Parkinson’s and Me

Episode 13: A Man With Parkinson's

Episode 13 explores how Parkinson’s can strip away the image of being a strong male. As men, we want to provide for our families, protect the ones we love, and be recognized for our independence. Parkinson’s chips away at this image by attacking us physically, emotionally, and mentally. Despite being recently diagnosed, Daniel is already struggling with not being a provider or a strong father figure for his son. Bryan and Daniel attempt to discover a way to redefine what it means to be a strong male when your body stops working as it should. You are not alone in having a difficult time transitioning from a pre to post-Parkinson’s man. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 12: Parkinson's and Faith

With Parkinson's, you experience crushing anxiety and overwhelming depression. This does not include the unrelenting progression of the disease that seems to rip your ability to move properly a piece at a time. The effects of Parkinson's makes it so difficult to accurately describe what it is to experience the degradation to those who want to help the most. How can you move forward with life when the one you have is being taken so unceremoniously? Daniel and Bryan dive into the importance of faith. The faith in a God that actively pursues a relationship with his children has imprinted Daniel's life before and after the diagnosis of Parkinson's. Faith is defined as complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Listen as Daniel and Bryan workout the enormous complication Parkinson's adds to life and one who has faith. Special thanks goes to TobyMac. If you would like to leave us a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 11: The Other Side

Most of the time, we hear about how Parkinson's affects the person diagnosed. In this special episode, Daniel and his wife discuss how Parkinson's has impacted her life. This is a very vulnerable and honest account from a person who is on the other side of Parkinson's. It is a fight on two fronts. She is forced to watch as her husband slowly degenerate. At the same time, she must deal with how the diagnosis of Parkinson's will alter her future. "The Other Side" will speak to those who are directly impacted by Parkinson's but who do not have the disease. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave us a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 10: Parkinson's and Perseverance

Dealing with Parkinson's is difficult for both the individual and those who are forced to experience it. Having or creating a support group is essential if someone is going to experience true success in battling PD. In this episode, we have a special guest, Ian Rodriguez, who received his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease when he was only 25 years old. 18 years later he refuses to allow Parkinson's to define him. He is the recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Parkinson's Foundation for 2020. Ian opens up about the trials and successes that he has experienced in his life. It's an incredibly inspiring testimony that you don't want to miss. Ian covers influential organizations such as Neuroboxing and Rocky Steady Boxing that have played an important role in his battle against this progressive disease. Join Daniel, Bryan, and special guest Ian for this episode of Parkinson's and Perseverance. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 9: Hoping and Coping

We all have different ways of coping with the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Some people seek out ways to defy the stereotypes associated with P.D. Others may not be able to handle this new life. They break under the crushing weight that is Parkinson's. How do you cope? The hope for a cure is a powerful motivator to keep moving. Daniel shares an encouraging new study published in Nature. There may be a potentially powerful and clinically possible approach to treating neurodegeneration by replacing lost neurons. Join Daniel, Bryan, and their special guest. Don't miss this episode. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 8: Reinvent Yourself

In the wake of Covid-19, we are living in a "new normal." The resurgence of the pandemic has demonstrated our difficulty with changing our lifestyle and behavior. Living with Parkinson's forces us to adapt to another "new normal." Short of a miracle cure, there is not a way back to a life without Parkinson's. Daniel admits he is a foreigner in a foreign land without a way to escape. The good news is we do not have to do it alone. In order to move forward, and continue to accomplish the goals we strive for it is necessary to reinvent parts of our lives. To adapt to the progression of the disease, Daniel shares some of the strategies he is still learning to overcome his apathy and depression. Parkinson's has provided him clarity of purpose. Join Daniel and Bryan for an episode that explores the mindset of reinventing yourself. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 7: An Interlude

Daniel goes it alone in this in-between episode. There a few things we can do to combat the effects of Parkinson's. However, physicians and researchers seem to universally agree that exercise is the most effective. In fact, The Parkinson’s Outcomes Project showed that people with PD who started exercising earlier and a minimum of 2.5 hours a week, experienced a slower decline in quality of life compared to those who started later. Establishing early exercise habits is essential to overall disease management. For Daniel, the mechanism that helped inspire the motivation for him to wake up early in the morning to walk was the Apple Watch. Daniel explains how completing three simple circles on the watch moved him from being ambiguous to actively engaged. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 6: Parkinson's and Marriage

It was a relationship that looked like it came straight out of a Hollywood romance movie. The boy gets the girl and then marries the girl of his dreams. Their love was full of bumps along the road just like any marriage. The couple's dedication to growing old with one another was tested when the boy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The diagnosis and progression of Parkinson's have been a monumental event for Daniel but also for his spouse. How do deal with such a cataclysmic event and both of you have to pick up the pieces of your shattered dreams? Join Daniel as he shares his intimate story. Also, he shares the hope that he has for the future as he and his wife face the future with Parkinson's in different ways. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 5: Ain't Nobody Got Time For That

When you learn that you have Parkinson's, it changes everything. The diagnosis of Parkinson's removes the illusion that you have the same quality of time left compared to your peers. This is a gift and a curse. However, this understanding can provide you with the strength and clarity of purpose. Join Daniel and Bryan for this episode that asks the question. Are you ready to get busy living or dying? The guys cover the complications that Parkinson's can cause when choosing to get busy living. The recent coronavirus pandemic makes remaining social and staying active that much harder. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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Episode 4: Parkinson's and a Career

The current economic volatility is a source of great anxiety for everyone. Add a new diagnosis of Parkinson's and you have the formulation of a crisis. What can those with Parkinson's whether employed or not employed expect with a disease that is progressive in nature? Daniel gets even more personal by admitting some of his greatest fears. Daniel and Bryan explore these anxieties along with other concerns. Also, this episode tackles what a person can do if they are unemployed and have Parkinson's. "Parkinson's and a Career" attempt to find a balance between the honesty of your condition versus enabling yourself to keep moving forward. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us parkinsonsandmepodcast@gmail.com. If you have the Anchor app please leave a message at https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme.
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