Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Matthew Marble: Parkinson’s is a joke.
I was raised in a little town. Syracuse, Utah. I joined the Air Force in my early 20's; I was never much of a…
August 22, 2025
Mohammed Abouelsoud: Parkinson’s Disease Neurostimulation Technology
I'm Mohammed Abouelsoud, CEO of The Mind Company, where we develop non-invasive neurostimulation devices for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. My background combines…
August 21, 2025
Dr. Jaslovleen Sidhu: Bringing Hope to Parkinson’s Care, India
I am Dr. Jaslovleen Kaur Sidhu, a neurologist who has dedicated her career to treating people with Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. My journey…
August 19, 2025
Sheenagh Bottrell: Surely you are too young
I was born in Northern Ireland, but I never actually lived there, as my father served in the British Army and our family moved…
August 17, 2025
Anne Smith: Together…. Anne and her Dad’s Journey
I am born and raised in Philadelphia and have lived in New Jersey since 1999. My father was born in New Jersey but grew…
August 14, 2025
David Hoisington: Brain Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s
I have a Ph.D. in rehabilitation counseling (Syracuse University, NY) with a thesis on empathy (full fellowship), and clinical experience with people suffering from…
August 11, 2025
An interview with Brent Maney: Parkinson’s Advocacy
I’m a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) and full-time caregiver to my wife, who’s been living with Parkinson’s for 18 years. I did 12…
July 30, 2025
Hannah Komarov: The Young Mom Next Door with Parkinson’s: Redefining What Illness Looks Like
I started out as the founder of Hedgehog Han nah (animal conservation educator), then became a preschool teacher, and later a 20-year-old paramedic student…
July 30, 2025
John Carmichael: Sharing the Shake
I was diagnosed in 2014 with my primary symptoms being a slight tremor in my right hand and falls. The falls were a major…
July 22, 2025
James Babcock: Building Ori: Emotional AI and Real Human Hope
James Babcock is the founder and CEO of Ori Technologies, a Canadian startup developing the world’s first emotionally intelligent wearable. With a background in…
July 21, 2025
Larry Tanner: Touching lives 1 color at a time.
I was an over the road trucker for 34 yrs covering all 48 states sharing stories & listening to others share their stories Can…
July 21, 2025
Jeffrey Sloan: Parkinson’s Pie
Born and raised in Michigan. Oldest of five siblings. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University. I spent most of…
July 9, 2025
Kevin McAney: But you meet such nice people!
I am originally from England and migrated to Australia 40years ago. I have been a Police officer in both countries and worked in Private…
July 6, 2025
Joseph Barrett, Living in the Gray, a Survival Guide to Living with YOPD
I am a 43 year old, divorced father of three. 10,10,12. I live in New Jersey, and I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s…
June 30, 2025
Peter Dunlap-Shohl: A cartoonist takes on Parkinson’s Disease
Peter Dunlap-Shohl, to his shock, was diagnosed in 2002 with Parkinson’s disease. He was 43, and in no position to deal with an incurable,…
June 29, 2025
Shane Crimmins, YOPD ARE YOU AWARE? And Advocacy through TikTok
I grew up and live in Sacramento, Ca. I Graduated high school in 1984. I worked odd jobs until I was 22. I started…
June 27, 2025
Gary Appelsies: From Diagnosis to Determination: A Parkinson’s Patient’s Story
A seasoned and highly accomplished professional with experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. His expertise lies in supporting people of all ages…
June 27, 2025
John W. Kozyak, Both Parents Battled Parkinson’s Disease
I grew up in an industrial town outside of St. Louis and have been a lawyer for 50 years in Miami. Can you tell…
June 22, 2025