When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, my world flipped upside down. As a veteran and Ironman athlete, I’d spent my life fighting for strength and independence. Suddenly I was afraid of losing both. The uncertainty was overwhelming — the fear of what Parkinson’s might take from me was real and raw.
Early on, I wrestled with anxiety and doubt. Then I began to connect with others — veterans, athletes, and medical professionals — who showed me that Parkinson’s doesn’t have to stop us. Through a research study I participated in, I saw firsthand how science and community can come together to push boundaries and find new ways to live well.
Setting goals, whether it was finishing a race or simply taking one more steady step, became my way to reclaim control. Those goals gave me purpose and momentum, even on the hardest days.
Now, I share my story to remind others walking this path that they are we’re in this together. We face fear, set outrageous goals, and choose to let Parkinson’s define us not by what we lose, but by how fiercely we live with gratitude and optimism.
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Welcome to our video section. Here you’ll find valuable resources on Parkinson’s education and support. Our collection is designed to inform, inspire, and connect you with the community. Let’s embark on this journey together.
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Welcome to our video section. Here you’ll find valuable resources on Parkinson’s education and support. Our collection is designed to inform, inspire, and connect you with the community. Let’s embark on this journey together.
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OH CRAP! ITS PARKINSON'S
A Rebel’s Guide for Taking Back Control of Your Life.
Oh Crap! It’s Parkinson’s is the book I wish I had the day my life flipped upside down. As a veteran, physician, and Ironman athlete, I wasn’t prepared for the fear, uncertainty, and identity-shaking reality of a Parkinson’s diagnosis. This book blends science, storytelling, and hard-earned perspective to help you find your footing again. I walk you through the emotional chaos of diagnosis, the power of movement and mindset, and what it truly means to take back control when the ground is shifting beneath you.
It’s a roadmap for reclaiming strength and hope. Throughout the book, I introduce you to the A.C.E.s, extraordinary people who Adapt, Conquer, and Empower, and who taught me that none of us rise alone.
I share tools and real-world strategies that helped me rebuild my confidence and dream outrageously again. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or simply searching for a reason to believe in your own comeback, I wrote this to remind us that Parkinson’s may change our path, but it doesn’t get to define our spirit. We write that part ourselves — and we do it together.
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Meet the Parkinsonz ACEs
The Parkinsonz ACEs are everyday heroes—people living with Parkinson’s disease who have overcome their fears, found ways to thrive, and now celebrate their journeys by empowering others. By sharing their stories, the hope is that you’ll see yourself in their experiences and find inspiration to navigate your own path with hope, strength, and connection. (I will be adding their stories as links as I put the site back together.)
