The Parkinson's Podcast

Kelsey Phinney sits down with her mom Connie Carpenter Phinney to talk about compassion and resilience and how to stay resilient as a Parkinson's care partner. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Davis Phinney has been living with Parkinson's for over 20 years. In this episode, his daughter, Kelsey, walks through some vocal exercises to help improve his tone and projection.  This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Dr. Maya Katz describes the full spectrum of palliative care for people living with Parkinson's and the importance of being more precise in our language so that the people who would benefit from it are not scared away by it. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

The symptoms of depression are very common in people with Parkinson's. In fact, depression is probably one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's and some studies suggest that over half of people living with Parkinson's experience symptoms of depression. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mapstone talks about the symptoms of depression and how it's diagnosed, how depression is treated and the...

Since 2003, Dr. Jay Alberts has been researching the role that cycling has on reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's. It all began when he rode a tandem bike across Iowa (RAGBRAI) with a person with Parkinson's. In this episode, he talks about his experiences working with people with Parkinson's through outdoor cycling and how he's bringing it into the lab to further his research and help even more...

The crux of the problem in Parkinson's is the cell death of neurons in the brain that produce dopamine. In this episode, Dr. Trevor Hawkins talks about the three main types of medications used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's and how to make up for the cells that have already died off. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make...

Parkinson's impacts the whole family, especially those most involved in the day-to-day care of the person living with Parkinson's. In this episode, Conne Carpenter Phinney shares her journey as a care partner to her husband, Davis Phinney, and the very practical strategies she uses on a daily basis to stay healthy, connected and present. This content is made possible by the generous support of lis...

If you've been newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, you'll love the advice, encouragement and positivity that Jill offers. She's living proof that even though there are likely to be some very difficult times, there are fabulous days ahead as well. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdon...

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, you may be feeling overwhelmed, devastated, angry, confused or all of the above.  If you suspect you have Parkinson's, but you haven't received an official diagnosis, you may be frustrated by the process and wondering what really goes into a diagnosis.  In either case, this podcast episode is for you.  This content is made possible by...

Parkinson's is complicated. Everyone who lives with it seems to present with their own unique set of symptoms, and they treat it with their own unique blend of medications, interventions and behaviors.  However, even if it shows up differently for everyone, what's going on in their brain is similar. In this podcast, Kelsey Phinney breaks down the neuroscience of Parkinson's, what causes it and wha...

What is it really like to grow up with a parent who has Parkinson's?  Well, just like with everything else about Parkinson's, it depends.  That's why we wanted to hear from those who've done it. In this podcast, Kelsey Phinney talks to Jacie and Matthew about their experiences as kids of parents who have Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If y...

Facial masking is an important symptom of Parkinson's to pay attention to because it can limit the person's ability to communicate emotion. In this episode, learn one of the easiest and most essential ways of overcoming facial masking. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Facial masking causes a loss of facial expressivity. The muscles of the face lose muscle tone, leading to a seemingly blank expression. In this episode, learn the implications of facial masking and the importance of facial expressions in social interactions, so that we can all better understand how to respond. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you woul...

This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. In this podcast, you'll hear from Dr. Benzi Kluger, Connie Carpenter Phinney and Kelsey Phinney talk about how REM Sleep Behavior Disorder impacts people. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/po...