In this episode, I speak again with Stephen Jenkinson about his new book, Trembling Still, his experiences with Parkinson's disease, and his profound insights on life, death, diagnosis, and acceptance. We explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and finding beauty in suffering, offering deep reflections on the human condition.
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Keywords: Stephen Jenkinson, Trembling Still, Parkinson's, life and death, vulnerability, acceptance, human experience, grief, resilience, art and suffering
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson and Trembling Still
02:15 Stephen's journey with Parkinson's and the impact on life
04:57 The origins and purpose of Trembling Still
09:23 Confronting the last day of life as known
15:34 Trust, doubt, and the experience of affliction
20:54 The increase of neurodegenerative diseases and societal implications
29:39 The long road of suffering and the search for meaning
40:46 Art, poetry, and making sense of the senseless
50:54 Living with vulnerability and the courage to be seen
54:42 Witnessing and the infrastructure of healing
58:44 Practical insights: zippers, buttons, and living with aging
01:02:28 Closing thoughts: living fully with mortality and joy
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