2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

Jan 18 2025 39 ep. 46 mins 117

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If you want to know more about Parkinson's, or how to cope with chronic illness, then this is the Podcast for you. Between them Clarky and Kuhan have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years. They chat openly and honestly about the challenges and even the benefits of living with the condition.

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Inside Parkinson's UK

Jan 18 2025 63 mins

We take a trip to Parkinson’s UK’s new office, learn about their recent brand refresh and talk to the boss Caroline Rassell. She gives us the low down on all things Parkinson’s UK, shares her plans for the year ahead and reveals how Parkinson’s has got more personal for her recently. Parkinson UK helpline on 0808 800 0303 https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ https://www.parkinso

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Oct 20 2024 76 mins

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A Walk in the Park

Oct 03 2024 41 mins

For the second year running Dave and Kuhan join a Walk for Parkinson's at London's Battersea Park, hosted by Parkinson's UK. Along the way they hear from Geoff, Ruth, Matt and his lovely family about diagnosis, the importance of exercise and tips for living well with Parkinson's. They also bump into volunteer steward Tara who tells them about her promising work in gene therapy. Dav

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Sep 16 2024 56 mins

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Nordic Walking

Jul 31 2024 39 mins

This week we speak to retired PE teacher, Christine Stanley. Christine has always loved being active and despite being diagnosed with cancer and then Parkinson's she hasn't lost her passion for life. She's recently become a Nordic walking instructor and credits it with giving her a sense of hope. Christine shares her tips on positivity and battling against the odds. Ho

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Jun 22 2024 46 mins

This week the boys enter the world of dance! Not the opulent, spray tanned, sequin clad Strictly, but the life changing benefits of the dance for Parkie’s. We chat to Helen Gould who’s just been awarded an MBE for "charitable services to people with Parkinson’s"! Helen is the co-founder of LPM Dance, which has developed the transformational Neuro-Moves programme to

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May 21 2024 59 mins

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