 11:17 “Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel.” Proverbs 16:24 “Kind ..read more
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3.2 Evolving Expectations
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
We have a tendency to grow confident in our expectations as we grow older. Despite how hard we have prepared for the future, Parkinson's is similar to a bomb being dropped. It causes a titanic shift. When the smoke clears, we are left with a life that doesn't line up with our previous goals. Parkinson's doesn't discriminate based on gender or ethnicity. Parkinson's is patient and takes its time slowly picking away our lives. Left with shattered expectations, it is imperative to begin reassigning new goals. If we don't, then we are in jeopardy of being stuck in the past. Joined by his brother ..read more
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3.1 The Slow March Forward
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
For this season opener, Daniel has a conversation with his best friend. His wife. As a Care Partner, she sits on the front row of his life. She witnesses the effects that the progression of Parkinson's has on her husband. The couple has been married for nearly 20 years. In this episode, they discuss the important steps that need to be made to keep the marriage fresh and vibrant.  A key first step involves providing each other the understanding that they are trying their best. If communication breaks down or wasn't there, to begin with then unreasonable expectations are placed on each othe ..read more
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2.12 Seasons Ending
Parkinson’s and Me
by Daniel
1y ago
This is the final episode for Season 2. We remove the script as Bryan, and Daniel has a casual conversation about the current season in Daniel's life. Looking back on 2021, Daniel shares his greatest encouragements and hardest difficulties having Parkinson's disease at such a young age. Daniel covers family, future, parenting, and the importance of changing the narrative compared to allowing the disease. Get ready for an encouraging and real look at Parkinson's and me. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voic ..read more
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