S2, E12 - Guest Darryn Wright AKA Punk Rock Parkinsons - Mark In The Park Podcast

Welcome to *Mark In The Park* — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka *MarkInThePark21*, this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week we have Parkinson’s Advocate, Blogger, speaker and all around good guy, Darryn Wright!  AKA “Punk Rock Parkinson’s”.  Darryn talks about what drove him to Advocacy, his favorite moments at the WPC, and speaks candidly about his struggles with Parkinson’s apathy and depression.   Darryn’s Bio- Darryn Wright is a Parkinson’s advocate, content creator, and the voice behind **Punk Rock Parkinson’s**. Diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease in 2015, Darryn has spent more than a decade learning how to live with—and push back against—a disease that doesn’t play by the rules. Through advocacy, speaking, and his Punk Rock Parkinson’s platform, Darryn uses humor, honesty, and a little punk-rock attitude to talk about the realities of Parkinson’s that often get overlooked. His mission is simple: educate yourself, advocate for yourself, find your community, and never let Parkinson’s have the last word. You can connect with Darryn through these platforms: @PunkRockParkinsons on TikTok ; @Punk\_Rock\_PD on Instagram  The mimofit website:  https://mimo.fit/ Use Darryn’s Discount code “punkrockparkinsons5” and save!  \*     *     *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *     *     *    *     *    * Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease?  You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) www.parkinson.org If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at [markintheparkpodcast@gmail.com](mailto:markintheparkpodcast@gmail.com) .  You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com or my LinkedIN page www.linkedin.com/in/markmilow Thank you for listening!  Please Like, **Subscribe** and tell a friend if you enjoyed the show!   Music by James Wigley 👏 Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️ And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful! #Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke