Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Living with Parkinson's is a podcast hosted by Bryce Perry, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010 at age 40. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience, he shares honest stories, practical advice and encouragement for people who are newly diagnosed, well into their journey, or supporting someone with the condition. Episodes cover topics such as medication, mindset, relationships, work and identity, along with the constant adaptations that a progressive illness demands. The tone is raw and candid but also frequently humorous, built on the belief that it is still possible to live fully when life looks different than expected.
Episodes
3 Surprising Parkinson’s Connections Hiding in Your Home & Medicine Cabinet | WHO KNEW?
What if something in your medicine cabinet, your daily medication routine, or even your living room could have a surprising connection to Parkinson’s?A cough medicine ingredient. A common heartburn medication. And something you probably sit on every single day.Welcome back to WHO KNEW?, where we explore surprising Parkinson’s research, separate scientific findings from speculation, and explain wha
Parkinson’s Voice Changes: 5 Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Speech Worse
Have you ever started talking and halfway through a sentence, your voice just seems to disappear?You know exactly what you want to say. But your voice gets softer, your words run together, or someone asks you to repeat yourself for the fifth time.And eventually, you start talking less.Not because you have nothing to say, but because trying to be heard has become exhausting.In this episode of Livin
Parkinson’s Exercise & Apathy: How to Get Motivated and Finally Start | Dr. Nina Mosier
You know exercise is good for Parkinson’s. So why is it sometimes so incredibly hard to get started?You have the workout ready. You know the benefits. You genuinely want to do something good for yourself.But when the time comes, you just can't make yourself start.Is it laziness? Lack of discipline? Or could Parkinson’s itself be interfering with your motivation?In Part Two of my conversation with
Parkinson’s Exercise: Why Just 5 Minutes Can Make a Difference | Dr. Nina Mosier
150 minutes of exercise every week? Seriously?When you're living with Parkinson’s, that number can feel overwhelming, especially when getting out of a chair already feels like a workout.But what if five minutes actually counts? What if exercising from a chair is a legitimate workout? And what if the secret isn't doing more right away, but simply finding a way to begin?In this episode of Living wit
Parkinson’s Exercise: 5 Mistakes That Can Make Movement Harder
You know exercise matters with Parkinson’s. But what happens when you’re trying and exercise still feels almost impossible?Maybe you work out and feel worse afterward. Maybe your OFF period arrives halfway through. Or maybe one missed workout turns into two, and suddenly your brain decides, “Well, I guess we’re done forever.”In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Re
Parkinson’s Freezing: 5 Things That Could Be Making It Worse
You’re walking along just fine and suddenly your feet stop.Your brain says GO.Your feet say, “We’re currently unavailable. Please try again later.”That’s Parkinson’s freezing. It isn’t hesitation, laziness, or forgetting how to walk. It can feel like your brain sent the message, but your feet never opened the email. 5 things making your freezing w…In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Go
Parkinson’s Dyskinesia: The Levodopa Fear We Need to Talk About
Dyskinesia can be scary.Your body moves without permission. People stare. You become self-conscious, and suddenly the medication helping you move today starts feeling like something you should fear tomorrow.But after more than 15 years on levodopa, I want to have an honest conversation about that fear and why I personally do not regret starting levodopa early. dyskinesia EditedIn this episode of L
Parkinson’s Sleep: 5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Next Day
Do you ever wake up feeling like the day is already mad at you?Your feet haven’t even hit the floor. Your body is stiff, your brain is foggy, your energy is gone, and you’re thinking:“How am I already tired? I was literally asleep.”Welcome to Parkinson’s sleep, where being asleep and actually being restored are not always the same thing. 5 Parkinson s sleep mistakes Th…In this episode of Living wi
Parkinson’s OFF Times: 5 Mistakes That Can Make Your Crashes Worse
You took your medication. It kicked in. For a while, your body loosened up, your walking improved, and your brain came back online.Then suddenly your foot starts dragging. Your body gets heavy. Your thinking slows. Your voice gets quieter.It feels like somebody walked over and unplugged you.That’s a Parkinson’s OFF period, and sometimes those crashes aren’t as random as they feel. 5 Mistakes Makin
How to Explain Parkinson’s to Family & Friends Who Just Don’t Get It
Sometimes the hardest part of Parkinson’s isn’t the symptom. It’s trying to explain that symptom to someone who can’t see it.They see you sitting there, but they don’t see the stiffness.They see you cancel plans, but they don’t see the fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, or medication crash behind that decision.And when someone says, “But you look fine,” they may mean well, but it can still hurt. trying
The Parkinson’s Medication Clock: When Your Pills Start Running Your Life
Your alarm goes off. Time for another Parkinson’s dose.But you’re at dinner, in Costco, watching a movie, at church, or having one of those rare moments when you almost forgot Parkinson’s was there.Then the alarm sounds and suddenly your whole day stops for one tiny pill.That’s the Parkinson’s medication clock. And if you live by it, you know it’s much more than a reminder. the medication time clo
3 Surprising Things Researchers Are Linking to Parkinson’s | WHO KNEW?
Why did I get Parkinson’s?It’s a question many of us ask, especially when there’s no family history and no obvious explanation.We still don’t have one simple answer. But researchers continue finding possible pieces of the puzzle, and three of them made me stop and say WHO KNEW? Who Knew Part two may Edited Ed…In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we look a
3 Parkinson’s Breakthroughs That Sound Almost Too Strange to Be Real | WHO KNEW?
A pen. A weekly medication injection. And... earwax?Those are three things I never expected to put in the same Parkinson’s episode.But researchers are exploring new ways to detect Parkinson’s earlier, deliver medication differently, and identify biological clues in some surprisingly ordinary places. who knew me part one EditedIn this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the R
Parkinson’s Freezing: 5 Mistakes That Can Make It Worse
Your brain is screaming “MOVE,” but your feet simply won’t listen.You’re stuck in a doorway, grocery store aisle, kitchen, or parking lot. Then the panic starts.Sometimes the freezing itself isn’t the worst part. It’s what we instinctively do next.In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share five mistakes that can make freezing episodes even harder and th
Parkinson’s Anxiety: 5 Habits That Can Make It Feel Even Worse
There’s anxiety, and then there’s Parkinson’s anxiety.Your heart is pounding. Your chest feels tight. Your brain is racing. You feel like something terrible is about to happen, but you can’t even explain what the danger is.And then another fear appears:“Is this Parkinson’s? Is it my medication? What is happening to me?” In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality
Parkinson’s Brain Fog: 5 Things It Can Quietly Steal From You
Have you ever been halfway through a sentence and suddenly the word you need is just... gone?You know it’s in there somewhere, but your brain’s search bar is spinning. Then three minutes later, the word magically reappears.That’s one reality of Parkinson’s brain fog, and it can affect much more than memory. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I talk abou
Parkinson’s Fatigue: 5 Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Exhaustion Worse
There’s tired, and then there’s Parkinson’s tired.The kind where getting dressed feels like work.Making something to eat takes planning.Answering a message feels like another task on an already impossible list.And sometimes we make that fatigue even harder without realizing it.I know because I’ve made these mistakes myself. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Rea
Parkinson’s Apathy: 7 Ways to Get Moving When Your Brain Says “Not Today”
You know exactly what you should be doing. You may even genuinely want to do it.But you’re still sitting there.Same chair.Same plan.Same stuck feeling.And now it’s even more frustrating because you’re trying.In the last episode, we talked about why Parkinson’s apathy can make that internal motivation or “go” signal disappear. This time, we’re getting practical.What can you actually do when you kno
Parkinson’s Apathy: When You Want to Do Something but Just Can’t Start
You know what you should be doing.Take your medication.Go for a walk.Answer that message.Get out of the chair.And it’s not that you don’t want to do it.There’s just... nothing.No push. No urgency. No spark telling your brain, “This matters. Get moving.”That experience has a name, and for many people living with Parkinson’s, it may be apathy. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, th
4 Parkinson’s Symptoms So Strange You May Never Have Connected Them | WHO KNEW?
Have you ever experienced something with Parkinson’s that seemed so strange you didn’t even tell anyone?Not because it wasn’t real.Because you weren’t quite sure how to explain it.Maybe something important suddenly doesn’t feel important anymore.Maybe you finish a task but your brain never gives you that satisfying feeling of being finished.Maybe you’ve started relying on your eyes more when you w
4 Weird Parkinson’s Discoveries Hiding in Your Daily Routine | WHO KNEW?
What if your Parkinson’s medication feels different today, even though you took the exact same dose at the exact same time?Maybe it wasn’t the pill.Maybe something else in your morning routine changed the equation.A glass of orange juice.A common sweetener.A yawn that mysteriously quits halfway through.Or, strangest of all, which side of your body you’re lying on.Welcome back to WHO KNEW?, where w
Parkinson’s Care Partners: 5 Mistakes That Can Make Life Harder for Both of You
When Parkinson’s enters a relationship, only one person gets the diagnosis, but both people feel the weight of it.Care partners help because they love us.They remind us.They step in.They organize.They worry.They watch for things we sometimes don’t even notice ourselves.But sometimes the most well-intentioned help can accidentally make Parkinson’s harder for both people. In this episode of Living w
Parkinson’s Mornings: 5 Mistakes That Can Make Your Whole Day Harder
With Parkinson’s, the first hour of your day can have a bigger impact than you realize.You wake up stiff.Your brain feels foggy.Your medication hasn’t kicked in yet.And before breakfast, you’re already trying to figure out whether today is going to be a good Parkinson’s day or one of those days.But sometimes it isn’t one big thing making mornings harder. It’s a handful of small habits quietly stac
Parkinson’s Medication & Food: The Hidden Timing Mistake That Can Throw Off Your Day
Have you ever taken your Parkinson’s medication exactly the way you normally do, waited for it to kick in, and... nothing?Same medication.Same dose.Same time.But somehow, a completely different result.Then the next day, everything works normally again.That unpredictability can make you feel like Parkinson’s is changing by the hour. But sometimes the explanation may be sitting right on your plate.
Parkinson’s Exercise: Why Walking Alone May Not Be Enough
Walking matters. Movement matters. But if you’re already moving consistently and wondering why you still feel stuck, there may be another piece to the puzzle.For a long time, I thought staying active meant I was doing everything right.Walking.Stretching.Moving more.And those things absolutely matter.But research is also looking at something more challenging:Higher-intensity exercise. In this episo
Parkinson’s Medication: 5 Mistakes That Can Make Your Meds Feel Less Effective
Sometimes it isn’t Parkinson’s suddenly getting worse.Sometimes it’s something small interfering with the medication you’re already taking.A supplement.An over-the-counter sleep aid.A missed dose.A pill that was crushed when it shouldn’t have been.And if nobody ever explained that to you, it’s easy to assume the disease is progressing when the real problem might be something much simpler. In this
Parkinson’s Awareness Isn’t Enough: What People Living With It Actually Need
Every April, the world talks about Parkinson’s awareness.But when you’re actually living with Parkinson’s, awareness can feel very different.Because your Tuesday morning doesn’t look like a ribbon, a fundraiser, or a campaign.It looks like standing in your bedroom with a sock in your hand wondering why something that should take 30 seconds has somehow taken 10 minutes.It looks like waiting for you
3 More Weird Parkinson’s Symptoms You’d Never Expect | WHO KNEW?
Have you ever had something strange happen to your body and thought, “What the heck was that?”You’re sweating when everyone else is comfortable.A small stressful moment suddenly feels enormous.Or you see something out of the corner of your eye that, for just a second, doesn’t look quite right.You probably wouldn’t immediately think:Parkinson’s.But that’s exactly why WHO KNEW? exists. In this episo
3 Weird Parkinson’s Symptoms Nobody Warns You About | WHO KNEW?
Have you ever had a symptom so strange that Parkinson’s was the last thing you blamed?You call the dentist.You wonder if it’s allergies.You change soap.You Google it at midnight.And meanwhile Parkinson’s is sitting quietly in the corner thinking, “Yep, that one’s mine too.”Welcome back to WHO KNEW?, where we dig into the weird, surprising, and often-overlooked symptoms that can show up with Parkin
Hiding Your Parkinson’s Can Make It Harder: Why Pushing Through Backfires
Have you ever caught yourself trying to hide a Parkinson’s symptom in public?Holding your hand still.Walking faster than feels natural.Trying to look “normal.”Pretending nothing is happening.I’ve done all of it.And one of the strangest things I learned is that sometimes the harder I try to hide Parkinson’s, the harder Parkinson’s becomes to manage. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The G
Parkinson’s Walking: 3 Habits That Can Make Mobility Harder
Sometimes the biggest Parkinson’s mobility problems come from habits we don’t even realize we’re doing.Looking down at your feet.Trying to force your way through a freeze.Walking without swinging your arms.They seem small, but they can quietly make walking feel harder, less stable, and more frustrating. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I break down th
Parkinson’s Sleep: Why You Wake Up Stiff and Stuck at 3 A.M.
Do you fall asleep just fine, only to wake up around 2 or 3 in the morning feeling stiff, stuck, and unable to roll over?You know exactly what you want your body to do.Turn over.Sit up.Get comfortable.Go back to sleep.But suddenly something as simple as moving in bed feels like a full-body project.And there may be a reason why. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the
5 Things That Can Make Your Parkinson’s Symptoms Worse Without You Realizing It
What if some of the things making your Parkinson’s harder aren’t dramatic at all?They’re small.They’re everyday habits.And because they seem harmless, you may not even realize how much they’re affecting your symptoms.I didn’t. In fact, one of these caught me completely off guard because I thought I was actually being responsible. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and t
Parkinson’s Fluctuation vs Progression: How to Tell the Difference
You wake up stiffer. Your walking feels slower. Your tremor is louder than yesterday.And almost immediately, the thought arrives:“Is my Parkinson’s getting worse?”I know that feeling. I’ve had more mornings than I can count where one symptom changes and my brain immediately decides this must be my new normal.But one of the most important things I’ve learned after living with Parkinson’s for more t
Parkinson’s Fluctuations: Why Today Feels Worse Even When Nothing Changed
Yesterday was pretty good. Today you wake up and suddenly everything feels worse.Same medication.Same routine.Same breakfast.Same body.So naturally, your brain immediately asks:“Am I getting worse?”I know that spiral well. One rough morning and before I’ve even had coffee, I’ve mentally fast-forwarded five years and convinced myself Parkinson’s has suddenly progressed overnight. But sometimes noth
3 More Parkinson’s Discoveries That Made Me Say “WHO KNEW?”
What if Parkinson’s pain isn’t “just getting older”? What if your Parkinson’s journey really can be completely different from someone else’s? And what if your five minutes genuinely doesn’t feel like everyone else’s five minutes?Welcome back to WHO KNEW?, where I take surprising Parkinson’s research and translate it into real life, without the jargon, panic, or hype.And this episode has three fasc
3 Parkinson’s Discoveries That Made Me Say “WHO KNEW?”
What if something in your breakfast, the side of your body where Parkinson’s started, or even your own voice could reveal something surprising about Parkinson’s?Welcome to the first official WHO KNEW? episode, where I take interesting Parkinson’s research, strip away the scientific jargon, and ask one question:What could this actually mean for people living with Parkinson’s? In this episode of Liv
Parkinson’s Research Has a Problem: Are Scientists Listening to Patients?
After more than 200 years of studying Parkinson’s, why do so many people living with it still feel blindsided by the disease?We have researchers.We have brilliant scientists.We have decades of studies.Yet people with Parkinson’s are still asking why fatigue, brain fog, sensory overload, motivation, freezing, and other life-changing symptoms can be so difficult to explain and understand.So what wou
Parkinson’s Sensory Overload: Why Noise, Lights & Crowds Can Shut Your Brain Down
Have you ever been somewhere completely ordinary when suddenly your brain just says, “Nope, we’re done”?The noise gets too loud.The lights feel too bright.You can’t focus.You can’t think.And sometimes you just need to get out.That happened to me recently in IKEA. I was doing something as simple as looking at kitchen cabinets when two kids started banging pots and pans in one of the displays. Sudde
Parkinson’s Invisible Symptoms Are Real: New Research Is Finally Catching Up
For years, people with Parkinson’s have been saying the same things.The fatigue is real.The brain fog is real.The loss of motivation is real.And sometimes the hardest part hasn’t been living with these invisible symptoms. It has been wondering whether anyone actually believes us.After the research we discussed in the last episode, something changed. Not because science suddenly made our experience
Parkinson’s Hidden Symptoms: New Research May Finally Explain What We’ve Been Feeling
What if some of the hardest Parkinson’s symptoms to explain finally had a scientific explanation?The fatigue that rest doesn’t fix.The brain fog.The disappearing motivation.That strange feeling where you want to move or do something, but getting started feels almost impossible.People living with Parkinson’s have been describing these experiences for years. Now, research discussed in this episode m
Parkinson’s Decision Fatigue: 5 Ways to Stop Your Brain From Burning Out
Parkinson’s doesn’t just drain your body. It can drain your ability to make decisions too.What should I do first?Should I go out now or wait?Do I have enough energy for this?What happens if I say yes?And before the day is even half over, your brain can feel completely cooked. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk about decision fatigue, why it snea
Stop Apologizing for Your Parkinson’s: The Hidden Exhaustion Nobody Sees
There comes a point with Parkinson’s when you’re not just tired from the disease. You’re tired of explaining the disease.Why are you so tired?Why are you quiet?Why can’t you decide?Why did you change your mind?And before you know it, you’re apologizing again.“Sorry I’m slow.”“Sorry I forgot.”“Sorry I need to sit down.”“Sorry, it’s just one of those days.”But why are we apologizing for symptoms we
Parkinson’s Good Days: 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Tomorrow
A good Parkinson’s day can be dangerous for one simple reason: we finally feel good enough to try to do everything.You wake up moving better. Your meds cooperate. Your energy feels decent.So naturally, you decide this is the day to catch up on everything Parkinson’s has been getting in the way of.And then tomorrow sends you the bill. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, a
Parkinson’s Fatigue: Why You’re Exhausted Before the Day Even Starts
Parkinson’s can make you tired before you have even done anything.Not because you are lazy.Not because you lack motivation.Because before the day even begins, your brain may already be running a full logistics department.Meds. Timing. Energy. Appointments. Food. Water. What can you do now? What will cost you later? What absolutely cannot be forgotten? In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: Th
Parkinson’s Pain: Why It’s So Hard to Explain to the People You Love
Parkinson’s pain is hard enough to live with.But sometimes the hardest part is trying to explain it to someone else.One hour you seem okay.The next hour your body feels completely different.And then someone says, “But you were fine earlier.”That one sentence can make you stop explaining altogether. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk about why Pa
Parkinson’s Stiffness: Why Rigidity Hurts More Than People Realize
Parkinson’s stiffness is not just a little tightness in the morning.It can be pain.Soreness.Rigidity.And that feeling like your body aged 40 years overnight.For many of us, stiffness is not just uncomfortable. It is one of the most exhausting, invisible, and misunderstood parts of Parkinson’s. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk honestly about wh
Parkinson’s Progress: How to Know If You’re Actually Moving Forward
Have you ever looked at your Parkinson’s goals and wondered if any of this is actually working?You start the year with a plan.You have good intentions.You make changes.And then Parkinson’s does what Parkinson’s does.A bad week shows up. Fatigue hits. Life gets busy. And suddenly you start questioning everything. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we tal
Parkinson’s Exercise: 5 Ways to Move More Without Burning Out
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for Parkinson’s, but that does not mean it always feels possible.Some days you do too much and crash.Other days you do nothing because it feels pointless.And neither one helps. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk about how to exercise with Parkinson’s in a way that actually works in real life, not per
Parkinson’s Fatigue: Why Rest Doesn’t Fix It and What Actually Helps
Parkinson’s fatigue is not regular tiredness.It is the kind of tired where brushing your teeth feels like cardio, unloading the dishwasher feels like a workout, and somehow doing almost nothing can still leave you completely drained.And the most frustrating part?Rest does not always fix it. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk about why Parkinson’
Parkinson’s Exercise: Why Movement Feels Impossible and How to Make It Stick
If exercise helps Parkinson’s, why does it sometimes feel harder the more you try to do it?Most people with Parkinson’s don’t quit exercise because they don’t care.They quit because nobody ever taught them how to exercise with Parkinson’s.And that changes everything. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk about how to exercise smarter, not harder, a
Parkinson’s Medication Timing: 5 Truths That Explain Your Unpredictable Days
If you’re taking your Parkinson’s medication exactly as prescribed but still having unpredictable days, this episode may explain why.For many of us, the problem is not always the medication itself.Sometimes it is the timing.And when nobody explains that clearly, we end up blaming ourselves for something our body is simply trying to figure out. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good,
Parkinson’s Exercise: 5 Truths That Finally Made Movement Stick for Me
If you've ever told yourself, "I know I should exercise more, but I just can't seem to do it," this episode is for you.Because what if the problem isn't motivation?What if it isn't discipline?What if it isn't laziness?What if it's Parkinson's?For years, I thought I was failing at exercise. I knew what I should be doing, but I couldn't seem to make it happe
Parkinson’s Goals: 5 Simple Rules to Choose the Right Goal This Year
Most Parkinson’s goals don’t fail because people quit.They fail because we choose the wrong thing to focus on.Every January we tell ourselves we're going to:Exercise more.Move better.Sleep better.Take medications on time.Have more energy.Reduce stress.Fix everything.And that’s exactly where the problem starts. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I sh
Parkinson’s and New Year Goals: The One Thing You Must Do Before Setting Any Goal
Every January, we're told to set bigger goals, dream bigger dreams, and create bigger plans.But with Parkinson's, there's one step that has to happen first.And most people skip it.Before you set a goal...Before you start exercising...Before you commit to a new routine...You need to understand what Parkinson's may have quietly been taking away while you were busy simply trying to ge
Parkinson’s Brain Fog: Is It Normal… Or Is It Something More Serious?
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why?Read the same paragraph three times?Lost your train of thought halfway through a sentence?Welcome to one of the most frustrating and misunderstood symptoms of Parkinson’s: brain fog.And if you've ever wondered..."Is this normal?""Is this Parkinson's?""Is this the beginning of dementia?"You're de
DBS for Parkinson’s: Why I Said No Three Times (And Why I’m Still Considering It)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may be one of the biggest decisions a person with Parkinson’s ever makes.Some people call it life-changing.Others call it terrifying.And after being on a three-year waiting list and coming off it three different times, I understand both sides of the conversation. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share my personal DBS jou
Parkinson’s Holiday Hazards: 5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Holidays (And How to Avoid Them)
The holidays are supposed to be magical.But if you're living with Parkinson's, they can also be surprisingly dangerous.Slippery sidewalks.Crowded shopping malls.Holiday decorating disasters.Overstuffed couches.And those moments when pride convinces you that "I've still got it."In this grand finale of our Surviving the Holidays with Parkinson's series, we're tackling t
Parkinson’s & Family Gatherings: How to Survive the Comments, Advice, and Awkward Moments
Family gatherings can be stressful for anyone. Add Parkinson’s to the mix and suddenly every dinner table feels like an obstacle course.The comments.The questions.The advice you never asked for.And somehow there's always that one relative who knows a miracle cure they found on the internet.If you've ever left a family gathering feeling exhausted, frustrated, or misunderstood, this episode
Parkinson’s & Holiday Sleep: 6 Survival Hacks for Better Nights and Better Days
Holiday sleep is hard enough. Add Parkinson’s to the mix and it can feel almost impossible.Late nights.Family gatherings.Travel.Guest rooms.Missed medications.And somehow that blinking Wi-Fi router in the spare bedroom that seems determined to ruin your life.If you've ever survived the holidays with Parkinson’s, you know exactly what I'm talking about. In this episode of Living with Parkin
Parkinson’s & Holiday Food: Avoid These 5 Critical Mistakes Before Your Next Family Gathering
The holidays are supposed to be about family, food, and fun.But if you're living with Parkinson's, holiday meals can become a perfect storm of medication delays, sugar crashes, stiffness, fatigue, and symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere.And the worst part?Most people have no idea it's happening. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I sha
The BeechBand Interview: Can This New Parkinson’s Device Really Help?
A small wearable device is creating a lot of buzz in the Parkinson’s community.Some people say it helps their walking.Others say it improves confidence, balance, anxiety, speech, and even freezing.So naturally, I had questions.Lots of questions.In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I sit down with Carl Beech, creator of the BeechBand, to hear the story dir
Parkinson’s Voice Changes: The Voice Loss Nobody Warns You About
Parkinson’s can change the way you walk, move, and even think. But one of the most frustrating symptoms is something nobody prepares you for… losing your voice.Not completely.Just enough that people stop hearing you.One day you're speaking normally. The next, people are asking if you're tired, sick, upset, or mumbling. And on some days, it feels like Parkinson’s is stealing your ability to
Parkinson’s Apathy vs Depression: Why Doctors Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Parkinson’s apathy and depression can look almost identical… but treating them the same way can make things worse instead of better.You tell your doctor you have no motivation.You cannot get started.Everything feels flat.And before you even finish… they say,“Sounds like depression.”But what if it is not? In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we break down
Parkinson’s Doctor Visits: How to Use Your Tracking to Finally Get Real Results
Parkinson’s doctor visits can feel frustrating… especially when you walk in with real symptoms and walk out with more questions than answers.You try to explain what’s happening.They try to make sense of it.And somehow… you still feel unheard.That used to be me every single time.Until I learned how to bring the right information into the room. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, t
Parkinson’s Patterns: What Your Tracking Data Is REALLY Telling You
Parkinson’s does not change randomly… it follows patterns. The problem is, most of us just cannot see them yet.One day your meds work perfectly.The next day they barely touch your symptoms.Same dose. Same schedule. Completely different result.That used to drive me crazy… until I learned how to actually read my tracking. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality
Parkinson’s Tracking: Stop Guessing Your Meds (Start Predicting Your Days)
Parkinson’s can feel completely random… until you start tracking what’s actually happening.One day you feel fine.The next day everything falls apart.And most of the time, you have no idea why.But what if you could start seeing those bad days coming before they hit?In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I walk you through the exact system I use to track my P
Parkinson’s Questions: 5 Real Answers That Every Patient Needs to Hear
Parkinson’s questions do not always get asked in the doctor’s office… they show up late at night, in the quiet moments, when you are trying to make sense of what is happening to your body.And sometimes, the hardest questions are the ones we are afraid to say out loud.In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I answer 5 real questions from our community, the ki
Parkinson’s Diet: 7 Foods That Quietly Make Symptoms Worse (And What to Eat Instead)
Parkinson’s diet is not just about what you should eat… it is also about what might be quietly making your symptoms worse without you even realizing it.Not the obvious stuff.Not the things everyone talks about.The surprising, everyday foods sitting in your kitchen right now that could be affecting your tremors, medication timing, and how you feel throughout the day. In this episode of Living with
Parkinson’s Tremors: 5 Surprising Ways to Calm Them Fast When They Spike
Parkinson’s tremors can spike out of nowhere, and in those moments, what you need most is something that works right now.Not theory. Not later.Right now.In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share five surprising techniques you can use in the middle of a tremor spike to calm things down fast, the same ones I’ve used in real-life situations when things st
Parkinson’s Progression: 5 Daily Habits That Quietly Make It Worse (And What to Do Instead)
Parkinson’s progression does not always come from big events… it often comes from small daily habits we do without even realizing it.Not dramatic changes. Not overnight shifts. Just tiny patterns repeated over time that slowly make things harder than they need to be.The good news? Those same small habits can be adjusted. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Realit
Parkinson’s Treatments: 5 Emerging Therapies Everyone’s Talking About (What’s Real vs Hype)
Parkinson’s treatments are evolving faster than ever, but with every breakthrough headline comes a big question… what’s real, what’s overhyped, and what actually matters for your life right now?Everywhere you look, people are talking about gene therapy, stem cells, new medications, brain implants, and devices like the “Beach Band.” It feels like a Parkinson’s gold rush. But if you’ve lived with Pa
Parkinson’s Exercise: 7 Dopamine-Boosting Moves You Might Be Doing Wrong (Fix These Now)
Parkinson’s exercise is one of the most powerful tools you have… but only if you’re doing it the right way.The truth is, some of the most recommended exercises for Parkinson’s can actually work against you if the timing, intensity, or approach is off. And most of us have been doing at least a few of them wrong without even realizing it.I know I was. For years. In this episode of Living with Parkin
Parkinson’s Sleep: Why You Keep Waking Up at 3AM (And What Helps)
Parkinson’s sleep problems are not just about being tired… they are about your brain refusing to shut off when you need it most.You fall asleep. Everything is quiet. And then suddenly… your eyes are wide open at 3AM, your body is exhausted, but your brain is running a full highlight reel of everything you have ever said, done, or worried about.Welcome to what I call the 3AM Club. In this episode o
Parkinson’s Medication: 5 Questions Your Doctor Wishes You Would Ask
Parkinson’s medication can work incredibly well, but only if you are asking the right questions at the right time.Have you ever walked out of a neurologist appointment thinking you understood everything… and then five minutes later realized you forgot to ask the one thing that actually mattered?Yeah, me too. And it cost me time I did not have to lose. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: Th
Parkinson’s Stress: 5 Ways It Makes Your Symptoms Worse (And What Actually Helps)
Parkinson’s stress is not just something you feel… it is something your body reacts to instantly, and it can make your symptoms worse faster than almost anything else.One minute you are fine, and the next, something small sets you off. Suddenly your tremor ramps up, your meds feel off, and everything becomes harder than it needs to be.That is the vicious cycle of stress and Parkinson’s. In this ep
Parkinson’s Dopamine: Why Feeling Good Can Suddenly Backfire
Parkinson’s dopamine can feel like a gift when it hits… but sometimes that “good feeling” is exactly what sets you up for the crash later.You know those days when your meds hit perfectly, you feel strong, you start getting things done, and for a moment, you almost forget you even have Parkinson’s?And then… a few hours later… it all disappears.That is what I call the dopamine illusion. In this epis
Parkinson’s Rules: When Breaking Them Is Actually Good for You
Parkinson’s comes with a long list of rules, but sometimes following them perfectly can actually make life harder, not better.Take your meds on time.Exercise every day.Eat clean.Reduce stress.All important… but also exhausting.In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we talk about something different. We talk about the idea of Parkinson’s rebellion and why so
Parkinson’s Life Hacks: Real Survival Moves That Actually Work
Parkinson’s life hacks are everywhere, but most of them do not come from people actually living with the disease.“Get more rest.”“Reduce stress.”Yeah… if only it were that simple.In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share real survival moves that actually work, the kind of strategies learned through experience, trial and error, and from this incredible
Parkinson’s and Pride: Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help (And How to Start)
Parkinson’s and pride can be a dangerous combination, especially when it stops you from asking for help when you actually need it.Most of us have been there. Someone offers to help and we instantly say, “No, I’ve got it,” even when we clearly don’t. What feels like strength in the moment can quietly turn into frustration, isolation, and even risk later. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s:
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