Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Melissa Marie Livingston on the topic of YOPD
I was diagnosed in 2020 after a four-year process in which my doctors chased a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. I was alone when I found…
June 19, 2023
Neil Russell- running from London to Barcelona for PD awareness
Until 2017 I would consider myself an ordinary kind of chap, I have a family and a job, outside of work my focus was…
June 19, 2023
An interview with Austyn Marks of Team Fox, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Austyn is an Officer on Team Fox specializing in stewardship, portion of proceeds fundraisers, and first-time fundraisers. She provides hands-on support to individuals and…
June 16, 2023
Bree Gordon on Music and Art Therapy
With a degree and board certification in Music Therapy and 14 years’ experience working in medical and community settings, Bree is highly respected for…
June 16, 2023
Interview with Katrina Kahl the Executive Director of the Brian Grant Foundation
Katrina Kahl, MPH is the executive director of the Brian Grant Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers people impacted by Parkinson’s disease to lead…
June 16, 2023
An interview with Rachelle Smith-Stallman’s Dance Beyond Parkinson’s
Rachelle Smith-Stallman’s passions are dance, choreography, teaching, and performing. She is presently teaching DANCE BEYOND PARKINSON’S and LET’S DANCE. She has a BUS in…
June 15, 2023
An interview with Esther Labib-Kiyarash on advocacy
My name is Esther Labib-Kiyarash. I am 48 years old. I have been married for 20 years to my amazing husband and have 2…
June 14, 2023
An interview with Lou Russo of Putt for Parkinson’s
Lou Russo is an experienced Sports Media professional with work experience across numerous different sports. Well versed in several different technologies used in video…
June 14, 2023
An interview with Ali Blevins from Poets with Parkinson’s
My name is Ali Blevins and in 2017, after more than a year of experiencing a variety of weird symptoms, I was diagnosed with…
June 13, 2023
An interview with Philip Ommen of ParkinsonPositivity
Philip Ommen is an accomplished professional in the hospitality industry, boasting an impressive career spanning over 35 years. Currently serving as the CEO of…
June 13, 2023
An interview with Grether Ackerman, Sharon’s daughter in law & my wife
Grether Ackerman works in the Criminal Justice field, with a focus on research and development. She continues to study Criminal Justice at Florida International…
June 12, 2023
Interview with Jo Rosen of the Parkinson’s Resource Organization
After her mother, then five years later, her future husband Alan were diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Jo Rosen began by seeking out experts and people…
June 12, 2023
Interview with Rob Solomon from Ping Pong for PD
Rob’s leadership skills and history of public service in Oregon include the following in Washington County: Chair of Beaverton’s Human Rights Commission (2006 to…
June 9, 2023
Interview with Megan Schneider, of the Michael J. Fox Foundation
Megan is a communications strategist working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to encourage Congress to pass the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act.…
June 7, 2023
Interview with Mark Milow, Parkinson’s Advocate
My background in relation to Parkinson's Disease started when my wife and I cared for my grandmother, who had Parkinson's Disease and dementia. My…
June 7, 2023
Interview with Nick Kusturic Tai Chi
Dr. Nick Kusturic is a Florida State licensed and Board-Certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM). In 1997, Dr. Kusturic completed his undergraduate studies in…
June 5, 2023
An interview with Evan Juice Cutler of PushUps 4 Parkinsons
on 5/27/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved with awareness. As a…
May 30, 2023
An interview with Ryan Roach of Punch 4 Parkinson’s
Born into the sport of boxing through his family ties, Ryan Roach founded Punch 4 Parkinson’s (P4P) after seeing firsthand how boxing workouts could…
May 30, 2023