Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Diana Rodriguez: A Journey of Resilience: Focusing on the Beauty of Each Day, Holding on to the Blessings, and Choosing Positivity as the only Way of Life
I was born and raised in Colombia and moved to Canada as a teenager. From a very young age, I’ve been a positive, free-spirited…
January 11, 2026
Christopher Ezernack, Against Probability: Parkinson’s, Autonomy, and the Refusal to Disappear
I am a physics and cognitive science student with a minor in mathematics and a quantum computing certification, and I live with early onset…
January 9, 2026
Josie Pfafflin: Let’s talk about Parkinson’s | Neuro notions advocacy.
My name is Josie and I am originally from Brooklyn, New York. My interest in Parkinson’s stems from the experience that both of my…
January 9, 2026
Perry Ojeda: Thriving with Parkinson’s
PERRY OJEDA is a professional actor that has been seen on Broadway (ON THE TOWN, BLOOD BROTHERS, IMAGINARY FREINDS), London’s West End (DOLLY WEST’S…
January 8, 2026
Cal Hultquist: Kicking & Screaming: Martial Arts Therapy
Cal Hultquist: Kicking & Screaming: Martial Arts Therapy Please tell me a little about your background. I am a former government, law enforcement and…
January 8, 2026
Kristine Viegas, Hope for Parkinsons: Turning Advocacy into Action for Parkinson’s Awareness
I am a caregiver, community advocate, and volunteer leader based in Ontario, Canada. Much of my work focuses on food security, community support, and…
January 4, 2026
Daniel Alperin: Boston, Sydney & the Chicago Marathons
I am 61 years old and live in Newton, Mass with my wife Becky. We have three daughters who are Jessie (30) who lives…
December 22, 2025
A. Adrian Mireles, A Brief Chat with Adrian a PERSON, Advocate and Patient, All in that Order
I am Adrian Mireles and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2017. I worked for 21 years primarily in oilfield trucking services, but…
December 16, 2025
Prof. Michael Heneka, Research and advocacy for neurodegenerative diseases in Luxembourg
My name is Michael Heneka. I am a board-certified neurologist and clinician-scientist. My training spans experimental, preclinical and clinical neurology with a long-standing research…
December 15, 2025
An interview with Lincoln Bode “A Journey that started with “me,” but ended in “we”
As you may have heard, my father (Hank Bode) battled with Parkinsons for nine years, before passing away on January 27, 2025. Throughout the…
December 12, 2025
Janice Linnert: It’s All About Tony
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Florida in 1995. I was a young widow and met my future…
December 4, 2025
Georgia Mills: Accelerating the Search for Disease-Modifying Treatments
Georgia is the Research Project Manager for the Edmond J Safra Accelerating Clinical Trials in Parkinson's Disease (EJS ACT-PD) Initiative. This landmark programme brings…
December 3, 2025
Malinda Shultice: No Two Pathways Are The Same
My name is Malinda Shultice and I’ve worked as an executive director in senior living for ten years and am now a professor at…
November 26, 2025
James Shull: Nomadic Parkinson’s Combatant
James carved a rare path of diverse experiences in two different military services with a career in military aviation prior to his Parkinson’s diagnosis…
November 21, 2025
Kendra Harris: How Lego and Rocksteady Boxing has changed my life with Parkinson’s.
My Name is Kendra Harris and I not only have Parkinson’s, but I also Have lupus. But this does not define me. I by…
November 17, 2025
Robbie Messmer: An Unusual Journey, So Far.
Born in Hettinger ND. Raised in Lemmon SD. Graduated Lemmon SD in 1983. I worked at West River Telephone for 12 years. Moved to…
November 17, 2025
Kimberly Miner: From Survival to Leadership- Mission to Transform Trauma into Advocacy
I’m am the Founder and CEO of Envision You, D.S.H.V.V.S. LLC, where my passion is helping survivors of domestic, sexual, and human trafficking violence…
November 12, 2025
Amanda Carluccio: Strength Through Family: My Mom’s Parkinson’s Journey
Amanda Carluccio is a content creator from New Jersey who shares family-centered content with the mission of bringing joy and connection to others. Her…
November 12, 2025