Journal

Taking My First Steps Across America In San Diego

April 05, 2025

I just finished my first day of the journey, walking through beautiful San Diego, known for its stunning beaches and temperate climate. It was satisfying to leave months of planning, preparing, and training behind me and to finally be on my way across America to St. Augustine, Florida. I will miss my cats, but I am excited about the people I may meet and the adventures that lay ahead. As I walk and bring attention to living a full and healthy life with purpose, I hope others will follow in my footsteps.

My friend and inspiration, Dr. Dale Bredesen, was along for my walk today and offered me the following kind words of encouragement: "Your journey of recovery from Alzheimer's was just beginning when I met you years ago and became my "patient zero." Now, at age 80, undertaking this three-thousand-mile walk illustrates your courage and determination to share the message across America that we can all remain healthy with excellent cognition at any age."

When I was diagnosed with early Alzheimer's thirteen years ago, my doctor at the time told me there was nothing that could be done. I was devastated and depressed, thinking I would go through the same suffering my mother and four uncles went through. That serendipitous meeting with Dr. Bredesen turned all of that around, as I was the first to adopt his new protocol, and I vowed to follow it precisely. I embraced the revolutionary lifestyle changes, including exercise, sleep, destressing, detoxing from mold, eating healthy real food, brain exercise, and supplementation for lacking nutrients — with a passion and determination that I hold today — and my symptoms disappeared over time.

Here in the RV, I am studying my route for tomorrow, pausing for dinner, and relaxing. Even as I may walk through potentially long stretches of isolated locations, I will be coaching and consulting with my clients from the road, in essence taking them along with me, pushing through, and keeping myself and them living fully while on the ReCODE Protocol. Despite today's crowds and excitement, I want to savor the mindful and meditative moments that will fuel me in those long, lonely stretches of the road.

I hope that others will join me and walk along with me in person, and if they can't be where I am, follow along with me and fellow walkers in spirit, knowing you can improve your quality of life, brain health, and overall well-being. I appreciated the support from everyone who came out today to send me on my journey; special thanks to Apollo Health's Dr. Dale Bredesen and Lance Kelly, CareScout's Katy Boyles, and Weiss Rating's Martin Weiss.

Until next time,
Judy