This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – The 20-Year Itch: Why I’m Finally Getting DBS | Guest: Jim Goodfriend
After 20 years with Parkinson's, musician Jim embraces DBS surgery, eager to regain control of the guitar and enjoy life's vibrant rhythms.


After 20 years with Parkinson's, musician Jim embraces DBS surgery, eager to regain control of the guitar and enjoy life's vibrant rhythms.
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Tim Lockard shares his raw, emotional story of grappling with early-onset Parkinson’s and the struggle to accept a diagnosis no one wants. You’ll discover how he transformed ashes into advocacy,...
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