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 Disease. Daniel provides some of his strategies in order to keep moving forward even with the lack of energy.  Daniel continues to keep his diagnosis a secret from everyone except a select few. His reasoning is simple. To keep working for as long as possible before alerting his employer. However, the reality is that he will not be able to keep it up for too much longer. Once he shares the diagnosis with his employer, that is when he will notify everyone else about the Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. This approach is littered with its own consequences.  Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

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 then the result is more complications with the progression of P.D. What can we do to lower anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improve our quality of life? Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

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 words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.” Choosing to speak encouraging words may be a change of mindset. It focuses attention on the importance of how the words we use to speak can be used to build up. Speaking life not only helps those we surround ourselves with. Also, Daniel shares how he has started to reassess his perception of life. The attempt is difficult but starts with small steps. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

In Episode 3.3, Daniel unpacks three of his greatest challenges to living well after being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease. This episode is inspired by news regarding the medical community. The community is attempting to understand more about P.D. Specifically, what it's like being diagnosed while still needing to raise kids, taking care of a family, and preparing for the future. Since Parkinson's disease has not been eradicated, the greater the number of those diagnosed each year. The number is continuing to swell at an uncontrollable rate. Hopefully, one day, this episode will help the medical community to get into the mind of someone diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Listen as Daniel continues to move forward. As usual, you will hear insights that you may have thought about. This podcast is about Daniel continuing to rearrange his future so he can stay focused on living the best life that he can before it may be too late.  Daniel's Greatest Challenges 1. Movement 2. Career  3. Anxiety Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

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, Daniel and Bryan discuss how important it is to add new experiences. Daniel outlines the methods that he is attempting to redefine expectations. Also, Daniel shares his succeesses and failures in an attempt to repurpose life. Finally, Daniel talks with his son. They talk about what Parkinson's Disease looks like from a 13-year-old's point of view. Being a parent is difficult enough. However, with the additon of Parkinson's Disease, it adds to the complexity. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

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 other. Finally, listen as the team provides valuable steps regarding the practical management of the progression. May you be encouraged. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast.  If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

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 voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation for this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me The progression of P.D. chips away at the physical and mental fortitude of those unfortunate enough to be caught in its grasp. Daniel shares a very difficult symptom that threatens his ability to communicate. It’s his ability to effectively use his voice. The decrease of the vocal cords' ability to speak loudly enough is mostly found in those with the later stages of Parkinson's disease. Also, the vocal cords' ability to work effectively is compromised. The decision not to become a victim is an incredible way to balance what is being taken away. Also, the repercussions of our choices to move forward have an amazing effect on the life that is still yet to come. Refusing to be a victim of this disease Daniel puts together his strategies for effectively living with P.D. This was an episode that took many months to put together. We hope you enjoy and receive a blessing from it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

Daniel speaks with the leader of his Young Onset Support Group, Barbara Mooney. Barbara is the American Parkinson's Disease Association's Georgia Chapter Coordinator. She brings her experience to highlight the importance of joining a support group. Topics that are covered include: 1. Determining some of the greatest struggles for those with Parkinson's. 2. Differences between a YOPD focused group and those that are older. 3. Support for those diagnosed whose family may not support the person or a spouse that may have left. 4. Support for care partners whose spouse may have shut down. 5. Ways to get involved in a local support group. 6. Resources for those wanting to learn more about Parkinson's disease and how to live the best life possible. Tap or click to learn more about the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation for this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message

Daniel returns to the podcast and shares the insight he gleamed with Bryan from taking his son on a trip to the western states of the U.S. The brothers discuss the negative effects that stress and rushing have on the effects of Parkinson's. For the episode, Daniel and Bryan cover how a mental disciple is at times the only defense to defend your emotional and mental state. It's so easy to grow anxious to where you can no longer function due to being so overwhelmed. A mental superpower is the ability to consistently practice mindfulness. Improving how we choose to perceive the world is a skill. Like any skill, the more you practice the better you get at it. The more consistent you practice the better chance mindfulness becomes habit-forming. The practice of mindfulness and the calmness it provides leads to a decrease in tremor, muscle stiffness, movement slowness, problems with gait, and sleeping problems. Daniel shares his strategy to assign designated times to focus on the problems that need to be addressed. By assigning the thoughts that lead to anxiety to a specific time allows one to be free during non "office hours". Finally, Daniel and Bryan cover the news about the Food and Drug Administration's approval of Medtronic’s technologically advanced deep brain stimulation (DBS) system which is designed to more precisely target motor symptoms. Also, learn about the Silver Sneakers program designed to offer incentives for those with disabilities by providing free gym memberships. Add your experience and suggestions to the conversation in this Parkinson's podcast. If you would like to leave Daniel a voice message and you live in the U.S. call 1-706-873-1656. Email us at [email protected] or visit our site parkinsonsand.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinsonsandme/message