Author Archives: Robyn Michele Levy

About Robyn Michele Levy

I am an artist, writer, radio broadcaster, performer, mother, breast cancer survivor. I also have Parkinson's disease. My memoir, Most of Me, is available at local and on-line bookstores.

Confession #2 to my Neuropsychiatrist

My Yummy Mummy days are long gone. I have officially crossed over to the other side. I am now a Tummy Mummy with menopausal powers. I no longer glow — I sweat. I no longer bleed — I bleat. I’ve … Continue reading

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Confession #1 to my Neuropsychiatrist

Some days it’s hard to tell if I’m dancing or treading water.

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CBC BOOKS Recommends Angelina Jolie Read my Memoir, “Most of Me”

If you happen to be friends with Angelina Jolie, and you’re looking for the perfect post-double mastectomy gift to give her — forget the flowers and gourmet food baskets. Just go to your favourite bookstore and buy these Top Five … Continue reading

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Good Medicated Innervated Morning!

Go ahead meds –  permeate my blood-brain barrier!

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Ms. Mastectomy News Flash: Angelina Jolie Has Preventative Double Mastectomy

CBC’s The Current called me early this morning, wondering what I thought about Angelina Jolie‘s prophylactic double mastectomy and the Op-Ed she wrote in today’s New York Times. Shocked by the news, I read Jolie’s Op-Ed several times. Clearly, Jolie’s … Continue reading

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Send Prayers & Blessings to Bev Ribaudo as She Fights Breast Cancer

If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s, you probably know Bev Ribaudo – aka Yuma Bev. Diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease, Bev writes one of the most popular,  informative Parkinson’s blogs in the PD community. She is a tireless … Continue reading

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Warning! Never Confess This To Your Therapist!

If I were a horse, I’d have delusions of grand manure.

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Today’s Twitter Book Review of Most Of Me by Leslie Hatch Gail

“Not sure why I picked up Robyn Levy’s Most of Me, but it was a witty, beautiful account of her resilience.” — Leslie Hatch Gail, M. Ed., professional organizer and business owner of  Declare Order in Chicago, Illinois.

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How Do I Really Feel Today?

Sleepy. Sloppy. Medicated. Married. Artsy. Fartsy. Sexy!

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The Art of Parkinson’s Wall Features my Limited Edition Prints

Shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and breast cancer, I created a collection of limited edition prints about these diseases. Some were serious, others were playful. All of these artworks reveal aspects of how my body and mind and sense … Continue reading

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