On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast by Brian Grant Foundation

04.29.2024

Conversation with CND Life Sciences

Special Bonus Episode: Conversation with CND Life Sciences In this special bonus episode, BGF Executive Director Katrina Kahl talks with CND Life Science's Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Todd Levine, MD about the benefits of the company's evidence-based test to...

04.22.2024

Brian’s Perspective on Stigma

Host Larry Gifford closes our four-part series on stigma and Parkinson's with a conversation with Brian Grant about his personal experiences with stigma and his thoughts on the stereotypes of people with Parkinson's disease.More about Brian Grant:Brian Grant was an...

04.15.2024

Parkinson’s Stigma Internationally

Stigma for people with Parkinson's disease is a global issue, and its manifestations can vary across different countries and cultures. In this episode, host Larry Gifford speaks with Nduta M'mbogori about her experience being diagnosed and living with Parkinson's in...

04.08.2024

Parkinson’s Stigma for Women

Societal expectations and assumptions about how Parkinson’s presents for women can lead to women being overlooked in terms of their own needs and experiences. In this episode, host Larry Gifford talks to Sree Sripathy and Richelle Flanagan, co-founders of the...

04.01.2024

What Does Stigma Look Like for People with Parkinson’s?

Host Larry Gifford opens our four-part series defining stigma and exploring what stigma looks like for people with PD with his first guest, Kimball Magoni, PhD.Dr. Magoni is a licensed psychologist in private practice for more than 35 years. His...

11.24.2023

Things We Don't Often Talk About

People living with Parkinson’s have different comfort levels when talking to others about symptoms they experience. In this episode, Amber wraps up our series with founder Brian Grant covering topics from cringe-worthy social moments to declines in abilities that are...

11.17.2023

Things That People Say

Even the most sensitive people can say insensitive things to people living with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, Amber speaks with Kamal Julka about the comments they have encountered from the most unexpected sources - from strangers at the store...

11.10.2023

Things that Women Deal With

Women with Parkinson’s experience the disease differently than men, and we know so little about why that is. What we do know is there are societal expectations for women, and they are even more complex for women who have PD....

11.03.2023

Things That Affect Eating

From tremors and slowness to changes in sense of smell and taste, those living with Parkinson's face several hurdles when it comes eating. In this episode, Amber speaks with founder Brian Grant about eating - from fears about swallowing to...

06.22.2023

India

This year India’s population surpassed the population of China. In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur speaks with Dr. Maria Barretto about the experiences of people with Parkinson's in the world’s most populous country.

06.15.2023

Spain

As we get ready to arrive in Barcelona for the World Parkinson Congress, we wanted to learn more about the experience of people living with Parkinson’s in Spain. In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur is joined by Paqui Ruiz who...

06.08.2023

Uganda

For some people in our global Parkinson’s community, the misconceptions about the disease and its causes can lead to complete isolation. In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur speaks with Hannington Kabugo about his experience with Parkinson's in Uganda.

06.01.2023

Peru

This year the World Parkinson Congress is coming to Barcelona. As the WPC approaches, Dr. Soania Mathur is talking with people impacted by Parkinson’s around the world to hear about their experiences living with the disease. In this episode, she's...

10.31.2022

Loved ones join the team

Thirteen people crossed the finish line of the Portland to Coast relay. In this episode, BGF Executive Director Katrina Kahl talks to Mike McCastle and Jenn Rohl, loved ones of people with Parkinson's, about their experience being on the team.

10.24.2022

Dealing with diagnoses

Gigi Van Rysellberghe's Parkinson's diagnosis rounded out an 18-month period she jovially calls her “medical trifecta.” Before her PD diagnosis, Gigi had recently undergone spinal fusion surgery and fought breast cancer. In this episode, Gigi talks to co-hosts Brian Grant...

10.17.2022

Adapting to change

Kevin Kwok's "muscle through" approach to living with young onset Parkinson's disease got him through the early stages of his diagnosis. But as the disease has progressed, Kevin has learned to adapt to the changes. In this episode, Kevin talks...

10.10.2022

Just doing it

Amber Hesford doesn’t indulge in plans and aspirations for her future. As a working single mom who is living with young onset Parkinson’s disease, Amber is taking it day by day. In this episode, Amber talks to co-hosts Brian Grant...

10.03.2022

Being a care partner

Kerry Rae Connolly was getting ready to celebrate her 40th birthday when her husband, Harry, was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease. A few years later Harry had a massive stroke while undergoing deep brain stimulation and, in an instant,...

09.26.2022

Brian's thoughts at the finish line

On August 27, 2022, Team Grant crossed the finish line of the Portland to Coast relay. In this bonus episode, Brian talks about his motivation to get across the finish line and what's next for him.

09.19.2022

Finding joy

When elite rower Todd Vogt was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease, he thought his rowing days were over. But this week Todd is on his way to the World Rowing Championships. In this episode, Todd talks to co-hosts Brian...

04.27.2022

The Live Show

Brian, Heather, Amber and Kevin answered your questions live! Amy Lavallee, who is also living with young onset Parkinson's disease, moderated the show. To watch the recording of the live show visit briangrant.org.

04.22.2022

Diversity

When people think about Parkinson’s they probably don’t picture a 36-year-old who just finished a 12-year career in the NBA or a single mom with young kids. But Parkinson’s can affect anyone. In this episode, Brian and Heather are joined...

04.15.2022

Lifestyle

Regular exercise, a nutritious diet and other healthy habits can have a positive impact on Parkinson’s symptoms and quality of life. But when life gets tough, it’s easy to neglect physical and mental health. In this episode, Brian and Heather...

04.08.2022

Parenting

Even in the best of times, parenting can be hard. When you’re parenting with Parkinson’s, getting yourself and your kids ready for the day and managing activities has added complications. Plus, there’s the emotional toll that a Parkinson’s diagnosis can...

04.01.2022

Socializing

Connecting with other people is one of the great joys of life. When you're living with Parkinson's, navigating the social world and communicating about the disease can lead some people to start isolating. In this episode, Brian and Heather discuss...

03.14.2022

Introducing On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast

On Time is a podcast about living with Parkinson's disease. Co-hosts Brian Grant and Heather Kennedy share their candid stories of daily living with young onset Parkinson's, discussing topics like socializing, dating, parenting and the benefits and challenges of adopting...