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Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Living with Parkinson’s is real talk about the good, the bad, and the reality of life with Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed at 40, Bryce Perry shares honest stories, practical ideas, and a little humour to help you navigate symptoms, relationships, care partnerships, and everyday challenges. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, years into your journey, or supporting someone you love, you’ll find understanding, encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Parkinson’s is part of your life…
Episodes
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Fatigue: Why You’re Exhausted Before the Day Even Starts
Parkinson’s can make you tired before you have even done anything. Not because you are lazy. Not because you lack motivation. Because before the day even…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Pain: Why It’s So Hard to Explain to the People You Love
Parkinson’s pain is hard enough to live with. But sometimes the hardest part is trying to explain it to someone else. One hour you seem okay. The next hour…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Stiffness: Why Rigidity Hurts More Than People Realize
Parkinson’s stiffness is not just a little tightness in the morning. It can be pain. Soreness. Rigidity. And that feeling like your body aged 40 years…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Progress: How to Know If You’re Actually Moving Forward
Have you ever looked at your Parkinson’s goals and wondered if any of this is actually working? You start the year with a plan. You have good intentions. You…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Exercise: 5 Ways to Move More Without Burning Out
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for Parkinson’s, but that does not mean it always feels possible. Some days you do too much and crash. Other days…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Fatigue: Why Rest Doesn’t Fix It and What Actually Helps
Parkinson’s fatigue is not regular tiredness. It is the kind of tired where brushing your teeth feels like cardio, unloading the dishwasher feels like a…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Exercise: Why Movement Feels Impossible and How to Make It Stick
If exercise helps Parkinson’s, why does it sometimes feel harder the more you try to do it? Most people with Parkinson’s don’t quit exercise because they don’t…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Medication Timing: 5 Truths That Explain Your Unpredictable Days
If you’re taking your Parkinson’s medication exactly as prescribed but still having unpredictable days, this episode may explain why. For many of us, the…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Exercise: 5 Truths That Finally Made Movement Stick for Me
If you've ever told yourself, "I know I should exercise more, but I just can't seem to do it," this episode is for you. Because what if the problem isn't…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Goals: 5 Simple Rules to Choose the Right Goal This Year
Most Parkinson’s goals don’t fail because people quit. They fail because we choose the wrong thing to focus on. Every January we tell ourselves we're going to…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s and New Year Goals: The One Thing You Must Do Before Setting Any Goal
Every January, we're told to set bigger goals, dream bigger dreams, and create bigger plans. But with Parkinson's, there's one step that has to happen first…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Brain Fog: Is It Normal… Or Is It Something More Serious?
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why? Read the same paragraph three times? Lost your train of thought halfway through a sentence?…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
DBS for Parkinson’s: Why I Said No Three Times (And Why I’m Still Considering It)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may be one of the biggest decisions a person with Parkinson’s ever makes. Some people call it life-changing. Others call it…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Holiday Hazards: 5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Holidays (And How to Avoid Them)
The holidays are supposed to be magical. But if you're living with Parkinson's, they can also be surprisingly dangerous. Slippery sidewalks. Crowded shopping…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s & Family Gatherings: How to Survive the Comments, Advice, and Awkward Moments
Family gatherings can be stressful for anyone. Add Parkinson’s to the mix and suddenly every dinner table feels like an obstacle course. The comments. The…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s & Holiday Sleep: 6 Survival Hacks for Better Nights and Better Days
Holiday sleep is hard enough. Add Parkinson’s to the mix and it can feel almost impossible. Late nights. Family gatherings. Travel. Guest rooms. Missed…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s & Holiday Food: Avoid These 5 Critical Mistakes Before Your Next Family Gathering
The holidays are supposed to be about family, food, and fun. But if you're living with Parkinson's, holiday meals can become a perfect storm of medication…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
The BeechBand Interview: Can This New Parkinson’s Device Really Help?
A small wearable device is creating a lot of buzz in the Parkinson’s community. Some people say it helps their walking. Others say it improves confidence…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Voice Changes: The Voice Loss Nobody Warns You About
Parkinson’s can change the way you walk, move, and even think. But one of the most frustrating symptoms is something nobody prepares you for… losing your…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Apathy vs Depression: Why Doctors Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Parkinson’s apathy and depression can look almost identical… but treating them the same way can make things worse instead of better. You tell your doctor you…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Doctor Visits: How to Use Your Tracking to Finally Get Real Results
Parkinson’s doctor visits can feel frustrating… especially when you walk in with real symptoms and walk out with more questions than answers. You try to…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Patterns: What Your Tracking Data Is REALLY Telling You
Parkinson’s does not change randomly… it follows patterns. The problem is, most of us just cannot see them yet. One day your meds work perfectly. The next day…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Tracking: Stop Guessing Your Meds (Start Predicting Your Days)
Parkinson’s can feel completely random… until you start tracking what’s actually happening. One day you feel fine. The next day everything falls apart. And…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Questions: 5 Real Answers That Every Patient Needs to Hear
Parkinson’s questions do not always get asked in the doctor’s office… they show up late at night, in the quiet moments, when you are trying to make sense of…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Diet: 7 Foods That Quietly Make Symptoms Worse (And What to Eat Instead)
Parkinson’s diet is not just about what you should eat… it is also about what might be quietly making your symptoms worse without you even realizing it. Not…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Tremors: 5 Surprising Ways to Calm Them Fast When They Spike
Parkinson’s tremors can spike out of nowhere, and in those moments, what you need most is something that works right now. Not theory. Not later. Right now. In…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Progression: 5 Daily Habits That Quietly Make It Worse (And What to Do Instead)
Parkinson’s progression does not always come from big events… it often comes from small daily habits we do without even realizing it. Not dramatic changes. Not…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Treatments: 5 Emerging Therapies Everyone’s Talking About (What’s Real vs Hype)
Parkinson’s treatments are evolving faster than ever, but with every breakthrough headline comes a big question… what’s real, what’s overhyped, and what…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Exercise: 7 Dopamine-Boosting Moves You Might Be Doing Wrong (Fix These Now)
Parkinson’s exercise is one of the most powerful tools you have… but only if you’re doing it the right way. The truth is, some of the most recommended…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Sleep: Why You Keep Waking Up at 3AM (And What Helps)
Parkinson’s sleep problems are not just about being tired… they are about your brain refusing to shut off when you need it most. You fall asleep. Everything is…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Medication: 5 Questions Your Doctor Wishes You Would Ask
Parkinson’s medication can work incredibly well, but only if you are asking the right questions at the right time. Have you ever walked out of a neurologist…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Stress: 5 Ways It Makes Your Symptoms Worse (And What Actually Helps)
Parkinson’s stress is not just something you feel… it is something your body reacts to instantly, and it can make your symptoms worse faster than almost…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Dopamine: Why Feeling Good Can Suddenly Backfire
Parkinson’s dopamine can feel like a gift when it hits… but sometimes that “good feeling” is exactly what sets you up for the crash later. You know those days…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Rules: When Breaking Them Is Actually Good for You
Parkinson’s comes with a long list of rules, but sometimes following them perfectly can actually make life harder, not better. Take your meds on time. Exercise…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Life Hacks: Real Survival Moves That Actually Work
Parkinson’s life hacks are everywhere, but most of them do not come from people actually living with the disease. “Get more rest.” “Reduce stress.” Yeah… if…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s and Pride: Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help (And How to Start)
Parkinson’s and pride can be a dangerous combination, especially when it stops you from asking for help when you actually need it. Most of us have been there…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Sleep & Fatigue: The Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
Parkinson’s sleep problems and fatigue can build quietly, but if you ignore the warning signs long enough, your body will eventually force you to stop. What…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Emotions: Why We Avoid the Hard Conversations (And Why We Shouldn’t)
Parkinson’s emotions are often the hardest part of the disease, yet they are the part we talk about the least. We talk about tremors. We talk about medication…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Community: The Speech That Changed Everything
Parkinson’s community is more than support. It is connection, courage, and the moment you realize you are not alone anymore. This past weekend, I stood on…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Symptoms: The 5 Funniest Moments This Disease Has Put Me Through
Parkinson’s symptoms can be frustrating, unpredictable, and sometimes completely ridiculous, and if you don’t learn to laugh, it can take more from you than it…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Mindset: The 3 Lies That Nearly Held Me Back (And How to Break Them)
Parkinson’s mindset can shape everything about how you live with the disease, and sometimes the biggest obstacles are the stories we tell ourselves. For years…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Morning Routine: What Changed Everything (And What Was Making It Worse)
Parkinson’s morning routine can make or break your entire day, and most people do not realize they might be making it harder without even knowing it. For…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Progression: How to Spot Changes Early Before Your Doctor Does
Parkinson’s progression does not always show up in big, obvious ways. Most of the time, it starts with small changes that only you notice first. Maybe your…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Awareness: Why Staying Silent Is Hurting Us (And How We Change It)
Parkinson’s awareness is not just about symptoms or medication. It is about breaking the silence that keeps so many people feeling invisible. For years after…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Symptoms Q&A: 10 Questions About Fatigue, Pain, Sleep and More
Parkinson’s symptoms can show up in ways you never expect, and sometimes the best answers come from real questions asked by people living it every day. In this…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Myths: The Biggest Lies People Still Believe About the Disease
Parkinson’s is one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions in the world, and the myths people believe about it can be just as damaging as the…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
The Silent Struggle No One Talks About (And How to Break Free)
Parkinson’s isolation is one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of the disease, and it can quietly take over your life if you let it. It does…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Medication: 7 Levodopa Questions Every Patient Eventually Asks
Levodopa is the most common medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease, but understanding how to take it, time it, and adjust it can be confusing. After my…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Parkinson’s Medication Timing: 5 Mistakes That Make Your Symptoms Worse
Season 2 kicks off with one of the most important lessons I’ve learned after 15 years of living with Parkinson’s. Medication timing can make the difference…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
The 3 questions Every Person with Parkinson’s Should be asking their Doctor.
Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment thinking, “What just happened?” Yeah… me too. For years, I nodded politely through my Parkinson’s…
- Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
The 5 Parkinson s Habits That Are Slowly Making You Worse!
What if the things making your Parkinson’s symptoms worse… aren’t your symptoms at all? In this episode, Bryce shares the 5 hidden Parkinson’s habits that…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryParkinson’s & Speech: Why Your Voice Changes and How to Fight Back
You know what Parkinson’s takes that hardly anyone warns you about? Your voice. One day you are talking normally, and the next day people are leaning in…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryThe Hidden Parkinson’s Symptoms Doctors STILL Don’t Talk About
One of the hardest parts of living with Parkinson’s is not the symptoms you expect. It is the ones nobody warns you about. Skin that cannot decide if it is…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Stop Driving with Parkinson’s
One of the hardest conversations with Parkinson’s is not about medication, symptoms, or exercise. It is about driving. When is it time to stop? How do you know…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryMy 15-Year Parkinson’s Medication Timeline: What to Expect
When I was first diagnosed, I thought Parkinson’s medication would be simple. You take a pill, it helps, end of story. Fifteen years later, I learned it is…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryNavigating “Wearing-Off”: When Your Meds Peak and Plunge
Did you know that within five years of starting Levodopa, more than half of people with Parkinson’s experience “wearing-off” every single day? I didn’t believe…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryParkinson’s Brain Fog: My 5 Favorite Hacks to Cut Through the Cloud
You ever walk into a room and forget why you went there? Or open the fridge and stare at it like it’s going to give you the answer? That’s Parkinson’s brain…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryThe Hidden Parkinson’s Pain Nobody Talks About
You ever have that pain that just doesn’t make sense? One day it’s your back, the next it’s your calves — then your hands feel like somebody lit a match under…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryBeating Parkinson’s Fatigue: My 5 Must-Try Tricks
Up to 60% of people with Parkinson’s say fatigue is their most disabling symptom — even more than tremors. And after 15 years of living with it, I can tell…
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce PerryFreezing of Gait: The Symptom That Stops You in Your Tracks
Imagine stepping off the curb into traffic and your feet freeze mid-step. Cars are moving, the light is green — but your body hits pause. That’s freezing of…