Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Artur Amich on advocacy and Published Author
I was born in Barcelona in 1966 into a humble family. My values and virtues, highlighting among them willpower, the spirit of improvement and…
January 7, 2024
John Scotter from Shaky Radio
My name is John Scotter. I was diagnosed in 2016 with Parkinson's. It was not a great shock as it had taken me two…
January 6, 2024
Paula Schneider from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Paula Schneider from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation on September 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Can you tell me more about your…
January 5, 2024
Jacob Kidney from Mission PD on Essential Tremors
I have had a movement disorder called Essential Tremors since I was 8 years old. Also, my mother has had Essential Tremors and Dystonia…
January 4, 2024
Gaynor Edwards from Spotlight YOPD: Young onset Parkinson’s comes of age – and not before time!
Gaynor was diagnosed at the age of 42 in 2012. She had symptoms for four or five years in advance, notably depression, insomnia, and…
January 3, 2024
Jagdeep Aujla from Dopamine Warriors
Jagdeep Aujla from Dopamine Warriors on September 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background I have…
January 3, 2024
William Thompson from Team Neuro
Bill is a retired Business Manager with Stage 5 Parkinson’s Disease. Diagnosed in 2015 after suffering from unexplained symptoms for nearly 30 years, he…
January 2, 2024
Jeremy Likness from You, Me and PD
I am a professional computer programmer, aka developer, with over three decades of experience. I've worked with everything from startups to large, established companies…
January 1, 2024
Jaime Martin, MD, PhD, FAAN Movement Disorders Neurology on advocacy
Jaime Martin, MD, PhD, FAAN Movement Disorders Neurology on advocacy on October 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little…
December 30, 2023
Nobuko Haneji on Advocacy
Nobuko Haneji on Advocacy on October 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. Because I was…
December 29, 2023
Dr. Michael S. Okun from the Norman Fixel Institute at the University of Florida Health & Co Author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action
My name is Michael Okun, MD, and I am a board-certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist, neuroscientist and author who practices with the philosophy that…
December 28, 2023
Musician Mick Beaman on advocacy
Musician Mick Beaman on October 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I was born and…
December 28, 2023
Kristi LaMonica on Advocacy & YOPD
I’m 44 and married with two rescued border collies and a rescued street cat. I have my PhD in cell and developmental biology from…
December 27, 2023
Laura Cockram from Parkinson’s UK
Laura Cockram from Parkinson's UK on September 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Laura Cockram and Baroness Gale with banner - LordsReception©JessHurd Please…
December 26, 2023
Joao Silva on Biomedical Engineering & PD
João Silva, is a Portuguese PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at NOVA School of Science and Technology and Universitat de Girona, focusing on Parkinson’s…
December 25, 2023
Miriam Bram from Shaking up Parkinson’s
I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) in 2008 at the age of 44. At the time, I was a mother of…
December 24, 2023
Alex Kozich from Exercise, Rehab, and Wellness for Individuals with Degenerative Disease
My name is Alex Kozich and I am a third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at The Ohio State University. Over the past few…
December 23, 2023
Jeremy McDonald on Supporting Awareness
I grew up in St Louis. MO where I still live with my wife and son. I was diagnosed with YOPD in January 2013…
December 22, 2023