Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Denise Coley from PD Movers
Denise Coley is the Founder & Co-Managing Partner of Enable Your Vision, a firm that provides supplier diversity consulting to drive economic vitality for…
August 17, 2023
Richelle Flanagan from the Women’s Parkinson’s Project
Richelle Flanagan is a registered Dietitian and was diagnosed with YOPD shortly after the birth of her second child. She is an ambassador for…
August 17, 2023
Margaret Preston from Power Over Parkinson’s
Mrs. Preston spent six years in Human Resources where she started as a Recruiter at LandAmerica Financial Group, LLC (LFG) in Richmond, Virginia. In…
August 16, 2023
Janine Parkinson from Parkinson’s Canada
Janine Parkinson is an award-winning writer, athlete, and Parkinson's advocate. She has excelled in the sports arena as a Team Canada representative in Filipino…
August 16, 2023
Deputy CEO Helen Matthews from Cure Parkinson’s
Helen Matthews is Deputy CEO of Cure Parkinson’s. She has been involved with the charity since its inception and worked alongside the late charity…
August 16, 2023
Robert Eckelman on Honoring his Mother
Robert Eckelman is a 59-year media veteran and digital native. He started his career in 1986 selling for Group W Cable, at that time…
August 15, 2023
Christine Jeya from Handstand for Parkinson’s
Christine Jeyachandran: 9 years ago, at age 37, Christine was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in Peru where she lived until recently. It started with…
August 14, 2023
Mark Limebear & Michel Planquart No Silver Bullet 4PD
Mark is a property professional and entrepreneur who has always been physically active, playing squash and skiing for years. In 2014, he and his…
August 13, 2023
Gregg Hummer Parkinson’s Support Group of Orange Park FL
The Parkinson's Support Group of Orange Park, promotes activities focused for People with Parkinson's. We are a nonprofit organization. Please tell me a little…
August 12, 2023
Esther Grote from Defy Parkinson’s
In 2023 I founded Defy Parkinson's, a holistic platform catering to the needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease. Through this initiative, we provide a…
August 11, 2023
Judith Sachs from Anyone Can Dance
Judith Sachs from Anyone Can Dance on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I…
August 10, 2023
Stephen Williams on Advocacy & T-Shirts
My family history and Parkinson's, to the best of my knowledge, have crossed paths twice. Primarily on my father's side, a great-uncle and my…
August 9, 2023
Michael Sweet on Advocacy
I met my wife when I was 18, we were married a little under a year later when I was 19. We are still…
August 8, 2023
Dr Melissa McConaghy Neurological Physiotherapist from PD Warrior
Dr McConaghy is a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist and founder of PD Warrior. Melissa is a passionate advocate for the role of exercise in Parkinson’s…
August 8, 2023
Paqui Ruiz from the Association Con P de Parkinson’s
Paqui Ruizon from the association Con P de Parkinson's on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. (In Spanish & English) In English…
August 7, 2023
Team Parky on Parky 4 Parkinson’s Patient Buddy
Team Parky on Parky 4 Parkinson’s Patient Buddy on June 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
August 6, 2023
Christian Schmidt-Heisch from Parkinson Pate
I am living with my husband in Hamburg (Germany). I work at as a care and case manager. Please tell me a little about…
August 5, 2023
Katy Ingulli on Yoga for PD
Katy ingulli is a Certified 500-hour yoga instructor and private trainer based out of Fairfield County, CT. She has been practicing yoga and meditation…
August 4, 2023