Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Allison Signorelli on Advocacy & the Michael J. Fox Foundation
I am a 49-year-old fundraiser, writer and event producer living just outside of Washington, DC with my husband and two teenagers. I was diagnosed…
January 24, 2024
Mary Jane Berry, Executive Director of Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Group
My name is Mary Jane Berry, born in 1953, raised in the country with ‘32’ in my high school graduating class. True country life…
January 24, 2024
Shanthipriya Siva Metamorphosis, a Journey
Shanthipriya Siva Metamorphosis, a Journey on October 31, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I am…
January 23, 2024
Ian O’Brien on Advocacy
Married to Caroline and Dad to my two young girls, Hazel (6) and Clara (9) Live in Waterford in the South East of Ireland…
January 22, 2024
Author Kristine Meldrum on the importance of structured, high intensity exercise to manage and reduce Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Author Parkinson's Place Iowa, Founder & President Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's, Ambassador Exercise Professional who works with people with Parkinson's & Neuro Diseases…
January 21, 2024
Rich London, Author & Public Speaker
Rich London, Author & Public Speaker on October 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Can you tell me more about your background? I…
January 20, 2024
Richard Underwood on Advocacy and Rickety Warrior
I was a consultant program manager in the local government marketplace for over 30 years. In hindsight, my first sign of Parkinson’s was at…
January 19, 2024
Felice Cohen on Kick PD’s Ass
Known nationally and internationally as the woman who lived in one of the world’s smallest apartments, Felice Cohen is the award-winning author of the…
January 18, 2024
Pam Mashburn on Advocacy and Tik Tok
My name is Pamela Mashburn and, I am from the North Georgia Mountains and now reside in sunny Tampa, FL. I enjoy spending time…
January 18, 2024
Laura Herman, CNA, CCF Dementia Care Navigator, Consultant, and Writer
Laura Herman has been a dementia care professional for 25 years and has been writing and consulting on dementia and caregiving for several years.…
January 17, 2024
Author John C. Coleman
By August 1995, John Coleman was wondering how he could go on living. Suffering symptoms of stage IV Parkinson’s disease and early-stage Multi-system Atrophy,…
January 16, 2024
Valerie Johnson Vestibular and PD Rehab Specialist from Balance Therapy LLC
Valerie Johnson Vestibular and PD Rehab Specialist from Balance Therapy LLC on October 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a…
January 15, 2024
Helen B. Medsger – North Bay Lewy Body Dementia Support Group
For over 30 years, Helen was the primary caregiver and health care advocate for two generations of her family who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
January 14, 2024
Melissa Marcie-Hrbcek on advocacy and PMD Alliance Ambassador
Melissa Marcie-Hrbcek on advocacy and PMD Alliance Ambassador on October 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
January 13, 2024
Simon Michaels from Parkinson’s Positive
Simon Michaels from Parkinson's Positive on October 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. My first…
January 12, 2024
Jack Waller from the Parkinson Society Nova Scotia
Jack Waller from the Parkinson Society Nova Scotia on October 6, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
January 11, 2024
Tracy Donaldson on Advocacy & How not to feel useless
I live in Ohio, am married to a wonderful man and between us we have 5 grown children, 8 grandchildren and 2 beautiful chocolate…
January 10, 2024
Composer Anders Sporring on DBS & Advocacy
Composer Anders Sporring on DBS & Advocacy on October 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.…
January 9, 2024