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. 

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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

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.

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.

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Bryan hosts this episode that highlights how those who do not have Parkinson's can make an incredible impact on the lives of those afflicted with this horrible disease. Joining Bryan is the wife of legendary country songwriter Freddy Powers and the author of the book "The Spree of '83: The Life and Times of Freddy Powers", Jake Brown. If you haven't heard of Freddy Powers, you may have heard of Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, or George Jones. Freddie Powers was the prolific songwriter responsible for more than 10 number one hits for Merle Haggard. Powers also wrote songs cut by Ray Charles, Stoney LaRue, Suzy Bogguss, and Big & Rich.

Freddy was diagnosed with Parkinson's. However, he refused to let P.D. define him. Powers thrived from the support of his wife Catherine to those such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Tanya Tucker, John Rich / Big and Rich, Mary Sarah, and Pauline Reese.

Listen as Catherine and Jake recount how Freddy continued to invest in the lives of others. Even deep into the progression of Parkinson's, Freddy kept his sense of humor while inviting others into his life. He passed away in 2016. The musician founded the Freddy Powers Parkinson Organization to raise funds for research into the disease.

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"I believe what I believe is what makes me who I am". In this episode, Daniel explains how the world of science and technical achievement is not enough to place our hope. Those with Parkinson's understand how little is known about how the brain works. There is so little that is understood about Parkinson's. Research does not always bear encouraging fruit.

In the darkness, we must answer the question of whether the Lord is who He says He is. Denominations have strived to have the answers we are looking for. Catholics, Baptist, Methodist, Lutherans, Assemblies of God, etc. Nor does Science. God is not bound by these limitations.

Through creative analogies, Daniel describes how we sabotage the blessings in our life because of our distrust in the supernatural. We dig empty wells in the sand to discover that we can't find water on our own. This leads to exhaustion and apathy. The Lord is offering us a cup of living water. Yet, we continue to dig new wells. How can we hand over such an important part of our life to a God that we do not see?

Many of us harbor great resentment and anger toward God due to the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. It's understandable. Parkinson's is an unforgiving taskmaster. However, we are the children of a huge God and we can beat on his chest. Parkinson's disease does not have an exit strategy at this time. The Lord is never early and never late. Help is on the way.

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Parkinson's disease not only affects the person diagnosed but drastically changes the life of the care partner. Often, the care partner's responsibility is placed upon our spouse. The care partner is one who works with the person with Parkinson's. They are part of the team as you continue to play an active role in your own health.

The spouse's responsibility increases when the transition occurs from being a care partner to becoming a care provider. Also known as a caregiver, the spouse intervenes in the life of the person with P.D. because they are no longer able to complete day-to-day activities.

This transition is incredibly difficult for those with spouses with Parkinson's. This episode is inspired by the book “Advice from a Parkinson’s Wife” by Barbara Sheklin Davis. Bryan and Daniel cover the struggles that are common with spouses that are care partners and caregivers. Also, the brothers discuss what the person with Parkinson's can begin to do today that will ease some of the burdens that their spouse will face.

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As Parkinson's progresses, it complicates our ability to maintain relationships with others. This arrives in the form of facial masking and voice impairments. Facial masking affects the muscles of the face, mouth, and throat that causes problems with speech and swallowing. Signs of voice impairment include others commenting that you are speaking slowly or that they cannot hear or understand you clearly. This leads to people with Parkinson's withdrawing from others which can make things worse

These problems tend to increase as the disease progresses but may occur at any stage. Join Daniel as he speaks about the importance of catching these symptoms early so that we can extend the quality of facial expressivity and communicating with our voice. It's important to "flip the script" by actively pushing your voice by training or therapy. Also, learn how the muscles of our face can be manipulated to delay the masking that is common in Parkinson's.

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