The Parkinson's Podcast

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   In this episode, we feature Amy Carlson, who won the prestigious Moth Grand Slam storytelling contest in Los Angeles and shares how the power of storytelling transformed her journey with Parkinson's. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit:  https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the genero...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss what it's like to communicate in a fast-paced digital world while living with Parkinson's and all the ways it slows you down.  For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the g...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   This talk was recorded in 2013 at a Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit. In this episode, Dr. Jay L. Alberts explores the impact of forced exercise on Parkinson's symptoms. Recorded at one of our educational events, Dr. Alberts' research continues to shape exercise studies in Parkinson's. For more information about the Dav...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   Join Heather, Kat, and special guest Jennifer Sullivan as they talk about the twists and turns of flirting, love, and intimacy when living with a body that may not always do what you want it to do. For more with Jennifer, visit her at https://www.thewigglesproject.com/ . For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   In this epsiode of The Parkinson's Podcast, Dr. Gary Leo discusses sleep challenges unique to people living with Parkinson's. Dr. Leo sheds light on the causes of these disruptions and offers some practical solutions for sleeping better. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This conten...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Kat and Heather discuss multiple ways pain and Parkinson's intersect. Listen in as Kat and Heather discuss dystonia, off times, the difficulty of determining whether pain is caused by Parkinson's or not, and more. Your hosts also have some tips and observations about how t...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   In this episode, Roxann Diez-Gross, Ph. D., shares practical techniques for improving breathing and swallowing, vital functions that can be affected by Parkinson's disease. This talk was recorded during one of our online educational events. This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you.  Clic...

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast: Unfiltered, as Heather continues the process of moving across the country, she and co-host Kat chat about the curating personal relationships amidst the challenges of living the Parkinson's. Heather and Kat discuss ways to navigate all types of relationships—from friendships and marr...

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you.  Click here to make a donation. In this episode, Dr. Fleisher emphasizes the realness of pain in Parkinson's by explaining the causes of pain, how to talk to your doctor about your pain, and additional medical and non-medical management strategies. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube....

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you.  Click here to make a donation. As Heather plans to move to a new house, in this episode, Heather and Kat, talk about the importance and challenges of curating your physical space while living with Parkinson's. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   Click here to learn more abo...

In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton of Advanced Neurobehavioral Health, delves into the non-motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's and provides practical strategies for symptom management. This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   Click here to learn...

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Do you "have" Parkinson's or do you "live with" Parkinson's? Do you "fight" your diagnosis? If so, can you do something "wrong" and "lose the battle"? In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss the significance of the words we use when talking...

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Explore David Putterman's journey from professional drummer to person living with Parkinson's and back to the stage, revealing how reconnecting with music--supported by a music therapist--improved his quality of life and helped alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. You can watch Da...

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss how they approach the sadness, loss, and grief while still finding joy and productive ways to live well today. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   Click here to learn more...

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you.  Click here to make a donation.  In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Michelle David Lane and Susan Sapir-Fields, the founders of Louisiana Walks (LA Walks) for Parkinson's. Discover the heartwarming story behind this annual fundraiser benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation. To learn more abou...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Sex This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you.  Click here to make a donation. In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Heather Kennedy and Kat Hill dive deep into the importance and challenges of sexual health for people with Parkinson's. Strap in for the ride: as always, with Heather and Kat and The P...

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.  Mobility Matters: NexStride and the Parkinson's Community In this episode, we chat with Sidney Collin, the inventor of NexStride: a device transforming mobility for people with Parkinson's. Join us as Sidney shares the journey from idea to creation, offering insights about her innovati...

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In the debut episode of The Parkinson's Podcast: Unfiltered, hosts Heather Kennedy and Kat Hill explore the often overlooked stigma surrounding Parkinson's. Through personal stories and insights, they challenge misconceptions and explore how shifting narratives can empower minds and res...

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, panelists discuss ways that Parkinson's has affected their abilities and how they navigate these changes. As always, this panel doesn't hold back, and we're so fortunate to have them tell the hard truths and share their journeys with all of us. Click here to subscribe f...

This content is made possible through generous  donations made by our listeners .  In this episode, Dr. Karunapuzha discusses advanced Parkinson's with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director Polly Dawkins. Dr. Karunapuzha covers multiple interpretations of what "advanced Parkinson's" means, what symptoms are associated with advanced Parkinson's, and possible ways to manage those symptoms. Are...

This content is made possible through generous  donations made by our listeners .  In this episode, discover the story behind Izzy Mokotoff and Alexis Chan's innovative pen for people living with Parkinson's: SteadyScrib. Learn about their journey and motivations--inspired by Izzy's grandfather--and the impending launch of SteadyScrib, set to publicly debut later this year. Want to learn more abou...

This content is made possible through donations made by our listeners. In this episode, Mark Stacy, MD, and Peter Schmidt, PhD, discuss participation in clinical trials for Parkinson's. Dr. Stacy is currently a Professor of Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina, and has been involved in Parkinson's care and research for over 30 years. Dr. Schmidt, a Davis Phinney Foundation board m...

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you.  This is a special edition of the Parkinson's Podcast, presented by the No Barriers Podcast. Join us for a candid conversation with Davis Phinney , co-founder of the Davis Phinney Foundation, and Kevin Kwok , a Foundation board member, as they share their compelling journeys with Parkinson's. To learn more abo...

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you.  If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website. In this episode, music therapist Hadley Rentz from Music Worx, Inc., explains the benefits of music therapy for people living with Parkinson's. To learn more about Music Worx, Inc. and their AudAbility virtual music therapy class for people livin...

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website. In this episode, Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi answers questions about OFF time in Parkinson's, including symptoms, medications, deep brain stimulation, and more. Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website! Wan...