EP 12: ‘On the bleakest of days, I have a choice whether to get up or stick my head under the pillow.’ Meet the person behind the advocate.

 Former lecturer and nurse Jo Tosh was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of just 47, leading to her retirement on medical grounds. Now an advocate for Parkinson’s UK, she tells Charlotte about having holes drilled in her skull for treatment, how she got her head around having a terminal, degenerative condition, and why one of her first symptoms was – as she told her husband - being ‘mardy all the time’. Key moments: 0:01:28 – the journey to the diagnosis of Parkinson’s0:04:06 – Jo’s experience after brain surgery0:05:53 – deep brain stimulation and it’s effects0:11:54 – dealing with shame0:15:23 – celebrity friends0:17:21 – the impact of Parkinson’s on relationships and family0:21:06 – raising awareness and fundraising0:24:14 – advice for someone diagnosed with a life-altering disease0:29:40 – Jo’s outlook on life and finding meaning in her journey0:40:40 – happiness and gratitude despite living with Parkinson’s0:49:52 – dealing with pain and the importance of humour0:59:46 – side effects of medication and compulsive behaviour  Jo Tosh socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ladyduffgordonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo....-tosh-455a5650/Twitt - https://twitter.com/JYaldrenYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPYk_RH-taL5tSTtdfVa5g Sponsor: B Daily – https://bdaily.co.uk  PRsonal socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcastLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/compa....ny/prsonal-podcastFa – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcastInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcastTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast  Harvey & Hugo’s socials: Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugoLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugoFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugoInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugoprTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo  Recorded on 19/06/23