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StrivePD & Guardian AI: How Rune Labs Is Bringing Precision Medicine to Parkinson's | Amy Gordon Franzen

2026-09-2550:31

Send us Fan Mail Can your Apple Watch help you and your neurologist manage Parkinson's disease more precisely? In this episode of Live Parkinson's – Live an Exceptional Life, host Chris Kustanbauter sits down with Amy Gordon Franzen - CEO of Rune Labs to unpack StrivePD — the FDA-cleared app that's changing how people with Parkinson's track symptoms, share data with their care team, and take control of their disease. Amy brings a rare dual perspective: a background in oncology precision medic...

Coffee, Caffeine & Parkinson's: What the Research Really Says

2026-09-1713:00

Send us Fan Mail Does your morning coffee actually matter for Parkinson's disease? In this episode of Live Parkinson's – Live an Exceptional Life, we dig into decades of research on caffeine and Parkinson's — from what caffeine actually is and where it hides in your diet, to what it does inside your brain and body, to what clinical studies really show about its effect on Parkinson's risk and symptoms. You'll learn: What caffeine is, how it works in your brain, and where it's commonly foundThe...

Nordic Walking for Parkinson's: Better Posture, Stride Length, and Balance

2026-09-1013:37

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with a shorter stride, forward posture, or feeling unsteady on your feet? Discover how Nordic Walking is transforming mobility for people living with Parkinson’s. In this episode of the Live Parkinson’s Podcast, we break down the clinical science behind Nordic walking, explore how fitness poles act as external sensory cues to improve gait and stability, and share step-by-step technique tips. Plus, learn why consulting a physical therapist or certified instructor ex...

Sweat, Science, and Synergy: The Ultimate Parkinson’s Exercise Blueprint

2026-08-2118:01

Send us Fan Mail Can exercise actually slow Parkinson's disease progression? In this episode, we break down the game-changing clinical findings from the landmark CYCLE-II trial and the newly updated joint guidelines from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Discover how to shift exercise from a simple lifestyle habit into a targeted, disease-modifying prescription. We explore the science of high-cadence cycling (> 75 RPMs), the four pillars of Park...

Overcoming Fear of Falling: Mental and Physical Techniques to Regain Confidence in Your Mobility

2026-08-1116:17

Send us Fan Mail Does a quiet hesitation keep you from stepping down a hallway, or does the fear of losing your balance make your world feel a little bit smaller? You are not alone. In this episode of Live Parkinson’s – Live an Exceptional Life, I tackle one of the most common yet rarely discussed challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease: the fear of falling and the physical instability that feeds it. Discover clinical statistics on Parkinson's falls and learn actionable, science-backed ...

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