Kitty Fitton Doyle & Emma Kyriacou
Ordinary Life: A Podcast About Parkinson's.
World Famous in New Zealand! The only Kiwi podcast about Parkinson’s Kitty Fitton and Emma Kyriacou get real about living with Parkinson’s—while finding plenty to laugh about along the way. It’s honest, heartfelt, and sometimes a little cheeky. From the challenges of daily life to the ridiculous advice people love to give, Kitty and Emma prove that even with a chronic illness, there’s always room for humour, hope, and good conversation. If you, or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson's or early onset Parkinson’s Disease, we're here to help. Because this shouldn't define who we ar...
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Kitty Fitton Doyle & Emma Kyriacou
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Latest episode
Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Research on Parkinson’s 16.12.2023 23:49
Could this be the research we've been waiting for? Could it finally be the breakthrough? Kitty and Emma discuss their feelings about looking at all the information about Parkinson’s. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #kittyfitton #parkinsons #radioshow #ordinarylife #disability #chronicillness #realwomen #yopd #invisibledisability #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #n...
Deep Brain Stimulation 03.12.2023 25:58
Ever heard of DBS or Deep Brain Stimulation? Kitty and Emma discuss this very useful yet quite terrifying sounding surgery for the symptoms of Parkinson's. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #kittyfitton #parkinsons #radioshow #ordinarylife #disability #chronicillness #realwomen #yopd #invisibledisability #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #neurology #dyskinesia #dbs #...
Parkie People 19.11.2023 26:20
It's hard trying not to give in. Emma and Kitty both have early onset Parkinson's. Sometimes it's difficult to see the good things around us. It would be easy to just stop. Join us as we chat about what's been going on for us, and how we cope with the daily grind with PD. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #kittyfitton #parkinsons #radioshow #ordinarylife #disabili...
Dealing With Dementia 10.10.2023 30:19
Kitty talks to Sheena from Dementia Wellington about how to deal with and help those affected by it. Can we try to prevent dementia at all? What do you do if you think you may suffer with it, or how do you help loved ones cope? Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #kittyfitton #parkinsons #radioshow #ordinarylife #disability #chronicillness #realwomen #yopd #invisibl...
This Time it's Personal 23.09.2023 25:59
Today on Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM - This time it's personal. Kitty talks to the fabulous Catherine about her recent struggles, the very real threat of stress and how she keeps going! Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #kittyfitton #parkinsons #radioshow #ordinarylife #disability #chronicillness #realwomen #yopd #invisibledisability #stress
Kitty & Ali Talk Chron's 10.09.2023 27:50
Alison and Kitty talk about coping with Chron's Disease, a terrible thing that renders sufferers with the need to urgently need toilets. This is no joke,yet they still find that laughter in the face of adversity works wonders. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #yopd #youngonsetparkinsons #invisibledisability #invisible #disability #chronicillness #radioshow #coast...
Kitty & Amelia - Live Life Good 27.08.2023 27:19
Kitty talks to Amelia about coping with a Mum with Parkinson's. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #yopd #youngonsetparkinsons #invisibledisability #invisible #disability #chronicillness #radioshow #coastaccessradio #nzonair #ordinarylife #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #neurology #familylife #whanau #motherhood #daughter
Kitty & Emma Talk Parkinson’s 14.08.2023 28:00
Kitty catches up with Emma as they discuss their experiences with life, families, coping with frustration and Parkinson's.
Kitty & Mandy - Mighty Mysterious Migraines 29.07.2023 26:40
Kitty meets Mandy, who began having terrible headaches after a fall. How does one cope with debilitating pain day after day? Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #yopd #youngonsetparkinsons #invisibledisability #invisible #disability #chronicillness #radioshow #coastaccessradio #nzonair #ordinarylife #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #neurology #headaches #headache #mig...
Kitty and Mike - Catch Up 16.07.2023 29:02
Kitty catches up with Mike Doyle, who survived a Sudden Cardiac Arrest and over 30 minutes of CPR that saved his life. Find out how it affected his mindset towards life, his future plans and the relationships with those around him. #kittyfitton #ordinarylife #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #cardiacarrestsurvivor #suddencardiacarrest #sca #yopd #invisibledisability #disability #chronicillness #radio...
Kitty & Lisa, It's Painful 01.07.2023 28:19
How does one cope when you're in constant pain but you can't seem to get help? Kitty talks to Lisa about her daily struggles with pain. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #immflamation #pain #kittyfitton #ordinarylife #parkinsons #neurology #coastaccessradio #nzonair
Kitty & Catherine - Parkinson's Causes Depression 18.06.2023 32:36
Kitty talk to Catherine Scullen how she often really feels about the day to day life balancing children, work and everything in between whilst dealing with a debilitating disease. Keep up with Kitty via her website Instagram Facebook and Twitter . #kittyfitton #ordinarylife #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #neurology #dyskinesia #youngonsetparkinsons #invisibledisability #invisible #disability #chro...
Kitty & Kieran - Autism 06.06.2023 28:55
What is it like to live life on 'the Spectrum?' Kitty talks to Kieran about living with neuro diversity. Keep up with Kitty on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . With thanks to Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM and New Zealand on Air.
Kitty & Emma - Parkinson’s 31.05.2023 31:47
Kitty and Emma are both Mothers with busy lives. They are ordinary people just trying to get on with their lives, yet both have been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s. You can follow Kitty on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .
Erin & Type 1 Diabetes 29.05.2023 29:50
Kitty talks to the fabulous Erin Bryson and her fascinating story. She just thought she was tired, but what she didn’t realise is was that she was dangerously close to something much more serious in the form of Type 1 Diabetes. Keep up with Kitty on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . With thanks to Coast Access Radio 104.7 FM and New Zealand on Air.
Kitty & Mike - Sudden Cardiac Arrest 27.05.2023 36:34
Kitty talks to Mike who received 30mins of CPR after a Sudden Cardiac Arrest whilst riding his motorbike at a race event. Trigger Warning - contains discussion of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and its impact. May be upsetting for some people. Catch up with Kitty on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .
An Introduction - Kitty Fitton & Parkinson's 19.05.2023 29:31
Kitty talks life, love, families and Parkinson’s. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . I write about life, my children, comedy and coping with early-onset Parkinson’s.
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