The Parkinson's Podcast

Davis Phinney Foundation

Helping people with Parkinson's live well today

  • 30 minutes 10 seconds
    Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS), Speech and Swallowing

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    In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, hear from John Dean, a speech language pathologist who exclusively works with people with Parkinson's, about the impacts that Deep Brain Stimulation can have on speech and swallowing.

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    Season 6 Episode 3

    20 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 3 seconds
    Work, Wellness, and Mental Health

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    Dive into Leo Sarmiento's inspiring Parkinson's journey, where he transforms personal challenge into a powerful story of resilience, health, and purpose. From property maintenance to mental health advocacy, Leo shares how conscious choices and faith have shaped his path. Join us for an intimate conversation about overcoming obstacles and finding meaning in life's unexpected turns.

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    Season 6 Episode 2

    13 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 29 seconds
    Being Home Alone With Parkinson’s: The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered

    Click here to subscribe for our podcast and video content on YouTube. We hope you enjoy episode one of the second season of The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered. This season, Unfiltered hosts, Heather and Kat, will answer questions from the podcast's audience. If you have a question for them, please send it in by visiting dpf.org/unfiltered.

    In this episode, Heather and Kay discuss a question they received from a listener whose care partner was going out of town for two weeks, and Heather responds to a question about what helps her when she experiences OFF periods.

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    Season 6 Episode 1 (Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 1)

    6 February 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 48 seconds
    Supporting the Parkinson’s Community: Your Gift Makes a Difference

    To donate, please visit https://dpf.org/2024donate. Together, we can continue to empower the Parkinson’s community to live well today—and every day.

    In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast, we describe some of the ways the Davis Phinney Foundation helps people living with Parkinson’s live well today. By providing critical resources, fostering community, and offering expert insights, the Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners.  

    By equipping the Parkinson’s community with the tools and support they need, the Foundation helps those impacted by Parkinson’s live full lives as they navigate their Parkinson’s journey—today and in the future.  

    Your support helps make all of this possible. Every donation, no matter the size, helps expand our reach and ensure that life-changing resources are available to more people who need them.

    31 December 2024, 3:12 pm
  • 28 minutes 40 seconds
    Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: New Tests, Alpha-Synuclein, and Looking Forward (Part 2)

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    In this episode, Dr. Arash Fazl discusses the role of the protein alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s and how this protein is involved in new diagnostic tests for Parkinson’s. Dr. Fazl also shares how these new tests may contribute to additional exciting developments in the future.  

    This is part two of a two-part series about Parkinson’s diagnosis. In the first episode, Dr. Fazl describes the challenges involved in diagnosing Parkinson’s. This episode picks up in the middle of our conversation with Dr. Fazl, right where we ended the first episode.  

    This two-part series is sponsored by CND Life sciences, home of the Syn-One Test - the first commercially available skin-based test to help clinicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. 

    Listen to Part 1 of this podcast series here: https://youtu.be/98AUXc2pgHo

    This two-part series is sponsored by CND Life sciences, home of the Syn-One Test - the first commercially available skin-based test to help clinicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    Season 5 episode 36

    23 December 2024, 4:29 pm
  • 27 minutes 16 seconds
    Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: Background and Challenges (Part 1)

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    This episode is part one of a two-part series about developments in Parkinson’s diagnosis. In part 2, Dr. Fazl describes the development of new diagnostic tests, how they help, and what new information they can provide.  

    This two-part series is sponsored by CND Life sciences, home of the Syn-One Test—the first commercially available skin-based test to help clinicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.  

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    Season 5 episode 35

    16 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 54 seconds
    The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: What's Working

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    In this episode, hosts Heather and Kat share what has been working well for them in their Parkinson's journeys, including meditation, avoiding over-scheduling, and finding purpose. They discuss the importance of nurturing meaningful connections while also maintaining boundaries to be true to themselves.

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    Season 5 Episode 34 (Unfiltered 13) 

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    27 November 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 24 seconds
    Cognition, Mood, and Exercise in Parkinson's

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    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: https://dpf.org

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    Season 5 Episode 33

     

    19 November 2024, 7:11 pm
  • 29 minutes 26 seconds
    The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Uncertainty

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    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: https://dpf.org

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    Season 5 Episode 32 (Unfiltered Episode 12)

    4 November 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 49 seconds
    Anxiety, Cannabis, Forced Exercise, Sense of Smell, and More: A Parkinson's Q&A

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    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, NCS

    For more information about the Davis Phinney Foundation visit: https://dpf.org

    This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.

    Season 5 Episode 30

    23 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 53 seconds
    The Parkinson’s Podcast Unfiltered: Grit and Grace

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    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: https://dpf.org

    This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation.

    Season 5 Episode 30 (Unfiltered Episode 11)

    9 October 2024, 1:00 pm
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