The Parkinson's Podcast

Davis Phinney Foundation
The Parkinson's Podcast

This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson's and Parkinson's care partners on how to live well with Parkinson's today.

  1. Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: Background and Challenges (Part 1)

    5 DAYS AGO

    Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: Background and Challenges (Part 1)

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. This episode is part one of a two-part series about developments in Parkinson’s diagnosis. In part 2, Dr. Fazl describes the development of new diagnostic tests, how they help, and what new information they can provide.   This two-part series is sponsored by CND Life sciences, home of the Syn-One Test—the first commercially available skin-based test to help clinicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.   For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org Season 5 episode 35

    27 min
  2. The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: What's Working

    NOV 27

    The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: What's Working

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode, hosts Heather and Kat share what has been working well for them in their Parkinson's journeys, including meditation, avoiding over-scheduling, and finding purpose. They discuss the importance of nurturing meaningful connections while also maintaining boundaries to be true to themselves. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org Season 5 Episode 34 (Unfiltered 13)  This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you.  Click here to make a donation.

    30 min
  3. Cognition, Mood, and Exercise in Parkinson's

    NOV 19

    Cognition, Mood, and Exercise in Parkinson's

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode, leading Parkinson's expert Dr. Bas Bloem shares his perspective about the relationship of exercise to improved mood and cognition for people living with Parkinson's. This talk was recorded during one of our online educational events. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Season 5 Episode 33

    28 min
  4. The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Uncertainty

    NOV 4

    The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Uncertainty

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.   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.  For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Season 5 Episode 32 (Unfiltered Episode 12)

    29 min
  5. Anxiety, Cannabis, Forced Exercise, Sense of Smell, and More: A Parkinson's Q&A

    OCT 23

    Anxiety, Cannabis, Forced Exercise, Sense of Smell, and More: A Parkinson's Q&A

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. 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 For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Season 5 Episode 30

    19 min
  6. The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Grit and Grace

    OCT 9

    The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Grit and Grace

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. 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.  For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Season 5 Episode 30 (Unfiltered Episode 11)

    26 min
  7. A Day in My Life with Parkinson's

    SEP 25

    A Day in My Life with Parkinson's

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. 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. You can learn more about our Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassadors by visiting: https://dpf.org/connect/ambassadors/  For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Season 5 Episode 29

    13 min
  8. Stem Cells, Cell Replacement, and Parkinson's: A Conversation with Dr. Roger Barker

    SEP 18

    Stem Cells, Cell Replacement, and Parkinson's: A Conversation with Dr. Roger Barker

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. 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.  For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Season 5 Episode 28

    53 min
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This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson's and Parkinson's care partners on how to live well with Parkinson's today.

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  • Creator
    Davis Phinney Foundation
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Parkinson's Podcast

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