What If It Did Work?

Parkinson's Can't Stop This Mountain Climber: Travis Robinson's Remarkable Journey


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What happens when life throws you not just one devastating curveball, but several? Travis Robinson's answer might surprise you.

At just 35, Travis received a diagnosis that would terrify most people: Parkinson's disease. Yet his immediate response wasn't "Why me?" but rather "How can I take this to my advantage?" Now 46, Travis continues to climb mountains, create stunning theatrical photography, and embrace each day with humor and purpose—even after losing his home and all his photography equipment in the devastating California wildfires of January 2023.

Travis takes us on a journey through his daily reality, where some days he can scale impressive peaks but can't carry a bowl of cereal without spilling it. He shares how he coordinates his adventures around his "high-gravity days" when Parkinson's makes getting out of bed nearly impossible. With remarkable candor, he discusses adapting his climbing techniques, rebuilding his award-winning photography career from scratch after the fires, and planning his upcoming photo safari to Iceland.

What makes Travis's story so powerful isn't just what he's overcome, but how he's reframed his challenges. "You are not dead yet," he reminds us, "and it is incumbent upon you not to waste the opportunity of life." His philosophy cuts through the noise of everyday complaints and excuses, offering a perspective that's both refreshing and deeply challenging.

Whether you're facing your own health battles, recovering from loss, or simply feeling stuck in life's routines, Travis's approach to adversity provides a masterclass in resilience. His simple motto—"Do cool shit"—serves as both his business card and life philosophy, reminding us all that our limitations only define us if we let them.

Ready to climb your own mountains? Listen now and discover what's possible when you refuse to be defined by diagnosis.

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