Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
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
Daniel Hight: I Have Cancer, Cancer Doesn’t Have Me
42, husband, father, worked as a consultant until I had a seizure and was diagnosed that same day with a brain tumor. I was…
May 2, 2024
Lisa Skinner, How Would You Prepare for a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis?
Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and…
May 1, 2024
Allie Reed, Helping People with Parkinson’s Disease Find Community, Support, and Hope
My name is Allie Reed and I’m a speech language pathologist. I grew up in Las Vegas, NV and received my Bachelor’s in Speech…
April 30, 2024
Jeannine Alain: Finding Something I Can Do for Others
I’m 65-year-old Canadian who lives in Saskatoon, SK. I grew up on a farm and was diagnosed with PD 9 years ago. Can you…
April 29, 2024
Interview Ellen De La Cruz Swimming To Beat Parkinson’s
Ellen De La Cruz Swimming To Beat Parkinson’s on April 28, 2024 Please tell me a little about your background. I am a teacher,…
April 28, 2024