Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Rebecca Kastin Integrative Nutrition
Rebecca graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Rebecca is also a Hormone Health Specialist…
October 13, 2023
Dr. Soania Mathur from Unshakable MD & PD Avengers
Dr. Soania Mathur is a family physician living outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada who resigned her clinical practice twelve years following her diagnosis of…
October 12, 2023
George Manahan from the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network
George Manahan from the West Virginia Parkinson's Support Network & the Michael J. Fox Foundation on August 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.…
October 12, 2023
Nina Juncker from PD avengers-Germany
I am a pharmacist from Germany diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago at the age of 47. My reaction to the diagnosis was…
October 12, 2023
Steven Steinberg from What’s Shaking Man
Steve Steinberg has been living with Parkinson’s Disease for ten years. He is a father, brother, son, painter, photographer, writer, and music lover. Educated…
October 11, 2023
Kristi Barker Reach Rehab Physical Therapy on Advocacy
My name is Kristi Barker and I am a physical therapist from Saskatchewan Canada. I played Division I volleyball in Arkansas while I completed…
October 10, 2023
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland is a charity, based in Dublin with branches throughout the country. Our aim is to assist people with Parkinson’s,…
October 9, 2023
David Leventhal from Dance for PD®
David Leventhal is a founding teacher and Program Director for Dance for PD®, a program of the Mark Morris Dance Group that has been…
October 8, 2023
Tracy McBee on Advocacy
I've been married for 33 years, and we have 3 boys. I attended Alaska Pacific University for both undergraduate and masters. I have a…
October 7, 2023
Pamela Lappen from Dancing with Parkinson’s
Recognized for her “eye for artistry and aesthetics” in dance, along with her “ability to smoothly execute projects,” Pamela received an invitation from David…
October 6, 2023
Laura Robbins on Advocacy
I am a 46-year-old attorney from State College, Pennsylvania. I own a law firm called Laura Robbins Law, LLC and am president of a…
October 5, 2023
Interview Kat Hill, Ambassador from the Davis Phinney Foundation
Kat Hill is from Portland, OR USA. She believes that we can choose joy in our lives no matter what we are faced with.…
October 4, 2023
Dr. Maria De Leon from Parkinson’s Diva & defeatparkinsons
I am an art lover and a fashionista. My grandmother and my former patients drove me to advocate for those without a voice or…
October 2, 2023
Interview Parkinson’s Africa
A discussion with Parkinson’s Africa on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. About us Parkinson's Africa exists to support and empower Africans…
October 1, 2023
Lucy Jung from Charco Neurotech
Lucy Jung is the CEO and a founder at Charco, a MedTech start-up working on a device for people with Parkinson’s to improve their…
September 30, 2023
Parkinson’s Champions Run 4 PD from the Parkinson’s Foundation
Parkinson’s Champions are racing toward a cure! Our Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of…
September 29, 2023
Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance
Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance on October 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a…
September 28, 2023
Blake Mackey on Advocacy for Young Onset and Dystonia
Blake is a 45-year-old Canadian resident, husband, and father of four. He has been a small business owner for the past 14 years. He…
September 27, 2023