Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Chris Welber, A Brutal Disease
I am 61, retired early due to PD and hold a masters in Cybersecurity. I used to play in a band and now play…
April 21, 2026
Devon Cone, Continue Climbing
Devon Cone, Continue Climbing Please tell me a little about your background. My name is Devon Cone and I have spent more than two…
April 20, 2026
Tommy Burke, NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN
Tommy Burke, NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN Please tell me a little about your background. I grew up near Boston and got…
April 20, 2026
Alexander Judge, Shaky, But Unshakeable
My name is Alex Judge. I am a 34-year-old elementary school music teacher who is currently based out of the Monadnock Region of southern…
April 15, 2026
Maria Andreou: Blessing Through Pain……
My name is Maria Andreou. I am a single mother of 4. I have been going through my health issue journey without support since…
April 7, 2026
Claudia Alvarez, The Curious Neuroscientist with a Multi-dimensional Perspective
I was born in Lima, Peru and raised in South Florida, where I grew up interested by art, movement, and collaboration. I moved to…
April 5, 2026
Sarah Frow, The Athlete within: Fighting Parkinson’s with Exercise as my Medicine
My name is Sarah Frow. I am 49 years old. I’m married to Mike, a doctor at the Royal Marsden Hospital. We have two…
April 3, 2026
Scott Hickman, Parkinson’s and the Invisible Man
I worked as an actor when I lived in London. And taught yoga full time for 11 years. Can you tell me more about…
March 29, 2026
Jason and Angie Gooding, Beyond the Brochures
We are both in the field of education - Angie is a high school history teacher and Jason is a high school guidance counselor.…
March 29, 2026
Ken Chason, Still Running: A Conversation on Parkinson’s, Purpose, and Advocacy
I’m a recently retired federal attorney and senior executive. My career started in private law practice in Georgia, but after a year, I wanted…
March 25, 2026
Marjorie Webb, Parkinson’s puts things in perspective. Plans change and I adapt.
Marjorie Webb, Parkinson's puts things in perspective. Plans change and I adapt. Please tell me a little about your background. I am a fifty-nine-year-old…
March 24, 2026
Danielle McCarthy: The Lived Experience Health Advocate
I am a storyteller, social worker in training, and public speaker who meets people where they are—with honesty, warmth, and lived experience. After 25…
March 24, 2026
Rich Pikunis, Laugh Through It: The Unshaken Truth About Parkinson’s
I’m Richie Pikunis—attorney turned storyteller, speaker, author, and Parkinson’s advocate. I was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s at age 24 and have now lived with…
March 22, 2026
Lisa Cooke: What Parkinson’s gave to me.
Lisa Cooke: What Parkinson’s gave to me. Please tell me a little about your background I am 57 years old a divorced mother of…
March 21, 2026
Mike Mooney, Resetting Hope: Turning a Parkinson’s Diagnosis Into Advocacy.
Mike Mooney, Resetting Hope: Turning a Parkinson's Diagnosis Into Advocacy. Please tell me a little about your background. I am a husband, father of…
March 20, 2026
Daniel Heier, Shakin’ It Easy: Living Fully with Young-Onset Parkinson’s
I’ve lived quite an international life and have spent many years working with startups and entrepreneurs. Curiosity, travel, and meeting interesting people have always…
March 14, 2026
Ashleigh Gapinski: Movement and Community: Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s.
I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Youth Exercise Specialist, Rock Steady Boxing Coach, and PWR! Moves® Certified Instructor. I work closely with…
March 10, 2026
An interview with Bill Easterly: My Fight for Dignity with Parkinson’s
My name is Bill Easterly. I grew up in a small town in Northwest Ohio. I became an economist for the World Bank and…
March 9, 2026