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I'm Not Dead Yet!EP-134 The Unexpected Gift of New Speech PART 2/2Something extraordinary has happened. After five days on a new medication, Travis's speech has transformed dramatically. Gone are the long pauses, the facial dystonia, and the whisper-quiet voice that made mountain climbs particularly challenging. Listeners familiar with Travis's speech patterns will immediately notice the difference – and no, we haven't edited a thing.This transformation highlights a fascinating psychological phenomenon Travis has observed throughout his Parkinson's journey. People form mental images of who we are that become remarkably resistant to change. "People remember you as a certain way, and it takes them a really long time and a lo...
2025-09-2713 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-133 Wheels, Words, and WillpowerWhen Parkinson's disease progression begins to steal your voice and your stability, what options remain? Travis opens up about a frightening downward spiral that left him falling repeatedly and struggling to communicate - the very foundation of his identity and independence."If I can't talk to you and have you understand me, then I am trapped and I'm no different than somebody locked in a cage," Travis shares, revealing the profound isolation that comes when Parkinson's affects speech. After years of managing symptoms with medication and Deep Brain Stimulation, Travis found himself facing a new reality: needing...
2025-09-2742 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-132 Rebuilding Life After Loss: Moving Houses, Travel Adventures, and Medical InnovationsFire took everything Travis owned in just 15 minutes. With his Parkinson's disease symptoms flaring from stress, he faced the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding a life from scratch while his body fought against him. This raw, powerful episode explores the unexpected challenges that emerged when Travis had to relocate to a new house in just four days—a home that, while larger, presents accessibility nightmares with its multiple levels and problematic doorways.Travis takes us on his recent whirlwind journey, from navigating airport security with specialized photography equipment to attending a friend's wedding in upstate New York. Th...
2025-08-1629 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP - 129 The Parkinson's Club: Finding Strength in StruggleSimon's voice carries the weight of a decade battling Parkinson's disease as he shares his raw, unfiltered experience with dystonia – one of the condition's most debilitating manifestations. Despite undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery twice, Simon continues to struggle with both the physical torment of involuntary muscle contractions and the emotional burden of depression and apathy that often accompany Parkinson's.The conversation takes a profound turn when Simon contrasts his journey with co-host Travis Robinson's more resilient approach. "Travis is the blitzkrieg of Parkinson's patients," Simon remarks with admiration, describing Travis's "cake or death" philosophy of pushing through di...
2025-03-2038 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-128 New Beginnings and Community ConnectionsTravis and Judy discuss navigating life’s challenges, focusing on resilience and preparedness in the wake of a devastating fire. They share personal stories of loss, emotional coping strategies, and the importance of community support. • Importance of resilience in facing trauma • Preparations for unexpected emergencies • Emotional toll of loss and community impact • New partnership with Parkinson's Community Los Angeles • Suggestions for emergency planning and triaging possessions • Key takeaways for listeners in managing crises Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2025-02-0123 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-127 Rising from the Ashes: Our Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and Community SupportWhat would you save if a fire threatened to consume everything you hold dear? Join me, Travis Robinson, alongside my co-host Judy Yarris, as we recount the harrowing moments when flames forced Sarah and me from our home in Altadena. From the heart-wrenching choices on what to rescue—my priceless photography gear and Sarah's cherished handmade furniture—to navigating the chaos of evacuation, our story is one of loss, resilience, and gratitude. With Judy's steadfast support, we also tackle the practical challenges that arise, like securing medication and documenting losses for insurance, and find solace in the immense outpouring of s...
2025-01-1115 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-126 Embracing Positivity and Creativity: Thriving with Parkinson's in 2024What if maintaining a positive mindset could change your life, even in the face of Parkinson's? Join Judy and Travis as they share stories of gratitude and resilience from 2024, while eagerly anticipating the new year. Experience the power of positivity and creativity as Travis embraces watercolor painting and authors two photography books, showcasing how art and mindfulness can enrich lives regardless of challenges. Tune in to hear how moments of sadness are natural, but focusing on joy and what can be controlled is transformative.As we look forward to 2025, this episode celebrates personal achievements and highlights the...
2025-01-0728 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-124 The Vital Role of Care Partners in the Parkinson's JourneyWhat if the silent heroes of Parkinson's care aren't the patients themselves but the dedicated partners standing beside them? Join us as we uncover the vital, yet often overshadowed, role of care partners in navigating the Parkinson's journey. Hosts Travis Robinson and Judy Yarris, bring our personal experiences to light, highlighting the emotional and physical hurdles faced by those supporting someone with Parkinson's. Our conversation delves into the reality of denial in newly diagnosed individuals and how this can ripple through their support networks, emphasizing the imperative need for community support and the unsung resources that can make all...
2024-10-1329 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-123 Overcoming a Challenging Day: Resilience, Heat Management, and Parkinson's AdvancementsEver experienced a day where everything seems to go wrong? Travis shares his story of a challenging day that began with a fall and spiraled into a series of frustrating mishaps, including an unexpected demand from his doctor. Judy, drawing from her own experiences as a care partner, offers valuable advice on how to mentally reset and manage the compounding frustrations that come with living with Parkinson's. Together, they emphasize the importance of mindset in overcoming the daily hurdles and finding resilience amidst adversity.We also dive into practical tips for staying cool and hydrated during scorching...
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I'm Not Dead Yet!EP-104 StrivePD, A conversation with Hannah Timm"Ya got PD eh? There's an app for that now."StrivePD. What is it, who is it for and what makes it a stand out from all of the other apps in the Apple App Store. In this episode Judy and Travis talk with Hannah Timm from Rune Labs, about their product, StrivePD. StrivePD is an app for your iPhone/iWatch that captures your symptom data for you using the tech built into the Apple iWatch. You can then use this info to make changes to your lifestyle, create new habits and you ca...
2023-08-2031 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-95 Insulin to treat Parkinson’s Disease??You read the title correctly, and no it's not a typo. There are in fact health care providers /doctors (in the US) using insulin infusions to treat non-diabetic patients with Parkinson’s disease. Isn't that interesting? First I'd heard of it too. But when Judy mentioned that a mutual friend was participating in a trial and was seeing good results... my first thought was "Ask him if he’d like to come talk with us on the show about his experience."With pleasure INDY Co-hosts Judy and Travis sit down with Matt and Cindy Robinson and discuss their...
2023-05-0233 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-90 Faces of Parkinson’s: Mr. BurnsIn this episode Judy and Travis have the privilege of speaking with Mr. Jimmy Burns. Jimmy is an elementary school teacher turned standup comedian. Judy and I had a great time speaking to Jimmy & we think that you will enjoy listening to it.Jimmy can be found at https://www.theteachercomedian.com/ Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2023-02-1434 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-89 Judy's ExperienceWhat happens when a care partner gets sick, or is in need of caretaking themselves? In this episode Judy & Travis discuss Judy's recent surgery & post opperative convelessance. Judy talks about needing to use a walker herself after advising so many Parkys to get and use one.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2023-01-3024 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-87 Faces of Parkinson’s - Michelle SheppardGreetings! Welcome back from our break! In this episode Judy and Travis have a conversation with Michelle Sheppard. Michelle was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Tune in to hear what this amazing lady from Long Beach has to say! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2023-01-0234 minI'm Not Dead Yet!Brief Holiday BreakHi Folks, We wanted to let you know that we’re taking a break here at the end of the year. We’ll be back with more episodes in January 2023As always, Thanks for listening.Travis Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-12-2401 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP - 86 How you might run out of meds accidentallyOn this episode Judy and Travis discuss Travis's dilemma when he finds out that his prescription has expired on a Friday afternoon. Find out what happens... Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-12-1333 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-85 Young Onset ProductivityIn this episode Judy and Travis talk a little bit about what it means to be a young onset and what it means for Travis to be young onset and how it correlates to aging in general. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-12-0632 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-84 ProductivityThis week Judy and Travis talk about productivity and ways that Travis has re-cast his thinking on what it takes to accomplish "anything." Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-11-3028 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-82 PART 1/2 Sex, Intimacy and Parkinson's diseaseSex, the great motivator, some would say that it is the driving force behind all relationships and the pursuit of it can certainly move mountains of money and launch a thousand ships.Everyone knows that the role sex plays in life and in the dynamic of a relationship changes as we age but how is it impacted when one of the persons' has PD?Judy and Travis discuss this and more. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-11-1531 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-81 For whom the bell tollsIn this episode Judy and I discuss the grieving process & grieving for the part of you that is lost to the encroach of PD.Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation XVII:"Perchance he for whom this bell tolls may be so ill, as that he knows not it tolls for him; and perchance I may think myself so much better than I am, as that they who are about me, and see my state, may have caused it to toll for me, and I know not that. No man is an island, entire of itself; every...
2022-11-0926 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-80 Dis Auto Gnome iaOr dat auto gnome ia, it's really all the same. :pWhat differs is how the manifestations of Dysautonomia can wreak havoc on the lives of people living with Parkinson's disease. What are we even talking about?Listen to find out. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-11-0233 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-79 Tale o' the dog.This episode Judy & Travis are on different sides of the country. At the time of recording Judy is. in Manchester By The Sea, MA while Travis is in Las Vegas, NV.Both are having new and interesting experiences. Enjoy their discussion! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-10-2526 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-78 Listener Queries: A question from Cheryl MacAllerI attended a destination wedding last weekend and while I was there my friend Cheryl and I were discussing the show, and she had a question,When do I as a friend offer help & when do I to let the person with Parkinson's manage on their own?Tune in to hear how Judy and I answered. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-10-1930 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-77 What's in a show?In this episode Judy and Travis discuss the value of completing projects both artistic and otherwise & how that is often a challenge with PD. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-10-1123 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-76 Do you want to live forever?Judy and Travis talk about this question: Do you want to live forever?They also discuss aging and what it means to be old(er). What is life like when you age & age with a disease?Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-10-0532 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-75 I didn't go to high schoolIn this episode Judy and I are discussing my scholastic experience, in college and it came up that I didn't attend high school. Not that I didn't graduate but rather I wasn't even there past my freshman year. What kind of person comes to your mind when you think of a high school dropout? What kind of employment do they have? What kind of car do they drive? How well spoken are they? I hope this episode serves to breakdown some of throes stereotypes.Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-09-2726 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-74 Act like your brain works - A conversation with Brian Elerding from LINEAGE"He's only a superhero in the movies, sweetie." - MomBut what if I told you that while on stage the actor showed markedly reduced symptoms of Parkinson's? His voice normally reduced to an unintelligible near whisper now was strong and clear for in this moment he was no longer an actor with PD but King Henry 5th, and endowed (courtesy of the Bard) with a great sense of poise, prose and iambic pentameter.This is just one of the fantastic things Judy and Travis discuss with Brian Elerding.Brian is...
2022-09-1933 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-73 Why I don't walk & chew gumJudy and Travis discuss executive function and how this becomes impaired with PD.Travis gives a brief update on his climbing trip to Mount Williamson. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-09-1223 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-72 Variations of perceptionIs something hard to do? Is a task overwhelming? Then how could you ever hope to accomplish a series of complicated steps? Listen to Judy and Travis discuss how hard or easy something is by how we perceive it. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-09-0629 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-71 Take a breathThis episode Judy and Travis talk about how frustrating it can be when you can't breath properly. Judy shares how many minutes of the day she has learned to set aside for self care.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-08-3031 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-70 I had a dreamNo, this wasn't about equality, justice nor peace. It was a dream about war. Not the kind you see on the news today, sterile, waged upon people halfway around the world. this was the kind of personal kind of battle where you saw the whites of their eyes and could smell their last meal on their breath. Think of the battle at thermopylae or Gettysburg, the viking sack of Paris. It was that sort of battle.What the holy heck does that have to living with Parkinson's disease?Listen and find out. Co-hosts: Judy Y...
2022-08-2427 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-69 How to swallowFood, folks we're talking food and drink, but as we lean in this episode bolus can be anything that you put in your mouth. Join Judy and Travis as they take a deep dive into the mechanics of swallowing, what are all of the moving parts & how this can be affected by Parkinson's disease. This episode features guests Hillary Welty and Sabrina Horowitz both are Speech Language Pathologists to discuss how swallowing falls under a speech therapist's window of expertise. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-08-1643 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-68 Climbing Mount Sill with Chris RabaHello Dear Listeners,Do you remember back in August of 2020? Neither do I. It's all part of the swirling memory fog that that enveloped life during that first year of pandemic pandemonium. One thing that I do remember was climbing Mount Sill.Mount Sill stands at 14,153 Ft. It is the second-highest peak in the Palisade Range and boasts of some of the best summit views in the Sierras. l climbed it less than two months after my second DBS surgery.In this episode Judy & I talk with Chris Raba, one of my partners o...
2022-08-0830 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-67 Exercise is what you do when you're not playing enough.In this episode Judy and Travis talk about playing and how to get exercise along with your playtime.Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-08-0129 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-66 Climbing Mt. Langley - A conversation with Jon WalstonHow many of you have climbed a 14,000+ tall mountain? How many of you would like to know what it's like? How about if you've got Parkinson's disease? Or what if your climbing partner has PD? In this episode Judy and Travis discusses Travis' latest climb and joining for the discussion is Jon Walston. Jon is a frequent climbing partner of Travis and we could think of no one better to share what it is like to climb with Travis.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-07-2633 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-65 On the road again...Hello!In this episode Judy and Travis discuss travel. Judy just returning from a trip and Travis about to embark on one. They discuss traveling as a care partner & Judy's experience of traveling without her person with Parkinson's (PWP).We hope that you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback that you have. You can reach us at show@INDYpodcast(dot)net. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-07-1929 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-64 "Never tell me the odds!" -Han SoloMuch like Solo, I make it a point to ignore the odds...mostly. I know, I know your saying "Well that explains a lot." I still maintain that this attitude has served me well in my life. I can think of many pursuits that I wouldn't have even tried if I was the type to be dismayed by the odds of success. Listen in while Judy and I discuss an interesting bit of data that I came across regarding the mortality rate for YOPD folks like myself.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-07-1223 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-63 Concurrent with pandas.This week Judy and Travis discuss what it's like to emerge from the pandemic panic and the value of seeing folks in person. PD is an isolating disease and combatting that in "the time of the panda" and some of the particular challenges associated with that.Don't forget: If you are interested in the Faces of Parkinson's Disease, drop us a line show@indypodcast.net Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-07-0528 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-62 Faces of Parkinson's (PART 2/2)In this episode Judy and Travis continue their conversation with Terry Montelibano and introduce Kurt Rademaekers who was diagnosed in December of 2021, less than 7 months at the time of recording. Kurt shares a similar story of being diagnosed in the COVID world and what impact that has had on his social life and support networks.Judy and I wish to thank Terry and Kurt for joining us and sharing a part of their story with us and our listeners. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-06-2953 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-61 Faces of Parkinson's (PART 1/2)What does Parkinson's Disease look like? Or rather who does it look like?In this new series Judy and Travis speak to people with People with Parkinson's disease and help them to share their journey through PD with you.In this episode we talk to Terry Montelibano, a retired teacher who shared with us whaat it was like getting her diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-06-2030 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-60 "I'm doing much better now, thanks."What do you do when someone come up to you & says "Wow, I've never see you doing so good"? Is the polite response "Thanks, I'm glad that I'm less fucked than you thought"? Or do you just run with it? Tune in to find out. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-06-1431 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-59 What Time is it Anyway?In this episode Judy and Travis talk about time, quantum physics, and the relativity of it all. We hope you enjoy this episode. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-06-0631 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-58 The emotional roller coaster.In this episode Judy and Travis talk of the emotional rollercoaster.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-06-0533 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-57 What we have in common.This episode Judy and Travis talk of many things, of why the sea is boiling how & whether pigs have wings... no actually they don't. They do talk of PD and travel, of mohawks and motivation. Of life philosophies and of what they have in common.We hope that you enjoy this episode of I'm Not Dead Yet! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-05-2729 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-56 SHAKE IT OFFIn today's episode, we discuss tremors, shaking and other annoying symptoms of Parkinson's disease. And...Travis's relationship with Taylor Swift! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-05-1734 minI'm Not Dead Yet!Ep-55 Fatigue and PDOne of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease or hell just getting older is that you feel tired... I mean really, really tired all the time. So what happens when you've got some responsibilities that you can't sleep through? In my case it's school but some of what Judy and I discuss in this episode could be applied to raising kids or any other activity that leaves you tuckered out. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
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I'm Not Dead Yet!EP-54 Sometimes you just gotta keep climbingWe've all been there, in some situation where we'd prefer to give up. To go home, climb back into bed and pull the covers up over our heads. But sometimes, retreat isn't an option. Rock climbers will be familiar with this concept as it is much harder to climb down a wall safely than it is to climb up. often the best or only choice is to keep climbing regardless of what difficulties are encountered. We invite you to listen in as Judy and Travis discuss. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
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I'm Not Dead Yet!EP-53 A Conversation with Sree SripathyHave you ever wondered what it's like to be the co-founder of the Women's Parkinson's Project? Well I did, and this week's interview is about just that. Judy & Travis have a conversation with Sree Sripathy who is a co founder of the WPP, photographer and writer. All of which she manages to do while working full time & having YOPD. Join us for this insightful and humorous conversation. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-04-2646 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-52 Our 1 Year AnniversaryThe title says it all. Judy and Travis reflect on what an amazing first year it has been. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-04-1818 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-51 Awareness MonthApril is Parkinson's Disease awareness month. Judy and Travis discuss this and more.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-04-1237 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-50 "I'm Sorry, he's got Parkinson's."Have you ever had someone apologize for you? For your disease? Have you ever apologized for someone else's disease? A partner perhaps or a parent? On this episode, Judy and Travis discuss this topic and some of the implications and considerations one should keep in mind.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-04-0534 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-49 Safety - What is it after all?In order for you to determine in you are safe, you have to ask yourself "Safe from what?" Judy and Travis chat about some of those things. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-03-3031 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-48 A conversation with Michelle Antolin, OTR/LWhat the heck is occupational therapy? Judy and Travis speak with Michelle Antolin an OT to answer this and many other questions. Michelle is an occupational therapist a USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. We're really grateful to her for taking the time to speak with us. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-03-2236 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-47 Cruzin'Remember when life way easy? Me neither, but I have had times, when it was a bit easier. Maybe easy isn't the correct word, maybe it’s smoother. a period of time for which at least a few of the obstacles have been removed from our path and we enjoy a time of easier traveling.That is what Judy and Travis are discussing in this episode. We hope you enjoy it. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-03-1528 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-46 There is value in taking the harder road.Every day we make choices all day long. Sometimes we'll choose to do something in the most streamlined, most efficient way. Other times it's more about to the doing than simply having the thing done. For example, I write with a fountain pen, and shave with a straight razor, both tasks are challenging for someone with shaking hands who's fingers stop working on occasion.In this episode Judy and I discuss some of the things I've gained by making these choices.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-03-0730 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-45 When life throws a rock at you.It happens, right? You're going about your day and then suddenly you have to duck. "Look Out!" Suddenly you've got to dodge a rock, and if you're just a little too slow...cause maybe moving fast ain't really your bag anymore... well you know what I mean. Or if you don't know what I mean then you should listen to this week's episode. You should listen anyway whether you know what I mean or not. ;)Thanks for listening. :) Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-03-0128 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-44 The price of failureWhat if I try it but I don't succeed? What are the potential consequences of of failing? How much worse will my life be if I don't even try? This episode Judy and Travis discuss these and other topics.Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-02-2228 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-43 You have PD and you still...This week Judy and Travis discuss the perception of a person with Parkinson's disease. How having it can affect your perception of self, and what your able to accomplish in your life. How having a degenerative disease affect others perception of you & what you can or should be allowed to do. We thought it was fitting to release it on a day when so many people are thinking about what someone else is thinking of them. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-02-1429 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-42 Life Skills 04: How to liveThis episode continues the conversation from last week's episode. Looking at the other side of the life/ death coin, which is of course how to live. Judy and Travis discuss living a deliberate and meaningful life. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-02-0729 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-41 Life Skills 03: How to Die"What?!!" You ask, "This isn't a question that needs answering you don't need to know this death is something that happens to you."In this episode Judy and Travis talk about living a deliberate life and how that fills up the "dash" of our life. The span of our time between our birth and death summarized by the - on tombstones and why we feel it is important to looks at Death (capital D) with a degree of acceptance. How dying is really the ultimate act of living which is why we believe that it should be d...
2022-01-3134 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-40 CP 01 Care PartnersCare Parters, "can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em". We've heard variations of this phrase before, but what does it really mean to live with someone, a husband, a wife, a significant other with Parkinson's Disease? In this new series we'll be speaking with folks to get some of their experiences about living with PD in the house. This episode features our co-hosts, Judy and Travis. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-01-2434 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-39 Through a new set of eyes, a conversation with Charles SchiellIn this episode Judy and Travis talk to Charles Schiell, who’s father had Parkinson's Disease. As his father's health declined he would visit and offer a "fresh set of eyes" to observe his father and help to determine where and what kinds of changes his parents could make to their home that would really benefit his father. Through the different levels of care his dad needed, Charles was able to fully adapt their living space to eventually provide full at home hospice care. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Charles as much as we did. Co-hosts: Ju...
2022-01-1843 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-38 Brainwidth - Executive function triageEver experience the feeling that you'd like to start a project but feel overwhelmed when you start thinking about all the steps involved in it? For someone living with a neurological disease that project could be "eat breakfast" or "get dressed to leave the house." This episode Judy and Travis discuss how by removing all frivolous brainwidth costs from your daily life you will then have more to spend on things you really care about. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-01-1027 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-37 Clear that clutterIn this episode Judy and Travis talk about clearing the physical clutter around your home as a way to not only ensure safety for the PWP (person with Parkinson’s) but also as a way to help clear the mind of clutter so that energy isn't spent looking for stuff in the piles of your mind. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2022-01-0425 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-36 Climbing Mt. San Gregornio with Parkinson's diseaseWhat is it like to climb a mountain with PD? Or with a climbing partner with PD? This episode Judy and Travis have a conversation with Matt MacAller; Travis' friend and partner on his climb of "San G." the tallest mountain in southern California. At 11,504 ft above sea level San G. stands well above the tree line making it a true alpine climbing experience. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-12-2730 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-35 PART 2 OF 2: The sun will come out tomorrowThe conclusion: In this episode we hear about a day after the horrible, terrible, no good, very bad, day that Travis had. This one ends on a much brighter note. Thank you all for listening. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-12-2127 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-34 PART 1 of 2: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayWhat happens when you do everything that you are supposed to and your day still goes pearshaped? Listen to Travis describe just such a day. Be sure you tune in next week for part 2 which concludes this story . Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-12-1420 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-33 Photography Awards & Doing new stuffOn this episode Judy and Travis discuss a new photography award that Travis won fir new work and how important it is to keep learning new stuff.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-12-0628 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-32 Off TimeThis episode Judy and Travis discuss off time, what it is & how to recognize it, and what you can do about it. They also talk about some of the mind traps you can fall into when attempting to track your PD symptoms, Mark Twain and more.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-11-2926 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-31 New England WeatherWhat does the weather in New England have to do with Parkinson's Disease symptoms? Listen to find out. Judy and Travis discuss gratitude & the mercurial l nature of PD symptoms . Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-11-2230 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-30 No rest for the wicked. On this episode Judy and Travis talk about traveling compromises and Travis shares what his PD symptoms are like when he gets dehydrated, how he recognizes it and how to remedy it. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-11-1628 minI'm Not Dead Yet!EP-29 Life skills 02 - Planning a climbing trip.This episode Judy and Travis talk about planning a trip with PD. What you need to keep in mind and how the success of a trip is largely dependent on how well thought out it is. Travis shares some of his experience in planning for an upcoming climbing trip.Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson www.INDYpodcast.net
2021-11-0824 min