Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Amanda Brown: Chronic Amanda’s Advocating
I have had medical issues my entire life and never any answers until 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. It…
July 11, 2024
Sebastiaan Hoyt Rock To Cure Parkinsons
Sebastiaan Hoyt Rock To Cure Parkinsons on July 10, 2024. Please tell me a little about your background. My name is Sebastiaan Todd HOYT…
July 10, 2024
Kendra Dinius Parkinson’s AHAIRMESS!
My name is Kendra and I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's just after I turned 40 years old. My career as a hairdresser…
July 6, 2024
Jennifer Crowder, Every Voice Matters: PD Advocacy
By her own definition, Jennifer is a tenacious fighter who wants to remind everyone living with Parkinson’s, has value and a story to tell.…
June 25, 2024
Cory Orosz RN Case Manager, Parkinson’s Advocate
I am from a small town in NYS and have moved around a bit. I initially went to college with no idea what to…
June 23, 2024
Scott Loeff on Tourette Syndrome Advocacy
Scott Loeff on Tourette Syndrome Advocacy: Excuse me sir do you need a Tissue. That is because my main Tic all my life has…
June 14, 2024
Tim Lockard: FINDING MY PD POWERS
My name is Tim Lockard. I am the father of 3 wonderful sons. I live in New Jersey. I work in the automotive industry…
June 13, 2024
Lisa Field, Thriving with Early Onset Parkinsons
I live in Australia and am a couple of years into my YOP diagnosis. I have had a very active life, including being an…
June 13, 2024
Amy Bridge, Qui Ose Vivra Daring to Live, Thrive and Hope with Parkinson’s Disease
Amy Bridge is a communications and marketing professional who has transitioned, after 30 years in the architecture world into the world of Parkinson’s Awareness…
June 12, 2024
Amy Chrest, SLP, with YOPD: Speech-Language Pathologist Living with Parkinson’s
I am a wife, mother of 2 fantastic sons, and a medical Speech-Language Pathologist. I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease in my…
June 10, 2024
Julie A. Stamm: Creating a more inclusive world through advocacy, awareness, and education on Multiple Sclerosis
/Background Julie A. Stamm was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie made it her mission to educate, advocate, and…
June 5, 2024
Traci Caldwell on PD Advocacy
I’m a 40 year old wife, mother and nana. I love my family and the outdoors. Life has its challenges but keeping the faith…
May 24, 2024
Susana Carlos of the Davis Phinney Foundation
I am a recent Doctor of Public Health Practice (DrPH) in Diverse Populations & Health Equity graduate from Mercer University and previously earned a…
May 19, 2024
Linda Silver: Refusing To Let Parkinson’s Control My Life
I have always been an artist, ever since I can remember my happiest times have been creating art. My love of art carried me…
May 15, 2024
Martin Taylor on Parkinson’s Research Interest Group
I was diagnosed with PD at the age of 32 in November 2014, I'm married to Fiona since April 2014 and we have a…
May 14, 2024
Dr. Michael Lenz and Fibromyalgia Advocacy
I grew up in West Bend, participating in multiple sports in high school and a couple of musicals. I was in the Target MD…
May 11, 2024
Lisa Limper from Urban Poling: Walk Your Way to Better Health
/Please tell me a little about your background. Urban Poling Managing Partner Diana Oliver is a dynamic business professional with an extensive background in…
May 6, 2024
Lana Gelb on Holistic tools for Parkinson’s
Lana is the President of Good Vibes Consultants. She has had a diverse wellness career for over 40 years. She has studied and worked…
May 6, 2024