Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Interview Veronica Clark Speech & Language Therapist
I’m Veronica Clark and I have been a Speech Therapist for the past 17 years. I feel like I’ve been on a journey over…
October 30, 2023
Lindsay Hudson-Austin on Dystonia Advocacy
My name is Lindsay and I have an undergrad degree in Child and Family Development, a Psychology minor, and a Master's in Reading. I've…
October 29, 2023
Amanda Yarger on Advocacy through Social Media
I'm 43 and live in a very small town in Central Pennsylvania with my husband Don. This year, we celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary.…
October 28, 2023
Dan Dumsha & Rosemary Morrison from Tightrope Theatre
Dan Dumsha & Rosemary Morrison from Tightrope Theatre: Can Laughter be the Best Medicine? Improv for Parkinson's says YES, And! on October 24, 2023…
October 27, 2023
Jan Rose & PingPongParkinson founder Nenad Bach
Please tell me a little about your background. Founder Nenad Bach Nenad Bach is a Croatian-American musician, rock star, and activist who has performed…
October 27, 2023
Pablo Campo, Ph.D. & Physiotherapist on Advocacy
Physiotherapist expertise in Parkinson's disease. PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Vigo. Researcher at the HealthyFit Group, Galicia Sur Research Institute (IISGS)…
October 27, 2023
Nancy McGovern, Visionary and Founder of Comfort Linen ~ Retired Physiotherapist
As a movement specialist, I enjoyed a long and rewarding career of providing patient care in hospitals, care facilities and clinics. Eventually, I drew…
October 26, 2023
Kate Harmon on Advocacy, Team Fox & the Michael J. Fox Foundation
I'm a recovering journalist who knows how to run Give Local York - our county's 24-hour day of online giving where we raise millions…
October 26, 2023
Adam Locke on PD Advocacy through Social Media
Adam Locke on PD Advocacy through Social Media on August 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
October 25, 2023
John Pepper on Advocacy
I was born in the United Kingdom in London, however I left the UK to come to South Africa in 1952. Before leaving the…
October 24, 2023
Hiih Mbe Hilaire Roger from Parkinson Cameroun
I am 50 years old. I have 3 children 2 boys and 01 daughter I was diagnosed Parkinson’s in 2013 l am the founder…
October 24, 2023
Kim Jacobsen Attorney at law on Advocacy
Kimberly Jacobsen earned a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from Western New England College, School of Law. In…
October 23, 2023
Dr. Kendal Maxwell, Clinical Neuropsychologist
Kendal Maxwell, Ph.D., is a Clinical Neuropsychologist at an academic medical center in Los Angeles, CA providing brief psychotherapeutic interventions and assessments to her…
October 22, 2023
Amber Hesford on Advocacy through Social Media
Amber Hesford was only 35 years-old when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s in 2018. Her sons were seven and nine. To help…
October 21, 2023
Sara Starkoff Green from Greenhouse Wellness
I am a wellness Consultant and work with events, education & engagement in the community. I also host a podcast. I am also a…
October 20, 2023
Charlotte Kahn from Maida Yoga on Teaching Yoga for Parkinson’s
Around the same time that I became a yoga teacher, my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). By teaching my father yoga using…
October 19, 2023
Ruby Rendon from the from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center & World Parkinson’s Congress
Ruby Rendon is the primary caregiver for her mother Corina Villalobos who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) 17 years ago. She has been…
October 18, 2023
Eileen Bencivengo from World Up Tour Project
I was a caregiver to both of my parents. When they both passed away, my mom first and then my dad 17 months later,…
October 18, 2023