Welcome to this week’s episode of the “YOPN Podcast” where we explore the incredible power of human connection and the extraordinary things that can happen when people come together.
Today, we bring you the inspiring story of Michel Planquart and Mark Limbear. These two men met through a shared experience of living with Parkinson’s disease, and their friendship sparked an idea that would change the lives of people all over the world.
Together, they founded the NoSilverBullett4PD support group, a community dedicated to helping those with Parkinson’s disease navigate the challenges of their condition with support and understanding.
Join us today as we dive into the incredible story of Michel and Mark and learn how their friendship and dedication to helping others has made a profound impact on the lives of countless people. It’s a story of hope, resilience, and the remarkable power of human connection.
My name is Michael Quaglia, and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 42 in October 2006. For the next eight years, I worked tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder, hoping to accumulate enough wealth before the symptoms of the disease forced me into early retirement. Looking back, I wish I had made different choices.
In 2014, I stumbled upon two articles that changed the course of my life. The first was a study by the Cleveland Clinic, which found that "forced exercise" could significantly improve Parkinson's symptoms. The second was a video made by a small non-profit organization called Rock Steady Boxing, which demonstrated the benefits of non-contact boxing for people with Parkinson's.
Inspired by the potential benefits of exercise and boxing for Parkinson's patients, I dedicated my life to helping others and myself fight back against the symptoms of the disease. As a result, I have become an advocate for people with Parkinson's and an active member of the Parkinson's community.
To help get the word out in 2016 I started a Podcast "2 Mikes" with a friend Mike Achin. Seven years later we're sponsored by the Young Onset Parkinson's Network, we have numerous cohosts and our content resonates with the PD community.
Before my diagnosis, I worked as a Sales Manager for Engineering staffing agencies, but my journey with Parkinson's has led me down a different path, one in which I find fulfillment and purpose in making a positive impact on the lives of others.
