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Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More Apr 10, 2025

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This episode contains excerpts from the Q and A during our March 2025 Living with Parkinson's Meetup. In this Q and A, the panelists answer questions from the audience about accepting their diagnosis, surprising aspects of living with Parkinson's, posture, exercise, dental care, and young-onset Parkinson's (YOPD).

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

Season 6 Episode 7

Disability Benefits, Reluctant Spouses, and Career Changes Mar 27, 2025

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In this episode, Heather, Kat, and Chris address three audience questions: navigating the challenges of being denied disability benefits, a husband's struggle to discuss Parkinson's with his newly diagnosed wife, and the tough decision to leave work because of Parkinson's. They offer practical advice, personal insights, and support for those facing these difficult challenges.

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

Season 6 Episode 6 (Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 3)

Dr. Karunapuzha on How to Take Levodopa for Parkinson's Mar 19, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. K explains how constipation affects Levodopa absorption, discusses protein's impact on medication effectiveness, and shares optimal strategies for taking Levodopa. This is an excerpt from one of our online educational events for the Parkinson's community.

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

Season 6 Episode 5

Overcoming Creative Barriers and the Power of Art for Parkinson's Mar 05, 2025

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In this episode of The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, the hosts explore a listener's question about overcoming creative barriers while living with Parkinson's. They discuss how to push past obstacles to creating art, as well as the powerful benefits art can offer to those with Parkinson's. From improving mental and physical well-being to fostering self-expression, this episode provides practical tips and inspiration for tapping into your creative potential.

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

Season 6 Episode 4 (Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 2)

Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS), Speech, and Swallowing Feb 20, 2025

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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

Work, Wellness, and Mental Health Feb 13, 2025

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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

Being Home Alone With Parkinson's: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered Feb 06, 2025

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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)

Supporting the Parkinson's Community: Your Gift Makes a Difference Dec 31, 2024

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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.

Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: New Tests, Alpha-Synuclein, and Looking Forward (Part 2) Dec 23, 2024

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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

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

Season 5 episode 36

Developments in Parkinson's Diagnosis: Background and Challenges (Part 1) Dec 16, 2024

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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

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