2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

This week the boys meet David Little, a former fireman, who had a dream to run the London Marathon. David has had Parkinson’s for nearly 20 years,  but he’s determined “Mr P” won’t defeat him. David surrounded himself with a team of experts to try and get him across the finish line.  Could he fulfil his dream, or would the 26.2 mile course defeat him? Show Links Dave @DaveClarkTV Kuhan ⁠@morethana...

This week we’re joined by the inspirational and entertaining Matt Eagles who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1975 at the age of 7! Matt talks about his incredible life going through major milestones with Parkinson’s, from passing his driving test, starting work and getting married. If you’re struggling to get your head around a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Matt’s wisdom and optimistic energy will help...

2 Parkies in a Pod are joined by physiotherapist & Parkinsons specialist, Julie Jones. Topics range from exercise prescriptions, balance & self care. Plus hear Dave’s new song …with the Beatles! Hosts: Dave Clark Kuhan Guests Julie Jones Helga Macfarlane Matt Eagles Gavin Mogan Nathan Smith Links Julie's Podcast North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group Parkinson's...

The thought of travelling with Parkinson’s fills many people with dread and fear. This week, Dave, Kuhan and three guests, share their tips and hacks for stress free travel. They talk about driving, managing medication on the go, how to get through airports hassle free and going to the toilet on long flights. Plus more 'people with Parkinson’s do amazing things', including the TV presenter who tur...

There’s so much more to Parkinson’s than just the motor symptoms. From coping with the initial diagnosis to the ongoing challenges with mood and motivation. This week Dave and Kuhan discuss their own mental health challenges with a leading psychologist. Dr Jennifer Foley is a Senior clinical neuropsychologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery . She guides us through how to li...

How do you tell people you have Parkinson’s? When's the right time to tell friends, family and work? In this episode Dave and Kuhan talk about their decisions to “come out” and the reactions they received…  They’re joined by Ellie who struggled to even say the word Parkinson’s, Joe tells us about how tough if it was to tell his son..David Sangster talks about coping with work and family...

In this special episode, the boys take the podcast on the road and visit the world renowned National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery in London. They pose your questions to one of the leading lights in the Parkinson’s world, Professor Tom Foltynie. In a revealing hour long chat, they go behind the scenes and discuss the challenges of breaking the news of diagnosis, share tips on how to pr...

We all want a cure for Parkinson’s, but only 4% of people with the condition take part in research today..   In this episode we look at some of the barriers and benefits of taking part in research. We dispel some of the myths, share our own experiences of taking part in research, offer tips on how to get involved, and hear from some of the people on the front line of Parkinson’s research...

The cost of Parkinson’s to the global economy is estimated to be in the 100s of billions of US$ every year. In this episode Kuhan and Dave discuss the financial implications of a Parkinson’s diagnosis, from giving up work, the health care costs, and shaking off the stigma of claiming state benefits. John MacPhee tells us how, with the right planning, he was able to retire in his 40s, and Laurel Mi...

Parkinson’s Better Sleep People with Parkinson's often find it hard to sleep. In this episode Kuhan and Dave discuss their own sleep problems from restless nights, to dreams about being chased by acid throwing robots! With some top tips on how to improve the number of hours you spend in the land of nod. This week the boys are joined by Emma Stubbs and Joe Gregory, who reveal their own sleep strugg...

How the right exercise and diet can improve your Parkinson’s wellbeing  Regular physical activity is the only thing that’s been proven to slow the progression of Parkinson’s. In this episode Kuhan and Dave get advice from a Parkinson’s physiotherapist, a specialist yoga teacher, a dietician who has Parkinson’s, and a man whose life has been transformed by walking football…. Enjoy Useful Bits...

The great Spanish artist Salvador Dalí produced some of his finest work after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, how? This week we look at the link between Parkinson's and Creativity. Is it the medication, the condition itself or perhaps it’s the new perspective a Parkinson's diagnosis gives us..  We hear from wildlife photographer and filmmaker David Plummer, who reveals how this phenomena ha...

This week the boys are talking about Parkinson’s medication. Do you know your agonist from your elbow ? Were you handed a packet of pills and told to get on with it? We try to debunk the myths and sort out your dilemmas about the pills and potions that keep you going on a daily basis. There’s an all star cast of people with Parkinson’s , talking about their dedication to medication. @DaveClarkTV @...

In this episode Kuhan and Dave take part in the ‘Parkinson’s Unlucky Dip’ of symptoms and demonstrate how, from more than 40 different symptoms, some are more obvious than others. From loss of smell and anxiety, to fatigue and even losing the ability to whistle! This week they’re joined on the show by fellow Parkie’s Annie, Mark and Simon show links @morethanatremor (Kuhan) @DaveClarkTV @scg1...

If you want to know more about Parkinson's, or how to cope with chronic illness, then this is the Podcast for you. Between them Clarky and Kuhan have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years. They chat openly and honestly about the challenges and even the benefits of living with the condition. In this first episode, they're joined by others living with Parkinson’s. A doctor, a nurse, an...