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PODCAST

My journey with Parkinson"s

I have had a blog called "Parkies and me - my journey with Parkinson"s" for the past four years. Now that I have finished work and have more time, I wanted to add a Podcast to provide more information and interest for my followers. I also hope to get guests on my Podcast on specialist subjects that would be useful to know for both carers and those they support. Look out for interviews regarding important legal decisions that is well worth a look. If you are interested in my Blog, you can find it on

health & fitness

All Episodes

00:13:50

Confidence and 'Imposter Syndrome'

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/30

Sometimes what people see in us, can be difficult to accept as it may differ greatly from our own view of who we are. I identify with the concept of 'Imposter Syndrome' as I have never felt completely confident in what I do. I felt that I externally projected an image of a confident person when in truth I am at times very lacking in confidence.

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00:11:07

"Billy no mates" or is it Betty?

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/27

It has struck me today how much our earlier lives can influence how we think and feel even 60+ years later...

en-nz

00:12:11

Anxiety and Trusting myself

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/26

Often lately it seems that there are small changes that could easily be missed. One of those for me is anxiety which I would not have had so much before. However, I am trusting in myself that I will know how to react to anxiety causing situations.

en-nz

00:14:15

Getting the help I need for me

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/18

My thoughts on what I need to achieve things in my life. I need to be treated as an individual, with my own needs and ways of learning and to account for the health challenges that face me and to still be able to do things that I love.Particularly bowls!

en-nz

00:12:10

When we were young.

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/18

Some ruminations on how we were brought up and how that upbringing may help with what we face today. We were taught to be independent and to think through things ourselves. We learned to get through tough patches and challenges from an early age and this will stand us in good stead for Parkinson's challenges.

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00:13:14

The evolution of Christmas or "Oh God are we talking...

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/15

Some thoughts on the Quantum leap from being a Mum in control of Christmas celebrations and how Christmas has evolved.

en-nz

00:04:56

"Beware the grey-haired granny"

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/14

A light-hearted poem about how the world might see us at different ages and stages.

en-nz

00:06:25

Arthritis is a Bugger - a poem not about Parkinson's

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/12

Every now and then I drop a poem in the mix. It is another way for me to work through thoughts and feelings about some big stuff. Like many Parkies is not the only malady that plagues me!

en-nz

00:11:51

"Just in case"

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/09

A phrase I've used many times in my life, so many times we do things 'just in case'

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00:07:52

I can pick a Parkies - Can you?

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/08

I find that I can pick someone with Parkies if I am out and about. I think my diagnosis and my history with my parents means I am 'tuned in' to others with the same condition. But, if I see someone in the community would it be a good thing or a bad thing to ask if they have Parkies? Here's some of my thoughts.

en-nz

00:13:12

When are we old or elderly?

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/05

Is it just a number that we reach at which we are officially old? There is a number when we become a teenage (13) or an adult in a lot of cultures (21), but what is the number when you are considered elderly?

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00:08:40

Know me not for Parkinson's

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/02

Parkinson's is not my all. It is a blip. It doesn't deserve top billing. Think of me for everything that I am, not for a diagnosis that doesn't deserve to be given brain space.

en-nz

00:08:26

Opposites really do attract

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/09/02

They say opposites attract and that is true. Some thoughts on how we support each other and try to understand each other. How we manage our differences and support each other's needs.

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00:09:05

Beware of Disablers

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/08/21

We have all probably heard of enablers who encourage unhealthy activities or actions. But it is disablers, that this focusses on. People in our lives who take away our ability to do for ourselves and become less able through not being encouraged to be independent.

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00:14:47

It's not just "Shake and Shuffle"

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/08/16

Parkinson's is not just the physical symptoms that people might recognise. It is so much more and can be quite different for each individual.

en-nz

00:11:44

Bowls goals in rehab

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/08/10

My first day back at bowls for over a year. I had some challenges to overcome and some self advocacy that was needed, but I am proud that I managed as well as I did after so long away.

en-nz

00:09:49

Sometimes I forget about that "Perfect Pest Parkies"

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/08/08

It may sound strange, but I often find myself feeling perhaps like a "normal" person - if there is such a thing - and forgetting for a moment in time that Parkies is along for the ride.

en-nz

00:09:28

Being my own worst critic or "Patience is a virtue"

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/08/04

I am challenged by my recovery and can get frustrated with myself that I am not fully recovered yet. I need to cut myself some slack!

en-nz

00:11:19

Health Funding Vs ACC funding NZ

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/08/02

A comparison of the support that can be funded if you have an accident in NZ versus the support that is funded for those of us with a condition that means we need to stop work or have other financial needs.

en-nz

00:08:41

Carrying on decluttering

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/07/28

A bit early for Spring, but I have been in declutter mode for the past few weeks and it feels good to get things in order.

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