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Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa
Hosted by Teresa Jackson · EN
Teresa Jackson from Lean On Me Coaching, shares resources and strategies for thriving with Parkinson's. Join her and her guests to learn how to live your best life in spite of living with a chronic illness.Opinion Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in Parkinson’s Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa, are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Teresa Jackson and Parkinson’s Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa. Any content provided by our guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything and is not intended as medical advice.
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Season 5, Episode 2 Dr. George Ackerman A Son's Journey from Care Partner to Advocate
Mar 600:33:42Tap to summarizeSecondary victims of Parkinson’s Disease? Join me as Dr. George Ackerman, affectionately known as Sharon’s son, discusses how Parkinson’s impacts the care partner and their family, which he refers to as secondary victims of Parkinson’s disease. George began his advocacy work shortly after his mother passed. Listen in as he shares his mother’s journey, his journey as a care partner, and his advocacy work.
Transcribe →Season 5 Episode 1 Misdiagnosis and mental health
Apr 21, 202500:42:28Tap to summarizeJoin me today as I speak with Kenneth and Paige Jobe. Kenneth shares his personal story of misdiagnosis, mental health challenges and a loving care partner that helped bring him through.
Transcribe →Season 4 Episode 5 Rock climbing, a vision to end Parkinson’s disease and the Today Show!
Apr 29, 202400:40:16Tap to summarizeJoin me as I speak with a panel of guests today including Molly Cupka, the Director of Sportrock Climbing Center, Alexandria and Founder of Up Ending Parkinsons. Molly is determined to spread the addictive sport that is rock climbing throughout the Parkinsons community. In addition, Molly is also dedicated to funding research and sharing simple, everyday adaptations that can slow the progression of Parkinsons Disease. And she’s cool enough to be on the Today Show! Up Ending Parkinsons is anticipated to air on April 30th, 2024.
Transcribe →Season 4 Episode 4 Dr. Sara Whittingham
Feb 23, 202400:37:49Tap to summarizeWhat do Parkinson’s disease and an Ironman Triathlon have in common…Dr. Sara WhittinghamDr. Sara Whittingham is an Air Force Veteran and Anesthesiologist at Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital, and clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She traveled the world caring for fellow service members and patients. In Nov. 2020, at the age of 46, Sara’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.Sara won a chance to compete at the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona. She used this opportunity to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease and how exercise can help people living with Parkinson’s, live a full life.
Transcribe →Season 4 Episode 3: Billy Kennedy, American basketball coach, discusses living with Parkinson's disease while in the public eye
Feb 18, 202400:16:54Tap to summarizeBilly Kennedy is an American basketball coach who has a winning career spanning almost three decades. He talks candidly about his diagnosis during a career change, DBS surgery and his approach to living with Parkinson’s disease.
Transcribe →Season 4 Episode 2: Tim Hague runs the race of his life-winner of season #1 of The Amazing Race Canada
Feb 18, 202400:43:47Tap to summarizeTime Hague runs the race of his life.Tim Hague Sr. overcame the odds when he went from a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease to winning season #1 of The Amazing Race Canada. Listen in as he shares the lessons he learned from that experience. His message is wrapped in the idea of having the strength to do your best, the courage to be content with what your best produces, and the will to persevere.
Transcribe →Season 4 Episode 1: Up Ending Parkinson's disease with Molly Cupka
Feb 7, 202400:34:30Tap to summarizeHave you heard that exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease? Are you curious which types of exercise may help?Please join me as I chat with Molly Cupka, Director of Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia and Founder and President of Up Ending Parkinson’s. In addition, two special guests, Teresa Bennett and Michelle Sloane, join in the discussion of how rock climbing has impacted their quality of life. Molly discusses her passion for neuroscience and her love of climbing, which was a driving force in starting a nonprofit, Up Ending Parkinson’s, in May of 2022. The mission of Up Ending Parkinson’s is to help people develop practices through education, lifestyle changes and rock climbing that will nourish the mind, body and soul.
Transcribe →Season 3 Episode 5 Dr. Michael Okun discusses fatigue, sleep and other non motor Parkinson’s symptoms.
Aug 22, 202300:28:03Tap to summarizeAre you challenged with non motor Parkinson's symptoms? Do you experience fatigue and sleep disruptions? Dr. Michael Okun discusses the management of these symptoms and more.Please join me as I speak with world Parkinson’s leader, Dr. Michael Okun. Dr. Okun is a board-certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist, neuroscientist and author who practices with the philosophy that ‘the patient is the sun’ and should be at the center of all care decisions.Dr. Okun co-founded and co-directs the internationally renowned Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases with his neurosurgeon partner and friend, Kelly Foote, MD. Since 2006. He also serves as the Medical Advisor for the Parkinson’s Foundation.In addition, Dr. Okun has authored 14 books related to living a full life with neurological disorders including Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life and Ending Parkinson’s Disease.Dr. Okun shares his insight and perspective on how to best manage Parkinson’s disease.
Transcribe →Season 3 Episode 4: When both of your parents are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A candid discussion with Laura Mosley-Manthey on her parent's journey with Parkinson's and the impact it has had on her and her family's life.
Jul 14, 202300:31:33Tap to summarizeDo you have a parent living with Parkinson’s? Can you imagine what it would be like to have both parents with Parkinson’s?Please join me as I chat with Laura Mosley – Manthey, as she candidly shares her parent’s journey with Parkinson’s and the impact it has had on her life. Laura inspires those around her with her strong faith and her selfless giving in so many ways. Listen in as she talks about her family life, and the unexpected blessing of freedom to love her mom that came from this time.
Transcribe →Season 3 Episode 3: Carley Rusch, PhD, RDN, LDN, nutrition and the impact it has on Parkinson's symptoms
May 14, 202300:45:27Tap to summarizeAre you curious how nutrition affects Parkinson’s Disease? Is there a Parkinson’s specific diet? What about microbiome? Please join me as I talk with Carley Rusch PhD, RDN, LDN as she discusses how nutrition impacts Parkinson’s symptoms. Carley coordinated a nutrition program at the UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and her PhD research investigated the role of the Mediterranean diet on improving gastrointestinal function in Parkinson’s disease. She is published in Frontiers in Neurology and co-authored other work investigating the role of pre- and probiotics on gastrointestinal health. She speaks for organizations like the Parkinson’s Foundation and her passion for nutrition and service was acknowledged when she was named the 2020 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year by the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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