Mark In The Park Podcast

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week we have my friend, Parkinson’s Advocate and Speech-Language Pathologist Amy Chrest on to talk about the lived experience of depression with Parkinson’s Disease. Amy’s B...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week we have a guest panel to talk about the recent World Parkinson Congress. What went well?  What could be done better next time?  We also share our favorite moments as we...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Eli Pollard, Executive Director of the World Parkinson Conference (WPC), and host of the Hear,Here, Parkinson's! Podcast from the World Parkinson Coaliti...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Melissa Livingston.  She is an outspoken advocate and author who speaks passionately about the topics that matter to her.  In this episode we talk about her...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is World Parkinson's Conference (WPC) Insider Ruby Rendon giving us updates on things we need to know for the WPC coming in 3 weeks!  We talk about Biking i...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Dr. Julie Kurek.  We talk about Blood Pressure fluctuations with PD, Women with Parkinson’s, Attitude and mindset, Antidepressants and more…   Julie’s Bio re...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Julie Obreiter.  We talk about her decision to become an advocate, as well as discuss Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery at length.   Julie’s Bio reads: Di...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Kathy Blake.  We talk about her time in the medical field, her PD diagnosis, her advocacy, overall mindset, and a call to action for anyone looking to serve....

Welcome to the Mark In The Park Podcast — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guests are a panel of companions that were with me in Washington DC at the Parkinson’s Policy Forum, where we were advocating with our House and Senate re...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Mindset Coach Kara Voss.  Kara is a repeat guest from episode 16 and is helping wrap up season 1 with a Q&A session.  Kara’s Bio reads: Hailing from the...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is researcher Rebecca Wallings.  Rebecca’s Bio reads: Rebecca Wallings is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s (IU) Stark Neurosciences Research Insti...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is author Paul Dennison.  Paul’s Bio reads: Paul Dennison is 60, retired, and lives in Torquay, a seaside town in the UK. He is married to Sharon (Barry) and ha...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Advocate,  RN, Researcher, and Care Partner Ripley Hensley.  Ripley’s Bio reads: Ripley Hensley is a PhD student and Registered Nurse, a career path shaped b...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. . This week’s guest is Mindset Coach Kara Voss, who turns the tables and interviews Mark!  . Kara’s Bio reads: Hailing from the Midwest, Kara is a passionate mind coach who helps...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Caregiver and dynamic Parkinson’s Advocate Dr. George Ackerman! George’s Bio reads: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Caregiver and WPC Volunteer Coordinator Grove Ayers.  Grove’s Jamie’s Bio reads: In 2005, at the age of 72, Grove's father was diagnosed with PD. Having...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is physical therapist Jamie Nesbit.  Jamie’s Bio reads: Jamie Nesbit is a Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Creig...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Jeff Boag, known as “The Kilted Dad” on social media.  Jeff’s Bio reads: Jeff Boag AKA The Kilted Dad. I live in Idaho with my wife of 31 years, where we&#39...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Tracy McBee, known as “Snarky Mommy” on social media.  Tracy’s Bio reads: “Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2018, Tracy has become a true champion f...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Faye Hall, my Life Coach and friend.  Faye’s Bio reads: “I am a certified Coach, Facilitator, Agilist, and leader who believes that lasting change begins wit...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Annmarie O’Connor, the Irish Examiner fashion editor, bestselling author, speaker, and advocate. Known for her books The Happy Closet and The Happy Medium ,...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. Today’s guest is my friend Ruby Rendon.  Ruby is a member of the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC) committee and a volunteer coordinator for the WPC.  She is our WPC “Insider” to...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. How important is personal support when life brings you to a crossroad?  When suddenly there is a fork in the road of life that you didn’t see coming, brought on by unforeseen cir...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. Today I am talking about what Parkinson’s Disease IS, what it ISN’T, and discuss things like diagnosis tools and resources for those who are newly diagnosed.  Great resources can...

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. Today’s guest is Therese Uthke, a Speech-Language Pathologist at the Muhammad Ali Movement Disorders Center at Barrow Neurological Institute.  She is also the Founder and Directo...