Highlights from the discussion with Dr. Bradley McDaniel's:
1. Wellness is more than the absence of illness - it's about thriving and performing at your best by focusing on what makes you feel good.
2. Social prescriptions are as valuable as medical ones - just like pharmacies provide medication, society can "prescribe" activities that fulfill the need for social connection, such as support groups.
3. Purpose gives strength - as Neitzsche said, "When a person has a 'why', they can handle any 'how'."
4. Self-care is essential - you can't help others if you don't take care of yourself first.
5. Exercise should be enjoyable - the best form of exercise is one you find fun and are more likely to stick with.
6. Purpose evolves - life changes, like a Parkinson's diagnosis, may shift your purpose, but it's never gone. It can be readjusted to new roles, like offering support to others with PD.
