The Parkinson's Podcast
Episodes
Every Victory Counts - Part 6 - Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear tips for navigating a Young Onset Parkinson's diagnosis and the accompanying concerns about employment, family life, finances, and more. This con...
Every Victory Counts - Part 5 - Parkinson's Non-Motor Symptoms
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People with Parkinson's often say that their non-motor symptoms are more life-altering than symptoms like tremor and rigidity. Learn more about sympto...
Every Victory Counts - Part 4 - Parkinson's Motor Symptoms
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen here for more details about common motor symptoms, balance issues, and fall prevention. This content is made possible by the generous support o...
Every Victory Counts - Part 3 - Parkinson's and Employment
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep dive into workplace issues, disability options for people with Parkinson's, legal processes, and balancing work with family and relationsh...
Every Victory Counts - Part 2 - After a Parkinson's Diagnosis
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here, we share advice about assembling your wellness team, the importance of self-efficacy, managing emotions, participating in clinical trials, and i...
Every Victory Counts - Part 1 - Parkinson's Overview
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Parkinson's and how it's diagnosed, as well as what symptoms might occur and how Parkinson's changes over time. This content is made ...
Mental Health for Parkinson's Care Partners
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into the role of Parkinson's care partner is a big change and often a significant stressor. And as time goes by, it's easy to become so focu...
Holistic and Supportive Care for Parkinson's
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been living with Parkinson's for any length of time, you've probably heard the terms holistic care, supportive care, or palliative care. But...
Parkinson's and the Good Life with Dr. Laurie Santos
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn what new results in psychological science teach us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, how to flourish m...
Physical Therapy and Parkinson's
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006, physical therapists Lee Dibble, Terry Ellis, and Gammon Earhart received funding from the Davis Phinney Foundation for the CHOP PD study, i...
Dyskinesia and Parkinson's with Dr. Irene Malaty
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyskinesia is an uncontrolled, involuntary muscle movement that is irregular in motion. Although it can be a stand-alone condition, in people with Par...
Sleep, Parkinson's & Living Well Today with Dr. Ron Postuma
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Parkinson's can affect sleep in many ways, ranging from trouble falling or staying asleep at night to excessive sleepiness during the day. Good sleep ...
Parkinson's Meditation Day 5 Exercise
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided med...
Parkinson's Meditation Day 4 Exercise
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided med...
Parkinson's Meditation Day 3 Exercise
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided med...
Parkinson's Meditation Day 2 Exercise
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad, Davis Phinney, to create a guided m...
Parkinson's Meditation Day 1 Exercise
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided med...
Parkinson's Meditation Introduction
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided med...
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's - A Virtual Forum
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many living with Parkinson's, DBS has the power to reduce or eliminate OFF times, reduce the frequency and dose of medications, and dramatically ...
Practicing Compassion and Resilience with Connie Carpenter Phinney
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsey Phinney sits down with her mom Connie Carpenter Phinney to talk about compassion and resilience and how to stay resilient as a Parkinson's care...
Davis Phinney and Kelsey Phinney Practice Vocal Exercises for Parkinson's
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Davis Phinney has been living with Parkinson's for over 20 years. In this episode, his daughter, Kelsey, walks through some vocal exercises to help im...
Palliative Care, Not Just for End of Life: A Holistic Approach to Treating Parkinson's with Dr. Maya Katz
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Maya Katz describes the full spectrum of palliative care for people living with Parkinson's and the importance of being more precise in our langua...
Emotional and Psychological Care with Dr. Mark Mapstone
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The symptoms of depression are very common in people with Parkinson's. In fact, depression is probably one of the most common non-motor symptoms of P...
How to Exercise & Live Better with Parkinson's with Dr. Jay Alberts
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2003, Dr. Jay Alberts has been researching the role that cycling has on reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's. It all began when he rode a tandem...
Parkinson's Medications that Treat Motor Symptoms with Dr. Trevor Hawkins
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The crux of the problem in Parkinson's is the cell death of neurons in the brain that produce dopamine. In this episode, Dr. Trevor Hawkins talks abou...
Advice for Parkinson's Care Partners with Connie Carpenter Phinney
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Parkinson's impacts the whole family, especially those most involved in the day-to-day care of the person living with Parkinson's. In this episode, C...
Advice for the Newly Diagnosed with Jill Ater
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, you'll love the advice, encouragement and positivity that Jill offers. She's living proof that even ...
A Parkinson's Diagnosis with Dr. Aaron Haug
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, you may be feeling overwhelmed, devastated, angry, confused or all of the above. If ...
The Neuroscience of Parkinson's with Kelsey Phinney
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Parkinson's is complicated. Everyone who lives with it seems to present with their own unique set of symptoms, and they treat it with their own unique...
Growing Up with a Parent Who Has Parkinson's
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is it really like to grow up with a parent who has Parkinson's? Well, just like with everything else about Parkinson's, it depends. That's wh...
Tips for More Expressive Communication in Parkinson's
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facial masking is an important symptom of Parkinson's to pay attention to because it can limit the person's ability to communicate emotion. In this ep...
How Facial Masking in Parkinson's Influences Perception
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facial masking causes a loss of facial expressivity. The muscles of the face lose muscle tone, leading to a seemingly blank expression. In this episod...
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Parkinson's
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. In this podcast, you'll hear from Dr. Benzi Kluger, ...