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Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa
Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa
Author: Teresa Jackson
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Teresa Jackson from Lean On Me Coaching, shares resources and strategies for thriving with Parkinson's. Join her and her guests to learn how to live your best life in spite of living with a chronic illness.Opinion Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in Parkinson’s Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa, are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Teresa Jackson and Parkinson’s Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa. Any content provided by our guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything and is not intended as medical advice.
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Do you have a parent living with Parkinson’s? Can you imagine what it would be like to have both parents with Parkinson’s? Please join me as I chat with Laura Mosley – Manthey, as she candidly shares her parent’s journey with Parkinson’s and the impact it has had on her life. Laura inspires those around her with her strong faith and her selfless giving in so many ways. Listen in as she talks about her family life, and the unexpected blessing of freedom to love her mom that ...
Please join me as I chat with Allie Toepperwein, as she boldly shares her beautiful journey with Parkinson’s disease and her diagnosis at the young age of 37. Allie has inspired thousands of people as a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, and the first person with Parkinson’s to compete on American Ninja Warriors. She travels throughout the country speaking about her journey and overcoming obstacles. She looks at life with Parkinson's as a blessing. Thanks to her faith, he...
Please join me for a discussion with Nicole Reynolds, Occupational Therapist and Certified Health Coach, as she explains how movement ties into function. Nicole Reynolds is an occupational therapist and certified health coach, who enjoys looking from a holistic lens when working with people living with Parkinson’s Disease. Nicole is certified in LSVT BIG, PWR Moves, and a certified dementia practitioner with over 10 years of professional experience working with those livin...
Join Teresa Jackson, National Certified Health and Wellness Coach and International Podcast host, as she provides strategies to living well with Parkinson's.
Dr. Hooman Azmi is the Director of the Division of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. His goal has been to develop a program that delivers a very comprehensive approach to the care of patients with Parkinson’s disease. From promoting engagement in health and wellness, to offering the most current medication therapies, to making available surgical options such as Deep Brain Stimulation and beyond, the program strives to ensure the best ...
Anna Brown Grill developed Young Onset Parkinson's Disease at the age of 38 at a time when she was living her best life- excelling in her career while successfully balancing the roles of wife and of mother to two girls who at the time were 9 and 7 years old. She was leading a division of 110 associates, traveling from South Carolina to Delaware all while serving as PTA president at her girl's elementary school when she was diagnosed. There was clearly No time on her calendar fo...
Brett Miller is the Founder and Owner of 110 Fitness. In addition, he is a licensed physical therapist with 26 years of experience in all settings including sports therapy, acute and intensive care, long-term care, and wound care. Brett serves as an ambassador for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and the Davis Phinney Foundation. He is a research consultant for innovative United States research companies as well as prominent Boston hospitals and the Cle...
Dr. Maria De Leon is a retired Movement Disorder Specialist and a person living with Parkinson's. After developing Young Onset Parkinson's Disease she took her knowledge and began Advocacy work. She is a bestselling author of Parkinson’s Diva, A Woman’s Guide to Parkinson’s . Dr. De Leon is a research advocate who works on improving diversity in PD research, she initiated movement in gender differences in PD, working with women with PD around the globe to become more empowered.
Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 27. After an extended period of time where he did not manage his disease, and a fall down a flight of stairs with his young son, Jimmy decided to take back what PD had robbed from him physically, mentally, and emotionally. He is an accomplished athlete and you may recognize Jimmy Choi from American Ninja Warrior where he has competed for four straight years. He showed the world that Parkinson’s will not stop hi...
In episode 4 you will meet the leadership team of Rock Steady Boxing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each member of this guest panel brings a unique skill to the program. During this episode, Kristy Rose Follmar, Chris Timberlake, Dr. Ryan Cotton, and Keri Eisenberg, share the history of Rock Steady Boxing, discuss research and exercise medicine and the future for the program. Please join me on my next episode when I meet with Jimmy Choi, Ultra Marathoner, Cyclist, Am...
In this episode you will meet Dr. Drew Falconer. Dr. Falconer is board certified in neurology and is a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist. He is the Director of the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center and specializes in advanced care of patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, tic disorders and other movement disorders. He is uniquely qualified in the areas of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and botulinum toxin injecti...
In this episode you will meet Molly Donelan. Molly is the Director of Events and programs at Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia where she has been working and climbing for over 12 years. Molly was able to combine her love of climbing as well as her passion for neuroscience when she started a Parkinson's climbing group at Sportrock 8 years ago. Molly discusses the benefits of rock climbing, why rock climbing is an especially good exercise for those with Parkinson's Disea...
In this episode I share my personal story around my diagnosis experience and the critical need for education for newly diagnosed patients. I hope you find this episode inspiring. Future episodes will include interviews with Parkinson's medical professionals as well as interviews with people thriving with Parkinson's. Please join me on my next episode with Molly Donelan. Molly is the Director of Events and Programs at Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, V...
Join me today as I speak with Kenneth and Paige Jobe. Kenneth shares his personal story of misdiagnosis, mental health challenges and a loving care partner that helped bring him through.
Join me as I speak with a panel of guests today including Molly Cupka, the Director of Sportrock Climbing Center, Alexandria and Founder of Up Ending Parkinsons. Molly is determined to spread the addictive sport that is rock climbing throughout the Parkinsons community. In addition, Molly is also dedicated to funding research and sharing simple, everyday adaptations that can slow the progression of Parkinsons Disease. And she’s cool enough to be on the Today Show! Up Ending...
What do Parkinson’s disease and an Ironman Triathlon have in common…Dr. Sara Whittingham Dr. Sara Whittingham is an Air Force Veteran and Anesthesiologist at Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital, and clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She traveled the world caring for fellow service members and patients. In Nov. 2020, at the age of 46, Sara’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Sara won a chance to c...
Time Hague runs the race of his life. Tim Hague Sr. overcame the odds when he went from a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease to winning season #1 of The Amazing Race Canada. Listen in as he shares the lessons he learned from that experience. His message is wrapped in the idea of having the strength to do your best, the courage to be content with what your best produces, and the will to persevere.
Billy Kennedy is an American basketball coach who has a winning career spanning almost three decades. He talks candidly about his diagnosis during a career change, DBS surgery and his approach to living with Parkinson’s disease.
Have you heard that exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease? Are you curious which types of exercise may help? Please join me as I chat with Molly Cupka, Director of Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia and Founder and President of Up Ending Parkinson’s. In addition, two special guests, Teresa Bennett and Michelle Sloane, join in the discussion of how rock climbing has impacted their quality of life. Molly discusses her passion for neurosc...
Are you challenged with non motor Parkinson's symptoms? Do you experience fatigue and sleep disruptions? Dr. Michael Okun discusses the management of these symptoms and more. Please join me as I speak with world Parkinson’s leader, Dr. Michael Okun. Dr. Okun is a board-certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist, neuroscientist and author who practices with the philosophy that ‘the patient is the sun’ and should be at the center of all care decisions. Dr. Okun co-founde...



