# Mindset Under Pressure: Parkinson’s, Performance & Purpose

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Podcast: [Parkinson's: An Athlete's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parkinson-s-an-athlete-s-journey-7665054)
Published: 2026-02-18T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4a78986
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## Resource

Parkinson’s doesn’t just challenge your body. It challenges your identity. In this episode, Todd Vogt and Eric Von Frohlich talk candidly about what happens when Parkinson’s forces a shift in career, competition, and self-perception: what do you do when the thing that defined you starts changing? They explore nostalgia, gratitude, job hunting, and the difference between outcome goals and process goals. They discuss the mental highs and lows of not giving up, and redefining what competing looks like now. Key Takeaways: The present moment matters most. Anxiety lives in the future; regret lives in the past. Training happens now. Process > outcome. Focusing on daily actions compounds more than chasing times, rankings, or validation. Athletic identity evolves. At some point, every athlete faces decline: Parkinson’s just accelerates the timeline. Grace is part of the work. Transitions require patience with yourself. Say yes. Community and new experiences (like inclusive sailing) can shift perspective fast. Key Moments: 00:32 – Atmospheric river story + environmental exposure questions 03:30 – Genetics vs. environment: the “what caused it?” conversation 05:17 – Inclusive sailing + saying yes to opportunity 07:28 – Mindset shift: openness, gratitude, and community 11:20 – Nostalgia vs. fear of the future 13:37 – “Any day on the water is a good day” 15:48 – Ego, aging, and athletic decline 18:18 – Process goals vs outcome goals 22:28 – AFib update + training limitations 23:10 – Career limbo + Parkinson’s and employment 29:46 – Forced retirement vs choosing to walk away Follow / Connect: 📩 Join our Community: https://evfmethod.com/subscribe-to-podcast-community 🎧 Listen and Subscribe: Parkinson's An Athlete's Journey 🎬 Watch on YouTube: @parkinsonsathletepodcast 📸 Instagram:…

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