Living with Parkinson’s | Bryce Perry16 Apr 2025

Living with Parkinson's: The Emotional Battle

In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, The Bad, and The Reality, Bryce dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with life after diagnosis. This isn’t just about tremors or stiffness—it’s about anger, sadness, shame, frustration, and all the unspoken mental battles that come with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s.

Bryce shares his own highs and lows—including the moments when he tried to hide how he was feeling—and how he learned to be honest with himself, with others, and with the disease itself. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, alone, or emotionally drained trying to keep up the appearance of “doing okay,” this episode is for you.

What Listeners Are Saying:

“Parkinson’s isn’t just physical. Thank you for finally talking about the emotional side.”
“This was real, raw, and so needed.”
“You helped me understand what my partner is feeling in a way they couldn’t explain.”

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📌 Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – The emotional toll Parkinson’s takes
03:50 – Suppressing feelings vs. speaking the truth
06:10 – How Bryce handled anger and frustration
09:45 – The pressure to “stay positive”
12:00 – Finding emotional balance
15:30 – Letting people in
19:00 – Final reflections: You’re not weak—you’re human

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