On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast

Brian Grant Foundation

On Time is a podcast about living with Parkinson's disease (PD). People in the Parkinson's community share their candid stories of daily living with the disease.  The podcast is a program of the Brian Grant Foundation. Learn more about the Brian Grant Foundation at briangrant.org.

  1. 10/06/2025

    Permission to Play

    Life After a Parkinson's Diagnosis Episode 1: Permission to Play Guests: Kevin Kwok, Bill Buckalew, Yvonne Jackson, Dr. Anne Cohn Donnelly, Margaret Burns-Kohn, Allie Signorelli, Jimmy Choi, Michael Fitts, Kuhan Pushparatnam, Dan Dumsha Creativity often blooms in unexpected soil. In this episode, Larry talks with a wide range of people who discovered (or rediscovered) their creative side after a Parkinson’s diagnosis. From painting to photography, improv to boxing, their stories prove that Parkinson’s doesn’t end your story — it gives you a new chapter. Hear how creativity can be both healing and empowering, and why you don’t need to be “artistic” to start playing again.

    27 min

  2. 10/06/2025

    Permission to Fly

    Life After a Parkinson's Diagnosis Episode 2: Permission to Fly Guests: Kevin Kwok, Bill Buckalew, Yvonne Jackson, Allie Signorelli, Jimmy Choi, Michael Fitts, Richard & Angela Huckabee, Dr. Anne Cohn Donnelly, Margaret Burns-Kohn Parkinson’s might slow you down — but it doesn’t have to keep you grounded. In this episode, Larry shares tips, tricks, and hilarious travel tales from seasoned globetrotters with Parkinson’s. From TSA turbulence to time-zone medication math, these guests share how they prep, pack, and power through. Whether you’re flying international or road-tripping local, you’ll leave this episode with practical advice, a few laughs, and renewed wanderlust.

    25 min

  3. 10/06/2025

    Permission to Pivot

    Life After a Parkinson's Diagnosis Episode 3: Permission to Pivot Guests: Kevin Kwok, Bill Buckalew, Yvonne Jackson, Jimmy Choi, Allie Signorelli, Michael Fitts, Dr. Michael Okun, Deena Grinnell, Margaret Burns-Kohn, Richard Huckabee Living with Parkinson’s is a masterclass in adaptation. In this episode, Larry and his guests share the big and small pivots that make everyday life a little easier—from mobility hacks to medication workarounds, wardrobe upgrades to home safety tweaks. You’ll learn why “pivoting” isn’t giving up—it’s choosing a smarter path forward. As one guest puts it, flexibility is a strategy, not a surrender.

    26 min

  4. 10/06/2025

    Permission to Laugh

    Life After a Parkinson's Diagnosis Episode 4: Permission to Laugh Guests: Matt Eagles, Margaret Burns-Kohn, Dr. Anne Cohn Donnelly, Richard & Angela Huckabee, Kevin Kwok, Bill Buckalew, Yvonne Jackson, Jimmy Choi, Allie Signorelli, Michael Fitts Laughter won’t cure Parkinson’s — but it might just help you live with it. In this heartfelt and hilarious finale, Larry explores the power of humor with people who’ve learned to laugh with Parkinson’s, not at it. From awkward urology visits to naming your disease “Earl,” the episode is full of honest moments and ridiculous truths. But it also offers a gentle reminder: behind the jokes, there’s space for real feelings, too.

    28 min

  5. 04/22/2025

    Brian and Max Grant

    Brian and Max, Brian’s two youngest children, are still in grade school. In this episode we sit down with them and with their mom, Allison, for an intimate conversation about how children process and navigate life with a parent who has Parkinson’s. We discover what they know about Parkinson’s, how they’ve seen it impact their dad, and how their family approaches conversations about the disease.

    9 min

  6. 04/15/2025

    Jonavan and Maliah Grant

    Jonavan and Maliah, Brian’s middle children, were just grade schoolers when their father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, they share their heartfelt reflections on the emotions they experienced upon learning of his diagnosis and how it has influenced their lives and shaped them into the adults they are today.

    26 min

  7. 04/08/2025

    Anaya and Jaydon Grant

    Anaya and Jaydon were just in grade school when their father received a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In this episode, we sit down with them to reflect on how the initial diagnosis shaped their childhood and discuss the strategies, support, and lessons that helped them navigate life alongside their dad's journey with Parkinson's.

    37 min

  8. 04/01/2025

    Amani and Elijah Grant

    Amani and Elijah, Brian's two eldest children, live in the same city as their dad and play a vital role in supporting him as he navigates life with Parkinson's disease. In this episode, we sit down with Amani and Elijah to explore their unique perspectives and experiences as the eldest siblings in the family.

    41 min
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On Time is a podcast about living with Parkinson's disease (PD). People in the Parkinson's community share their candid stories of daily living with the disease.  The podcast is a program of the Brian Grant Foundation. Learn more about the Brian Grant Foundation at briangrant.org.

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  • Creator
    Brian Grant Foundation
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast
  • Show Website
    On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast