Tim Hague: Gaining Perspective

In this double episode of "Spinning Wheels, Parkinson’s Conversations with Jim Here", host Jim Redmond welcomes Tim Hague, founder of U-turn Parkinson’s in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and winner of Season 1 of The Amazing Race Canada. Tim, an established public speaker and author, shares his personal journey with Parkinson's Disease (PD), from his initial diagnosis at the age of 46 to his present-day experiences. Tim discusses the impact of PD on his life, highlighting the challenges he faced, developing perspective and the resilience he developed. He shares his philosophy of living his best life today, practicing contentment, and offering hope to others. The conversation then shifts to U-turn Parkinson’s, ( www.uturnpd.org ))a charity Tim founded to promote wellness in the PD community. U-turn Parkinson’s provides a holistic approach to living with Parkinson's, offering wellness classes and building a supportive community for individuals dealing with the disease. All of the classes are free by the way. Tim also discusses his involvement with the PD Avengers, a global alliance of people with Parkinson's, their partners, and friends. As a co-founder, Tim shares his vision for the PD Avengers ( www.pdavengers.com ), which is to unite voices worldwide to prove Parkinson’s matters and to build a sense of real urgency to end Parkinson’. This episode provides a look into Tim's life, his work in the PD community, and his ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's. It's an inspiring conversation that underscores the power of resilience, community, and advocacy in the face of a life-changing diagnosis. Gratitude to PD Tea for helping to bring this episode to life. For more info about PD Tea please go to www.pdtea.com . Please share this episode with one person. For comments, suggestions, sponsorship, or just to say hello we can be reached at [e-mail] .