Parkinson’s and Me
I have young-onset Parkinson's disease. I daily experience the physical and psychological effects of this progressive disease. Those with Parkinson's experience crushing anxiety and overwhelming depression. The unrelenting progression of the disease rips your ability to move, think and live properly. However, I refuse to give up on my life and I am not alone. Parkinson's and Me is a podcast that begins with a man who was diagnosed with P.D. in his early forties. Join us as we face a life with Parkinson's and celebrate the victories along the way.
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Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Telling someone that you have Parkinson's is a very personal choice. It may be years later before you make the decision to tell others about Parkinson's disease. It makes you vulnerable. How do you tell your spouse, kids, parents, etc? Daniel walks listeners through his experience so that it can possibly help you. His son was 10 years old when he decided that his son needed to know. He was afraid that if he didn't tell him then what would be the consequences if his son heard it from others. Also, Daniel explores his own fear of telling others while deciding if his career would be limited if too many people know. It's very complicated. 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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Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Daniel discusses the importance of participating in the grieving process. Moving through the steps of this process has played a significant role in how he has dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s. We know there is a process of grief when we lose a loved one. The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is the end of life as a person knows it. The direction of our lives is ground to a complete stop. The need to grieve the loss of that life is valuable! We don’t heal all at once but over time the emotions ease. We need to move forward and redefine what life is with the disease. Eventually, the hope is to free up the energy and not continue to live in the past. To keep walking ahead emotionally instead of giving up. Also, Bryan joins Daniel to help guide the conversation of the podcast. 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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Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Welcome to the podcast. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm an ordinary person that you bump into on the street. Possibly I am the person that you work with and is trying to hide their symptoms. That person is me. 9 months ago I was diagnosed with "Young Onset Parkinson's". Now I am struggling to prepare for the rough road ahead. However, I must hold onto hope that I have a wonderful life ahead. Join me for this inaugural episode of Parkinson's and Me. 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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