This is our 2nd episode with our PD friends, Mike and Bob. In this episode, they share things they've noticed since their last podcast episode (#136) in March 2025 (8 months ago). The conversation dives into more personal experiences living with Parkinson's, exploring the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with the condition. It highlights the importance of support systems, coping mechanisms, humor, and the journey towards acceptance.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Parkinson's acceptance / double vision

3:00 - Depression diagnosis based on hand grip

4:45 - Empathy

6:00 - Recognizing slow/stiff movements

6:37 - Medications Neurophsych test

8:48 - Would you rather know and help yourself or not know

13:46 - Coming to the realization you have Parkinson's

15:04 - It's my parkinson's

18:00 - RBD (REM Behavior Disorder)

21:31 - Sometimes, we have to laugh at ourselves

22:37 - Being a hunter and living with Parkinson's

23:23 - Bicycling and living with Parkinson's

26:05 - The difference the gym and community make

27:20 - Surgeries with Parkinson's

29:15 - Close / Have a sense of humor

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