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Sharing Over 30 Years of Wisdom Living with Parkinson's Disease by author Karl Robb

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A Soft Voice In A Noisy World

Author: Karl Robb

Karl Robb has had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for over thirty years. With symptoms since he was seventeen years old, Karl was diagnosed at the age of twenty-three. Now fifty-one, he is a Parkinson’s disease advocate, an entrepreneur, an inventor, an author of two books (A Soft Voice in a Noisy World: A Guide to Dealing and Healing with Parkinson’s Disease and Dealing and Healing with Parkinson’s Disease and Other Health Conditions: A Workbook for Body, Mind, and Spirit) with his wife and care partner, Angela Robb. He has blogged for ten years on his website, ASoftVoice.com. He is a Community Team Member to ParkinsonsDisease.net and is a contributor to PatientsLikeMe.com. His blog, ASoftVoice.com, has been recognized four years in a row by Healthline.com as one of The Best Parkinson’s Blogs of 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015! Healthline.com also listed the book A Soft Voice in a Noisy World in their list of Best Parkinson’s Disease Books of 2017! FeedSpot.com has recognized ASoftVoice.com for 2018 and 2017 as a Top 50 Parkinson’s Disease blog. Karl was a blogger for the 2016 World Parkinson Congress in Portland, Oregon. He is a frequent speaker on Parkinson’s disease issues as well as an experienced advocate for Parkinson’s issues throughout the United States. He is also an advisor and consultant on Parkinson’s disease. Karl is a board member of both the Parkinson Voice Project and Parkinson Social Network based in Virginia. He was an active board member (6 years) and an advocate (18 years) with the Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN). In his free time, he is a photographer, constant writer, longtime magician, and a practicing Reiki Jin Kei Do master. Karl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been featured by The New York Post, BBC Radio, CBS News, National Public Broadcasting (NPR), in The New Republic magazine and NHK World Television, as well as several Washington, D.C., television stations. You may reach Karl via email at asoftvoice@gmail.com, on Facebook, or contact him via Twitter @asoftvoicepd. I’m available for speaking engagements to share my experience living with Parkinson’s disease. Please contact me at asoftvoice@gmail.com if you are interested in having me speak to your group, conference/symposium, or would like me to write an article for your newsletter or blog. I am not a medical professional and this information is my personal view. I am just sharing my medical journey with you, the reader. I encourage you to seek all avenues that can benefit your condition.

Happy wins!

October 16, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

When given the choice of being right or happy, happy usually wins out.

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Impact of actions

October 13, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Kind intentions carry merit, but kind actions have real impact.

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What Is It Going To Take?

October 10, 2014 Karl Robb Education, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

I am quickly nearing the age of 50. To many of you reading this, 50

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Partners in Parkinson’s DC event this Sunday 10/12

October 7, 2014 Karl Robb Conferences & Symposiums, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

This Sunday marks the first Partners in Parkinson’s event in Washington DC. The event is

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As we near the end of Summer & Fall PD Educational Events 2014

September 2, 2014 Karl Robb 2014 One comment

I recently had the opportunity to express my thoughts about the tragic death of Robin

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Effort

June 25, 2014 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups

In the American mindset, most of us associate the accumulation and increase of rewards to

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There is power in keeping positive text

10 More Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive

May 14, 2014 Karl Robb 2014, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy, Tips, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

I recently developed this list for the Parkinson’s Wellness Chapter in Cincinnati (http://www.parkinsonswellness.org/) OH.   I thought

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – News and upcoming events

April 18, 2014 Karl Robb Uncategorized

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – News and upcoming events

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Relying On Our Intuition

January 20, 2014 Karl Robb Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy 2 comments

Our intuition is what keeps us stable and on an even keel. Intuition is what

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A Mindful Christmas

December 23, 2013 Karl Robb Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness

As Christmas nears and I think about the coming New Year, I ask myself what

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A Soft Voice Combo

In honor of our book release anniversary!

December 12, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

It’s been a year since the official release of A Soft Voice in a Noisy

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Being Thankful!

November 26, 2013 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health One comment

As Thanksgiving nears, I felt it important to focus on gratitude and appreciation. I am

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Where Have I Been?

October 31, 2013 Karl Robb Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease One comment

My friends and readers, Once again, I have neglected the blog unintentionally due to several

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Michael J. Fox’s Show Could Change Parkinson’s Disease Perception!

October 10, 2013 Karl Robb Media & Trends

HBO’s In Treatment was the first series I have seen Parkinson’s Disease (PD) addressed in

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Let me hear from you!

September 24, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Health, Medications One comment

I want to know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions for upcoming posts. Are

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Back To School–Keep It Going!

August 28, 2013 Karl Robb Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

I haven’t purchased a new backpack or stocked up on office supplies. Ads galore remind

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Sunday Connections 8/18/13 with guest Richard London

August 16, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

Join Karl and Angela Robb this Sunday at 5pm EST/2pm PST  as they host Sunday

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Speaker Karl Robb at Podium Young Onset Parkinson's Conference Georgia

Making A Believer

August 14, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, Parkinson's Disease, Reiki

Making A Believer A Soft Voice in a Noisy World Karl Robb

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Lasting Friendships Through Parkinson’s Conferences

August 5, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support

Thank you to all my readers! I want to express my sincere gratitude for all

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Rainbows

Back from vacation!

July 31, 2013 Karl Robb Education & Support, Media & Trends 3 comments

It is far too easy to become enveloped and disconnected when we get so deeply engrossed in our jobs and projects. Mindfulness promotes awareness and being in the moment but obsession becomes all-consuming.

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The Frustration

July 11, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized One comment

Why is it that some people who need help ask for help and when help

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Parkinson’s Isn’t A Punch Line or West Goes In The Wrong Direction!

June 26, 2013 Karl Robb Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

If you read this blog with any frequency, you know that I don’t make a

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Good Friends!

June 11, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, Philosophy

This is REAL FRIENDSHIP! I hope this gave you a smile–please pass it on. From

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Share Your Thoughts With Me

May 24, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

Based on recent events, I have encountered and spoken with a variety of people from

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Join me Sunday at 5:00 PM EDT on Sunday Connections!

May 15, 2013 Karl Robb Uncategorized

If you have Parkinson’s disease or are a carepartner/caregiver and are looking for ideas or

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Skepticism

May 12, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Reiki

I am neither a doctor nor am I a scientist. I am simply a Parkinson’s

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Book Review: A Handbook for Life by Richard London

April 22, 2013 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

If you haven’t read my friend, Rich London’s book, A Handbook for Life: A Practical

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A Soft Voice in a Noisy World

Hear A Soft Voice In A Noisy World Audio Book Promo!

April 1, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease

ow on YouTube!  We placed the audio book trailer on YouTube, please feel  free to share with your friends, support groups, and anyone dealing with Parkinson’s!

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A Tribute To My Wife and Carepartner for Parkinson’s Awareness Month-April!

April 1, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, A Soft Voice book, Advocacy, Awareness Month, Carepartners, Education & Support

She makes me whole. Her passionate optimism, her zest for life, and her ability to

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A Soft Voice Combo

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

March 25, 2013 Karl Robb 2013, A Soft Voice book, Awareness Month, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease One comment

In case you didn’t know, April is Parkinson’s  Disease  Awareness Month.  Just in time, I am excited

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Karl Robb has had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for over thirty years. With symptoms since he was seventeen years old, Karl was diagnosed at the age of twenty-three. Now fifty-four, he is a Parkinson’s disease advocate, an entrepreneur, an inventor, an author of two books about living with Parkinson's Disease and Chronic Conditions. He is a Community Team Member to ParkinsonsDisease.net. He is also an advisor and consultant on Parkinson’s disease for various organizations and corporations.Karl is a board member of both the Parkinson Voice Project and Parkinson Social Network based in Virginia. In his free time, he is a photographer, constant writer, longtime magician, and a practicing Reiki Jin Kei Do master. Karl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am not a medical professional and this information is my personal view.

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