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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 52 MIN

The Parkinson’s Plan: How to Stop the World’s Fastest-Growing Brain Disease

from Journey of A Withering Brain · host Akshata Almad

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ray Dorsey, neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan with Dr. Michael Okun. In our conversation, we dive into why Parkinson’s disease has become the world’s fastest-growing brain disorder — and, more importantly, how much of it can actually be prevented.Dr. Dorsey shares eye-opening insights on how environmental toxins — from pesticides and dry-cleaning chemicals to air pollution — play a bigger role in Parkinson’s than most people realize. He also outlines 25 practical steps we can all take to reduce our risk and emphasizes the need to address the root causes of this disease.This is an empowering discussion about how awareness, advocacy, and science can come together to build a future free from Parkinson’s disease.🎧 Tune in now to listen and share with anyone who cares about brain health and prevention.Send us Fan MailSupport the showHope you enjoy this episode. Please subscribe, share, and leave a comment.

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ray Dorsey, neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan with Dr. Michael Okun. In our conversation, we dive into why Parkinson’s disease has become the world’s fastest-growing brain disorder — and, more importantly, how much of it can actually be prevented. Dr. Dorsey shares eye-opening insights on how environmental toxins — from pesticides and dry-cleaning chemicals to air pollution — play a bigger role in Parkinson’s than most people realize. He...

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