#162: Adapting to Life with Parkinson's Disease

10/11/2025 29 min

Listen "#162: Adapting to Life with Parkinson's Disease"

Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Melissa and Jess talk to Mike Willingham who was diagnosed 1 year ago. He talks about his diagnosis journey and most importantly his words of encouragement for others. Don't stop living life. Make adjustments, but you are still YOU!Chapters:0:00 Introduction and Diagnosis1:31 Diagnosis journey8:46 Body's response to medication and exercise11:16 Difficulty accepting diagnosis15:09 Jobs and hobbies19:08 What you wish you could tell yourself the day you were diagnosed20:35 Diagnosis gave me an "ah-ha" moment21:58 Parkinson's Community23:01 Life goals24:50 "I really needed to hear that"26:11 ClosingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-life-of-parkinsons/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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