Welcome to Segment 2 of our mental health series
Segment 1 included
MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH A YOPD DIAGNOSIS which can be found here
https://twomikespdpodcast.podbean.com/e/maintaining-emotional-health-is-as-important-as-the-medical-management-of-any-chronic-disease-diagnosis/
In segment 2 we discuss a PRIMER ON WAYS TO STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY AS YOU NAVIGATE THOSE THINGS IN LIFE THAT where we:
Discuss how we process and understand feelings and emotions as we deal with situations unique to those diagnosed with YOPD
Offer insight into managing and expressing feelings
Dive into how we connect with others
Describe how we function or “put the pieces together” to make life decisions such as family, marriage, work, Retirement, etc.
Our guest is Dr. Charles Dent:
Dr. Charles Dent, M.Div, PHD., is a licensed Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Coach and Therapist. Dr. Dent, a Veteran of the US Marine Corps
Special thanks to Ellen Bookman and Theresa Jackson
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.
