On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast

Oct 28 2024 30 ep. 31 mins 407
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On Time is a podcast about living with Parkinson's disease (PD). People in the Parkinson's community share their candid stories of daily living with the disease.  The podcast is a program of the Brian Grant Foundation. Learn more about the Brian Grant Foundation at briangrant.org.

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Advocating for a Safer Future

Oct 28 2024 30 mins  
In this final episode of season 6, Brian Grant and his mother, Dorella Grant talk about their time at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base. And the ongoing battle for accountability and justice for those affected by military environmental exposures. Then, Ted Thompson with the Michael J. Fox Foundation discusses major policy advancements and the role of advocacy in driving legisl

A Champion for Veterans

Oct 21 2024 28 mins  
In this episode we hear from Dr. Sara Whittingham, a USAF Veteran, physician, Ironman triathlete, wife and mother. In 2020, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has become a vocal advocate for Veterans who have been denied benefits despite known exposure to chemicals linked to Parkinson's disease. About Dr. Sara WhittinghamSara Whittingham is a USAF Veteran, physician, I

The TCE and Pesticide Connection

Oct 14 2024 33 mins  
In this episode we get the historical context and regulatory challenges surrounding pesticide use with researcher Dr. Caroline Tanner, Director of the Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center. Then, retired lawyer, Dan Kinel, shares his journey with Parkinson’s, his story of Trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure working for years in downtown New York, and his work

Environmental Toxins and Parkinson’s

Oct 07 2024 28 mins  
In season 6 of On-Time: A Parkinson's Podcast, host Larry Gifford explores the environmental toxins linked to Parkinson's disease in a four-part series.In this opening episode, guest Dr. Ray Dorsey, Neurologist and Author of "Ending Parkinson’s Disease," explores how chemicals in our daily environment, from pesticides in food to industrial pollutants in the air, may be linked to

Conversation with CND Life Sciences

Apr 29 2024 26 mins  
Special Bonus Episode: Conversation with CND Life Sciences In this special bonus episode, BGF Executive Director Katrina Kahl talks with CND Life Science's Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Todd Levine, MD about the benefits of the company's evidence-based test to help diagnose synucleinopathies, which includes Parkinson's disease. More about Dr. Levine:Dr. Todd Levine is one of

Brian’s Perspective on Stigma

Apr 22 2024 23 mins  
Host Larry Gifford closes our four-part series on stigma and Parkinson's with a conversation with Brian Grant about his personal experiences with stigma and his thoughts on the stereotypes of people with Parkinson's disease.More about Brian Grant:Brian Grant was an NBA idol, known for tenacious rebounding and a fearless attitude on the court. During his 12‐year career, he played

Parkinson’s Stigma Internationally

Apr 15 2024 24 mins  
Stigma for people with Parkinson's disease is a global issue, and its manifestations can vary across different countries and cultures. In this episode, host Larry Gifford speaks with Nduta M'mbogori about her experience being diagnosed and living with Parkinson's in Nairobi, Kenya.

Parkinson’s Stigma for Women

Apr 08 2024 36 mins  
Societal expectations and assumptions about how Parkinson’s presents for women can lead to women being overlooked in terms of their own needs and experiences. In this episode, host Larry Gifford talks to Sree Sripathy and Richelle Flanagan, co-founders of the Women's Parkinson's Project, about Parkinson’s Stigma for Women.More about our guests:Richelle FlanaganRichelle is a COR

What Does Stigma Look Like for People with Parkinson’s?

Apr 01 2024 29 mins  
Host Larry Gifford opens our four-part series defining stigma and exploring what stigma looks like for people with PD with his first guest, Kimball Magoni, PhD.Dr. Magoni is a licensed psychologist in private practice for more than 35 years. His perspective as a person with Parkinson's makes for a conversation filled with understanding and thoughtful strategies for anyone experienc

Things We Don't Often Talk About

Nov 24 2023 31 mins  
People living with Parkinson’s have different comfort levels when talking to others about symptoms they experience. In this episode, Amber wraps up our series with founder Brian Grant covering topics from cringe-worthy social moments to declines in abilities that are tough to face.