A Special Episode with Davis Phinney and Kevin Kwok and the No Barriers Podcast
Release Date: 02/21/2024
Cognition, Mood, and Exercise in Parkinson's
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode, leading Parkinson's expert Dr. Bas Bloem shares his perspective about the relationship of exercise to improved mood and cognition for people living with Parkinson's. This talk was recorded during one of our online educational events. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 33
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The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Uncertainty
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode, join Heather and Kat as they tackle one of the most challenging aspects of life with Parkinson's – the uncertainty that comes with living with a progressive condition. With humor and honesty, they share personal strategies for finding peace amidst unpredictable symptoms and the uncertainties of life with Parkinson’s. Whether you're living with Parkinson's or supporting someone who is, this episode reminds us that while uncertainty is universal, we don't have to face it alone. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content...
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Anxiety, Cannabis, Forced Exercise, Sense of Smell, and More: A Parkinson's Q&A
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode, we present a Q&A session from one of our Davis Phinney Foundation live events. A Parkinson's care team - including a movement disorder specialist, physical therapist, and neuropsychologist - answers challenging questions about the disease. Our experts discuss cannabis use, forced exercise, hallucinations, and changes in sense of smell, while also addressing anxiety, intimacy, drooling, and more. This panel offers valuable insights into managing Parkinson's symptoms and improving quality of life. Speakers: Benzi Kluger, MD - Joanne Hamilton, Phd, ABPP - Erin Vestal, DPT,...
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The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Grit and Grace
The Parkinson's Podcast
Parkinson’s comes with a bit of grit—both in the sense of sand in the gears making things go less smoothly and in the sense of sand on ice to help with traction. In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss how the moving through the rough spots with grace—both for others and for oneself—can help you live well with Parkinson’s. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 30 (Unfiltered Episode 11)
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A Day in My Life with Parkinson's
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode, Karen Frank, Michael Fitts, and Carol Clupny, share what a day in their life looks like with Parkinson's. This talk was recorded during one of our online educational events. You can learn more about our Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassadors by visiting: For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 29
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Stem Cells, Cell Replacement, and Parkinson's: A Conversation with Dr. Roger Barker
The Parkinson's Podcast
This episode is an interview with Roger Barker, Professor of Clinical Neuroscience and Honorary Consultant in Neurology, at the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Dr. Barker is known for his groundbreaking work combining basic research on novel therapies for chronic neurodegenerative disorders, like Parkinson's, with clinical studies aimed at better defining these conditions. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 28
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The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Five and a Half Common Questions
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat answer five of the most common questions they get asked about Parkinson’s. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 27 (Unfiltered Episode 10)
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How Storytelling Helps with Parkinson's: Amy Carlson and The Moth
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode, we feature Amy Carlson, who won the prestigious Moth Grand Slam storytelling contest in Los Angeles and shares how the power of storytelling transformed her journey with Parkinson's. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 26
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The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered: Communication Breakdowns
The Parkinson's Podcast
In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered, Heather and Kat discuss what it’s like to communicate in a fast-paced digital world while living with Parkinson’s and all the ways it slows you down. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 25 (Unfiltered Episode 9)
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The Effects of Forced Exercise on Parkinson's Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms
The Parkinson's Podcast
This talk was recorded in 2013 at a Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit. In this episode, Dr. Jay L. Alberts explores the impact of forced exercise on Parkinson's symptoms. Recorded at one of our educational events, Dr. Alberts' research continues to shape exercise studies in Parkinson's. For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Season 5 Episode 24
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This is a special edition of the Parkinson’s Podcast, presented by the No Barriers Podcast. Join us for a candid conversation with Davis Phinney, co-founder of the Davis Phinney Foundation, and Kevin Kwok, a Foundation board member, as they share their compelling journeys with Parkinson’s.
To learn more about the No Barriers Podcast, please visit: https://nobarriersusa.org/podcast/
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