The Parkinson's Podcast

Apr 09 2025 100 ep. 40 mins 557
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This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson's and Parkinson's care partners on how to live well with Parkinson's today.

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

Apr 09 2025 22 mins  
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts This episode contains excerpts from the Q and A during our March 2025 Living with Parkinson’s Meetup. In this Q and A, the panelists answer questions from the audience about accepting their diagnosis, surprising aspects of living with Parkinson’s, posture, exercise, dental c

Disability Benefits, Reluctant Spouses, and Career Changes

Mar 27 2025 41 mins  
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, Heather, Kat, and Chris address three audience questions: navigating the challenges of being denied disability benefits, a husband’s struggle to discuss Parkinson’s with his newly diagnosed wife, and the tough decision to leave work because of Parkinson’s.

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

Mar 19 2025 6 mins  
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode, Dr. K explains how constipation affects Levodopa absorption, discusses protein's impact on medication effectiveness, and shares optimal strategies for taking Levodopa. This is an excerpt from one of our online educational events for the Parkinson's community. Fo

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

Mar 05 2025 29 mins  
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 listener's question about overcoming creative barriers while living with Parkinson's. They discuss how to push past obstacles to creating art, as well as the powerful benefits art can offer to those with Parkinson’s. From improving men

Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS), Speech, and Swallowing

Feb 20 2025 30 mins  
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 language pathologist who exclusively works with people with Parkinson's, about the impacts that Deep Brain Stimulation can have on speech and swallowing. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org Season

Work, Wellness, and Mental Health

Feb 13 2025 20 mins  
Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. Dive into Leo Sarmiento's inspiring Parkinson's journey, where he transforms personal challenge into a powerful story of resilience, health, and purpose. From property maintenance to mental health advocacy, Leo shares how conscious choices and faith have shaped his path. Join us for an intimate conversation about

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

Feb 06 2025 27 mins  
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 Unfiltered. This season, Unfiltered hosts, Heather and Kat, will answer questions from the podcast's audience. If you have a question for them, please send it in by visiting dpf.org/unfiltered. In this episode, Heather and Kay discuss

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

Dec 31 2024 3 mins  
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. In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, we describe some of the ways the Davis Phinney Foundation helps people living with Parkinson’s live well today. By providing critical resources, fostering community, and offering expert

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

Dec 23 2024 28 mins  
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-synuclein in Parkinson’s and how this protein is involved in new diagnostic tests for Parkinson’s. Dr. Fazl also shares how these new tests may contribute to additional exciting developments in the future. This is part two of a two-part

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

Dec 16 2024 27 mins  
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 diagnosis. In part 2, Dr. Fazl describes the development of new diagnostic tests, how they help, and what new information they can provide. This two-part series is sponsored by CND Life sciences, home of the Syn-One Test—the