The Parkinson's Podcast

Davis Phinney Foundation

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. Urinary Urgency, Vertigo, and Vision Changes: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 3)

    May 27

    Urinary Urgency, Vertigo, and Vision Changes: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 3)

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part three of this three-part series on Parkinson's and the senses, the panel covers vision changes like difficulty driving at night, light sensitivity, depth perception, and how DBS adjustments can affect focus. They also discuss vertigo, dizziness, and the urinary urgency that many people with Parkinson's experience but rarely talk about, including practical strategies like pre-boarding flights and planning bathroom access. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup  Season 7 Episode 8 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026

    15 min
  2. Sensory Overload, Proprioception, and Touch: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 2)

    May 20

    Sensory Overload, Proprioception, and Touch: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 2)

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part two of this three-part series on Parkinson's and the senses, the panel discusses how Parkinson's affects hearing, touch, and the ability to handle busy environments. They cover brain processing sound slower, overstimulation in noisy and crowded places, proprioception and not knowing where your body is in space, the challenge of touchscreens and keypads, and how loss of dexterity has directly impacted their careers. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup  Season 7 Episode 7 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026

    17 min
  3. Phantosmia, Lost Flavors, and More: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 1):

    May 14

    Phantosmia, Lost Flavors, and More: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 1):

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part one of this three part series on Parkinson's and the senses, Amber, Chris, Sree, Kat, Stan, Larry, and Kristi talk about how Parkinson's affects the senses we don't always think about. The panel digs into smell and taste, from olfactory hallucinations and not knowing if you smell to craving stronger flavors, safety concerns around spoiled food and gas leaks, and digestive changes that come along for the ride. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup  Season 7 Episode 6 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026

    17 min
  4. Freezing in Crosswalks, Gratitude, and Saying Goodbye: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered Finale

    Apr 15

    Freezing in Crosswalks, Gratitude, and Saying Goodbye: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered Finale

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In the series finale of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, hosts Heather Kennedy, Kat Hill, and Chris Krueger answer audience questions, including how to handle well-meaning strangers who grab you when you're frozen or struggling to walk. The conversation turns to what they're each grateful for after years of living with Parkinson's, from the people they've met to the deeper lessons in patience, self-compassion, and acceptance. They also open up about why the podcast has become harder to sustain as their own symptoms progress. It's an honest, heartfelt farewell that captures everything this show has been about. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Season 7 Episode 5 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026

    24 min
  5. Parkinson's, Love, and Making Room for the Hard Stuff

    Mar 16

    Parkinson's, Love, and Making Room for the Hard Stuff

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In this episode, Kat's husband Ken joins the panel to talk through the realities of planning ahead, from living trusts and hard family conversations to knowing when your plan needs to change. The conversation also takes on the language of "fighting" Parkinson's, and why both Kat and Ken have moved toward something more like partnership with the disease than battle. Along the way, the panel gets into the tension between independence and asking for help, and what honest communication actually looks like in a relationship shaped by chronic illness. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinsons's: https://dpf.org Season 7 Episode 4

    38 min
  6. Sexual Health, Levodopa Myths, Hypoxia Research, and More with Dr. Bas Bloem, Pt 2

    Feb 15

    Sexual Health, Levodopa Myths, Hypoxia Research, and More with Dr. Bas Bloem, Pt 2

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part two, Dr. Bas Bloem and Polly Dawkins tackle some of the most pressing topics in the Parkinson's community. They address sexual health, levodopa phobia head-on, share breakthrough research on intermittent hypoxia, and discuss the overlooked connection between gut health and medication effectiveness. This episode offers both cutting-edge science and practical guidance for living well with Parkinson's. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Podcast Produced by Sia Urroz, Davis Phinney Foundation

    29 min
  7. Holistic Approach to Parkinson's: Exercise, Supplements, and More With Dr. Bas Bloem, Pt. 1

    Feb 11

    Holistic Approach to Parkinson's: Exercise, Supplements, and More With Dr. Bas Bloem, Pt. 1

    Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In this first part of our two-part conversation, Dr. Bas Bloem and Polly Dawkins discuss why a holistic approach to Parkinson's care matters. They explore the latest evidence on exercise as a disease-modifying treatment, the critical role of supplements and nutrition, and how optimizing every aspect of your life—from sleep to stress management—can transform your quality of life. Whether you're newly diagnosed or living with Parkinson's for years, this conversation offers practical, evidence-based strategies for taking control of your care.  Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Podcast Produced by Sia Urroz, Davis Phinney Foundation

    26 min
  8. How Our Approach to Living With Parkinson's Changes as It Gets Harder

    Jan 9

    How Our Approach to Living With Parkinson's Changes as It Gets Harder

    In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, the group is joined by a special guest to respond to a listener's question about how their relationship with Parkinson's has changed over time. Together, they talk through the different ways they have named and understood Parkinson's since diagnosis, including ideas of fighting, endurance, acceptance, and daily negotiation. The conversation moves between personal stories, practical coping strategies, and reflections on how identity, energy, and priorities shift as symptoms progress. Rather than settling on one way of framing Parkinson's, the episode explores how those frames evolve. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinsons's: https://dpf.org

    33 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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