The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Five and a Half Common Questions
Release Date: 09/04/2024
Accessibility, Attention (ADD), and More in Parkinson's
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts Heather, Kat, and Chris share their experiences with accessibility and travel challenges while living with Parkinson’s. They dive into attention and focus, including what it’s like to live with both Parkinson’s and ADD. The conversation also covers the realities of freezing of gait—from how it starts to how they manage it day to day. Real, personal, and full of lived insight. Visit to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's. Season: 6 Episode: 18
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How Protein Affects Parkinson’s Meds and More
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts In this episode of The Parkinson’s Podcast, we feature excerpts from our July 2025 Care Partner Meetup. In this meetup, Kristin Gustashaw, a registered dietician at Rush University Medical Center, shares real-world advice about food, meds, digestion, and supplements to help care partners and people with Parkinson’s make more informed choices. Much of this conversation focuses on the interaction between protein and levodopa. People with Parkinson's and their care partners are often...
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Mental Wellness Essentials for Parkinson's
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: This episode of the Parkinson's Podcast features the full, unedited audio from a Live Well Today Webinar. In this episode, Dr. Greg Pontone discusses the effects that Parkinson's can have on mental health, including why mental health related symptoms occur, how they impact daily life, and what you can do to manage them. You can view our library of past webinars and register to attend our next webinar at our website: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/event/live-well-today-webinars/ --- Speaker Bio: Greg Pontone, MD,...
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The Cutting Edge of Parkinson's Exercise Research
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts This episode of the Parkinon's Podcast features the full, unedited audio from a Live Well Today Webinar. During this live webinar, Dr. Corcos, Professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, shared insights from decades of research focused on the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson’s. Listen in as Dr. Corcos discusses the latest findings in Parkinson’s exercise science and offers practical takeaways for incorporating effective movement strategies into everyday...
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Intense Exercise, Freezing, and Sleepiness & Parkinson’s
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: In this episode, we share an excerpt from the Q&A portion of one of our Living with Parkinson’s Meetups, where guest speakers answer community questions about intense exercise, freezing episodes, and sleepiness in Parkinson’s. Visit for more information and resources for people living with Parkinson’s. Season 6 Episode 14
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On Apathy, Ability, and Disability in Parkinson's - The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: Join Heather, Kat, and Chris for another episode of The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered. Questions addressed in this episode include navigating apathy--which is one of the most difficult non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's for many people--and how to evaluate your own disability, changes in ability, and quality of life. Ask Heather, Kat and Chris a question here: To learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's visit: Season 6 Episode 13
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When Parkinson’s Affects Your Job, Power of Attorney, and More
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: In this Q&A episode of The Parkinson’s Podcast, recorded during the May 2025 Living with Parkinson’s Meetup, they answer questions from the community about what to do when Parkinson’s affects your ability to work and how to navigate Power of Attorney. They also discuss orthostatic blood pressure hypertension and adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS). To learn more about our Living With Parkinson's Webinar series visit: To learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's visit: Season 6 Episode 12
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Let's Talk About Loneliness and Parkinson's: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: In their first episode back after a break for Parkinson's Awareness Month and some time to tend to personal needs, Heather and Kat dive into a candid conversation about loneliness. Prompted by a listener’s question, they explore how Parkinson’s can impact friendships and what it means to navigate shifting social dynamics. Stay tuned: more episodes of Unfiltered are on the way! Ask Heather and Kat a question here: To learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's visit: Season 6 Episode 11
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Previewing The Parkinson’s Plan by Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun--A New Book, Out 8/19/25
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: In this episode of the Parkinson’s Podcast, Executive Director Polly Dawkins speaks with Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun about their forthcoming book, "The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment," set for release on August 19, 2025. Framed around the acronym PLAN—Prevent, Learn, Amplify, Navigate—the book shares compelling stories from the Parkinson’s community and outlines a bold roadmap toward prevention and proactive care. Listen in as the authors discuss what inspired them to write the book and the...
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Parkinson’s Innovations: Under-the-Skin Infusion Therapies
The Parkinson's Podcast
To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: In this episode, we’re sharing an excerpt from our May 2025 Live Well Today webinar about Emerging Therapies for Parkinson's, which features Dr. Soania Mathur and Dr. Michael Okun. In this excerpt, Dr. Mathur and Dr. Okun discuss three emerging treatments for Parkinson’s that are designed for continuous under-the-skin infusion. These treatments have all been found to increase the amount of time Parkinson's symptoms are well managed throughout the day. You can learn more about these and other emerging therapies by watching the entire...
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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.
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