Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
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
Paul Dennison: Humour, Heart and Hope Life in Rhyme
Hi, I'm Paul 60-year-old male, from Torquay UK, recently retired through ill health although remain active, married to Sharon 25 years this month. I…
June 21, 2025
Paula Abola, MSc: Hope in Motion: A Granddaughter’s Mission to Transform Parkinson’s Care
I’m Paula, a clinical researcher and an academic currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Research. My focus is Parkinson’s Disease, both from a scientific…
June 17, 2025
Joan Miravite: Advocating for Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with PD
Joan Miravite, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP is a practicing Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of experience working in Neurology, specializing in Movement…
May 9, 2025
Shawn Dunahue: The Fight We Didn’t Choose: Advocating for Those Living With Parkinson’s.
Shawn Dunahue is a seasoned sales and revenue operations advisor with over 30 years of experience helping businesses grow through strategic leadership, process optimization,…
May 5, 2025
Margarita Makoutonina: My Life Is A Journey For Empowering Others
Margarita and Svetlana Makoutonina are the founding directors of ParkiLife Australia Pty Ltd, World Parkinson Coalition’s organizational partner. Margarita Makoutonina is an Occupational Therapist…
April 30, 2025