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The Parkinson's Project

  • Peleton4Parkinson’s (feat. Eric Tostrud)

    5 APR 2023 · The success of Peleton4Parkinson’s has seen it grow into a 501C3 nonprofit, with most of the money that is raised staying to support the fight against PD in the Hudson and River Falls areas. But, the event has also grown to become an annual contributor on the national level to the Michael J Fox Foundation who, Eric assure us, does a great job with the funds they receive.
    33m 7s
  • Next Steps (feat. Bill Bucklew)

    20 MAR 2023 · Presented by First Resource Bank
    30m 33s
  • TogetherforSharon.com (feat. George Ackerman)

    20 MAR 2023 · Dr. George Ackerman wears many hats. At times he is, or has been an attorney, a police officer, and a professor. As you might guess, George’s mother was quite proud of him, and he gives most of the credit for his accomplishments to her. They were as alose as mother and son could be so when George lost his mom before her time was due, he decided to start togetherforsharon.com for two reasons:
    26m 36s
  • Optimism (feat. Marty Lukaszewski)

    20 MAR 2023 · In this episode of the Parkinson’s Project Podcast, educator, speaker, service animal advocate Marty Lukaszewski actually recalls his Parkinson’s diagnosis “happily.” Marty says PD has enabled him to look at life differently, and a big reason for his optimistic outlook comes from his service dog Laverne, who is much more than his constant companion on his PD journey.
    33m 43s
  • U-turn Parkinson's (feat. Tim Hague Sr)

    20 MAR 2023 · In this episode of the Parkinson’s Project Podcast, speaker, blogger, author, and self-described “Parky” Tim Hague Sr. discusses the many ways he is fighting back against PD, but it’s with special pride that this former nurse describes “U-Turn Parkinson’s. After his diagnosis Tim started “U-Turn Parkinson’s” to help other people wage their own fight, and over the years the organization has grown and developed into one that can help on multiple levels and in a variety of ways.
    28m 32s
  • Plan to End Parkinson's (feat. Ted Thompson)

    16 DEC 2022 · As Vice of Public Policy for the Michael J Fox Foundation Ted Thompson knows how to navigate the ins and outs of the political landscape, but this year is something different. Thompson and the MJFF have been part of an effort to get the ambitious “Plan To End Parkinson’s Disease in front of what is now a lame-duck session of Congress. With Bipartisan support, Thompson is hoping the bill gets a vote before Congress recesses for the holidays, and he’s asking for all the help he can get.
    31m 1s
  • Caring For Your Caregivers (feat. Joan Hlas)

    6 DEC 2022 · In this episode of the Parkinson’s Project Podcast we discuss the stress that PD can put on a relationship, especially where care partners are concerned. Joan Hlas, Manager at Struther’s Parkinson’s Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and a social worker for almost two decades, says PD can put a strain on even the strongest relationship, but it doesn’t have to mean the end and in many cases, it can bring a couple closer together. Presented by Medtronic
    37m 4s
  • StrivePD powered by Rune Labs (feat. Chase Babcock)

    30 NOV 2022 · Chase Babcock is the Director of Operations for Rune Laboratories, a San Francisco based operation that is bringing precision medicine to neuroscience by partnering with tech heavyweights like Apple and Medtronic. The approach is to introduce a new approach aimed to benefit both patients and clinicians to not only treat neurological diseases, but to perhaps prevent them altogether. This episode is presented by Medtronic
    27m 3s
  • National Caregivers Month (feat. John Lehr)

    2 NOV 2022 · As President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, John Lehr has to have a diverse skill set to go from the science lab to the community at-large with a message that conveys the urgency of the mission in terms that are easily digestible. It’s a journey Lehr knows well but it’s also a process that is always asking for refinement.
    30m 46s
  • Making a Difference (feat. Polly Dawkins)

    8 SEP 2022 · Polly Dawkins serves as the Executive Director of the Davis Phinney Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to help people with Parkinson’s live well with the disease. And while Davis Phinney has a national/international reach, Dawkins says it’s the fact that they emphasize personal relationships that makes it special.
    29m 52s

The Parkinson's Project Podcast uses first-person experiences, expert analysis, and cutting-edge information from the field of medicine. Our mission is to empower and inform people about the work that is...

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The Parkinson's Project Podcast uses first-person experiences, expert analysis, and cutting-edge information from the field of medicine. Our mission is to empower and inform people about the work that is currently being done and to drive research and innovation for new and better methods to combat PD.

From personal experiences to medication, exercise, diet, therapy, and caregiving, the Parkinson’s Project Podcast seeks to build an engaged, supportive community while examining the journey of living with Parkinson’s Disease from all angles to produce an empowering perspective.

The Parkinson’s Project podcast will air new episodes twice per month, with a goal of erasing the stigma associated with the disease and empowering and inspiring those dealing with the infliction to live life to its fullest.
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