Power Over Parkinson's Profile Interviews

Hear a wonderful cross section of discussions ranging from people with Parkinson's Disease to those who work in the medical, fitness, and research space. Power Over Parkinson's (POP) is a foundation supporting the use of exercise and wellness to reduce the symptoms or slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. To learn more visit us at poweroverpd.org

Power Over Parkinson's Profile Interviews is a health podcast hosted by Power Over Parkinson's, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Power Over Parkinson's hosts Power Over Parkinson's Profile Interviews, a health show with 48 episodes published.

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  Behind the Scenes of the Nelson Lab at UCSF

  Sep 27, 202641 min

  Join us for a special episode of the POP Profiles Series as we interview scientists from the Nelson Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Led by Dr. Alexandra Nelson, the lab investigates the neural circuits of the basal ganglia to understand how motor control breaks down in disorders like Parkinson's disease and dystonia, utilizing state-of-the-art approaches in electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavior. Watch to learn about their latest findings, day-to-day lab life, and the human side of pioneering neuroscience research. Support the show

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  Honesty, Action, and Community with Donna Parkhurst of Moved by Parkinson’s

  Jun 23, 202648 min

  In this episode of the POP Profiles Series, we sit down with Donna Parkhurst, the inspiring founder of Moved by Parkinson’s. Donna shares her deeply personal journey with Parkinson’s disease, a journey that began long before her own diagnosis. Having served as a caregiver for her mother, who also battled the disease, Donna brings a unique and profound perspective to the Parkinson's community. Tune in as Donna opens up about: The Journey to Diagnosis: How her experience as a caregiver shaped her own understanding and acceptance of her diagnosis. Choosing Action Over Despair: Her powerful decision to face the disease head-on and share her journey with radical honesty. The Reality of Symptoms: Breaking the stigma by showing the raw, unfiltered truth of living with Parkinson's. Building a Movement: How her vulnerability has cultivated an incredibly supportive, active, and global community through Moved by Parkinson’s. Donna’s bravery, resilience, and optimism are a testament to the power of taking control of your story. Whether you are living with Parkinson's, caregiving for a loved one, or looking for inspiration to overcome life's challenges, Donna’s story will move you. C-Suite Perspectives Elevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

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  Power Over that F*ing Parkinson’s Everyday

  Apr 6, 20261h 6mS0

  <p>In this powerful episode of our POP Profiles Interview Series, Power Over Parkinson’s President and host Margaret Preston sits down with three inspiring women living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease: Allie Signorelli, Reka Janisse, and Esther Labib-Kiyarash.<br/><br/>Together, they share their personal journeys to diagnosis, the realities of living with Parkinson’s at a younger age, and the unique challenges women face—many of which are often overlooked or misunderstood. From navigating careers and family life to addressing symptoms that present differently in women, this conversation sheds light on the true face of Parkinson’s beyond the stereo...

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  Parkinson’s Research: Unlocking Alpha-Synuclein Tracers

  Mar 16, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this episode of POP Profiles, part of the Power Over Parkinson’s series, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Eberling, SVP and Head of Imaging at the Michael J. Fox Foundation, to discuss one of the biggest challenges in Parkinson’s research: developing an alpha-synuclein tracer. Alpha-synuclein is the protein that accumulates in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but scientists still cannot reliably image it in living patients. Dr. Eberling explains why finding this tracer is so complex—and why solving it could be a major breakthrough. We explore how an alpha-synuclein tracer could transform diagnosi...

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  Unwavering Optimism: A Life of Service in the Face of Parkinson’s

  Dec 4, 202524 minS0

  <p>In this special Power Over Parkinson’s interview, we sit down with <b>Gary Griffiths</b>—a U.S. military veteran, former firefighter, and a dedicated voice in the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Gary shares his powerful story of a life spent in service, from protecting his country to protecting his community, and now advocating for those living with Parkinson’s. Gary opens up about, his decades of work in the military and fire service, his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the challenges that followed, how he transformed adversity into positive purpose, and his ongoing advocacy, awareness efforts, and support fo...

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