Chapter 1: From Sydney to why me? December 1996

Shortly after his diagnosis, Tom takes a three week trip to Australia with his oldest friend, Harvey. The pair travel the country and spend a memorable New Year’s Eve in Sydney. Tom uses the holiday as a chance to clear his head, and learns how his medication affects him.

Chapter 2: From Shakes to Ladders, Spring 1999 (15:44)

Three years since his diagnosis and now taking around 20 pills a day, Tom decides he needs to embrace a new, positive outlook on life with Parkinson’s. He decides he should fight the condition head on, but wonders how best to do this.

Chapter 3: From Daft Idea to Awful Reality, January 2002 (29:30)

Tom has an idea to walk around the coastline of Britain, thinking that progress around the coast could lead to progress towards a cure, and Coastin’ is born. With a team of commercial and philanthropic partners gathered, plus inspirational PR support from Helen, the framework for Tom’s challenge is now in place.

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/

Prologue: 4th November 1996

Tom reflects on the day he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, aged 27, and contemplates what this means for his future.

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/.

In this special introduction episode, Tim Beynon from The Good Studio speaks about Tom, his Coastin' journey and the foudations of Cure Parkinson's with some of the people who knew him best:

• Lyndsey Isaacs, Tom’s wife, who met Tom just before he set off on Coastin’ and joined him at various milestones along the route. (02:00)
• Our CEO, Helen Matthews, who led the PR for his Coastin’ mission. (20:00)
• And Will Cook, childhood friend and former CEO of Cure Parkinson’s, who saw firsthand how his walk helped spark the charity that continues Tom's mission today. (41:10)

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/.

Chapter 16: From Duncansby to Durness, 112 Miles, July - August

Now in Sutherland, the route becomes more remote, rugged, and is plagued with midges. Tom debates whether Coastin’ is getting any easier and takes on one of the longest and most difficult day’s walking so far.

Chapter 17: From North Coast to West Coast, 31 Miles, August (20:11)

Tom reaches the furthest most point from London, but a lack of sleep is beginning to affect his mood and symptoms. To boost morale, Tom and Peter are joined by their friend Alison, but a tricky day of walking lies ahead.

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/.

Chapter 14: From Relay to Moray, July

Whilst in north east Scotland, Tom is asked to be a baton carrier for the Common Wealth Games, so flies down to London to take part. He meets up with friends and family, and discusses the relationship he has with his dad.

Chapter 15: From Moray to Pentland, 199 Miles, July (20:30)

Back in Scotland and both Tom and Peter encounter some bad luck. Tom reads messages of support on the Coastin’ website to keep his spirits up, and is joined by Will. Tom has an incredibly friendly welcome to the villages of Wick by the generous locals, and celebrates reaching John O’Groats.

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/.

Chapter 12: From Pit to Bunker, 178 Miles, June

Heading up the north east coast, Tom passes through industrial coastal towns and villages on his way up to Newcastle for a brief detour over the city’s own Millennium Bridge. Once past the city, he enjoys the quiet, scenic coastline of Northumberland and clocks his 750th mile. He also reaches a new milestone with Lyndsey – meeting her parents – and crosses the border into Scotland.

Chapter 13: From Firth and Fife to Tay and Spey, 299 Miles, June - July (22:32)

Now in Scotland, Tom briefly meets up with his Aunt and Uncle before following the Fife Coastal path north. He hits mile 1,000, meets some friendly and inspirational locals, and is joined by his friend Peter, who will accompany him for the next 700 miles.

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/.

Chapter 10: From Habrough to Middlesborough, 187 Miles, May - June

Now in the north, Tom gets a friendly welcome to Yorkshire and gains more confidence in his ability to complete Coastin’. He also gets support from friends and family – including a welcome party in Hartlepool – and discusses how he met Lyndsey, his future wife, who agrees to walk with him for a few days.

Chapter 11: From Tees to Knees, 15 Miles, June (40:04)

Tom reflects on his friendships when he is joined by Lyndsey, his former flatmate and some new friends for a few days trekking towards the north east.

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This audiobook podcast is produced by Cure Parkinson’s in association with The Good Studio.

Find out more about Cure Parkinson’s and how you can get involved with our goal to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/.

Find out more about The Good Studio: https://www.thegoodstudio.co.uk/.