The Parkinson's Podcast

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 33

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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. 

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Season 5 Episode 32 (Unfiltered Episode 12)

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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

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Season 5 Episode 30

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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. 

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Season 5 Episode 30 (Unfiltered Episode 11)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 29

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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. 

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Season 5 Episode 28

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 27 (Unfiltered Episode 10)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 26

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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. 

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Season 5 Episode 25 (Unfiltered Episode 9)

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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.

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Season 5 Episode 24