Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
An interview with Anthony Sanders: Shaken by God
My childhood wasn’t anything special. I grew up poor due to my father’s bad decisions. He set me on a ruff path that spiraled…
March 8, 2026
Emma Kyriacou: My Ordinary Life Living with Parkinson’s
I am 47 and I live in Kāpiti in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I first noticed the physical symptoms of Parkinson's in 2008 at the age…
March 7, 2026
An interview with Julia Hunt: Girl Rudely Interrupted
Julia Hunt is a photographer, wife, and angel baby mom who recently found herself in the middle of Parkinson’s awareness and advocacy by accident.…
March 6, 2026
Wendy Trotter: From Personal Experience to Purpose: Building Hope in the Parkinson’s Community.
My name is Wendy Taylor, AGPC-NP, and I am an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in movement disorders and Parkinson’s disease. My connection…
March 4, 2026
Eddie & Shamille Thomas: A Journey of Strength, Love, and Parkinson’s Awareness
Our mother is a 69-year-old retired school bus driver who proudly served 16.5 years with the Marion County Public School Board and previously served…
March 3, 2026
Jenice Garcia: He Keeps Moving, So Do I: Love, Resilience, and a Fight Against Parkinson’s
I am a Parkinson’s awareness advocate inspired by my father’s journey with the disease. As his primary source of consistent, hands-on support, I’ve witnessed…
March 1, 2026
Heather Lacy: Restoring Dignity in Complex Healthcare Systems
I spent over 20 years as a healthcare operations executive leading high compliance Medicare environments and large call center teams. Today I speak and…
February 26, 2026
Steven Yellen: Living Parkinson’s: Turning Challenge into Purpose
I spent my career solving problems in engineering and business. When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 55, I eventually realized I needed to…
February 23, 2026
Joanne & Davy Faulkner: Find your flow. Live well with Parkinson’s
Jo: I am a Shiatsu practitioner and Qi Gong teacher with over 35 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. My work focuses on…
February 22, 2026
Gemma Darvill: Turning Parkinson’s into Purpose
Gemma Darvill: Turning Parkinson’s into Purpose Please tell me a little about your background. I’m Gemma Darvill, 35 years old and mum to Hudson,…
February 19, 2026
Elikem Bruce: PD AWARENESS: CHANGING THE NARRATION, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME!!!
I work as a Research Manager, Community Engagement and Involvement Lead, and Support Groups Lead for people with Parkinson’s disease. I started as a…
February 17, 2026
Sara Reis: Supporting symptom communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
I am Sara Reis, a technology-driven innovation advocate dedicated to translating scientific research into real-world solutions that improve people’s lives. Throughout my career, I…
February 16, 2026
Bruce Norquist: Like Icarus – Trying to Fly High when hamstrung by Life
Bruce Norquist: Like Icarus – Trying to Fly High when hamstrung by Life Introduction Hello, my name is Bruce Norquist, from Urbandale, Iowa. I…
February 15, 2026
Jennifer Thornton: Connecting the Dots: Advocacy, Early Clues, and a New Hypothesis in Neurodegeneration
I am an independent researcher, caregiver-advocate, and the author of Saving My Family: The Rise of Parkinson’s. I hold a Bachelor of Science in…
February 13, 2026
Larry Grogin: Movement is Medicine: People with Parkinson’s Need Movement Just Like Everyone Else
Larry Grogin: Movement is Medicine: People with Parkinson’s Need Movement Just Like Everyone Else Please tell me a little about your background. I am…
February 12, 2026
Skye White: Supporting caregivers and raising awareness of Lewy Body Dementia, PD, PDD
I was a project manager for 30 years and then I became the primary caregiver for my partner a few years ago as he…
February 9, 2026
Linda Marie Furiate: Grateful to have Dystonia Guide my Path around the Sun to Help Serve Others
I am a US Air Force veteran who specializes in Intelligence and Communications. After leaving the military I embarked upon a career in Sales.…
February 8, 2026
Donna Parkhurst: Finding Joy, Purpose, and Voice After a Parkinson’s Diagnosis.
I am a wellness and clean-living advocate, a midlife women’s health coach, and a long-time leader in the clean beauty industry. For over a…
February 4, 2026