A Soft Voice In A Noisy World by Karl Robb stress

Beneficial Actions

April 12, 2021 Karl Robb 2021, Motivation Monday, Wellness

The most beneficial action that you can make in your life is to take charge and get as healthy as you can.

Are You A Little Lost? You Are Not Alone! We Are in Transition.

October 13, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness 4 comments

I find myself spinning my wheels rather than keeping focused on what I should be doing. The distractions are boundless. Procrastination has become far too easy!

A Partial History in Tees

April 13, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Videos, Wellness

Almost every Parkinson’s disease conference that I have ever attended, over these 30 years of going to symposiums, lectures, and meetings, almost all of them had a an associated tee shirt.

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

Spread Love, Compassion, Care, and Kindness-Not the Virus!

March 19, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Health, Philosophy

It is my hope that we choose to share compassion and kindness, in this time of need. This is our opportunity to reunify our nations and the entire planet.

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.

Getting What You Need-Support

January 30, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, 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.

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.

Does the Parkinson’s Profile Exist?

June 17, 2019 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Philosophy, Wellness 3 comments

I have been fortunate to meet hundreds of people over these thirty plus years with

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 Interview with journalist John Williams on his Parkinson’s journey and the common term that he created.

May 13, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education, Inspiring Stories, Interviews, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

The following are 5 questions for writer/journalist, John Williams, who I met recently, at a local Parkinson’s disease (PD) event, here in Fairfax, VA. We talked about how important it is to remain active and not to spend too much time on the couch! Learn about John’s well-known creation and his amazing career as a journalist.