Parkinson's Disease Podcasts by No Silver Bullet

In this special annual review, we are joined by Dr Simon Stott, Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. Simon shares his key Parkinson’s research takeaways from 2025 and discusses the breakthrough results he is looking for in 2026. If you find our webinars helpful, please Subscribe to NoSilverBullet4PD. By following us, you are helping our community become more visible on the internet. This...

Is it possible to repair the brain in Parkinson's disease? In this special webinar, we are joined by Professor Roger Barker from the University of Cambridge to answer that very question. Professor Barker is a global leader in cell-based therapies and a Principal Investigator at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. In this talk, he breaks down the science of replacing lost dopamine cells, the hi...

Join Beatrice from PD Buddy and Curaleaf UK experts Dr Mark Weatherall and Dr Simon Erridge for a clear and practical discussion on medical cannabis in Parkinson’s care. Interest in medical cannabis is growing among people with Parkinson’s, but so is confusion. Many people with Parkinson's are unsure about what cannabis can help with, how to access it legally, or why some products work while...

In this interview, Beatrice Zatorska, Founder of PD Buddy app sits down with Scott McLeod, co-founder of StrydAR, to explore their groundbreaking Parkinson’s Walking Glasses. These glasses use Visual Cueing technology, inspired by fighter pilot helmets, to help people with Parkinson’s overcome common mobility challenges such as freezing of gait, slowness, and balance issues. We cover everything fr...

We were delighted to host Dr Briana De Miranda on the topic of "How the environment affects Parkinson's Disease and what you can do about it." As Parkinson's diagnoses continue to rise worldwide, increasing attention is being given to the role of environmental factors in the disease's onset and progression, and to the practical steps we can take to better protect ourselves...

We were delighted to host Carl Beech, the creator of the Beech Band, a new wearable device to manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Carl was 51 when he was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s.  He began to experience slurring and a rapidly worsening stammer. Faced with the loss of speech, he nearly gave up hope. But then, while experimenting with a therapeutic tapping technique, he had a personal breakt...

We are delighted to once again host Dr. Matthew Phillips , who presented on: "Optimising Parkinson’s: Essential Therapies". Matt joined us first back in Feb 2023 when he presented "Intermittent Fasting & Keto & Diet Strategies" which has had over 100,000 views since and can still be watched on our YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@nosilverbullet4pd998/videos In...

We are delighted to share this update from Dr Sackner-Bernstein , following his previous webinar titled “Why I Am Optimistic That We Might Have a Silver Bullet for PD.” In this new update, he builds on the key ideas from his earlier presentation and shares the latest developments that continue to fuel his optimism. Dr Sackner-Bernstein is the author of a 2021 peer-reviewed study published in The J...

We are delighted to share with you our latest recording  featuring Dr. Alfonso Fasano, a world-renowned neurologist and researcher, presenting “New Allies Against Parkinson’s: Adaptive DBS & Subcutaneous Foslevodopa”. 🌟 What to Expect This webinar will explore two groundbreaking treatments that are changing the landscape of Parkinson’s care: Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS): Learn how t...

"Women’s Health & Parkinson’s" , a special webinar in collaboration with the PD Buddy App in now available as a Podcast This session explores the connection between menopause, hormones, and Parkinson’s, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate these changes. Led by Dr. Tanya Denne, ND, a naturopathic doctor and researcher, the webinar covers key topic...

Thank you to Prof Malu Tansey who joined us to share her expertise on the topic of "Inflammation and Parkinson's and what we can do about it" This presentation was excellent and we encourage you to watch it and the Q&A that followed as you will certainly come away with a better understanding of this complicated topic. About the Speaker:- Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph. D., is a Professor...

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Wayne Markman, CEO of SYMBYX, for an insightful update on the latest clinical trials using light therapy to ease Parkinson’s symptoms. SYMBYX stands out for its strong focus on evidence-based innovation, investing significantly in medical research to better understand and validate the role of light therapy in Parkinson’s care. For a deeper dive into the science and...

We recently hosted two webinars on Mucuna pruriens, a tropical legume rich in levodopa. The first, with Dr. Roberto Cilia, focused on the use of Mucuna in low-income countries where levodopa is often unavailable or unaffordable. The second, with Dr. Rafael Maldonado, took a broader perspective. Due to continued interest and questions on mucuna, we organised today’s session with Dr. Tanya Denne. Si...

We are delighted to share with you our latest recording "A new Parkinson's test- hope or hype?" a webinar on the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), presented by the M J Fox Foundation as a significant breakthrough in the search for a Parkinson's biomarker. With the growing interest surrounding αSyn-SAA, it’s crucial for patients and their families to understan...

Join us for a deep dive into the sleep challenges faced by Parkinson's patients and the potential solutions with Prof S Overeem! Prof. Overeem is a distinguished clinical somnologist and sleep researcher renowned for his expertise in sleep medicine (he was recommended to us by Prof. Bas Bloem). He practices at the Center for Sleep Medicine Kempenhaeghe in the Netherlands, a leading institutio...

We are delighted to share with you our presentation by Dr. Rafael Maldonado, and expert on Mucuna, seen by a growing number of PwP as a credible support for Pharmaceutical Levodopa and potentially an alternative for some.  Remember, you must consult with your own Medical team before changing or starting any new medication of any type. Dr. Rafael González is a renowned neurologist in Granada with m...

Dr Simon Stott gives us his inciteful annual review of the main PD research takeaways from 2024 and the research results he will be looking for in 2025. Dr Stott is the Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. The trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson's and aims to find treatments that will slow, halt or reverse the condition. Originally...

Dr Dorsey is one of the World's leading experts on PD and delivers his expertise in a very refreshing direct no nonsense way. Dr Ray Dorsey is a professor of neurology and director of the Center for Human Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson's disease.  He is co-author of the book, &q...

It’s time to reframe our thinking and take a new approach to Parkinson's disease!  Despite 200+ years of effort, we do not have a system to predict, prevent, halt, or reverse Parkinson’s.  Dr Mischley explores the notion that the problem lies in the lens through which we’ve been viewing it, the approaches we’ve been taking, and the assumptions we’ve been making. Provider bias: Dopamine has be...

Dr Roberto Cilia spoke to us on the topic of  "Mucuna Pruriens and the future of Parkinson's care in low income countries" There is much discussion by PwP as to the benefits of using this "natural " form of Levadopa as an alternative or in addition to prescribed Levadopa so it is very interesting to hear this presentation and the answers to the very high number of question...

We are delighted to be able to share with you our latest interview with  Dr Filip Scheperjans who shared with us his fantastic work on "The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's" which was followed by an excellent Q & A session.  More about our expert:- Dr. Filip Scheperjans is a leading expert in neurology, specialising in treating Parkinson’s disease and focusing on...

Prof Sonia Gandhi joined us to share her expertise on how Mitochondria affects PD with an excellent presentation followed by a very probing Q&A by our well informed audience. Prof Gandhi is a leading expert in the process of protein misfolding, in which smaller proteins, monomers, join together to form larger proteins, oligomers, and how this process may drive organellar dysfunction and cell t...

We had the pleasure of a presentation by Dr Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein, MD, on the topic of "Why I am optimistic that we might now have a Silver Bullet for Parkinson's", followed by a Q&A session of almost 50 probing questions from our audience. Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein is transforming the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). First, he discovered that the brain cells (do...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Michael Okun on the topic of "Practical strategies for living a happier life with Parkinson's". Dr Okun is a worldwide recognised leader on Parkinson’s disease, is the distinguished Professor of Neurology and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida Health. The UF institute he co-founded with...

We were delighted to host Dr Michelle Sexton who presented on the topic of  "How can medical cannabis help people with Parkinson's" and here is the recording of the event. About the speaker:- Dr. Sexton is an integrative medicine specialist and respected pioneer in the field of medical cannabis. She has over thirty years of experience as a midwife, herbalist, and naturopathic doctor...