1. Positively Unshakeable Secrets to Living an Amazing Life with PD (or any other Life-changing Adversity for that matter): If we can do it, so can YOU! 1

2. WHO SAW ME LAST YEAR? More importantly, who has changed their lifestyle in any way following our encounter? Nutrition: Eaten more greens? More veggies? Nutrition: Cut out drinks other than water and juices? Exercised more: Sweat? Stretch? Strengthen? Beyond comfort zone? Stayed hydrated? Attitude: Removed your blinkers? More positive? Purpose: Uncover the/your purpose? Faith: Had more faith in yourself? Others? Higher power?

3. What has worked for me: Rolfing Hot Yoga Boxing: Punching moving mitts Breathing Restoration Looking into: Ageless Grace

4. Parkinson’s is a horrible disease Physically, Emotionally, Mentally, Financially. It effects all the people in your life.

5. Why is a diagnosis of PD so devastating? 5

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7. Diagnosis so devastating because …  self-image: lose some bodily control  self-esteem: lose part of your identity self-worth: lose some cognitive function and ability to make a living 7

8. Diagnosis so devastating because … You feel badly : for what you are putting your family through as caregivers needing help in so many ways. 8

9. Diagnosis so devastating because … Y ou may not be able to do some of the things that formerly made you happy You will have to ride the “emotional roller coaster” whether you want to or not for an unknown period of time 9

10. NOT TO MENTION IF YOU ARE “LUCKY,” THEY HAVE TO DRILL IN YOUR SKULL PUT ELECTRODES INTO YOUR BRAIN AND A BATTERY PACK UNDER THE SKIN IN YOUR CHEST … TO HELP YOU 10

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13. THE PROVERBIAL BUCK STOPS HERE. ME: I am ultimately responsible for my own well being. YOU: FOR YOURS.

14. IDENTITY YOU ARE NOT PARKINSONS YOU HAVE SOME CONTROL: MORE THAN YOU THINK Are YOU willing to do what it takes? 14

15. JOHN BAUMANN Inspirational Speaker, WJSHTHP 15

16. BERNADETTE BAUMANN Caregiver, RTBDA 16

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18. Burn the ticks off Stop telling your sob story Get over it Forgive 18

19. Seek Out POSITIVE BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU HAVE

20. Super foods: Especially Fruits & Veggies Pick ORGANIC Avoid added sugars and artificial sweeteners Drink Purified & Filtered WATER Look at the ingredients EAT WHOLE FOODS Perimeter of Grocery Store FIND A FARMERS MARKET Are you willing to give up meat? 20

23. Every Day (almost) Sweat Stretch Strengthen Beyond Your Comfort Zone Are you willing to stick with it? 23

25. You have the POWER within you Give yourself NO CHOICE DRIVE, DESIRE, DETERMINATION This is your new JOB Do you believe that you can improve your quality of your LIFE? 25

26. Time becomes more precious Stay mentally active Do part-time what you used to do full-time Write or Journal of what you have learned in life Get more rest Spend more time with family Reduce stress – just say “no”DON’T Over-commit 26

27. Family and other Caregivers Health Care Professionals Parkinson’s Associations Exercise Partners Financial Planners Attorneys (if necessary) WHO ELSE??? 27

28. Inspiration is Everywhere Impossible is a Temporary thing Remove your Blinders Continually Question what is See Beyond what is Apparent The mind is a powerful force Simplify your life 28

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30. Use our new found “abilities” Some minor perks Take advantage of the removal of your blinders Help others - new perspective on life - Think, Laugh, Tears THE “BOND” - lasting friendships in the PD community 30

31. HAS YOUR PURPOSE CHANGED? Something to do with Parkinson’s? Maybe. Maybe not. Find yours. Faith in yourself, Faith in others, Faith in your higher power, and Faith that your life has PURPOSE Everything happens for a reason (the best) Do you believe that your life has a purpose? 31

32. what would you be doing right now ???

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34. Quality of Life WE have the POWER to have the HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE that we can POSSIBLY HAVE. AN AMAZING LIFE TAP INTO THAT POWER. 34

35. ALWAYS REMEMBER "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia 35

36. An Amazing Life Look at how healthy I am TODAY And now YOU are blessed to know what to do. Whatever your stage of PD, you have some control to allow yourself to live a positive, amazing life. 36

37. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF – YOU HAVE THE POWER WITHIN YOU 37

38. LOOK AROUND FEEL THE ENERGY FEEL THE POWER LIVE IN THIS MOMENT TAKE IT WITH YOU 38

39. JIM VALVANO: “Don’t give up, Don’t EVER give up.” 39

40. * NEVER AGAIN * THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION 40