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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234: Stephen Jenkinson - Can the Afflicted Process the Affliction?