The Parkinson's Podcast

Parkinson's, Love, and Making Room for the Hard Stuff

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In this episode, Kat's husband Ken joins the panel to talk through the realities of pla...

Sexual Health, Levodopa Myths, Hypoxia Research, and More with Dr. Bas Bloem, Pt 2

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In part two, Dr. Bas Bloem and Polly Dawkins tackle some of the most pressing topics in...

Holistic Approach to Parkinson's: Exercise, Supplements, and More With Dr. Bas Bloem, Pt. 1

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In this first part of our two-part conversation, Dr. Bas Bloem and Polly Dawkins discus...

How Our Approach to Living With Parkinson's Changes as It Gets Harder

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, the group is joined by a special guest to respond to a listener's question about how their rela...

Parkinson's Clinical Trials: Red Flags, Safety, and What to Consider

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, Chris Krueger talks with a clinical research team from University of Toronto about how the clinical trial ...

Home Independence and Safety in Parkinson's: What to Plan for at Each Stage

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational therapist and aging-in-place expert Carol Chiang joins us to discuss her new book, Age in Place or Find a New Space. Carol explains why m...

Parkinson's Related Exhaustion, Personal Care Challenges, and Why Exercise Helps

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, hosts Heather Kennedy and Kat Hill, along with Chris Krueger, honor their late friend Wayne Gil...

Gene Therapy for Parkinson's: Myths vs. Facts

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, learn about gene therapy for Parkinson's, including common misunderstandings and ongoing research about...

Pickleball and Parkinson's: Building Dexterity, Balance, and Community

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, Foundation Program Manager Beau Boughamer talks with neurologist Vanessa Hinson and Helen Power, a person ...

ON-OFF Fluctuations in Parkinson's: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Aaron Haug about what the terms ON and OFF mean in the context of Parkinson's, what ON-OFF fluctuations are, and how...

Confronting Cognitive and Emotional Challenges: The Neuropsychology of Parkinson's - Part 3

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community—delivered to your inbox. https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup In t...

The Neuropsychology of Parkinson's - Part 2: What to Expect from a Neuropsych Evaluation

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community—delivered to your inbox. https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup In t...

The Neuropsychology of Parkinson's - Part 1: Brain Changes and Impact

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community—delivered to your inbox. https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup In t...

Advanced Parkinson's, Feeling Velcroed to the Bed, and More

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community—delivered to your inbox. https://dpf.org/newsletter In this epi...

Precision Medicine and Parkinson's: The NEULARK Study

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts More people with Parkinson's are impacted by ...

Accessibility, Attention (ADD), and More in Parkinson's

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts Heather, Kat, and Chris share their experienc...

How Protein Affects Parkinson's Meds and More

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, w...

Mental Wellness Essentials for Parkinson's

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts This episode of the Parkinson's Podcast feat...

The Cutting Edge of Parkinson's Exercise Research

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts This episode of the Parkinon's Podcast featur...

Intense Exercise, Freezing, and Sleepiness & Parkinson's

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, we share an excerpt from the...

On Apathy, Ability, and Disability in Parkinson's - The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts Join Heather, Kat, and Chris for another epis...

When Parkinson's Affects Your Job, Power of Attorney, and More

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this Q&A episode of The Parkinson's Podcas...

Let's Talk About Loneliness and Parkinson's: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In their first episode back after a break for...

Previewing The Parkinson's Plan by Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun--A New Book, Out 8/19/25

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, E...

Parkinson's Innovations: Under-the-Skin Infusion Therapies

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, we're sharing an excerpt fro...

Keeping Rhythm, Managing REM Sleep disorder, and DBS

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, we share excerpts from the Q...

Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts This episode contains excerpts from the Q and...

Disability Benefits, Reluctant Spouses, and Career Changes

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, Heather, Kat, and Chris addr...

Dr. Karunapuzha on How to Take Levodopa for Parkinson's

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, Dr. K explains how constipat...

Overcoming Creative Barriers and the Power of Art for Parkinson's

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, the hosts explore a list...

Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS), Speech, and Swallowing

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 langua...

Work, Wellness, and Mental Health

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Dive into Leo Sarmiento's inspiring Parkinson's journey, where he transforms per...

Being Home Alone With Parkinson's: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 U...

Supporting the Parkinson's Community: Your Gift Makes a Difference

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: New Tests, Alpha-Synuclein, and Looking Forward (Part 2)

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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-synucle...

Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: Background and Challenges (Part 1)

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: What's Working

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cognition, Mood, and Exercise in Parkinson's

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Uncertainty

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 challen...

Anxiety, Cannabis, Forced Exercise, Sense of Smell, and More: A Parkinson's Q&A

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Foundat...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Grit and Grace

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

A Day in My Life with Parkinson's

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Stem Cells, Cell Replacement, and Parkinson's: A Conversation with Dr. Roger Barker

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. This episode is an interview with Roger Barker, Professor of Clinical Neuroscien...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Five and a Half Common Questions

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Storytelling Helps with Parkinson's: Amy Carlson and The Moth

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sl...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Communication Breakdowns

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discus...

The Effects of Forced Exercise on Parkinson's Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. I...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Flirting, Love, Intimacy

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sleep Disorders In Parkinson's

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 chall...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Perspectives on Pain

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Breathing and Swallowing with Parkinson's

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  In this episode, Roxann Diez-Gross, Ph.D., shares practical techniques for imp...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Curating Your Relationships

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube.  In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast: Unfiltered, as Heather continues t...

Managing Pain in Parkinson's

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, Dr. Fleisher emph...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Managing Your Stuff and Your Space

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. As Heather plans to move to a...

The Parkinson's You Don't See: Cognitive and Non-Motor Symptoms

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton of Advanced Neurobehavioral Health, delves into the non-motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's and provides ...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Flipping the Script

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Do you "have" Parkinson's or d...

The Parkinson's Podcast: Drumming Beyond Parkinson's

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. Explore David Putterman's jour...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Grief

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode of the Parkinson's Po...

The Parkinson's Podcast: Louisiana Walks for the Davis Phinney Foundation

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.  In this episode, join us for an in...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Sex

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Sex This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. Click here to make a...

Mobility Matters: NexStride and the Parkinson's Community

01 May 2024

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This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.  Mobility Matters: NexStride and the...

The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Stigma

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In the debut episode of The Parkinson...

Disability and Changes of Ability in Parkinson's

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, panelists discuss wa...

Advanced Parkinson's with Dr. Karunapuzha

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, Dr. Karunapuzha discusses advanced Parkinson's wit...

The SteadyScrib Story: A Pen for Parkinson's

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible through generous donations made by our listeners.  In this episode, discover the story behind Izzy Mokotoff and Alexis...

A Conversation About Clinical Trials

06 Mar 2024

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This content is made possible through donations made by our listeners. In this episode, Mark Stacy, MD, and Peter Schmidt, PhD, discuss participation ...

A Special Episode with Davis Phinney and Kevin Kwok and the No Barriers Podcast

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you.  This is a special edition of the Parkinson's Podcast, prese...

Music Therapy and Parkinson's with Hadley Rentz

07 Feb 2024

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This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our websi...

OFF Time in Parkinson's

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our websit...

Nurturing Resilience Through Poetry with Wayne Gilbert

10 Jan 2024

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This content is made possible by the generous support of viewers and listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our websit...

Parkinson's Pain Assessment & Management

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit:https://dpf.org/podcas...

Sleep, Light, and Neurodegeneration

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podca...

People with Parkinson's Share Their Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Stories

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a highly effective and reasonably safe treatment for Parkinson's; however, it's also frequently misunderstood by peopl...

Mortality and Parkinson's: The Elephant in the Room

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Bastiaan Bloem talks with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director, Polly Dawkins, about a recent article he co-authored, "The...

Fear and Shame Part 2

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A previous version of this podcast had sound issues. We apologize and hope you enjoy! During this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, panelists from o...

Fear and Shame Part 1

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, panelists from our Living with Parkinson's meetup discussed fear and Parkinson's. We addressed kids, r...

Managing Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On September 17, 2021, we held The Victory Summit® Virtual Event: Mental Health and Wellness, shining the spotlight on how to manage the symptoms yo...

A Conversation with Brian Grant and Davis Phinney

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Grant had a long and successful 12-year career in basketball. In 2008, at age 36, Brian was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Davis Phinney was an Oly...

Living with Parkinson's from a Cultural Context

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, Dr. Gregory Pontone and Dr. Indu Subramanian discuss how cultural context can impact what living well ...

Dopamine Nation with Anna Lembke

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Anna Lembke, an internationally recognized expert in addiction and dopamine, discusses addiction, dopamine's role in pain and ple...

Living Alone with Parkinson's

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode, we talked to five people, Michael S. Fitts, Allyson Kinney, Michael Fahning, Gerrie Blavat, and Brian Reedy, who are living alone...

Questions and Answers

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this session, panelists from the Living with Parkinson's meetup answered questions from the chat on everything Parkinson's.  Topics discussed ...

Urinary Dysfunction and Parkinson's

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathur, a urologist with specialized knowledge of Parkinson's, explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of urinary dysf...

What I Wish I Knew Then

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, panelists discussed what they wish they knew when they were diagnosed with Parkinson's and what advice they would give now to those w...

Demoralization, Meaning, and Parkinson's

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, Greg Pontone, MD, Indu Subramanian, MD, and Bradley McDaniels, PhD, discuss how symptoms of depression beg...

Vulnerability with the Living with Parkinson's Meetup

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode, our Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists discussed physical, social, and emotional vulnerability in Parkinson's. They offered...

2023 Emerging Therapies and Parkinson's

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur interviews Dr. Michael Okun to discuss the latest therapies for Parkinson's, including RT-QUIC (Parkinson's biomark...

Love, Relationships, and Parkinson's

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists discuss LOVE, relationships, and care partners, whether they be spouses, kids, friends, ...

Relationships and Parkinson's with the Living with Parkinson's Meetup

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Living with Parkinson's Meetup panelists discuss how their relationships have changed, grown, and faded since being diagnosed wit...

Aging in Place with Parkinson's with Carol Chiang

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, occupational therapist Carol Chiang discusses the importance of adding an occupational therapist (OT) to your Parkinson's care team, ...

Finding Hope and Inspiration with the Living with Parkinson's Meetup

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, panelists from our Living with Parkinson's Meetup share how they find hope and inspiration despite ...

Women and Young Onset Parkinson's

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan talks about the impact of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) on women, how women have been left out of th...

Young Onset Parkinson's Disease with Dr Rodolfo Savica

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Rodolfo Savica discusses the biological and social differences of YOPD (young onset Parkinson's), treatments for YOPD, the challe...

Supportive and Whole Person Care for People with Parkinson's

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Benzi Kluger, movement disorder specialist, and Kelly Weinschreider, a person living with Parkinson's, discuss the value of palli...

Mindfulness, Meditation and Relaxation

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, beneficial to everyone, can be particularly beneficial for people living with Parkinson's. I...

Work, Giving Back, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Parkinson's with Greg Ritscher

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg Ritscher discusses:  How he transferred the skills that made him successful in his career to live well with Parkinson's ...

Addiction, Cannabis, Anxiety, Medications, and Living Well with Parkinson's with Karen Frank

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Karen Frank, a person living with Parkinson's talks about:  How using cannabis to ease her anxiety took her down an unexpected ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parkinson's with Dr. Roseanne Dobkin

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Roseanne Dobkin discusses:  Depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson's  How to connect with a mental health prof...

"On Being Well with Chronic Illness" with Kat Hill and Nancy Peate

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kat Hill and Nancy Peate talk about:   How they met at precisely the right place and time  Their lives with and without Pa...

Nutrition and Parkinson's with Jessica Schroeder

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, registered dietician and nutritionist Jess Schroeder discusses:  Weight loss and weight gain  Constipation  Increased su...