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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat answer five of the most common questions they get asked about 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 27 (Unfiltered Episode 10)
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode, we feature Amy Carlson, who won the prestigious Moth Grand Slam storytelling contest in Los Angeles and shares how the power of storytelling transformed her journey 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 26
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss what it’s like to communicate in a fast-paced digital world while living with Parkinson’s and all the ways it slows you down. 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 25 (Unfiltered Episode 9)
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. This talk was recorded in 2013 at a Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit. In this episode, Dr. Jay L. Alberts explores the impact of forced exercise on Parkinson's symptoms. Recorded at one of our educational events, Dr. Alberts' research continues to shape exercise studies in 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 24
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Join Heather, Kat, and special guest Jennifer Sullivan as they talk about the twists and turns of flirting, love, and intimacy when living with a body that may not always do what you want it to do. For more with Jennifer, visit her at https://www.thewigglesproject.com/. 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 23 (Unfiltered Episode 8)
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this epsiode of The Parkinson's Podcast, Dr. Gary Leo discusses sleep challenges unique to people living with Parkinson's. Dr. Leo sheds light on the causes of these disruptions and offers some practical solutions for sleeping better. 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 22
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Kat and Heather discuss multiple ways pain and Parkinson's intersect. Listen in as Kat and Heather discuss dystonia, off times, the difficulty of determining whether pain is caused by Parkinson's or not, and more. Your hosts also have some tips and observations about how to manage pain--including some thoughts about complementary therapies, the importance of breathwork, and finding ways to remain level-headed no matter what challenge you may be facing. This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode of The Parkinson’s Podcast: Unfiltered, as Heather continues the process of moving across the country, she and co-host Kat chat about the curating personal relationships amidst the challenges of living the Parkinson’s. Heather and Kat discuss ways to navigate all types of relationships—from friendships and marriages to connections with strangers. At every step, they highlight the importance of staying connected. This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.
This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, Dr. Fleisher emphasizes the realness of pain in Parkinson's by explaining the causes of pain, how to talk to your doctor about your pain, and additional medical and non-medical management strategies. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Season 5 Episode 18 Read More
This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. As Heather plans to move to a new house, in this episode, Heather and Kat, talk about the importance and challenges of curating your physical space while living with Parkinson’s. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.
In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton of Advanced Neurobehavioral Health, delves into the non-motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's and provides practical strategies for symptom management. This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Season 5 Episode 16
This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Explore David Putterman's journey from professional drummer to person living with Parkinson's and back to the stage, revealing how reconnecting with music--supported by a music therapist--improved his quality of life and helped alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. You can watch David Putterman's Mini-Documentary "Fighting Parkinson's With Drums" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_8xT3p7ld4&t=126s You can contact David Putterman by email at parkinsonsdrummer@gmail.com Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Season 5 Episode 14
This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss how they approach the sadness, loss, and grief while still finding joy and productive ways to live well today. Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Season 5 Episode 13 (Unfiltered Episode 3)
This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Michelle David Lane and Susan Sapir-Fields, the founders of Louisiana Walks (LA Walks) for Parkinson’s. Discover the heartwarming story behind this annual fundraiser benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation. To learn more about the Louisiana Walks fundraiser, please visit: https://parkinsonswalk.org Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Season 5 Episode 12