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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.

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30:10

Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS), Speech and Swallowing

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, hear from John Dean, a speech language pathologist who exclusively works with people with Parkinson's, about the impacts that Deep Brain Stimulation can have on speech and swallowing. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org Season 6 Episode 3

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20:03

Work, Wellness, and Mental Health

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2025/02/13

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Dive into Leo Sarmiento's inspiring Parkinson's journey, where he transforms personal challenge into a powerful story of resilience, health, and purpose. From property maintenance to mental health advocacy, Leo shares how conscious choices and faith have shaped his path. Join us for an intimate conversation about overcoming obstacles and finding meaning in life's unexpected turns. For more information about the Davis Phinney

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27:29

Being Home Alone With Parkinson’s: The Parkinson’s...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. We hope you enjoy episode one of the second season of The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered. This season, Unfiltered hosts, Heather and Kat, will answer questions from the podcast's audience. If you have a question for them, please send it in by visiting dpf.org/unfiltered. In this episode, Heather and Kay discuss a question they received from a listener whose care partner was going out of town for two weeks, and Heather responds to

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03:48

Supporting the Parkinson’s Community: Your Gift Makes...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/12/31

To donate, please visit https://dpf.org/2024donate. Together, we can continue to empower the Parkinson’s community to live well today—and every day. In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, we describe some of the ways the Davis Phinney Foundation helps people living with Parkinson’s live well today. By providing critical resources, fostering community, and offering expert insights, the Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s and their care

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28:40

Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: New Tests,...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode, Dr. Arash Fazl discusses the role of the protein alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s and how this protein is involved in new diagnostic tests for Parkinson’s. Dr. Fazl also shares how these new tests may contribute to additional exciting developments in the future. This is part two of a two-part series about Parkinson’s diagnosis. In the first episode, Dr. Fazl describes the challenges involved in diagnosing

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27:16

Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: Background and...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. This episode is part one of a two-part series about developments in Parkinson’s diagnosis. In part 2, Dr. Fazl describes the development of new diagnostic tests, how they help, and what new information they can provide. This two-part series is sponsored by CND Life sciences, home of the Syn-One Test—the first commercially available skin-based test to help clinicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. For

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29:54

The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: What's Working

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode, hosts Heather and Kat share what has been working well for them in their Parkinson's journeys, including meditation, avoiding over-scheduling, and finding purpose. They discuss the importance of nurturing meaningful connections while also maintaining boundaries to be true to themselves. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org Season 5 Episode 34 (Unfiltered 13) This content

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28:24

Cognition, Mood, and Exercise in Parkinson's

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/11/19

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

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29:26

The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Uncertainty

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/11/04

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

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18:49

Anxiety, Cannabis, Forced Exercise, Sense of Smell,...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/10/23

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

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25:53

The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Grit and Grace

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/10/09

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

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12:43

A Day in My Life with Parkinson's

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/09/25

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

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53:05

Stem Cells, Cell Replacement, and Parkinson's: A...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/09/18

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

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28:43

The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Five and a Half...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/09/04

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)

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23:10

How Storytelling Helps with Parkinson's: Amy Carlson...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/08/21

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

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29:09

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Communication...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/08/14

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

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22:41

The Effects of Forced Exercise on Parkinson's Motor...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/08/07

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

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33:08

The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Flirting, Love,...

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/07/31

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

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16:41

Sleep Disorders In Parkinson's

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/07/24

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

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31:05

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Perspectives on Pain

The Parkinson"s Podcast ·

2024/07/17

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

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