Before You Decide You Can't

Eric and Todd are back together on the pod, catching up on everything that has changed since they last sat down.Todd has started a new full-time job, Eric has been recovering from a medical procedure, and both of them have been trying to find their footing with movement, training, and the usual unpredictability that comes with Parkinson’s.They talk about getting back into exercise, building routines that can survive real life, and Eric’s recent fishing trip to Alaska, where a little planning, a few adaptations, and support from the people around him made it possible to stay fully part of the experience.They reflect on how easily life can start to get smaller after diagnosis, and how friendship, preparation, and being willing to accept help can keep more of it open.Key Takeaways➡️ Life can get smaller before it has to.Eric and Todd talk about how Parkinson’s can lead people to step back from plans, travel, and everyday experiences before they know what is still possible.➡️ Adaptation keeps you in the experience.On Eric’s fishing trip to Alaska, support from family, help with the physical details, and clear expectations allowed him to stay involved instead of sitting the trip out.➡️ Accepting help is not the same as giving up independence.The conversation explores the discomfort of relying on others and how the right support can make it possible to keep training, traveling, and participating in the parts of life that matter.Key Moments00:00 Eric and Todd Catch Up; Moving, Recovery & Life Updates05:41 Todd’s New Work Routine; Making Exercise Automatic06:36 Eric Returns to the Rowing Machine After Three Months07:50 Alaska Trip; Doubt, Balance & Showing Up Anyway10:11 Learned Helplessness; How Life Can Start to Get Smaller11:53 Saying Yes When Parkinson’s Makes Plans Uncertain12:21 Asking for Help; Independence, Frustration & Daily Challenges14:50 Travel, Medication Timing & Disrupted Routines16:27 Adapting the Fishing Trip; Support That Keeps You Involved17:23 Family Support; Accepting Help Without Feeling Like a BurdenAbout the HostsEric Von Frohlich and Todd Vogt are athletes living with Parkinson’s, sharing the day to day reality of training, adapting, and figuring it out as they go. They explore what helps, what does not, and how to keep moving forward with purpose.Parkinson’s: An Athlete’s Journey📩 Join our Community: https://evfmethod.com/subscribe-to-podcast-community🎧 Listen and Subscribe: Parkinson's An Athlete's Journey🎬 Watch on YouTube: @parkinsonsathletepodcast📸 Instagram: @parkinsonsathletepodcast🤝 LinkedIn: Parkinson's An Athlete's Journey🌐 Website: www.evfmethod.comDisclaimerThis podcast shares personal experience and general education, not medical advice. Always talk with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medication, treatment, or exercise.