The Parkinson's Podcast

Learn why exercise is medicine and the many ways it can help you live your best life with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Learn how physical, occupational, speech-language, and creative therapies (and more) can help you live well with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Hear tips for navigating a Young Onset Parkinson's diagnosis and the accompanying concerns about employment, family life, finances, and more. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

People with Parkinson's often say that their non-motor symptoms are more life-altering than symptoms like tremor and rigidity. Learn more about symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, nOH, and more. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Listen here for more details about common motor symptoms, balance issues, and fall prevention. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Take a deep dive into workplace issues, disability options for people with Parkinson's, legal processes, and balancing work with family and relationships. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Here, we share advice about assembling your wellness team, the importance of self-efficacy, managing emotions, participating in clinical trials, and initial treatment. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Learn more about Parkinson's and how it's diagnosed, as well as what symptoms might occur and how Parkinson's changes over time. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Stepping into the role of Parkinson's care partner is a big change and often a significant stressor. And as time goes by, it's easy to become so focused on your person with Parkinson's that you put your own needs on the back burner. This can lead to caregiver burnout or in its extreme, compassion fatigue, where you become overwhelmed physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially to the point where you're unable to care for yourself or others. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

If you've been living with Parkinson's for any length of time, you've probably heard the terms holistic care, supportive care, or palliative care. But you may not know what they mean when it comes to your care, now and in the future. Dr. Christopher Tarolli recently joined us to talk about palliative care and how it is ideal for people living with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

In this episode, you'll learn what new results in psychological science teach us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, how to flourish more no matter your situation, and ideas for "rewirement" activities to help you create new happiness habits, boost your mood, and improve your overall well-being. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

In 2006, physical therapists Lee Dibble, Terry Ellis, and Gammon Earhart received funding from the Davis Phinney Foundation for the CHOP PD study, in which they hoped to lay a foundation for subsequent exercise trials that would show how exercise and physical activity can improve quality of life (in addition to many other benefits) for people with Parkinson's. They recently joined us to talk about their research and how physical therapy can play a significant role in helping people live well with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Dyskinesia is an uncontrolled, involuntary muscle movement that is irregular in motion. Although it can be a stand-alone condition, in people with Parkinson's, it is most often associated with long-term use of levodopa or other Parkinson's medications that increase levels of dopamine in the brain. Learn how to live well with it. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Parkinson's can affect sleep in many ways, ranging from trouble falling or staying asleep at night to excessive sleepiness during the day. Good sleep boosts everything from your mood to your ability to think and process to your physical movement. Understanding sleep problems and Parkinson's is often the first step you can take to enhance your sleep. In this podcast, Dr. Postuma discusses: What causes sleep problems in Parkinson's The difference between sleep changes related to aging and those related to Parkinson's The difference between sleepiness and fatigue The connection between sleep and medication Different types of sleep disorders (somnolence, insomnia, REM sleep behavior disorder) and how to treat them And much more! This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad, Davis Phinney, to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For this series, Kelsey Phinney shares what she's learned through self-exploration and conversations with her dad Davis Phinney to create a guided meditation series especially for people with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

For many living with Parkinson's, DBS has the power to reduce or eliminate OFF times, reduce the frequency and dose of medications, and dramatically improve quality of life. In this podcast, learn the what, when, why, how, and more of DBS from movement disorder specialists who recommend it, surgeons who perform it, companies that make the devices, and someone who has been living with it for over five years. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Kelsey Phinney sits down with her mom Connie Carpenter Phinney to talk about compassion and resilience and how to stay resilient as a Parkinson's care partner. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Davis Phinney has been living with Parkinson's for over 20 years. In this episode, his daughter, Kelsey, walks through some vocal exercises to help improve his tone and projection. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Dr. Maya Katz describes the full spectrum of palliative care for people living with Parkinson's and the importance of being more precise in our language so that the people who would benefit from it are not scared away by it. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

The symptoms of depression are very common in people with Parkinson's. In fact, depression is probably one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's and some studies suggest that over half of people living with Parkinson's experience symptoms of depression. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mapstone talks about the symptoms of depression and how it's diagnosed, how depression is treated and the other rarely talked about psychological symptoms people with Parkinson's often face. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Since 2003, Dr. Jay Alberts has been researching the role that cycling has on reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's. It all began when he rode a tandem bike across Iowa (RAGBRAI) with a person with Parkinson's. In this episode, he talks about his experiences working with people with Parkinson's through outdoor cycling and how he's bringing it into the lab to further his research and help even more people live well with Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

The crux of the problem in Parkinson's is the cell death of neurons in the brain that produce dopamine. In this episode, Dr. Trevor Hawkins talks about the three main types of medications used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's and how to make up for the cells that have already died off. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Parkinson's impacts the whole family, especially those most involved in the day-to-day care of the person living with Parkinson's. In this episode, Conne Carpenter Phinney shares her journey as a care partner to her husband, Davis Phinney, and the very practical strategies she uses on a daily basis to stay healthy, connected and present. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

If you've been newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, you'll love the advice, encouragement and positivity that Jill offers. She's living proof that even though there are likely to be some very difficult times, there are fabulous days ahead as well. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, you may be feeling overwhelmed, devastated, angry, confused or all of the above. If you suspect you have Parkinson's, but you haven't received an official diagnosis, you may be frustrated by the process and wondering what really goes into a diagnosis. In either case, this podcast episode is for you. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Parkinson's is complicated. Everyone who lives with it seems to present with their own unique set of symptoms, and they treat it with their own unique blend of medications, interventions and behaviors. However, even if it shows up differently for everyone, what's going on in their brain is similar. In this podcast, Kelsey Phinney breaks down the neuroscience of Parkinson's, what causes it and what it's like to be a care partner for someone living with it. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

What is it really like to grow up with a parent who has Parkinson's? Well, just like with everything else about Parkinson's, it depends. That's why we wanted to hear from those who've done it. In this podcast, Kelsey Phinney talks to Jacie and Matthew about their experiences as kids of parents who have Parkinson's. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Facial masking is an important symptom of Parkinson's to pay attention to because it can limit the person's ability to communicate emotion. In this episode, learn one of the easiest and most essential ways of overcoming facial masking. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

Facial masking causes a loss of facial expressivity. The muscles of the face lose muscle tone, leading to a seemingly blank expression. In this episode, learn the implications of facial masking and the importance of facial expressions in social interactions, so that we can all better understand how to respond. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation

This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. In this podcast, you'll hear from Dr. Benzi Kluger, Connie Carpenter Phinney and Kelsey Phinney talk about how REM Sleep Behavior Disorder impacts people. This content is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://dpf.org/podcastdonation