In this episode, movement disorder specialist, Dr. Suketu Khandhar discusses:

• The neurological cause of motor symptoms
• Slowness of gut
• The subtypes of Parkinson’s
• Toe curling dystonia
• How to best prepare for your neurologist/movement disorder specialist visit
• The link between the severity of motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms
• The progression of motor symptoms
• Exercise to improve motor symptoms
• Supplements & Nutrition
• How to decrease fatigue
• How to treat double vision and visual-spatial issues

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, author, filmmaker and producer, and retired broadcast journalist, Dave Iverson shares:

• Why he chose to write the book Winter Stars about his journey as a caregiver rather than his own Parkinson’s diagnosis  
• The roller coaster ride of navigating the emotional states that come along with caregiving 
• The irrelevance of the truth and being right when dealing with caregiving  
• Caregiving for a person with dementia  
• What’s at the heart of being a caregiver 
• The value of caregivers in our society 
• Contending with grief throughout the process of caregiving  
• Taking care of yourself as a caregiver 
• The caregiving experience and its impact on your own concern for your future  
• “Playing the scene you’re in” 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, panelists Juwairiya Syed, Bud Rockhill, Barb Ankenman, Mary Gail Anderson, John Paul Lederach, and Angela Robb discuss:

• Maintaining identity amidst caregiving 
• The power of gratitude  
• Communication with your person with Parkinson’s 
• Being the care partner for a parent with Parkinson's 
• Involving others in the care partner experience  
• Not feeling selfish about setting boundaries  
• Caring for someone with dementia  
• Getting paperwork in order  
• The balance between overstepping and understepping when it comes to decision making as a care partner  
• Balancing caregiving with having children 
• Full-time care facilities 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, panelists Soania Mathur, Wayne Gilbert, Robynn Moraites, and Sarah Zenner discuss:

• The fact that there’s no such thing as getting “away” from Parkinson’s 
• Finding the balance between focusing on your Parkinson’s to live well but not letting it define you  
• Parkinson’s as a “simmering pot”  
• Being intentional about how you choose to speak about your Parkinson’s 
• Emotionally accepting your diagnosis  
• The importance of creating relationships with other people with Parkinson’s 
• The impact of connection on your health 
• Living your best life now 
• Getting engaged in your hobbies 
• Using a mindful approach to managing your Parkinson’s symptoms 
• Coping strategies when Parkinson’s is overwhelming 
• Focusing on the most meaningful things in your life 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathur, a urologist with specialized knowledge of Parkinson's, discusses:

• The differences in urinary dysfunction between different neurologic diseases
• An explanation of urinary dysfunction
• Urinary dysfunction as a potential precursor to Parkinson's
• Urinary dysfunction's impact on quality of life
• When you should seek treatment
• When urinary dysfunction occurs
• Non-pharmacological and surgical treatments
• DBS and urinary dysfunction
• Carbidopa/levodopa’s effect on urinary dysfunction
• Pharmacological treatments
• Catheterization
• Prostate symptoms versus Parkinson’s symptoms

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Living with Parkinson's panelists discuss:

• Packing lists  
• Airport tips, tricks, and suggestions 
• The importance of taking your time  
• Considering if travel is still right for you
• Traveling in different ways 
• Traveling with kids  
• Considerations, tips, and tricks for the airport and airplane
• Bladder control when traveling 
• Constipation when traveling 
• Medications while traveling  
• Planning for the worst-case scenario 
• Considerations when traveling to other countries
• The importance of continuing to exercise while traveling  
• Connecting with others with Parkinson’s when traveling 

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Allan Cole, a professor and published author in social work and counseling, and a person living with young onset Parkinson's discusses:

• The importance in sharing your story  
• We is stronger than I 
• The beginning of Allan’s Story  
• The choice of when to disclose your diagnosis  
• Distinguishing between illness and disease 
• The importance of focusing on the present moment 
• Remembering that you do have agency  
• Misperceptions about Parkinson’s 
• The importance of consultations with the experts  
• Life can still be good with Parkinson’s 
• Getting involved in the Parkinson’s community 
• Mindset and “Meaning Making” 
• Who am I and who do I want to be?  
• How do I maintain hope and how can I use Parkinson’s for good? 
• Focus on your present self and abilities  
• Embrace your spiritual life, whatever that looks like for you 
• “Exercising Hope”

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, social worker Jessica Shurer, discusses:

• What self-care for care partners actually means
• The complexities of mental health for Parkinson's care partners including anticipatory grief and  high levels of unpredictability 
• The shift in identity when becoming a care partner
• The influence of negative self talk
• Understanding the signs of depression, anxiety, and caregiver burden
• The importance of self awareness to understand when you're experiencing mental health difficulties and what you need to improve them
• Finding ways to manage your stress
• The importance of connecting with others
• Seeking professional help
• Empathy versus sympathy
• The importance of self advocacy in improving your mental health

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Dr. Gregory Pontone discusses:

•  What mental health, wellness, and well-being really mean
• Understanding the definition of mental illness and not over-pathologizing
• The circular effect of caring for your mind and body
• The most common mental health issues related to Parkinson's: depression and anxiety
• Identifying symptoms of depression and/or anxiety in yourself or a loved one
• Why people with Parkinson's experience depression
• The importance of utilizing multiple pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments simultaneously
• Anxiety and depression during OFF times
• Strategies to manage anxiety in the moment
• Utilizing telemedicine services
• Medications for anxiety and those to be cautious of
• Anxiety's impact on motor symptoms
• Involving family and friends in your treatment
• CBD as a treatment for anxiety and depression
• The importance of exercise in improving mental health
• Apathy and how to manage it

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, David Leventhal, a program director and founding teacher of Dance for PD, a dance program for people with Parkinson's, talks to us about how the elements of dance translate to living well with Parkinson's. 

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