The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

Sleep is an important part of physical and mental health, but Parkinson’s symptoms and medication side effects can make a good night’s sleep hard to find. Insomnia, nocturia, medication wearing off, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and more can interrupt sleep. Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss the latest research on the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s disease (PD) and share practical strategies for setting yourself up for the best rest possible.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

A world without Parkinson’s will only be made possible through the work and energy of the Parkinson’s community — people living with the disease and their loved ones, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, lawmakers and others. Catalyzing that community towards productive action is one of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) four main areas of research focus in its Strategic Research Agenda, along with more clearly defining Parkinson’s disease, building better treatment pipelines and speeding clinical trial decision-making.In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, part of its award-winning Parkinson’s Science POV series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation about these efforts with two veteran scientists: Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF and Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0There are so many ways to get involved in Parkinson’s community, whether it’s becoming an advocate, joining Team Fox or participating in research. Learn more at michaeljfox.orgThe Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

How can I show up for my partner with Parkinson’s? How can I best support my parent with PD from afar? How can my loved one and I work together to make decisions as symptoms change? Our community has many questions about how to best support a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts — including care partners, a person living with PD, a social worker and a psychologist — discuss strategies for effective communication and shared decision-making to keep a partnership strong through Parkinson’s.This webinar received support from Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Learn more at: moretoparkinson’s.comLike our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Diet is a useful tool to feel and live better, whether you live with Parkinson’s or not. But putting healthy eating into practice can be tricky. In audio from this popular Ask the MD video, movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, DipABLM, speaks with Erin Presant, DO, movement disorder and culinary medicine specialist. Together, they answer common questions about how diet can support brain health and help manage disease.Listen now or watch the video. You can also check out our page on lifestyle strategies for living well with Parkinson’s.Rather listen on the go? Subscribe to our Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

How does research into Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s overlap, and what insights are being revealed? Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss what scientists are learning about how these diseases affect the brain and how understanding their links may lead to better care for people living with a disease.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

No matter your age, whether you have Parkinson’s or not, there are steps you can take today to boost your brain health. In this extended version of a popular Ask the MD video, movement disorder specialist, life medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, sits down with Ayesha Sherzai, MD, and Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, known as The Brain Docs. Together they answer community questions and share tips for using lifestyle medicine to help your brain.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Experiencing some stress is a normal part of life, but many people living with Parkinson’s notice stress may worsen symptoms and make medication less effective. And chronic stress can cause lasting impacts to mental and physical health. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how stress affects the body and how to reduce its harm.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Earlier this year, The Michael J. Fox Foundation hosted its 2025 Research Roundtable, “Building on Breakthroughs.” Tune into audio from this event to hear Parkinson’s experts and MJFF staff discuss the latest in lifestyle medicine and treatments in the pipeline, as well as the power of advocating for Parkinson’s policy.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

What is AI? How do scientists use it? Where does the data come from? Can AI help find a cure for Parkinson’s?  As the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more widespread, our community has asked us many questions about how scientists may be using the technology to further Parkinson’s research. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-wining "Parkinson’s Science POV" series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation to answer some of those questions with: Bradford Casey, PhD, senior scientific portfolio manager, MJFF Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Parkinson’s research has had a transformative year as researchers have built on breakthroughs to learn more about the disease and how to treat it. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how Parkinson’s research has advanced in 2025 and what the future could look like.  Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiRead more about this year in research at https://viewer.joomag.com/2025-year-in-review/0030141001760361264Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3