I'm Not Dead Yet!

I'm Not Dead Yet!

Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson

Episodes 139
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (9)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

A close look at an extraordinary life with Parkinson's Disease. Quirky and irreverent hosts Judy & Travis take a look at this most tragic of events: life with an incurable disease and why it’s important to declare that I'm Not Dead Yet! 
Start making the changes to get you the best quality of life possible. 

Updates (usually) every other Monday.

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S5E3 EP-137 One Year After The Eaton Fire

Feb 24, 2026 27m Transcript

A wildfire can take your house in minutes. What it can’t take—if you fight for it—is your ability to choose what comes next. We open up about losing our Altadena home in the Eaton Fire, the chaotic…

S5E2 Ep-136 Turns Out, Your Brain Runs Better When The Battery Isn’t Toast

Feb 09, 2026 40m Transcript

A slipper, a sudden freeze, and a screen that reads “DBS unit failed.” That’s how our morning began—and how years of carefully managed Parkinson’s symptoms vanished in seconds. What follows is an…

S5E1 EP-135 Stress, Anxiety, And Parkinson’s

Jan 27, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Stress isn’t just a feeling—it’s your body mobilizing resources to meet a moment. We sit down with a neuropsychologist to map what stress actually is, how it differs from anxiety, and why chronic…

S4E6 EP-133 Wheels, Words, and Willpower

Sep 27, 2025 42m Transcript

When Parkinson's disease progression begins to steal your voice and your stability, what options remain? Travis opens up about a frightening downward spiral that left him falling repeatedly and…

S4E7 EP-134 The Unexpected Gift of New Speech PART 2/2

Sep 27, 2025 13m Bonus Transcript

Something extraordinary has happened. After five days on a new medication, Travis's speech has transformed dramatically. Gone are the long pauses, the facial dystonia, and the whisper-quiet voice…

S4E5 EP-132 Rebuilding Life After Loss: Moving Houses, Travel Adventures, and Medical Innovations

Aug 15, 2025 29m Transcript

Fire took everything Travis owned in just 15 minutes. With his Parkinson's disease symptoms flaring from stress, he faced the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding a life from scratch while his…

S4E4 EP-131 Rollercoaster Moments: How a 12-Year-Old Named Evie Sees Parkinson's

Jul 07, 2025 30m Transcript

When 12-year-old Evie chose to make Parkinson's disease awareness part of her Bat Mitzvah project, she opened a window into how this condition affects not just patients, but entire families across…

S4E3 EP-130 The Racquetball Champion with Parkinson's

Jun 24, 2025 34m Transcript

Robert Campuzano refuses to let Parkinson's disease define his life. Diagnosed at age 56, this former sales professional transformed what could have been devastating news into a remarkable journey of…

S4E2 EP - 129 The Parkinson's Club: Finding Strength in Struggle

Mar 20, 2025 38m Transcript

Simon's voice carries the weight of a decade battling Parkinson's disease as he shares his raw, unfiltered experience with dystonia – one of the condition's most debilitating manifestations. Despite…

S4E1 EP-128 New Beginnings and Community Connections

Feb 01, 2025 23m Transcript

Travis and Judy discuss navigating life’s challenges, focusing on resilience and preparedness in the wake of a devastating fire. They share personal stories of loss, emotional coping strategies, and…

S3E24 EP-127 Rising from the Ashes: Our Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and Community Support

Jan 11, 2025 15m Transcript

What would you save if a fire threatened to consume everything you hold dear? Join me, Travis Robinson, alongside my co-host Judy Yarris, as we recount the harrowing moments when flames forced Sarah…

S3E23 EP-126 Embracing Positivity and Creativity: Thriving with Parkinson's in 2024

Jan 07, 2025 28m Transcript

What if maintaining a positive mindset could change your life, even in the face of Parkinson's? Join Judy and Travis as they share stories of gratitude and resilience from 2024, while eagerly…

S3E22 EP-125 Revolutionizing Parkinson's Care: Magnes's Innovative Sensor-Equipped Shoes

Oct 21, 2024 29m Transcript

Discover the groundbreaking world of Magnes, the Swiss innovators reshaping Parkinson's care with their state-of-the-art shoe technology. Join co-founder/CEO Olgac Ergeneman and Business Development…

S3E21 EP-124 The Vital Role of Care Partners in the Parkinson's Journey

Oct 13, 2024 29m Transcript

What if the silent heroes of Parkinson's care aren't the patients themselves but the dedicated partners standing beside them? Join us as we uncover the vital, yet often overshadowed, role of care…

S3E20 EP-123 Overcoming a Challenging Day: Resilience, Heat Management, and Parkinson's Advancements

Aug 26, 2024 30m Transcript

Ever experienced a day where everything seems to go wrong? Travis shares his story of a challenging day that began with a fall and spiraled into a series of frustrating mishaps, including an…

S3E19 EP-122 Uses of Botox for Parkinson’s & gravity issues

Aug 20, 2024 32m Transcript

Learn how Botox isn't just for wrinkles but can be a game-changer for Parkinson's symptoms like dystonia, toe curling, and drooling. Discover Sandy's transformative experience with Botox for…

S3E18 EP-121 Summertime

Aug 09, 2024 29m

Hello Dear Listeners,Did you miss us? We've been on break for the summer holidays. We're back now and in this episode, Judy and I talk about some of the summer adventures that we've each had, and…

S3E17 EP-120 Preparing to climb Mt. Tyndall

Jun 25, 2024 29m

Have you ever wondered about what its like to climb a  big mountain? With Parkinson's disease? Judy and I discuss my upcoming trip to the Sierra Nevadas. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson…

S3E16 EP-119 Resilience

May 31, 2024 24m

Hello Dear Listeners,In this episode Judy and I  talk about resilience, what it is and how we both apply it in our lives. I want to warn you, the audio on this on is rough. I had a hell of a time…

S3E15 EP-118 PD Symposium and art show

May 14, 2024 28m

Hello Dear Listeners,Saturday June 15th, 2024 there's ad Parkinson's Disease syymposium and art show.In this episode Judy and I speak with Dr. Petzinger from USC's Keck medicine about it.Enjoy.…

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I'm Not Dead Yet! has published 139 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.

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I'm Not Dead Yet! is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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