Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry

Parkinson’s mindset can shape everything about how you live with the disease, and sometimes the biggest obstacles are the stories we tell ourselves.

For years, I told myself things that felt true in the moment, but were quietly holding me back. I told myself I had everything under control. I told myself I did not want to be a burden. And I told myself, this is just how it is now.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good,...

Parkinson’s morning routine can make or break your entire day, and most people do not realize they might be making it harder without even knowing it.

For years, my mornings started with stiffness, confusion, frustration, and waiting for medication to kick in. I used to fight those first 30 minutes every single day… until I realized something that completely changed how I approach my mornings.

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Parkinson’s progression does not always show up in big, obvious ways. Most of the time, it starts with small changes that only you notice first.

Maybe your medication feels different. Maybe your stiffness shows up earlier. Or maybe something just feels off and you cannot explain why.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share how I started recognizing subtle changes in my Parkinson’s befor...

Parkinson’s awareness is not just about symptoms or medication. It is about breaking the silence that keeps so many people feeling invisible.

For years after my diagnosis, I stayed quiet. I kept my head down and tried to figure it out on my own. I thought silence would make it easier. It didn’t.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share the moment everything changed for me and why speaki...

Parkinson’s symptoms can show up in ways you never expect, and sometimes the best answers come from real questions asked by people living it every day.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I’m answering 10 real Parkinson’s questions from our community, covering everything from fatigue and swallowing issues to pain, sleep, speech changes, and more.

These are not surface-level questions. Thes...

Parkinson’s is one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions in the world, and the myths people believe about it can be just as damaging as the symptoms themselves.

From being told it is rare, to being asked what you did to cause it, to people assuming medication fixes everything, the misconceptions around Parkinson’s are everywhere.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we break dow...

Parkinson’s isolation is one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of the disease, and it can quietly take over your life if you let it.

It does not always look like staying home. Sometimes you show up but stay quiet. Sometimes you talk yourself out of going before you even try. And sometimes, you slowly stop living without even realizing it.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality,...

Levodopa is the most common medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease, but understanding how to take it, time it, and adjust it can be confusing.

After my last episode about medication timing mistakes, this community sent in dozens of incredible questions about levodopa. Honest questions. Frustrated questions. And some questions I wish I had asked years earlier.

So in this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and...

Season 2 kicks off with one of the most important lessons I’ve learned after 15 years of living with Parkinson’s. Medication timing can make the difference between a smooth day and a frustrating one.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I break down the five medication timing mistakes that can quietly make Parkinson’s symptoms worse, and the simple changes that helped me get my days back un...

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment thinking, “What just happened?” Yeah… me too.

For years, I nodded politely through my Parkinson’s appointments — smiling, pretending to understand — until I realized I wasn’t asking the right questions.

Today, I’m sharing the 3 questions that completely changed how I talk to my doctor… and how I live with Parkinson’s.

These questions don’t just belong in your medical appointments ...

What if the things making your Parkinson’s symptoms worse… aren’t your symptoms at all?

In this episode, Bryce shares the 5 hidden Parkinson’s habits that might be holding you back - and how to break them for good.

You’ll learn the science behind why these habits happen, the real-life stories that prove it, and simple steps you can take starting today.

Plus, Carmen joins for a Care Partner Corner you won’t forget.

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You know what Parkinson’s takes that hardly anyone warns you about? Your voice. One day you are talking normally, and the next day people are leaning in saying, “Sorry, can you repeat that?” Meanwhile, in your head, you feel like you are practically shouting.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I break down why Parkinson’s changes your voice, what is actually happening in the brain and bod...

One of the hardest parts of living with Parkinson’s is not the symptoms you expect. It is the ones nobody warns you about. Skin that cannot decide if it is oily or flaky. Choking on a simple sip of water. Planning your entire day around bathroom access.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I open up about three hidden Parkinson’s symptoms that doctors often do not talk about enough, but tha...

One of the hardest conversations with Parkinson’s is not about medication, symptoms, or exercise. It is about driving. When is it time to stop? How do you know when the risk is too high? Nobody ever gives you a clear answer.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share the five biggest warning signs that may signal it is time to give up the keys. I also open up about the changes I have pers...

When I was first diagnosed, I thought Parkinson’s medication would be simple. You take a pill, it helps, end of story. Fifteen years later, I learned it is anything but simple.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I walk you through my 15-year Parkinson’s medication journey. What I started on, what changed over time, and what I learned through every adjustment.

We cover:
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Did you know that within five years of starting Levodopa, more than half of people with Parkinson’s experience “wearing-off” every single day? I didn’t believe it either — until it started happening to me.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share five real-life hacks for surviving wearing-off — the moments when your meds stop working before your next dose kicks in:

1️⃣ Track your timing ...

You ever walk into a room and forget why you went there? Or open the fridge and stare at it like it’s going to give you the answer? That’s Parkinson’s brain fog — and if you know, you know.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I share my five favorite brain fog hacks — simple, real-life tricks that help me stay sharp when my brain decides to take a coffee break.

We’ll cover:

🧠 How movement c...

You ever have that pain that just doesn’t make sense? One day it’s your back, the next it’s your calves — then your hands feel like somebody lit a match under your skin. That’s Parkinson’s pain — and here’s the kicker… nobody warned me about it.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I dive into the different types of Parkinson’s pain that most people never talk about — and what’s actually he...

Parkinson’s can steal your movement — but sometimes, the medication can steal your judgment.

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I’m uncovering one of the most shocking and least talked-about side effects of Parkinson’s treatment: Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs).

We’ll talk about how Parkinson’s medications — especially dopamine agonists — can sometimes lead to urges that feel completely o...