2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

Dave Clark & Kuhan
2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

If you want to know more about Parkinson's, or how to cope with chronic illness, then this is the Podcast for you. Between them Clarky and Kuhan have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years. They chat openly and honestly about the challenges and even the benefits of living with the condition.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Meet the Brain Surgeon

    This episode is a big one for us. Kuhan is preparing to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS — a life-changing surgery that could help manage his Parkinson’s symptoms. Joining us is a very special guest: a member of the surgical team who’ll be operating on his brain. Harith Akram is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, London. He tells us how he escaped from Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq, started medical school at 16 and invented the equipment that’s going to drill a hole in Kuhan‘s head!! He also tells us what to expect when you’re having deep brain stimulation. It’s personal, it’s powerful… it’s 2 Parkies In A Pod Links: Parkinson'a UK DBS information Stay Cool USB Fan Kuhan Hope Message We can be Weirdos Podcast with Harith

    1h 45m

  2. 8 JUN

    Getting the Balance Right

    Balance in Parkinson’s is a complicated thing but the good news is, help is on hand. We talk to expert neuro physiotherapist Laura Douglas, co-founder of Neuro Heroes and an expert in gait and balance. An informative chat, packed full of great advice to make your Parkie life a little easier.   hello@neuroheroes.co.uk www.neuroheroes.co.uk Neuro Heroes live classes over Zoom are for people based in the UK. People outside of the UK can follow along to these pre-recorded videos made with Parkinson's UK: Low intensity workout with Neuro Heroes Moderate intensity workout with Neuro Heroes High intensity workout with Neuro Heroes 2 Parkies in a Pod Spotify playlist: https://spotify.link/J7GX0gC40Tb  Walk with Me by The Wells: https://thewellsparkinsons.bandcamp.com/track/walk-with-me An Interesting Detail by Kimberly Campanello: https://guardianbookshop.com/an-interesting-detail-9781526680594/ Mime Over Mind by Barbara Salsberg Mathews: https://mimeovermind.com/videos/

    1h 10m

  3. 18 MAY

    Catch Up

    The boys are back after a short break. Kuhan shares his sleep secrets, Dave takes a tumble, Ryan Reynolds speaks out about his dad‘s Parkinson’s and Steph has a positive take on sleeping in separate bedrooms, plus the pain of a PIP review. AbbVie sleep video https://youtu.be/1S6GauUXVec? PD nurses attend St James palace event https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lzzjgvvw1o Cure Parkinson’s ‘Question of Time’ https://youtu.be/bSyVviLug7c Parkinson’s UK PIP Information https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/personal-independence-payment-and-adult-disability-payment Parkinson’s UK PIP Campaign https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/news/what-latest-disability-support-reforms-mean-people-parkinsons Pavilion Dance South West https://www.pdsw.org.uk/ Lee Silverman Voice Treatment https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/speech-and-language-therapy Tom Finch Fundraising https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-hulme-1734256927282?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015 Sports Parkinson's https://www.sportparkinsons.com/ Ryan Reynolds Hallucinations video https://www.moretoparkinsons.com/ Parkinson’s UK Helpline 0808 800 0303 hello@2parkiesinapod.com

    50 min

  4. 7 APR

    Goodnight, G’day

    Sleep problems can be a major issue when you have Parkinson’s. This week we talk to Jane Alty a professor of neurology at The University of Tasmania, Australia. She’s an expert in Parkinson’s sleep disorders. Her goal is to transform the brain health of adults globally - through research to detect the critical earliest stages of degenerative brain disorders. She also reveals whether she thinks AI will solve the Parkinson’s conundrum. Also this week.. The boys are full of the joys of spring, Kuhan nearly gets run over, Dave does a rap And Hamming it up…. How a piece of Donald Trump ended up in a sandwich! Sleep & Parkinson's

    1h 13m

  5. 23 MAR

    STEM-ing Parkinson's

    In this episode we head to Scotland and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh. We chat with Professor Tilo Kunath one of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research. The hope is that one day, implanted cells can reverse Parkinson’s. Just how close are we to that elusive cure? What’s happened to the people who’ve been given stem cells? How freezing cockroaches in his mum’s fridge kicked off his scientific career… Getting Involved in Research https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/get-involved-research Deep Brain Stimulation https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/deep-brain-stimulation Dave’s new shoes  https://www.nike.com/gb/easyon Amazing Things Ozzie Osbourne / Black Sabbath mega gig Ukulele playing Peter Aloha to Island living Lisa on Insta

    1h 4m

  6. 9 MAR

    The X & Y Factor

    In this episode, Dave and Kuhan explore the differences between men and women when it comes to Parkinson’s. We hear from Clare Bale (associate director of research at Parkinson’s UK), Dr Clare Lehman (a General Practitioner who was diagnosed aged 37) and Jo Tosh (a retired nurse and star of the award winning DBS and Me series). Together we discuss the unique challenges that women face with Parkinson's including getting diagnosed, the impact of hormonal changes and medication-related dyskinesia. We also have a special announcement about our new partnership with Parkinson's UK. People do amazing things: The Parkinson’s raver https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3j988jkwno Judo for  Parkinson's https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czepkeexw4xo Walk for Parkinson's 2025 is now open for sign ups! https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/walk-parkinsons/home A letter to my newly diagnosed Parkinson’s self https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/your-magazine/stories/letter-my-newly-diagnosed-parkinsons-self www.2parkiesinapod.com

    48 min

  7. 9 FEB

    Thank You

    We’ve reached a milestone on the podcast, our 40th episode, so we thought we’d celebrate with you the listeners.  We dip into the mail bag and share some of your Parkinson’s stories.   Plus Dave walks into a tree, Kuhan reveals who inspired him to stay out until one in the morning dancing and drinking tequila and hear about a real life STAR of the community -  a young woman who travelled half way around the world to share her experiences of the condition. Brisk walking tunes 120 Beats Per minute Propranolol for Parkinson's Dave Clark Independent article AMAZING THINGS Springsteen raises $ for Parkinson’s Why 2 parkies in a pod loves Leah Forster The press upping pig farmer with Parkinson’s The pitch perfect Parkie (Parkinson's UK)

    58 min

  8. 18 JAN

    Inside Parkinson's UK

    We take a trip to Parkinson’s UK’s new office, learn about their recent brand refresh and talk to the boss Caroline Rassell. She gives us the low down on all things Parkinson’s UK, shares her plans for the year ahead and reveals how Parkinson’s has got more personal for her recently.  Parkinson UK helpline on 0808 800 0303 https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved https://techguide.parkinsons.org.uk/ People With Do Amazing Things Michael J Fox award https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c2dx6gd0k66o Kayaking scientist  Guillaume Brachet … https://parkinsonseurope.org/2024/12/13/person-with-parkinsons-is-developing-new-drug-  The Parky Blinders - Boxercise classes   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9gy4vqvrvo

    1h 3m
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About

If you want to know more about Parkinson's, or how to cope with chronic illness, then this is the Podcast for you. Between them Clarky and Kuhan have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years. They chat openly and honestly about the challenges and even the benefits of living with the condition.

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  • Creator
    Dave Clark & Kuhan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dave Clark & Kuhan

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