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Awakening the Ninja Within: A Physical Therapist’s Path to (Re)Discovery after Parkinson’s
This October, we celebrate both National Physical Therapy Month and the one-year anniversary of the start of Sean Bulanda’s inspiring journey of self-renewal. Sean, a physical therapist and the Proud Parkinson’s Ninja, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in early 2025 after years of battling anxiety and depression. With the support of his family and friends, he experienced a powerful awakening in October 2024 that set him on a new path forward.
Since then, Sean has rebuilt his health, earned LSVT BIG certification, launched a support group and fundraiser, and even begun exploring comedy and songwriting. His story shows that Parkinson’s is not the end of life as you know it, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with purpose and possibility.
With his belief that “anyone can be a ninja,” Sean offers inspiration and practical wisdom for living fully, no matter the challenges.
Show Notes:
Host: Elizabeth Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP
Special Guest: Sean Bulanda, PT
Online Support Group (Facebook): Parkinson’s Support - Got Dopamine?
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EzApEPuh6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://facebook.com/Sean.Bulanda
https://facebook.com/proud.parkinson.s.ninja
https://instagram.com/proud_parkinsons_ninja%C2%A0
YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/@ProudParkinsonsNinja
YouTube Music Channel
https://youtube.com/channel/UCzbW6Aurf8XsbUeg-Hd81eQ?si=b1UbjkkkANAYFltD
Apple Music Artist Page
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/proud-parkinsons-ninja/1826034031
Spotify Channel
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FL3uHdBCRZrrs7uPRA2sg?si=_ZzThordSVi5SjF9iHQLCg
Theme song: Think LOUD for Parkinson’s by Kindred Spirit and Leo Sayer, a song and video inspired by LSVT LOUD® speech treatment. Developed to raise awareness for Parkinson’s worldwide.
Available for download and streaming on all major music platforms. Proceeds benefit the UK charity Cure Parkinson’s. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li1sfIXnrpc
Podcast Production Team: CS Design Studios https://www.csdesignstudios.com/
Get Certified: https://lsvtstore.mybigcommerce.com/
LSVT Global Website: https://www.lsvtglobal.com
Find LSVT Clinicians: https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians
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By LSVT GlobalThis October, we celebrate both National Physical Therapy Month and the one-year anniversary of the start of Sean Bulanda’s inspiring journey of self-renewal. Sean, a physical therapist and the Proud Parkinson’s Ninja, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in early 2025 after years of battling anxiety and depression. With the support of his family and friends, he experienced a powerful awakening in October 2024 that set him on a new path forward.
Since then, Sean has rebuilt his health, earned LSVT BIG certification, launched a support group and fundraiser, and even begun exploring comedy and songwriting. His story shows that Parkinson’s is not the end of life as you know it, but the beginning of a new chapter filled with purpose and possibility.
With his belief that “anyone can be a ninja,” Sean offers inspiration and practical wisdom for living fully, no matter the challenges.
Show Notes:
Host: Elizabeth Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP
Special Guest: Sean Bulanda, PT
Online Support Group (Facebook): Parkinson’s Support - Got Dopamine?
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EzApEPuh6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://facebook.com/Sean.Bulanda
https://facebook.com/proud.parkinson.s.ninja
https://instagram.com/proud_parkinsons_ninja%C2%A0
YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/@ProudParkinsonsNinja
YouTube Music Channel
https://youtube.com/channel/UCzbW6Aurf8XsbUeg-Hd81eQ?si=b1UbjkkkANAYFltD
Apple Music Artist Page
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/proud-parkinsons-ninja/1826034031
Spotify Channel
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FL3uHdBCRZrrs7uPRA2sg?si=_ZzThordSVi5SjF9iHQLCg
Theme song: Think LOUD for Parkinson’s by Kindred Spirit and Leo Sayer, a song and video inspired by LSVT LOUD® speech treatment. Developed to raise awareness for Parkinson’s worldwide.
Available for download and streaming on all major music platforms. Proceeds benefit the UK charity Cure Parkinson’s. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li1sfIXnrpc
Podcast Production Team: CS Design Studios https://www.csdesignstudios.com/
Get Certified: https://lsvtstore.mybigcommerce.com/
LSVT Global Website: https://www.lsvtglobal.com
Find LSVT Clinicians: https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTFindClinicians