A Soft Voice In A Noisy World by Karl Robb Mind Body Spirit

Does Masking Have A New Meaning?

June 3, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

There is a common, unfunny, and overused joke about not playing poker with people who have Parkinson’s disease because many of us have reduced facial movement and it can be hard to read our expressions.

It’s World Parkinson’s Day

April 11, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.

Sequestered Gratitude

April 7, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy

If you are complaining about being sequestered at home, be grateful that you have a home and a place to reside through this craziness.

A Very Different Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

April 1, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Advocacy, Awareness Month, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care

In just a matter of days, our world has been turned upside down and around

Some things to watch on Netflix at this time.

March 22, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Apps, Education, Health, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Self Care, Videos

If you have Netflix, here is a list of some suggestions to consider: As we

Trying to Process Shock, Loss, and Grief

March 12, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Thinking that you are flexible and easy-going can be dramatically different until, you are challenged. Life has a way of sneaking in unexpected setbacks that knock your feet out from under you.

The Missing Month–Where Have I Been?

March 1, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Self Care, Wellness

I am back, after taking almost a month-long adventure-road trip to Key West and back to Northern Virginia. For about 3 weeks, Angela, Lily, the Chocolate Lab, and I explored the Southeast coast and sucked up the warm breezes, compelling sunsets, and miles of open road.

Getting What You Need-Support

January 30, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Featured, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Support Groups, Young Onset Parkinson's

The reality is that a well-run support group offers camaraderie, information, and a wisdom that comes from so many, all in one place. When you find a good group, it feels like another family and a place that you belong.

Saying It Gracefully Through Poetry—Robin Morgan’s TED Talk

January 16, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Videos, Wellness

Robin Morgan’s TED talk in 2015 is an eloquent expression of her poetic epiphanies from years with Parkinson’s disease. Her gentle cadence and masterful verbiage put her finger on many of the concerns, frustrations, and unknowns…

Ideas For The New Year

January 15, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

It’s a new year and the thought of those resolutions on the club napkin are but distant memories. Seriously, resolutions can be wonderful intentions yet only to create a burden that wasn’t the intention in the first place.

It’s National Family Caregivers Month-Here are some thoughts!

November 22, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

CarePartner/Caregiver Appreciation Those of us living with Parkinson’s disease and have a caregiver or care

Rock Steady Boxing is making a difference in my Parkinson’s disease!

November 4, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Videos, Wellness 3 comments

Rock Steady Boxing and my coach, Alec Langstein (https://rocksteadynova.com/), have made me stronger, fitter, and quicker. There is a definite and noticeable improvement in my mobility, agility, and balance.

The Mysterious Future

May 29, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not anticipate trouble or worry about

An Informative Interview with Retired Dietitian, Kathrynne Holden

April 22, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education & Support, Featured, Health, Interviews, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Research, Self Care, Wellness One comment

One question that I get all the time, is how to manage their diet with

The Power of an Amazing Quote

April 4, 2019 Karl Robb Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Videos, Wellness

Powerful words stay with us and in a world of sound bites, there is no

Expression Choices

February 14, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness One comment

Expression and making our voice heard is hard enough but if you throw in a

Perpetuate Kindness!

January 29, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Recently, I have been the recipient of kind acts from those who I don’t know.

Health Union’s Living With podcast features Karl and Angela Robb

January 24, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, health union, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Angela and I have been contributing articles to ParkinsonsDisease.net for almost two years. Health Union (HU)’s mission is to inspire people to live better with challenging health conditions.

It’s The Little Things That Aren’t So Little!

January 14, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Appreciating those calm moments of the day, a good laugh, or even a brief nap, may seem simple daily occurrences that are the good stuff of life that we too often take for granted.