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**The Parkinson’s Podcast**

This podcast is for people with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners and Parkinson’s providers. You’ll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, complementary therapists, people with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s care partners on how to live well with Parkinson’s today.

Latest Episodes:

Addiction, Cannabis, Anxiety, Medications, and Living Well with Parkinson's with Karen Frank Apr 18, 2023

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In this episode, Karen Frank, a person living with Parkinson's talks about:

How using cannabis to ease her anxiety took her down an unexpected path
How she got out of an unhealthy situation
Her experiences with depression and rehab
Her relationships, community, and living with Parkinson's

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

For related links and resources, the video recording, and more visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-addiction-cannabis-anxiety-medications-and-living-well-with-parkinsons-with-karen-frank

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parkinson's with Dr. Roseanne Dobkin Apr 11, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Roseanne Dobkin discusses:

Depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson's
How to connect with a mental health professional
The current landscape of telehealth for mental health
What a first session with a mental health professional might look like
The definition of cognitive behavioral therapy and when it might be a fit

Managing anxiety specifically about Parkinson's progression
Parkinson's symptoms that can be helped with CBT
How to find a professional who is trained in CBT
The amount of time for CBT to be effective
Description of a typical CBT session

The role of care partners in managing mental health symptoms

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

For mentioned links, resources, the video recording, and more visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-and-parkinsons-with-dr-roseanne-dobkin

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

"On Being Well with Chronic Illness" with Kat Hill and Nancy Peate Apr 04, 2023

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In this episode, Kat Hill and Nancy Peate talk about:

How they met at precisely the right place and time
Their lives with and without Parkinson's

Their path through co-authorship of "On Being Well with Chronic Illness: A Guide to Resilience and Joy with Your Diagnosis."
What they do to live well with Parkinson's

And more! We hope you enjoy it!

For the mentioned links, resources, the video recording, and more, visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-on-being-well-with-chronic-illness-with-kat-hill-and-nancy-peate

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

Nutrition and Parkinson's with Jessica Schroeder Mar 28, 2023

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In this episode, registered dietician and nutritionist Jess Schroeder discusses:

Weight loss and weight gain
Constipation
Increased sugar cravings
Gastric emptying
The "right" diet for Parkinson's

Troubles with chewing and swallowing
Timing of food intake
Types of food for exercise
Food and its relationship to sleep
Eating well in assisted living and/or skilled nursing facilities

Creating an eating schedule and routine

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

For mentioned links, related resources, the video recording, and more visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-nutrition-and-parkinsons-with-jessica-schroeder

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

Dancing, Movement, Medications, and Living Well with Parkinson's with Pamela Quinn Mar 21, 2023

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In this episode, professional dancer, Founder of PD Movement Lab, and person with Parkinson's Pamela Quinn talks about:

Her story of diagnosis
How she followed her own gut in her management of the diagnosis
Her balance of using medications and lifestyle choices to manage her Parkinson's

Her organization, PD Movement lab, and its class/course offerings
The importance of taking charge of your diagnosis

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

For mentioned links, resources, the video recording, and more visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-dancing-movement-medications-and-living-well-with-parkinsons-with-pamela-quinn

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

Why Do I Feel Faint and Dizzy with Parkinson's? Understanding nOH (Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension) with Dr. Salima Brillman Mar 14, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Salima Brillman discusses:

The what and why of nOH (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension)
Treatments for nOH
In the moment tricks for managing nOH episodes
How to talk to your doctor about your symptoms
The effect of food and lifestyle choices on nOH

and more! We hope you enjoy it

Click here for the accompanying blog post to this episode, where you will find any mentioned links and resources, the video recording, and more.

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's: An Interview with Dr. Aaron Haug Mar 07, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Haug discusses:

How Parkinson's is diagnosed
The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's
What's happening in the brain to cause Parkinson's symptoms
Common initial treatment options
The team approach to treating Parkinson's

Lifestyle changes to manage Parkinson's
Which online resources to trust
Why consider participating in research
The most important advice for someone newly diagnosed

And more! We hope you enjoy it!

Click here for the accompanying blog post, where you can find the mentioned links, additional resources, the video recording, and more.

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

Gait, Balance, and Falling: A Conversation with the Living with Parkinson's Meetup Feb 28, 2023

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Episode Description:

In this episode, panelists from our monthly Living with Parkinson's Meetup discuss:

The what and why of falling and freezing of gait in Parkinson's
The panelists' experience with falling
Strategies to prevent falling
How music can be used to prevent falls

Living alone and falling
An overview of balance issues and what to do about them

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

Click here for the accompanying blog post for this episode to find the transcript, mentioned links, video recording, and more.

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

From Care Partner to Care Giver: An Interview with Terri Pease Feb 21, 2023

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In this episode, Terri Pease, a care partner to her husband Peter until his passing talks about:

Letting go of the feeling of "mutuality"
Learning to embrace reality
Why Parkinson's is a couple's disease
How to adapt when the plan you had for your life changes
The difference between self-care and after care
Handling anger

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

For mentioned links, additional resources, and the video recording visit: http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcast-terri-pease

Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Changes in Parkinson's with Dr. Joanne Hamilton Feb 14, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton discusses:

The difference between a bad mood and a clinical mood disorder
Not pathologizing normal emotions
Depression versus a typical grieving period after receiving a diagnosis
Depression versus anxiety and the symptoms of each
Suicidal ideation and signs to look for that indicate seriousness
Who to seek treatment from and where
Exercise and socialization as the number one treatment
The what and why of anxiety in Parkinson's
Treatment options for depression, anxiety, and mood changes
The what and why of apathy
If talk therapy may be right for you

and more! We hope you enjoy it!

Visit the blog post for this episode here to find mentioned links, related resources, the video recording, and more.

Are you loving the Parkinson's Podcast? You can listen to more episodes on our website!

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

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