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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

00:07:00

Diet for health or Diet for weight loss? - Episode 92

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/05/21

Some thoughts on the importance of a healthy diet, not just for weight loss, but for general health and wellbeing.

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00:12:53

Is it fate or is it destiny - Episode 91

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/05/18

What do you choose for your life? If we are fated to take this path, how can we take some positives from it to lead a better life? What influences both positive and not have shaped who we are today. It may be fate, but what can we take control of?

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00:09:06

Some Travel Tips to make life easier - Episode 90

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/05/09

A few handy hints to make travelling easier with a disability.

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00:09:04

A weighty problem (what will they think of me?) -...

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/05/03

Being significantly overweight at the moment I am feeling self-conscious. Is my evil little brain telling me to enjoy being overweight because I will lose weight with Parkinson's in the future? Logical me might scoff at that, but perhaps it is a factor?

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00:07:21

Complex Comorbidities Continue - Episode 88

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/28

When you have a number of health issues, they tend to cause some confusion when a new symptom arises. Is it in relation to conditions already known or perhaps something new is starting up. It can be a very confusing situation.

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00:48:12

Speech Language Therapy and Parkinson's - An...

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/24

This is an interesting interview with Kirstie, a well-respected Speech Language Therapist in Christchurch. I have had the benefit of her expertise both as a colleague and as a person with Parkinson's. Speechies - as we called them on the ward - can make an incredible difference in the lives of people they work with. The interview gives a lot of useful information about how a person with Parkinson's could benefit from their input,

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00:03:47

Waiting at the 'After Hours' a Podcast and a poem -...

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/19

For once in my household it was my husband, not me that needed to be checked out at 'After Hours'. All is well, after a long wait, so to fill in the five hours we were there, I was inspired to write a poem.I hope you like it.

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00:11:48

Comorbidities confusing cause - Episode 85

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/10

When you have a bunch of different health issues - ie. Comorbidities - it is sometimes difficult to know the cause of a new ache or pain and/or who to talk to about it! The risk of course is that we just shrug our shoulders and think it must be related to Parkinson's when it may be something else entirely and treatable!

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00:09:41

Perfection is over-rated and Should and Shouldisms -...

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/08

Striving for perfection is not something I consciously do, however much my previous boss used to call me a perfectionist! Instead, I strive to be the best that I can be and that is not likely to be perfect. Sometimes there is beauty in imperfection.

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00:02:02

Where is the little boy - a poem Episode 83

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/06

This is a poem that reminds us that the elderly person sitting in a chair before has a life and a history. I wrote this quite a few years ago now, but I was reminded of it when thinking about telling our stories.

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00:18:56

Tell your story before it's too late - Episode 82

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/04/06

We all have a story to tell, but perhaps we think that no-one would be interested in our very normal lives. But, how many of us now wish we had asked our parents more about their earlier lives? Then, all of a sudden it's too late. Let's share our stories, so that future generations can know who we are/were.

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00:06:30

Hang on to hope - Never say never - Episode 81

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/31

A beloved cat turns up after three years. What next?

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00:12:16

Don't wait for a special occasion - Episode 80

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/29

When asked if we were going out for dinner for a special occasion, we responded that we just wanted to go out for dinner together, no 'special' occasion. When I stopped and thought about it though, I realised that just being together makes an occasion special. This podcast is about what makes occasions special and memorable for me.

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00:03:12

I am the old woman - A poem - Episode 79

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/28

Just a light hearted look at realising that I am an old woman. Grey hair, arthritis and a walking stick all point to that being the case! I hope you enjoy my latest poem. Poking fun at myself as I often do.

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00:06:29

My teenage crushes - reminiscing Episode 78

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/26

Feeling nostalgic and listening to songs I haven't listened to in years. Also, some songs and artists that have stayed with me always. My most loved is "I am Woman" by Helen Reddy. I have put the words on my blog.

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00:01:50

Parkinson's Brave - A poem - Episode 77

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/25

Just a wee poem I wrote today about being brave.

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00:11:14

Being Brave Again - Episode 76

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/25

Just some thoughts on being brave. It's something we all try to be, I'm sure. Not always easy with the hand we've been dealt.

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00:07:43

Keeping up with language and meaning - Episode 75

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/22

Every age and stage, every era has it's own language and popular culture. This can make communication challenging at times. But an awareness that this is the case and a willingness to learn from each other can mitigate the effects of the language communication barrier.

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00:09:35

Don't wrap me in cotton wool - Episode 74

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/22

Sometimes there's a fine line between supporting someone and making decisions for them. Even out of kindness, to protect someone you love, this can be difficult when on the receiving end. I know we will lose the capacity to decide to do things at some point, but we all need to discuss and be part of the decision-making process. Even the most loving partner doesn't always get it right and neither do we!

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00:06:02

Boom and Bust - Episode 73

My journey with Parkinson"s ·

2025/03/22

Some advice from my experience of many operations that I have needed to recover from. It might help you not to make the same mistakes I have in the past!

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