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Recipe for a Happier Life: Candace Schoner on Parkinson’s, Purpose, and Embracing Your Authentic Self

Recipe for a Happier Life: Candace Schoner on Parkinson’s, Purpose, and Embracing Your Authentic Self

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I smiled through this entire episode and again while editing! Candace Schoner, best-selling author and mental health, disability and inclusion advocate, joins me to discuss:

  • starting several businesses then receiving a diagnosis of Parkinsons
  • her book Recipe for a Happier Life: Apron Optional
  • her philosophy of “focus on what you can still do”
  • her Voices for Mental Health non-profit
  • how some people just need to be listened to and held
  • having a purpose in life or something that gets you out of bed
  • the “progress not perfection” approach
  • seeking approval from others
  • accepting our authentic self
  • how people want to help when asked
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

Candace Schoner

Candace Schoner knows firsthand that life doesn’t always follow a recipe—and that’s often where the richest stories begin.
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A former journalist and marketing professional, Candace has spent her career sharing real stories that inform, inspire, and spark meaningful change. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in her early fifties, Candace transformed her deeply personal challenge into a renewed mission:  helping others find hope and inspiration despite unexpected challenges.

​In RECIPE FOR A HAPPIER LIFE: Apron Optional, Candace writes with warmth, humor and radical honesty, guided by one clear goal: to help readers embrace their authentic selves and live happier lives.

She is the founder of the nonprofit Voices for Mental Health, Inc., and the host of its companion podcast, featuring over 100 episodes of personal stories and expert insights.

Now in her mid-sixties, Candace resides in Charlottesville, Virginia with her rescue dog Bailey and her beloved cat Tali.

https://www.happierliferecipe.com/

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