Jimmy Choi: No Easy Way- Strength, Stigma, and the Next Stage of the Journey
Description
In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel reconnects with Jimmy Choi, a father, athlete, and Parkinson's advocate, to discuss his journey since Jimmy’s last time on the podcast. Jimmy shares insights on his recent experience on American Ninja Warrior, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment and competing alongside his daughter. He reflects on the evolution of his personal philosophy regarding health, the reality of living with Parkinson's, and the significance of family support, both as a caregiver for his son, who is newly diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) and a person living with a neurologic condition. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Rachel Dolhun, a double board-certified neurologist, fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist, and a nationally recognized leader in the Parkinson’s community. Dr. Dolhun serves as principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research where she helps people with Parkinson’s and their families understand the science, treatments, and daily strategies for living well with the disease. She is also a Lifestyle Medicine specialist, bringing expertise in how exercise, nutrition, stress management, and holistic approaches can empower patients and caregivers. Dr. Dolhun explains the importance of staying active as a treatment for Parkinson’s, the idea of tailoring your medication plans to your needs, and what we currently know about the risks of neurologic conditions running in families.
Additional Resources
MJFF Living Well with Parkinson’s Guide
Staying Active Can Slow Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Environmental Factors and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michael Okun
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s
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Guests: Jimmy Choi @jcfoxninja; Dr. Rachel Dolhun @michaeljfoxorg
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD