Show overview
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast has been publishing since 2011, and across the 15 years since has built a catalogue of 279 episodes. That works out to roughly 170 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 9 min and 57 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 46 episodes published. Published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
From the publisher
Subscribe for coverage and analysis of current neurology/brain research, patient and caregiver profiles, drug development strategy, pioneering nonprofit management and other topics of interest in a wide-ranging series of conversations that include the voices of those affected by Parkinson's as well as clinicians.
Latest Episodes
View all 279 episodesFinding the Signs of Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio)
Managing Depression, Anxiety and Apathy in Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio)
Moving Forward: Techniques to Manage Parkinson’s Gait Changes (Webinar Audio)
Delivering Better Parkinson’s Treatments
Can Parkinson’s Disease Be Inherited? (Webinar Audio)
Sources of Strength: Spiritual Well-Being and Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s or Something Else? Understanding Parkinsonisms (Webinar Audio)
What’s Next for the Study That’s Changing Everything?
Finding the Best Parkinson’s Clinical Trial for You (Webinar Audio)
Parkinson’s and Constipation: A Candid Conversation (Webinar Audio)
Finding a Clearer Parkinson's Diagnosis
Everyday Tips for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease
What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? (Webinar Audio)
Parkinson's: Fact vs. Fiction
Sleep and Parkinson’s: What’s Going On (and What Can Help) (Webinar Audio)
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
Catalyzing Community to End Parkinson’s
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
In This Together: Care Partnership and Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio)
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
Dishing on Diet for Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Podcast)
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
Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s (Webinar Audio)
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
Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Brain Health (Ask the MD Podcast)
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