Do life with your whole heart says young onset Parkinson's campaigner Jo Yaldren

Send us a textThis week’s guest is Jo Yaldren, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 47. She practices the Hoffman Process which helps her as she seeks to receive treatment and advocate for the charity Parkinson’s UK who state that Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. The last two years have gone by at a time when her when symptoms have been ok. But in terms pf the pandemic and her Parkinson's she feels she had already had come to terms with mortality and illusion of control.Eldest of three girls, she had a very close family,  and amazing friends. Her parents divorced and when she was with her father it was a case of benign neglect.When she left home and set out int to the world she was determined to live a rich life and her then bucket list was done by the time she reached 28. Then she became Nurse and a teacher...Receiving an early onset Parkinson's diagnosis rocked her world. She'd gone to the doctor with some signature signs and the doctor confirmed that it was indeed PD. She had previously been studying the Hoffman Process and that helped her through the diagnosis, and the catastrophic disruption to her life.She kept her purpose simple: be a good mum and to look after local beach, but it was when she went on to raise awareness of Parkinson's through sharing her story that felt she had a mission. To help raise profile of Parkinson's she has appeared on a new Parkinson's UK TV series on the topic. as they follow her on her journey to find out if she can have Deep Brain Stimulation.The jury is still out on that one. Thanks Jo for being so open about your journey with Parkinson’s and for helping to raise awareness about this condition. We look forward to seeing the film about you on Parkinson’s UK.Thank you also for showing us how to face the toughest of challenges by examining the major influences on our lives, tracing the root of the adopted negativity, and releasing any pain, grief, anger, shame or resentment that has been stored there. You can find out more about Jo on https://www.joyaldren.com/… and follow on Instagram @ladyduffgordon Join Lou on LinkedinFollow her @brave_newgirl on Instagram and get her books Brave New Support the showBrave New Girls podcast champions women rebel raisers moving mountains for people & the planet. The podcast ranks in top 2.5% globally, and currently No 12 in the top "45 Best UK Women's Podcasts to Listen to", with Host Lou Hamilton, artist, author & wellbeing coach. https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_women_podcasts/ Thank you for listening and please subscribe to keep up to date on new episodes as they're released.Lou is the founder of Brave New Girl Media- bringing you inspiration, support and growth.Sign up to our emails for inspiration, support & growth and LOU'S LIFE LAB free downloadable guide https://bravenewgirlmedia.comInsta @brave_newgirlBooks: Dare to Share- bestselling guide to podcast guesting FEAR LESS- coaching guide to living more bravely Brave New Girl- How to be Fearless Paintings & Public Art www.LouHamiltonArt.comInsta @LouHamiltonArt

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