What I Didn’t Say – A Journey Through Parkinson’s by Matthew Moore

What I Didn’t Say - A Journey Through Parkinson’s by Matthew Moore YOPN 40:42

The YOPN Podcast is excited to feature Matthew Moore, an actor, director, writer, and teacher who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s in 2019. Moore turned his diagnosis into an opportunity to raise awareness by writing the play ‘What I Didn’t Say – A Journey Through Parkinson’s.’
The play offers a front-row seat to the roller-coaster life of a Parkinson’s patient and their care partner. It’s a profoundly honest and compelling story that invites us to ask the hard questions about hope, perseverance, communication, and the staying power of real love.
As someone who has seen the play, I was blown away by the wonderful production that brings out the feelings and thoughts from a patient and care partner perspective.
Join us for an interview with the very talented Matthew Moore and get inspired by his journey.
Every performance will be followed by a talkback during which you’re invited to ask questions and express your opinions about the play with the actors, the audience, medical professionals, and Parkinson’s patients.
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Michael Quaglia YOPN PODCAST

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.