Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Silvia Lerch from Move4YPD
Silvia Lerch from Move4YPD on June 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background and what got…
August 30, 2023
Desirae Mearns from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)- South Florida
Desirae Mearns has her bachelor’s and Executive MBA from Florida Atlantic University where she interned with a local nonprofit and fell in love with…
August 30, 2023
Adria Thompson, Speech Pathologist from Be Light Care
Adria Thompson is an esteemed Speech Language Pathologist and Dementia Educator with over nine years of experience in personalized speech therapy for individuals living…
August 29, 2023
Thomas McCallum from Radio Parkies & Shaky Radio
Diagnosed in 2017, a singer songwriter by night Gardener by day. Lived and worked in Glasgow my whole life. I have 2 grown up…
August 28, 2023
Basketball Coach Gary Keating from Caring For Caregivers
Assistant College Basketball Coach stepped away to help take care of my father who had Parkinson’s. Helped be a caregiver for him during his…
August 27, 2023
Ana Liste Vilariño on Advocacy
I am about to be 49 and was diagnosed in June 2020 aged 45. I am of Spanish origin but raised from the age…
August 26, 2023
Dr. Jose Cabassa from Moving Brains Foundation
I am a Parkinson specialist, former assistant professor of Neurology at SUNY Downstate, run a private practice, Moving Brains Neurological Care, and am the…
August 25, 2023
Lisa Eden from Project Parkinson’s
Opera singer and pianist, Lisa Eden, has been managing care for her dad, Erik, who has Parkinson's since the start of the pandemic, March…
August 24, 2023
Comedian Phil Jerky
Witty, crude, and irreverent, Phil shares the more ridiculous side of living with a disability. Please tell me a little about your background. I…
August 23, 2023
Matt Eagles from Parky Life
Photographer, activist, tower climber and all–round inspirer. Matt’s incredible positivity and near-constant smile always wins out over his Parkinson’s. What is Parkylife and how…
August 22, 2023
Margot Escott- Improv Comedy for Parkinson’s
Margot Escott LCSW graduated from the New York University School of Social Work in 1983 and has lived and practiced in Naples since 1984.…
August 21, 2023
Chloe Campbell from Beats Medical
Beats Medical Our mission is to deliver digital assessments and therapeutics that transform how CNS & Rare Diseases are managed and understood, to unlock…
August 20, 2023
Deb Pollack, Founder of Drive Toward a Cure
Deb Pollack, publicist for global luxury brand Singer Vehicle Design, has served the car community since the late ‘80s. Her automotive volunteer efforts including…
August 19, 2023
Terri Pease, Author and Caregiver Advocate
Terri Pease Ph.D. is an author and caregiver advocate for people who are caring for someone with Parkinson's. Terri is a highly experienced professional…
August 19, 2023
Rowan Wathes from Parkinson’s UK
Dr Rowan Wathes is an experienced clinician-turned-manager, with a keen interest in healthcare strategy and transformation. She is an Associate Director at Parkinson's UK.…
August 18, 2023
Jeff Johnson from Can Do Canines
Jeff Johnson has been the Executive Director of Can Do Canines since 2020. He is a former Hennepin County Commissioner and state representative and…
August 18, 2023
Kendall McDonald from Kendall’s Therapy Art
My name is Kendall and I have been battling Parkinson’s Disease for 20 years now. I was born in Hollywood Florida, raised on the…
August 18, 2023
Brianna Hood from Rune Labs (StrivePD)
Brianna Hood began her Physical Therapy training at the University of Delaware, where she completed her Bachelor in Science in Exercise Science and Kinesiology.…
August 17, 2023