This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – Choosing Joy Over Fear | Guest: Donna Parkhurst
Lisa has an insightful conversation with Donna Parkhurst about receiving her early onset diagnosis on the heels of her mother’s passing from the same disease. She’s turned her story into one of advocacy, helping others on her growing social media platform with honest and raw videos about what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s.
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can radically alter your world, but it doesn’t mean you have to “Borrow trouble from tomorrow and give up the joy you have today.”
In this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Lisa Volenec is joined by content creator Donna Parkhurst (@movedbyparkinsons on Instagram) to discuss her fast-growing advocacy journey, navigating early-onset idiopathic Parkinson’s symptoms, and managing chronic anxiety.
Donna opens up about her family history with the disease, the terrifying moment she realized her voice was changing, and how a private message from a critic telling her she “wasn’t sick enough” actually catalyzed her mission to advocate for the entire Parkinson’s spectrum.
If you are struggling with the invisible symptoms of Parkinson’s, looking for a supportive virtual community, or trying to reclaim your mental health, Donna’s story is a beautiful reminder to never put off joy.
