Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
VILIM ball against Parkinson’s disease hand tremors
/Please tell me a little about your background. VILIMED is a medical technology company located in Lithuania, Northern Europe. We developed a groundbreaking medical…
November 4, 2024
Harry Starkey: Joining the fight to improve outcomes and find a cure for PWPs with enthusiasm and passion- Parkinson’s Association of Northern California
I’m a mechanical engineer and athlete. Professionally, I’ve worked in the water space here in California managing water districts, mostly focused on agricultural water…
November 4, 2024
Robyn Cotton: Raising Parkinson’s Awareness through novels
Robyn Cotton is a Kiwi who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at age 56. Since that time, she has been determined to…
October 15, 2024
Larry Linton: It’s not about the climb. It’s about the descent
Born and raised in South Africa. Lawyer in three jurisdictions: South Africa, New Zealand and Ontario, Canada. Corporate immigration lawyer for thirty years. Outside…
October 15, 2024
Todd Shoemaker: The Blessed Overcomer
Born and raised in West Palm Beach. Graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Worked 25 years in Juvenile Justice. Married 25 years. Reside in…
October 12, 2024
Chris Hamper: The Parkinson’s Project
Chris Hamper: The Parkinson's Project on October 9, 2024. Please tell me a little about your background. I am a physics teacher and writer.…
October 9, 2024
Kevin Lockette: The Hawaii Parkinson Guy
/Please tell me a little about your background. Kevin started with Medtronic Neuromodulation Deep Brain Stimulation in May of 2013 after 23 years of…
September 30, 2024
Quinton Didone: PD and Advocacy
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Dystonia in 2021 at the age 26. It brought me to my breaking point in 2022, but God…
September 29, 2024
Traci Aday: the importance of exercise and being your own Advocate
My name is Traci Aday and I am a LPTA-NCS at the Parkinson's Care Clinic in Madison, Alabama. I also coach five classes a…
September 28, 2024
Kim Mortson: Body Design
I’m 64 and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s January 2018 however I had motor symptoms since October 2015. I am a Personal Trainer who has…
September 26, 2024
Akemi Mercedes: Your Story is Medicine: Healing, Wellness & Empowerment for Parkinson’s
Akemi Mercedes: Your Story is Medicine: Healing, Wellness & Empowerment for Parkinson’s on September 25, 2024 Please tell me a little about your background.…
September 25, 2024
Michelle Garratt- Focus on What CAN I DO versus What I can’t
Born April 14, 1965, at Camp Pendleton Marine Base, Oceanside, California When people ask me where I am from all over the USA. My…
September 24, 2024
Claudio Semplicini: Walk better, Walk longer with ExoBand
I’m Claudio Semplicini, MD, PhD, neurologist and Medical Director of Moveo, Padua, Italy. I was graduated in 2007 from the University of Padua Medical…
September 6, 2024
Tine Van Bogaert & Alexandra Boogers: Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes
Alexandra Boogers graduated as a neurologist at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. She obtained her PhD on the topic of deep brain stimulation at…
August 29, 2024
Bobby Krause: Triumph over Tremors
As a college athlete turned sales executive and father of two, I loved to live large and make the most of every moment. This…
August 28, 2024
Valerie diLorenzo: Sing Loud for PD
Valerie diLorenzo is a professional Singer, Stage Actress, Teaching Artist and Director; originally from NY, now making her home in SW FL. Her musical…
August 26, 2024
Dan Webber: Shaking up the industry: Working with The Parky Players
Dan Webber: Shaking up the industry: Working with The Parky Players on August 26, 2024. Dan Webber (he/him) is an award-winning LGBTQ+ poet, promoter…
August 26, 2024
Ginger Ash, Advocacy
My name is Ginger Ash and I live in Middle Tennessee. I am married to my amazing husband, Bill and we have 2 sons,…
August 25, 2024