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This is Parkinson's
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In 2014, journalist Lisa Volenec was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She stayed silent for years - until now. This is Parkinson's is her wayof breaking the silence and giving a voice to a community of more than 10 million people worldwide living with this incurable condition.Drawing on her years as a reporter, Lisa leads thoughtful, revealing conversations with people living with Parkinson’s, caregivers, and experts, because no two Parkinson’s journeys are the same.With episodes grounded in honesty, humor, and heart, this podcast is Lisa’s mission: to challenge stigma, build empathy, and create a place where people living with Parkinson’s feel seen, heard, and less alone.This half-hour + video/audio podcast will be available on Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.🩵 Thank you for watching or listening! We appreciate your support.ꕤ For more information: thisisparkinsons.orgꕤ To help and donate: https://bit.ly/thisisparkinsonsdonate
Episodes
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Navigating a Parkinson’s Diagnosis: Care Teams, Mental Health, & Medication--Dr. Erin Cameron-Smith
In this episode of This Is Parkinson's, host Lisa Volenec sits down with Dr. Erin Cameron-Smith, a Movement Disorder Specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, to uncover the realities of the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease. They explore why Parkinson's cases are...
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Ep. 15 Loving Through Parkinson’s: Kimberly Schlapman on Faith, Family and Music | This is Parkinson’s Podcast
This episode of This Is Parkinson’s is straight from the heart, host Lisa Volenec sits down with Kimberly Schlapman—member of the Grammy Award–winning country group Little Big Town. Kimberly opens her heart about her mother’s 21-year journey with Parkinson’s disease. Together, they talk candidly...
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Ep. 14 Embracing Your Truth: Makeup, Resilience and Parkinson’s featuring Molly R. Stern | This is Parkinson’s Podcast
On this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Lisa Volenec has a profoundly moving and inspiring conversation with the incredible Molly R. Stern, a celebrated Hollywood makeup artist who recently joined the Michael J. Fox Foundation's Patient Council. In this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Molly opens...
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Ep.13 Reaching New Heights With a Dopamine Pump. Jen Zupon’s Story | This is Parkinson’s Podcast
What if a tiny device could turn the tide on your Parkinson’s journey? In this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Lisa Volenec chats with Jen Zupon, an energetic and passionate Parkinson’s advocate and mentor who has become the "poster child" for the dopamine pump. If you’re tired of the constant...
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Ep. 12 Choosing Joy Over Fear with Donna Parkhurst | This is Parkinson's Podcast
A Parkinson's diagnosis can radically alter your world, but it doesn't mean you have to borrow trouble from tomorrow. In this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Lisa Volenec is joined by content creator Donna Parkhurst (@movedbyparkinsons on Instagram) to discuss her fast-growing advocacy journey,...
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Ep. 11 The Chemicals Around Us, Real Causes Of Parkinson’s: Dr. Ray Dorsey | This is Parkinson's Podcast
Is Parkinson’s disease truly genetic, or is it an unnatural consequence of our environment? In this powerful episode of This Is Parkinson's, host Lisa Volenec is joined by world-renowned neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey, co-author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease. Together, they expose how hidden chemical...
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Ep. 10 Finding Help, Then Finding Hope. Luke and Allison’s Story | This is Parkinson’s Podcast
When the "Standard" Plan Changes: Gene Therapy, Godwinks, and the Power of Persistence. On this episode of This Is Parkinson’s, host Lisa Volenec sits down with her friend Allison Stieb for a raw, conversational look at the hurdles of seeking care from rural Nebraska. So, what do you do when…
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Ep.9 Original Besties: How a Parkinson's Diagnosis Changed Our Friendship
What does a lifelong friendship look like when it’s met with a life-altering diagnosis? In this episode of This Is Parkinson’s, host Lisa Volenec sits down with her best friend of over 50 years, Dawn Blankenship. From being born three days apart to navigating the "bomb" of a Parkinson’s diagnosis...
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Ep. 8 From Caregiver to Activist: Dr. George Ackerman and a Son’s Promise
"We treat our animals better than our loved ones." This heartbreaking realization fueled Dr. George Ackerman’s transition from a career in law and policing to becoming one of the most dedicated Parkinson’s disease advocates in the world. In this deeply personal episode, Lisa Volenec sits down...
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Ep. 7 A Caregivers Guide
How do you manage a complex neurodegenerative disease from 2,000 miles away? In this episode of This is Parkinson's, Lisa Volenec sits down with Angie Allison, a daughter and advocate who turned her father Ron’s 15-year battle with Parkinson’s into a masterclass in caregiving. Angie pulls back…
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Ep.6 Finding Connection in the Darkness: Tim Lockard’s Parkinson’s Journey
How do you go from a five-minute diagnosis that flips your world upside down to becoming a source of light for the global Parkinson’s community? In this episode of This Is Parkinson’s, host Lisa Volenec sits down with Tim Lockard (founder of My PD Party @mypdparty on instagram) for a…
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Ep. 5 The Invisible Weight of a PD Diagnosis
"If you give me that martini, I'll shake it up for you." In this episode of This Is Parkinson's, Pat Voelker joins Lisa Volenec to share how his diagnosis was a challenge that weighed him down at first but now he uses humor to take the edge off a life-altering diagnosis. Pat tells Lisa about the...
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Ep. 4 Fast Friends
Lisa Volenec has an inspiring conversation with Sheryl Lowenhar, founder of 17 Branches and an energetic and passionate advocate for Parkinson’s awareness. In this episode, Sheryl shares her personal journey of living with Parkinson’s disease, offering insight, hope, and practical life-hack style...
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Ep. 3 - Why I'm Finally Getting Deep Brain Stimulation.
After living with Parkinson’s disease for more than two decades, musician Jim Goodfriend reached a point where the symptoms began interfering with the thing he loved most — playing guitar. In this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Jim shares his journey from diagnosis to choosing Deep Brain...
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Ep. 1 - I Have Parkinson’s. Now What?
Parkinson’s doesn’t begin with tremors. It begins with fear, uncertainty, and the quiet decision of whether to tell anyone at all. In this premiere episode of This is Parkinson’s (TIP), founder Lisa Volenec sits down with Bob Sullivan, friend and co-founder of TIP, and her sister, Kris Volenec…
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Ep. 2 - The Truth About Multi-Generational Parkinson's
What happens when Parkinson’s isn’t just a diagnosis — but part of your family history? In this episode of TIP, Lisa Volenec sits down with Lisa Cote of Omaha, Nebraska, who was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s just two years after losing her father to the same disease. With Parkinson’s…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In 2014, journalist Lisa Volenec was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She stayed silent for years - until now. This is Parkinson's is her wayof breaking the silence and giving a voice to a community of more than 10 million people worldwide living with this incurable condition.Drawing on her years as a reporter, Lisa leads thoughtful, revealing conversations with people living with Parkinson’s, caregivers, and experts, because no two Parkinson’s journeys are the same.With episodes grounded in honesty, humor, and heart, this podcast is Lisa’s mission: to challenge stigma, build empathy, and create a place where people living with Parkinson’s feel seen, heard, and less alone.This half-hour + video/audio podcast will be available on Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.🩵 Thank you for watching or listening! We appreciate your support.ꕤ For more information: thisisparkinsons.orgꕤ To help and donate: https://bit.ly/thisisparkinsonsdonate
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