Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
German Schmidl on Advocacy and Team Fox: Parkinson research: Where we are going we don’t need roads… (Doc. Brown) ” thanks
I am Germán Schmidl. I live in Andacollo, a small town in Argentine Patagonia in the province of Neuquén. I am a Special Education…
March 14, 2024
Kathleen Phipps-Carter from Bisaya-Briton Adventure on Tik Tok: Life with My Unwelcomed and Uninvited Companion
My name is Kathleen, and I am an operating theatre nurse by profession. My symptoms started last 2019 at age 31. I have got…
March 13, 2024
Simone Sistarelli Popping For Parkinson’s: transforming a symptom into a superpower
I am a dance artist, musician, social entrepreneur, author and public speaker. I am the founder of Popping For Parkinson's, a project that transforms…
March 12, 2024
Małgorzata Kujawska, Ph.D., D.Sc. Professor of Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Małgorzata Kujawska, Ph.D., D.Sc. Professor of Poznan University of Medical Sciences on January 13, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a…
March 11, 2024
Nicole Muriel OTR/L, HSP, PCES: Think BIG!
Nicole Muriel is an Occupational Therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy and neurorehabilitation. In her 12-year career as an Occupational Therapist, she has…
March 10, 2024
Friedhelm Chmell Parkinson’s nurse specialist from Germany: From anger to vocation
Friedhelm Chmell Parkinson’s nurse specialist from Germany From anger to vocation on January 9. 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a…
March 9, 2024
Koren Snow, Nurse Practitioner: Life started with Parkinson’s
Please tell me a little about your background. My name is Koren, I’m 46 and living with Parkinson’s disease. I was diagnosed at age…
March 8, 2024
Deanna Vigliotta -Urinary Incontinence related to Parkinson’s Disease – An Often Overlooked Topic
Deanna has an extensive 30-year healthcare sales and sales management background. Deanna is the National Sales Manager for Seni, a premium brand of adult…
March 7, 2024
Anna Bendas from the Canadian Open Parkinson Network: Exploring Parkinson’s disease through research and dance
Born and raised in Ukraine, my family moved to Canada in 2009. Since then, it was my dream to make Canada my home by…
March 6, 2024
Dr Bhanu Ramaswamy Physiotherapist and Advocate
Dr Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE is an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant based in Sheffield, United Kingdom and an Honorary Visiting Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University. Bhanu…
March 5, 2024
Scott McLeod from StrydAR: The Future of Parkinson’s Mobility is Here: StrydAR Glasses Reinvents the Concept of Mobility Aids
For thirty years, I've been immersed in the world of technology and entrepreneurship. In 2019, I was building a new concept AR App for…
March 4, 2024
Susha Thomas, Physical Therapist: Spreading Hope and Awareness for Parkinson’s
I am a Physical Therapist with specializations in Parkinson’s Rehabilitation. I have my Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wayne State University and I am…
March 3, 2024
Mridula Bharathi Founder & Host of The Neurological Disorder Podcast
I am a high school junior, young changemaker, and founder/host of The Neurological Disorder Podcast. In this podcast, I interview people affected by neurological…
March 2, 2024
Steve Squires on Advocacy & Team FOX
I am 48 with an automotive background. I tint windows and install electronics into cars such as audio and remote. I love social sports…
March 1, 2024
Roger Halleen Co-Leader of the Central Illinois Parkinson’s Support Group
Roger Halleen 65 years of age and care partner for my wife who is has been living with Parkinson’s for about 18 years. Leader…
February 29, 2024
Ben Lazarus on Advocacy
In brief, first I am a 48 and a very happy husband and proud dad…married to Gayle since 1997 the year I finished university…
February 28, 2024
Scott Rider on Advocacy
Scott Rider is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was twice Captain of the men’s Track & Field Team. While at…
February 27, 2024
Dan Glass on DBS and Advocacy
Dan Glass on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Advocacy on December 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about…
February 26, 2024