Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry

Parkinson’s progression does not always come from big events… it often comes from small daily habits we do without even realizing it. Not dramatic changes. Not overnight shifts. Just tiny patterns repeated over time that slowly make things harder than they need to be. The good news? Those same small habits can be adjusted. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Real...

Parkinson’s treatments are evolving faster than ever, but with every breakthrough headline comes a big question… what’s real, what’s overhyped, and what actually matters for your life right now? Everywhere you look, people are talking about gene therapy, stem cells, new medications, brain implants, and devices like the “Beach Band.” It feels like a Parkinson’s gold rush. But if you’ve lived with P...

Parkinson’s exercise is one of the most powerful tools you have… but only if you’re doing it the right way. The truth is, some of the most recommended exercises for Parkinson’s can actually work against you if the timing, intensity, or approach is off. And most of us have been doing at least a few of them wrong without even realizing it. I know I was. For years. In this episode of Living with Park...

Parkinson’s sleep problems are not just about being tired… they are about your brain refusing to shut off when you need it most. You fall asleep. Everything is quiet. And then suddenly… your eyes are wide open at 3AM, your body is exhausted, but your brain is running a full highlight reel of everything you have ever said, done, or worried about. Welcome to what I call the 3AM Club. In this episode...

Parkinson’s medication can work incredibly well, but only if you are asking the right questions at the right time. Have you ever walked out of a neurologist appointment thinking you understood everything… and then five minutes later realized you forgot to ask the one thing that actually mattered? Yeah, me too. And it cost me time I did not have to lose. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s:...

Parkinson’s stress is not just something you feel… it is something your body reacts to instantly, and it can make your symptoms worse faster than almost anything else. One minute you are fine, and the next, something small sets you off. Suddenly your tremor ramps up, your meds feel off, and everything becomes harder than it needs to be. That is the vicious cycle of stress and Parkinson’s. In this...

Parkinson’s dopamine can feel like a gift when it hits… but sometimes that “good feeling” is exactly what sets you up for the crash later. You know those days when your meds hit perfectly, you feel strong, you start getting things done, and for a moment, you almost forget you even have Parkinson’s? And then… a few hours later… it all disappears. That is what I call the dopamine illusion. In this e...

Parkinson’s comes with a long list of rules, but sometimes following them perfectly can actually make life harder, not better. Take your meds on time. Exercise every day. Eat clean. Reduce stress. All important… but also exhausting. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality , we talk about something different. We talk about the idea of Parkinson’s rebellion and...

Parkinson’s life hacks are everywhere, but most of them do not come from people actually living with the disease. “Get more rest.” “Reduce stress.” Yeah… if only it were that simple. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality , I share real survival moves that actually work , the kind of strategies learned through experience, trial and error, and from this incre...

Parkinson’s and pride can be a dangerous combination, especially when it stops you from asking for help when you actually need it. Most of us have been there. Someone offers to help and we instantly say, “No, I’ve got it,” even when we clearly don’t. What feels like strength in the moment can quietly turn into frustration, isolation, and even risk later. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s:...

Parkinson’s sleep problems and fatigue can build quietly, but if you ignore the warning signs long enough, your body will eventually force you to stop. What started as just another sleepless night turned into one of the scariest wake-up calls I’ve ever had, literally. Waking up to hotel staff shaking me while Carmen was on the phone thinking something had happened to me was the moment I realized I...

Parkinson’s emotions are often the hardest part of the disease, yet they are the part we talk about the least. We talk about tremors. We talk about medication. But the fear, the frustration, the identity shifts, those are the conversations that usually stay buried. And those are the ones that can change everything when we finally bring them to the surface. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’...

Parkinson’s community is more than support. It is connection, courage, and the moment you realize you are not alone anymore. This past weekend, I stood on stage in front of more than 700 people at the Parkinson’s IQ and You event, and what happened in that room is something I will never forget. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality , I am sharing my full ke...

Parkinson’s symptoms can be frustrating, unpredictable, and sometimes completely ridiculous, and if you don’t learn to laugh, it can take more from you than it should. From drive-through disasters to texting fails to full-on grocery store dance routines, Parkinson’s has a way of turning everyday moments into something you never saw coming. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the...

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 o...

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. In t...

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...

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 eve...

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...

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, th...

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...

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 wit...

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 chan...

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 be...

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...