Ep. 2 - The Truth About Multi-Generational Parkinson's
Episode 2
Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⢠Duration 35:10
What happens when Parkinsonās isnāt just a diagnosis ā but part of your family history?
In this episode of TIP, Lisa Volenec sits down with Lisa Cote of Omaha, Nebraska, who was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinsonās just two years after losing her father to the same disease. With Parkinsonās also affecting her grandmother and mother-in-law, this conversation explores what it means when the condition feels woven into your DNA.
Theyāre joined by Lisa C.'s daughter, Sammy, for an honest discussion about generational Parkinsonās, genetic testing, fitness as medicine, family support, and how mindset can shape the experience of living with a chronic illness.
Together, they talk about diagnosis day, navigating fear alone, raising children while managing symptoms, wedding-day joy without Parkinsonās taking center stage, and the power of choosing family, movement, resilience, and connection over defeat.
This is a conversation about legacy, strength, and refusing to lose yourself.
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