Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry
Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry

Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry

Bryce Perry | DOING LIFE TODAY

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The Good, the Bad, and the Reality Your Source of Strength, Hope, and Support.Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010 at age 40, Bryce Perry has spent over 15 years navigating the daily challenges, unexpected changes, and surprising lessons that come with living with a progressive disease. Through it all, he’s found purpose, perspective - and plenty of humour.Living with Parkinson’s is a real, raw, and often surprisingly funny podcast that explores what life is truly like with Parkinson’s. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, deep into your journey, or supporting someone who is, this show delivers honest stories, practical advice, and a healthy dose of encouragement.From medication and mindset to relationships, work, identity, and adapting to constant change, Bryce dives into the good, the bad, and - most importantly - the reality of life with Parkinson’s. It’s a podcast built on truth, resilience, and the belief that you can still live fully, even when life looks different than expected.Listeners say:“You nailed it. I thought I was alone until I found your videos.”“I laughed out loud… and then cried. This is exactly what I needed today.”“Bryce says what we’re all thinking but don’t always have the words for.”“Your honesty and humor are a gift. Please keep sharing.”New episodes every week. Subscribe and join a growing community of people who are doing life today - together.

Recent Episodes

Parkinson’s Dopamine: Why Feeling Good Can Suddenly Backfire
MAY 12, 2026
Parkinson’s Dopamine: Why Feeling Good Can Suddenly Backfire
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 episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we break down why those “great” moments can sometimes work against you, what is actually happening in your brain, and how to manage your energy so you do not pay for it later.We talk about:• Why dopamine is more about anticipation than happiness• How medication can create a temporary “false energy” signal• What causes the sudden crash after a good stretch• The “dopamine credit card” effect and overdoing it• Why pacing is more powerful than pushing• How to turn a good day into a good week instead of a crashYou will also hear Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, where she shares how she handles those high-energy days and prepares for the recovery that follows.Because the truth is, feeling good is not the problem…burning through it too fast is.For more Parkinson’s tips, tools, and community support, visit:🌐 ⁠⁠⁠https://dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠You’ll find guides, community resources, and practical strategies to help you keep doing life today.🚨 Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? ⁠⁠⁠Start Here⁠⁠⁠🏠 Join The Club by Doing Life Today for Parkinson's support, tools, and community:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://club.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for weekly motivation and support⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3262ymG⁠⁠⁠▶️ Video Podcast Playlist⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4h27D3y⁠⁠⁠🎧 Audio Podcast⁠⁠⁠https://podcast.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠“With Parkinson’s, medication is like coffee. It’s not about how strong it is. It’s about when you take it.”⚠️ Important NoteThis is my personal Parkinson’s journey. What works for me may not work for everyone. Parkinson’s is different for each person, and medication plans should always be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider.#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsIsolation #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsPodcast #ParkinsonsSupport #ParkinsonsTips
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Parkinson’s Rules: When Breaking Them Is Actually Good for You
MAY 11, 2026
Parkinson’s Rules: When Breaking Them Is Actually Good for You
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 why sometimes breaking the rules is exactly what your brain and body need. We talk about:• Why doing everything “right” can sometimes drain your energy• The difference between harmful and healthy rebellion• How novelty and joy actually support dopamine function• Why giving yourself permission can improve mood and movement• The concept of intentional rebellion and choosing joy on purpose• How care partners need their own version of rebellion tooThis episode also includes Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, where she shares how stepping back, letting go, and breaking routines can actually strengthen both partners.Because the truth is, Parkinson’s is not just about discipline…it is about learning how to live again.For more Parkinson’s tips, tools, and community support, visit:🌐 ⁠⁠⁠https://dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠You’ll find guides, community resources, and practical strategies to help you keep doing life today.🚨 Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? ⁠⁠⁠Start Here⁠⁠⁠🏠 Join The Club by Doing Life Today for Parkinson's support, tools, and community:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://club.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for weekly motivation and support⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3262ymG⁠⁠⁠▶️ Video Podcast Playlist⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4h27D3y⁠⁠⁠🎧 Audio Podcast⁠⁠⁠https://podcast.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠“With Parkinson’s, medication is like coffee. It’s not about how strong it is. It’s about when you take it.”⚠️ Important NoteThis is my personal Parkinson’s journey. What works for me may not work for everyone. Parkinson’s is different for each person, and medication plans should always be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider.#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsIsolation #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsPodcast #ParkinsonsSupport #ParkinsonsTips
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14 MIN
Parkinson’s Life Hacks: Real Survival Moves That Actually Work
MAY 8, 2026
Parkinson’s Life Hacks: Real Survival Moves That Actually Work
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 incredible Parkinson’s community. We talk about:• The “pre-apology” strategy to reduce stress in social situations• How to reduce decision fatigue and save mental energy• The dopamine doppelganger trick for better self-talk• Using music as a tool to regulate movement and mood• Strategic surrender and knowing when to pivot• Building connection when you are living with Parkinson’s solo• Simple daily habits that restore control and reduce overwhelmWe also introduce a brand new focus on those navigating Parkinson’s alone and how building a simple connection circuit can change everything.This episode includes Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, where she shares how adaptability becomes the real superpower for both partners.Because the truth is, you may not be able to control Parkinson’s…but you can absolutely control how creative you get living with it.For more Parkinson’s tips, tools, and community support, visit:🌐 ⁠⁠⁠https://dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠You’ll find guides, community resources, and practical strategies to help you keep doing life today.🚨 Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? ⁠⁠⁠Start Here⁠⁠⁠🏠 Join The Club by Doing Life Today for Parkinson's support, tools, and community:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://club.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for weekly motivation and support⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3262ymG⁠⁠⁠▶️ Video Podcast Playlist⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4h27D3y⁠⁠⁠🎧 Audio Podcast⁠⁠⁠https://podcast.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠“With Parkinson’s, medication is like coffee. It’s not about how strong it is. It’s about when you take it.”⚠️ Important NoteThis is my personal Parkinson’s journey. What works for me may not work for everyone. Parkinson’s is different for each person, and medication plans should always be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider.#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsIsolation #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsPodcast #ParkinsonsSupport #ParkinsonsTips
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Parkinson’s and Pride: Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help (And How to Start)
MAY 7, 2026
Parkinson’s and Pride: Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help (And How to Start)
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: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we dive into why pride makes it so hard to accept help, how it shows up in everyday moments, and what it really costs us over time.We talk about:• Why saying “I’ve got it” can actually push people away• How pride disguises itself as independence• The connection between pride and isolation• Why asking for help is actually a form of strength• Simple ways to start accepting help without losing yourself• How small “yes” moments build trust and connectionThis episode also includes Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, where she shares the reality of trying to help from the outside and the constant balance between stepping in and stepping back.Because the truth is, the people who love you do not want to take over…they just want to be part of your story.For more Parkinson’s tips, tools, and community support, visit:🌐 ⁠⁠⁠https://dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠You’ll find guides, community resources, and practical strategies to help you keep doing life today.🚨 Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? ⁠⁠⁠Start Here⁠⁠⁠🏠 Join The Club by Doing Life Today for Parkinson's support, tools, and community:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://club.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for weekly motivation and support⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3262ymG⁠⁠⁠▶️ Video Podcast Playlist⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4h27D3y⁠⁠⁠🎧 Audio Podcast⁠⁠⁠https://podcast.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠“With Parkinson’s, medication is like coffee. It’s not about how strong it is. It’s about when you take it.”⚠️ Important NoteThis is my personal Parkinson’s journey. What works for me may not work for everyone. Parkinson’s is different for each person, and medication plans should always be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider.#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsIsolation #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsPodcast #ParkinsonsSupport #ParkinsonsTips
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Parkinson’s Sleep & Fatigue: The Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
MAY 6, 2026
Parkinson’s Sleep & Fatigue: The Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
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 had pushed my body too far. In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, we are not just talking about sleep. We are talking about what happens when you stop listening to your body and how to catch the signs before you crash.We talk about:• What Parkinson’s fatigue really feels like beyond just being tired• The early warning signs your body gives before shutting down• Why pushing through exhaustion can backfire• How lack of communication can create fear for care partners• Why rest is not weakness, it is part of your treatment• Simple ways to recognize when your body is reaching its limitThis episode also includes Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, where she shares what that moment felt like from her side and why communication is critical before things escalate.Because the truth is, your body is always communicating with you…the challenge is learning to listen before it starts to shout.For more Parkinson’s tips, tools, and community support, visit:🌐 ⁠⁠⁠https://dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠You’ll find guides, community resources, and practical strategies to help you keep doing life today.🚨 Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? ⁠⁠⁠Start Here⁠⁠⁠🏠 Join The Club by Doing Life Today for Parkinson's support, tools, and community:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://club.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe for weekly motivation and support⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3262ymG⁠⁠⁠▶️ Video Podcast Playlist⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4h27D3y⁠⁠⁠🎧 Audio Podcast⁠⁠⁠https://podcast.dolifetoday.com⁠⁠⁠“With Parkinson’s, medication is like coffee. It’s not about how strong it is. It’s about when you take it.”⚠️ Important NoteThis is my personal Parkinson’s journey. What works for me may not work for everyone. Parkinson’s is different for each person, and medication plans should always be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider.#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsIsolation #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsPodcast #ParkinsonsSupport #ParkinsonsTips
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10 MIN