Get ready to be inspired. Listen to interviews with seventy individuals who discuss their journeys as they travel down the road to recovery from Parkinson’s. Every journey is unique. You may be wondering whether recovery is possible. Get the answer by listening to these interviews. There are nine pages of interviews here!
My guests are John and Bernadette Baumann who offer a rich perspective on what it really means to be a caregiver. These newly married love birds discuss the transformations they have both made in their lives and the huge impact caregiving has had on helping John reverse his Parkinson’s symptoms. For more information about John and Bernadette, visit www.johnbaumann.com
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Diagnosed in 2002 at the age of 41, John Baumann worked 6 more years as an executive officer of a major corporation before dedicating his life, on a full-time basis, to making a difference in the Parkinson’s community.
John has inspired those with Parkinson’s to live their lives to the fullest, family care partners to realize what a difference they make and how much they are appreciated, and professional healthcare providers to maintain their passion and commitment to the cause.
John Baumann’s mother told him hundreds of times – Everything happens for the best. Almost a year after he was diagnosed with Parkinsons, her favorite commentary changed. Well, remember John, everything happens for a reason. What had always been the best was now a mediocre reason, a solemn and explainable reason? When he confronted her about it, she reluctantly explained, I can not imagine that your Parkinsons Disease is for the best.
He did not know it then, but he had been looking for something to inspire him. Right then and there he made the decision to give her optimistic best back. Somehow, some way, he would make having Parkinsons for the best,
John Baumann’s book, DECIDE SUCCESS, uses short stories to bring his success principles to life using engaging imagery. He has dedicated his life to become an inspirational speaker heard by audiences across the globe as he explains his twelve action steps to success. John Baumann inspires many, many people to achieve the success they truly desire in life.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
It’ has been five years since Phyllis Rogers was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Today she is virtually symptom free. She has done her research and has figured out what really matters when it comes to therapies. Phyllis talked with God and they agreed that she did not need to have Parkinson’s. Among other incredible contributions to the Parkinsons community, Phyllis works with adults to help them become physically fit and is the author of Over 40 and Gettin’ Stronger.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Sound healer and vocal alchemist Judith Lynne shares the story of her journey with PD and how the teachings she received from Hawaiian kahuna and High Chief Hale Makua helped her move from “Suffering with Parkinson’s” to “Partnering with Parkinson’s”.
Judith will share how she has successfully applied her self-developed sound healing methods of Vocal Energetics and Harmonic Healing to her personal healing program. Plus she’ll share some simple exercises anyone can easily do in the comfort of their own home.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
This show highlights, Karl Robb, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 23 and has had it for over 20 years. Hear how Karl deals with the disease and is improving his condition with Reiki and other compleentary therapies. Karl will offer some of the daily tips that he has learned from Parkinson’s Disease. For more information, visit Karl’s website at: http://www.asoftvoice.com
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
You will no longer have any doubts about whether a person with a very advanced stage of Parkinson’s can recovery after hearing this interview. The Cypress Alternatives Parkinson Outreach Program is a three-prong approach to caring for those individuals living with Parkinson Disease: education, support, and fitness.
The programming offers daily fitness programs, monthly support groups, and monthly educational seminars on various topics of interest to those with PD, as well as having a comprehensive training program for their staff. Programming is offered at Cypress Palms, an Enhanced Assisted Living Community, located at The Palms of Largo, in Largo, Florida. The Bonsai Holistic Spa, a state-of-the-art wellness center, located in Cypress Palms, provides therapeutic services to the public and has tailored services to meet the unique needs of the Parkinsons community throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Of particular interest in this interview is the success story of Jim I, a 53 year-old patient in the advanced stages of Parkinson Disease who appears to be showing signs of recovery from what is thought to be a chronic and progressive condition. Over the past six months, Jim has shown improvement in fine and gross motor skills as well as his overall attitude. Jim lives at Cypress Palms and regularly works out at The Bonsai Holistic Spa. Here he frees himself of the need to use his wheel chair. He has been training on a recumbent trike on the 90-acre Palms of Largo campus and gets his speed over 20 miles per hour. He participates and enjoys classes in Parkinsons balance and agility, Yoga, aquatics, progressive muscle relaxation and autogenic training at Cypress Palms. He also enjoys dancing, billiards, shuffle-board and karaoke at Cypress Palms.
Website: Cypress Palms Assisted Living Facility
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Ever heard of Neuro Feedback as a therapy? It certainly worked miracles for Tony. After living with the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease for 14 years, Tony decided to explore other options. He elected to get Neuro Feedback treatments. Results after two weeks of intensive treatments have been life changing.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Aunt Bean has been inventing natural methods of supplying dopamine to her body. Her creations have been incredible. One of them is the now famous fava bean tincture which she discusses during this interview.
Aunt Bean has posted many ideas on the Parkinsons Recovery Fava Bean website where your can download a free recipe handbook for making your own dopamine naturally.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Author of Living and Laughing with Parkinsons Anne Atkin offers workshops with a special emphasis on painting for persons with Parkinsons Disease throughout Victoria, Australia. Her neurologist detected no evidence of symptoms during her most recent office visit. He had no idea what she had been doing, but told her to keep doing it because it was certainly working.
You are probably wondering what in the world Anne Atkin has been doing to reverse her symptoms? Discover her secrets by listening to the show today .
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Exercise is a proven way of helping people with Parkinson’s reverse their symptoms. Many people think yoga is reserved for athletic types, but a dedicated group of individuals with Parkinson’s have found a program tailored to people of all levels and now practice yoga on a regular basis. Members of the Yoga for People with Parkinson’s classes in Seattle, Washington tell their stories about how yoga has provided them with remarkable relief from their symptoms.
Is yoga a therapy that is right for you? Listen to these incredible student testimonials and decide for yourself. Yoga is a time-tested, natural therapy and if practiced on a regular basis you can expect often dramatic improvements in flexibility, strength, balance and peace of mind. That formula is hard to beat.
Tim Seiwerath, the founder of the Yoga for People with Parkinson’s program in Seattle (and now New York City) shares his insights with us about why yoga is such a useful therapy for persons who currently experience symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
During this show you will hear interviews with 11 persons who report on their experience with yoga as a therapy to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Of course we cover more topics than just yoga, but that happens to be the focus of the show.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery