John M Baumann* University of Louisville, USA *Corresponding Author: John M Baumann, University of Louisville, USA. Received: August 21, 2021 Our inspiring Keynote Speaker,...
Parkinson’s is awful. But you know that already. If you are reading this, you most likely are a Person with Parkinson’s (“PwP”) or a caregiver to one. I remember getting diagnosed. Other than...
By John Baumann, JD, ISWHTHP *Inspirational Speaker Who Happens To Have Parkinson’s In a strange twist of fate, when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I was an employment lawyer defending...
Parkinson’s is awful. But you know that already. If you are reading this, you most likely are a Person with Parkinson’s (“PwP”) or a caregiver to one. I remember getting diagnosed. Other than...
What a gift you gave our group yesterday, John! I can't thank you enough for sharing your story so honestly, so personally, with such humor and such common sense. As I think I told you at lunch,...
I have Parkinson’s. I call it “accelerated aging” because it is a progressive neurologic disorder that simulates aging. On my bad days, I feel ten to twenty years older than I am. For your...
I had the pleasure of meeting John at the 2nd Annual Living Well with Parkinson’s Symposium hosted at the new Deaconess Ortho-Neuroscience Hospital in Evansville, IN. There was a welcome dinner...
I was 41 years young when, in 2002, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a progressive, degenerative, neurologic disease for which there is no cure. I had been having symptoms, off and on, for years...
John Baumann inspires those with chronic illnesses to take advantage of the power of positivity by providing numerous examples including during his 17 year journey with Parkinson's disease. In this...
A problem and inconvenience, of course, but compound it by it being a Saturday and I'm flying Sunday night to LA to present to a group of 150 or more scientists who are doing something extremely...
I do not have the words to thank you enough for making the trip to Dallas to do two presentations for us at CC young. You truly are special and a rockstar and clearly touched many lives today. It is a victory! I was able to run all over campus and welcome guests and host you. It was a victory. Thanks to you for helping me think that way. We will catch you on the next round. Get some rest my friend. Safe travels. And know we love you from CC Young and Dallas!
“After two years of not being able to hear speakers in person , I was thrilled to have John Bauman as a speaker at our “ Living Well With Parkinson’s’ Gala!. Not only was John engaging and inspiring to get to know off stage , on stage he truly drove home the theme of empowerment to our audience and left our growing community of attendees with several “ aha “ moments and desire to hear more. He spoke from personal experience as a Parkinson’s patient ,inspiring the audiences motivation to truly wish to make a difference and uniting us all in our humanity. Attendees after listening to John , felt inspired to make a difference in the world and do their part to create change for those living with Parkinson’s. My only regret was not being able to spend more time with John and I look forward to having him speak again to our audience.”
WPP Program Manager
John’s message of hope, inspiration and laughter was ideal for anyone living with PD. He was extremely flexible and a delight to work with.
Program Director - Dallas Area Parkinson Society
We all felt inspired and enjoyed listening to your presentation. Even though we are not living with Parkinson’s, we felt boost of motivation to continue helping those who are living with this disease. I am motivated to make more personal phone calls to people living with PD and asking how they are doing. Sometimes that “extra” bit of kindness truly makes a difference to someone. I am also motivated to research program ideas and partner with other organizations that may have similar values.
I learned that life is unexpected and that you cannot control it. What matters is your attitude!
-Great way to end the day, brave man, thank you very much!
-Good, excellent, great, outstanding speaker, very moving!
-Inspirational who just “gets it”
-Positive thinker and very funny!
-Honest speaker but also humorous!
“whatever hand life deals you, whatever life changing adversity you have to endure, you still have some control over it.” “You don’t have to just to live well,” he advises,” but live an Amazing Life.” The formula he proposes: Faith in yourself, discipline, determination, desire, intensity, and inner strength.
VOICE AEROBICS
Yes, you touched every person at our conference, who will in turn change and impact so many others. The feedback from our participants was overwhelmingly positive. You are the only speaker to ever receive a standing ovation. Thank you for taking time to share, motivate and inspire. We are blessed to know you.
REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
I will be honest. During the first 10 minutes of your presentation, I started reading work related material on my laptop. For surely, I had watched your You-Tube and seen your videos and knew what to expect. Surely, as a therapist I had studied this disease, the pathological components, the psychological components, the treatment alternatives……..Surely, I understand it.
Not so much. You caught my attention and I was enthralled. You were able to couple the impairments you experience with the emotions felt. You walked us through your life with the disease through “your eyes”. A perspective that a therapist/nurse rarely has the chance to hear. We get so busy telling patients how to deal with x, y and z, but our eyes are blurred by the science of it all most of the time.
You did it through truth, Through your humor, humility and determination to tell your story. One that most deservedly needs to be shared.
I will advocate to have you share your story. I appreciate your determination, diligence and dedication.
REHABILITATION HOSPITAL