The Parkinson's Podcast

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In this episode, join Heather and Kat as they tackle one of the most challenging aspects of life with Parkinson's – the uncertainty that comes with living with a progressive condition. With humor and honesty, they share personal strategies for finding peace amidst unpredictable symptoms and the uncertainties of life with Parkinson’s. Whether you're living with Parkinson's or supporting someone who is, this episode reminds us that while uncertainty is universal, we don't have to face it alone. 

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Season 5 Episode 32 (Unfiltered Episode 12)

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In this episode, we present a Q&A session from one of our Davis Phinney Foundation live events. A Parkinson's care team - including a movement disorder specialist, physical therapist, and neuropsychologist - answers challenging questions about the disease. Our experts discuss cannabis use, forced exercise, hallucinations, and changes in sense of smell, while also addressing anxiety, intimacy, drooling, and more. This panel offers valuable insights into managing Parkinson's symptoms and improving quality of life. Speakers: Benzi Kluger, MD - Joanne Hamilton, Phd, ABPP - Erin Vestal, DPT, NCS

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Season 5 Episode 30

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Parkinson’s comes with a bit of grit—both in the sense of sand in the gears making things go less smoothly and in the sense of sand on ice to help with traction.

In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss how the moving through the rough spots with grace—both for others and for oneself—can help you live well with Parkinson’s. 

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Season 5 Episode 30 (Unfiltered Episode 11)

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In this episode, Karen Frank, Michael Fitts, and Carol Clupny, share what a day in their life looks like with Parkinson's. This talk was recorded during one of our online educational events.

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Season 5 Episode 29

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This episode is an interview with Roger Barker, Professor of Clinical Neuroscience and Honorary Consultant in Neurology, at the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Dr. Barker is known for his groundbreaking work combining basic research on novel therapies for chronic neurodegenerative disorders, like Parkinson's, with clinical studies aimed at better defining these conditions. 

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Season 5 Episode 28

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In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat answer five of the most common questions they get asked about Parkinson’s.

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Season 5 Episode 27 (Unfiltered Episode 10)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 26

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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. 

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Season 5 Episode 25 (Unfiltered Episode 9)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 24

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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/.

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Season 5 Episode 23 (Unfiltered Episode 8)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 22

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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 to manage pain--including some thoughts about complementary therapies, the importance of breathwork, and finding ways to remain level-headed no matter what challenge you may be facing.

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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.

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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 marriages to connections with strangers. At every step, they highlight the importance of staying connected.

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 18

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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.

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 16

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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 about our lives.

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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 David Putterman's Mini-Documentary "Fighting Parkinson's With Drums" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_8xT3p7ld4&t=126s

You can contact David Putterman by email at parkinsonsdrummer@gmail.com

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 13 (Unfiltered Episode 3)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 12

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Sex

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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 Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, nothing is off the table.

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Season 5 Episode 11 (Unfiltered Episode 2)

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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 innovative solution and overarching mission to empower people with confidence and independence.

To learn more about NexStride and DeOro Devices, please visit: https://www.getnexstride.com/ or email: info@deorodevices.com

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Season 5 Episode 10

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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 reshape perceptions. Tune in for a fresh perspective on living with Parkinson's. 

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Season 5 Episode 9 (Unfiltered Episode 1)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 member, is the Chief Scientific Officer for Rho: a company that supports clinical trial strategy, design, and operations.

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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 about the No Barriers Podcast, please visit: https://nobarriersusa.org/podcast/

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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 living with Parkinson's, visit MusicWorx.com. You can subscribe to learn more about Music Worx, Inc. here.

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In this episode, Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi answers questions about OFF time in Parkinson's, including symptoms, medications, deep brain stimulation, and more.

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Wayne Gilbert--a retired teacher and professor of English and educational psychology--was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2005. Since his diagnosis, he has taken refuge in poetry, having written hundreds of "Parkie" poems, which he refers to as "metaphor medicine." In this episode, Wayne explains the importance of using metaphors in poetry to navigate the complexities of living with Parkinson's and performs a few of his favorite poems.

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In this interview, Dr. Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, discusses one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, pain, the different types of pain, and where you can find tools and resources to manage it.

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In this session from the Victory Summit Virtual Event: Sleep and Parkinson's, Dr. Aleksander Videnovic explains sleep attacks, RBD (REM Sleep Disorder), Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Insomnia, Daytime Sleepiness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, as well as how to manage these, the importance of understanding and attending to your circadian biology and using things like light and timing of exercise and medications to improve sleep.

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a highly effective and reasonably safe treatment for Parkinson’s; however, it’s also frequently misunderstood by people who have been recently diagnosed. The success stories about how people are sometimes living symptom and medication-free as a result of getting DBS understandably lead many who’ve been newly diagnosed to want to get the treatment as soon as possible.

In an earlier webinar, we invited an esteemed panel of experts to talk about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). 

In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, we spoke with six people with Parkinson’s who’ve had DBS. We discussed:

How to begin the process

How to talk to your family and friends about DBS and your hopes and concerns about it

What to expect during the approval process

What the surgery is really like (and do you have to shave your head)

What recovery is like and what kind of support you might need

The challenges of programming your device and the joy that comes when you get it right

The myths, challenges, and victories of DBS

And more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Dr. Bastiaan Bloem talks with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director, Polly Dawkins, about a recent article he co-authored, "The Elephant in the Room: Critical Reflections on Mortality Rates Among Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease."

In the article, Dr. Bloem et al. write, "Although the survival of people with Parkinson's has improved over time, people with Parkinson's still live fewer years than their age- and sex-matched population comparators, albeit at older ages this difference can be small." Dr. Bloem and his co-authors also acknowledge that doctors and researchers "often emphasize the tremendous impact of [Parkinson's] on an individual’s life. However, in public awareness campaigns, we largely avoid discussions on the survival of people with Parkinson’s..."

It's understandable: the topic of mortality and Parkinson's is often painful. However, in this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, Dr. Bloem argues out that openly acknowledging that Parkinson's shortens lifespans is a good thing for people with Parkinson's for a multiple reasons.

Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Bloem's perspective about multiple topics related to mortality and Parkinson's, including:

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During this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, panelists from our Living with Parkinson's meetup discussed fear and Parkinson’s. They talked about the difference between shame, guilt, and embarrassment, and they shared the various ways shame shows up for them. Again, this panel doesn’t hold back, and we’re so fortunate to have them tell the hard truth and share their journeys with all of us.

In this episode, topics discussed include:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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During this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, panelists from our Living with Parkinson's meetup discussed fear and Parkinson’s. We addressed kids, relationships, progression, falling, loss of identity, cognition, and more.

In this episode, topics discussed include:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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On September 17, 2021, we held The Victory Summit® Virtual Event: Mental Health and Wellness, shining the spotlight on how to manage the symptoms you can’t see in Parkinson’s. During this event, Dr. Gregory Pontone spoke to us about managing depression and anxiety in Parkinson's. 

Topics discussed include:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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Brian Grant had a long and successful 12-year career in basketball. In 2008, at age 36, Brian was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Davis Phinney was an Olympic Bronze medalist and Tour de France stage winner who claimed the most victories of any cyclist in American history. In 2000, at age 40, Davis was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Since being diagnosed, both of these athletes have made it their mission to do everything they can to thrive not just survive with Parkinson's, and inspire others to do the same.

In this genuine, inspiring, and relatable conversation, Brian and Davis talk about their experiences as athletes receiving a Parkinson's diagnosis, their difficulties in accepting the physical and mental challenges that have occurred with the progression of their Parkinson's, and how and why they are passionate about living well with Parkinson's each and every day. We hope you enjoy it!

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During this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, Dr. Gregory Pontone and Dr. Indu Subramanian discuss how cultural context can impact what living well with Parkinson's looks like, including nutrition, exercise, community, and more. 

Topics discussed include:

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In this episode, Dr. Anna Lembke, an internationally recognized expert in addiction and dopamine, discusses addiction, dopamine's role in pain and pleasure, dopamine agonists, and more.

**Please note, taking regular carbidopa/levodopa alone very rarely leads to someone experiencing impulse control disorders, so please do not delay taking these Parkinson’s medications because of a fear of developing an impulse control disorder. If your symptoms are getting in the way of your daily activities and quality of life, work with your doctor to find the right dose for you. Dopamine agonists, on the other hand, which are more commonly prescribed in the early stages of Parkinson’s, are the types of medication that put people at greater risk. Still, it’s not a given. Each person responds to medication differently, and whatever side effects you do experience are almost always duration and dose-dependent. To learn more about Parkinson’s medication, read Medication and Parkinson’s. For more on impulse control disorders and dopamine agonists, read Impulse Control Disorders and How to Manage Them. 

Topics discussed include:

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During this episode, we talked to five people, Michael S. Fitts, Allyson Kinney, Michael Fahning, Gerrie Blavat, and Brian Reedy, who are living alone with Parkinson’s, some by choice and others not. They shared their stories and offered ideas and advice on how to live alone and well with Parkinson’s.

Topics discussed include:

and more. We hope you enjoy!

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Addtional Resources:

Advances Directives and Parkinson’s

How Service Dogs Can Support People With Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s Nutrition and Living Well

Life With Dempsey, My Parkinson’s Service Dog

Keep ON Moving – A New Online Parkinson’s Exercise Program

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During this session, panelists from the Living with Parkinson's meetup answered questions from the chat on everything Parkinson’s. 

Topics discussed include:

and more. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathur, a urologist with specialized knowledge of Parkinson's, explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of urinary dysfunction in people with Parkinson's.

Topics we discuss include:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, panelists discussed what they wish they knew when they were diagnosed with Parkinson's and what advice they would give now to those who are newly diagnosed.

Topics we discuss include:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, Greg Pontone, MD, Indu Subramanian, MD, and Bradley McDaniels, PhD, discuss how symptoms of depression begin and how to combat them.

In this episode, we talk about:

and more. We hope you enjoy!

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During this episode, our Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists discussed physical, social, and emotional vulnerability in Parkinson’s. They offered their thoughts about how to adapt to changes that arise as Parkinson’s progresses. As always, this panel doesn’t hold back, and we’re so fortunate to have them tell the hard truth and share their journeys with all of us.

In today's episode, we talk about:

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur interviews Dr. Michael Okun to discuss the latest therapies for Parkinson’s, including RT-QUIC (Parkinson’s biomarker), subcutaneous dopamine pumps, vibrating gloves, rescue medications, DBS, and more. 

Dr. Mathur and Dr. Okun discuss:

and more. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, the Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists discuss LOVE, relationships, and care partners, whether they be spouses, kids, friends, neighbors, etc. As always, our panelists speak with honesty and emotion, making everyone affected by Parkinson's feel less alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

and more. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, the Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists discuss how their relationships have changed, grown, and faded since being diagnosed with Parkinson's. As always, our panelists speak with honesty and emotion and make everyone affected by Parkinson's feel less alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, occupational therapist Carol Chiang discusses the importance of adding an occupational therapist (OT) to your Parkinson’s care team, common home adaptations that can be made to help you live well with Parkinson’s, and more.

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this week's episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, panelists from our Living with Parkinson's Meetup share how they find hope and inspiration despite the everyday and ever-changing challenges of Parkinson’s disease.

In this episode, panelists share:

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In this episode, Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan talks about the impact of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) on women, how women have been left out of the research for so long that their care is impacted, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication, menopause, and much more. She also talks about what it’s like to be a gynecologist, a mother of 4, and have YOPD.

Dr. Oosterbaan answers questions like:

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In this episode, Dr. Rodolfo Savica discusses the biological and social differences of YOPD (young onset Parkinson’s), treatments for YOPD, the challenges of diagnosing YOPD, and more.

Topics discussed include:

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In this episode, Dr. Benzi Kluger, movement disorder specialist, and Kelly Weinschreider, a person living with Parkinson’s, discuss the value of palliative care (aka supportive care or whole person care) from the very beginning of a Parkinson’s journey. We discuss what palliative care is and isn’t, the palliative care approach, how to advocate for care, where to look for care, and more.

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The practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, beneficial to everyone, can be particularly beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s. In this conversation with Dr. Sarah Mulukutla and Dr. Evelyn Ooi, we talk about the value of learning these psychological, emotional, and spiritual tools to manage the challenges that come with living with Parkinson’s.

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In this episode, Greg Ritscher discusses: 

How he transferred the skills that made him successful in his career to live well with Parkinson’s 

His experience retiring and moving 

The process of writing a book 

Preparing for DBS 

The various ways Greg’s found to give back and spread Parkinson’s education and resources to those in the panhandle of Florida 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Karen Frank, a person living with Parkinson’s talks about: 

How using cannabis to ease her anxiety took her down an unexpected path 

How she got out of an unhealthy situation 

Her experiences with depression and rehab 

Her relationships, community, and living with Parkinson’s 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Dr. Roseanne Dobkin discusses: 

Depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson’s 

How to connect with a mental health professional 

The current landscape of telehealth for mental health 

What a first session with a mental health professional might look like 

The definition of cognitive behavioral therapy and when it might be a fit 

Managing anxiety specifically about Parkinson’s progression 

Parkinson’s symptoms that can be helped with CBT 

How to find a professional who is trained in CBT 

The amount of time for CBT to be effective 

Description of a typical CBT session 

The role of care partners in managing mental health symptoms

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Kat Hill and Nancy Peate talk about:  

How they met at precisely the right place and time 

Their lives with and without Parkinson's 

Their path through co-authorship of “On Being Well with Chronic Illness: A Guide to Resilience and Joy with Your Diagnosis.” 

What they do to live well with Parkinson’s

And more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, registered dietician and nutritionist Jess Schroeder discusses: 

Weight loss and weight gain 

Constipation 

Increased sugar cravings 

Gastric emptying 

The “right” diet for Parkinson’s 

Troubles with chewing and swallowing 

Timing of food intake 

Types of food for exercise 

Food and its relationship to sleep 

Eating well in assisted living and/or skilled nursing facilities 

Creating an eating schedule and routine 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, professional dancer, Founder of PD Movement Lab, and person with Parkinson’s Pamela Quinn talks about:  

Her story of diagnosis 

How she followed her own gut in her management of the diagnosis  

Her balance of using medications and lifestyle choices to manage her Parkinson’s 

Her organization, PD Movement lab, and its class/course offerings 

The importance of taking charge of your diagnosis 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Dr. Salima Brillman discusses:  

The what and why of nOH (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension) 

Treatments for nOH 

In the moment tricks for managing nOH episodes 

How to talk to your doctor about your symptoms 

The effect of food and lifestyle choices on nOH 

and more! We hope you enjoy it

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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Haug discusses: 

How Parkinson’s is diagnosed 

The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s 

What’s happening in the brain to cause Parkinson’s symptoms 

Common initial treatment options 

The team approach to treating Parkinson’s 

Lifestyle changes to manage Parkinson’s 

Which online resources to trust 

Why consider participating in research 

The most important advice for someone newly diagnosed 

And more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, panelists from our monthly Living with Parkinson’s Meetup discuss: 

The what and why of falling and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s 

The panelists’ experience with falling 

Strategies to prevent falling 

How music can be used to prevent falls 

Living alone and falling 

An overview of balance issues and what to do about them 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Terri Pease, a care partner to her husband Peter until his passing talks about: 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton discusses: 

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode, Jan and her husband, Bill Grimes, share: 

and more! We hope you enjoy it! 

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In this episode, Dr. Dylan Wint, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Brain Health and a board-certified physician in Neurology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Neurology, and Behavioral Psychiatry, discusses: 

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In this episode, Dr. Dylan Wint, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Brain Health and a board-certified physician in Neurology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Neurology, and Behavioral Psychiatry, discusses: 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, the Living with Parkinson’s Meetup panelists discuss: 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, the Living with Parkinson’s Meetup panelists discuss: 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Heather Kennedy, a person with Parkinson’s who has been living with the diagnosis for 12 years discusses: 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists, Sree Sripathy, Kevin Kwok, Tom Palizzi, Kat Hill, Robynn Moraites, and Heather Kennedy as well as guest Bradley McDaniels discuss: 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, panelists Yasar Torres-Yaghi (movement disorder specialist), Amanda Craig (occupational therapist), and Joe Van Koeverden (person with Parkinson's), discuss how to manage motor symptoms during OFF times in Parkinson's. In particular they discuss:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Dr. Jay Alberts discusses:

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In this episode, Living with Parkinson’s Meetup (formerly the YOPD Council) panelists discuss: 

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In this episode, movement disorder specialist, Dr. Suketu Khandhar discusses:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, author, filmmaker and producer, and retired broadcast journalist, Dave Iverson shares:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, panelists Juwairiya Syed, Bud Rockhill, Barb Ankenman, Mary Gail Anderson, John Paul Lederach, and Angela Robb discuss:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, panelists Soania Mathur, Wayne Gilbert, Robynn Moraites, and Sarah Zenner discuss:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathur, a urologist with specialized knowledge of Parkinson's, discusses:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Living with Parkinson's panelists discuss:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Allan Cole, a professor and published author in social work and counseling, and a person living with young onset Parkinson's discusses:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, social worker Jessica Shurer, discusses:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Dr. Gregory Pontone discusses:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, David Leventhal, a program director and founding teacher of Dance for PD, a dance program for people with Parkinson's, talks to us about how the elements of dance translate to living well with Parkinson's. 

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In this episode, Dr. Jori Fleisher discusses a very prevalent but rarely talked about symptom of Parkinson's, pain. Dr. Fleisher discusses how pain is detected in the body, the types of pain experienced by the body, and how you can manage pain in Parkinson's. 

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In this episode, Dr. Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann, an expert in autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson's speaks to the numerous aspects of Parkinson's symptoms of the autonomic system, including an inability to sweat, dry eyes, constipation, sexual dysfunction, issues in blood pressure, drooling, and more. She explains why these symptoms occur and what you can do to manage them to live better with Parkinson's.

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Benzi Kluger about many of the myths you may have read regarding Parkinson’s, the proliferation of medical bullsh*t (BS) that’s growing by the minute, and important clues to look out for when it’s time to evaluate the merits of a Parkinson’s article, product, treatment, or cure.

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In this episode, Allan Cole, Danny Bega, Michael S. Fitts, Arun Mather, and Kent Toland discuss:

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Kat Hill, Karen Jaffe, Soania Mathur, and Nabila Dahodwala discuss:

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In this episode, we sat down with Mike Studer to talk about neuroplasticity, exercise, sleep, and how important they are to living well with Parkinson’s.

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In the following episode, Kat Hill and Kevin Kwok discuss how the symptoms of Parkinson's can be embarrassing, especially the ones that others can't see, and how they have handled feelings of shame or embarrassment surrounding these symptoms.

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In the following interview, we have a conversation with Dr. Bloem about the book, Ending Parkinson's, about living well with Parkinson’s today, about the hopes for Parkinson’s in the future and much more.  

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Okun shares the latest in 2022 for new and emerging therapies for Parkinson’s.

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In this episode, panelists Pete Huley, Christa Ingle, Pat Donahoo, and Cidney Donahoo talk about how important effective communication has been in their journey with Parkinson's and the wisdom they've learned. 

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Listen to chapter 16, “Living Well Today,” and the Appendix, "Detecting Medical Bullshit" of the newest edition of our Every Victory Counts® manual. Living well with Parkinson’s is a choice and a constant effort, but as many people in our community would say, the effort is worth the result. And an important part of living well with Parkinson's is being able to decipher fact from fiction in the Parkinson's world. While there are many emerging therapies and treatments for Parkinson’s, there are also, unfortunately, many unsupported claims and “false” treatments out there as well.   In these last two sections of the Every Victory Counts Manual,  you’ll get advice on steps you can take right away to begin living well with Parkinson’s, and you'll learn how to vet the Parkinson’s research and stories you hear.

Go to https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-recording-chapter-sixteen-and-appendix-every-victory-counts-manual for related resources and to order your Every Victory Counts manual today. 

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