The Shake It Up Show

Shake It Up Australia

A podcast in partnership with Shake It Up Australia Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, where we speak to people whose lives have been impacted by Parkinson's Disease and hear their stories.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12/17/2025

    Tania West

    On today's episode we speak to Tania West, who has been fundraising for Shake It Up in honor of her father and doing whatever she can to see more money go into Parkinson’s research. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Jimi Suen and Ashley Roles

    On today's episode we speak to Jimi Suen and Ashley Roles, who are both part of the Amaysim team who recently took on their own workplace Pedal for Parkinson’s challenge to raise money for Shake It Up. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  3. 11/19/2025

    Bec Read

    On this week's episode we speak to Bec Read who recently took part in a Pro-Amateur Boxing Fight to raise funds for Shake It Up Australia and honour 20 years since her Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    Sharon Stokes and Darryl Moulton

    On this week's episode we speak to Sharon Stokes and Darryl Moulton, who are the founders of Pop Choir, Australia’s largest community choir, who recently released a powerful new single ‘Stronger Than Blood’ to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and funds for Shake It Up. The song honours Sharon’s father, Len, who lived with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.  You can listen to the song here: https://www.instagram.com/shakeitupaust/reel/DOzYUc9j7lZ/ Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  5. 10/15/2025

    Dayanee Kunaseelan

    On this week's episode we speak to Dayanee Kunaseelan who has been doing some incredible fundraising for Shake It Up to honour her dad, who was diagnosed with PD in 2022. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  6. 10/08/2025

    Rob Ruffle

    On this week's episode we are once again joined by Rob Ruffle who tells us all about the upcoming Bowl Parkinson's Over Fundraising tournament, recent advocacy experiences and his time in hospital post hip surgery complications. You can donate to his event at https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/bowlparkinsonsover25 Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Jen Plapp and Lise Robertson

    On this week's episode we speak to Jen Plapp and Leez Robertson who are both members of the Pedal for Parkinson’s community! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    Amelia and Lindy Dowe

    On this week's episode, we speak to Amelia Dowe, who took on an amazing challenge in April of walking the distance of Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Shake it Up, as well as her mum Lindy Dowe, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease last year. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au/podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
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About

A podcast in partnership with Shake It Up Australia Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, where we speak to people whose lives have been impacted by Parkinson's Disease and hear their stories.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Shake It Up Australia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amy Ruffle
  • Show Website
    The Shake It Up Show