2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

We talk to model and presenter Linda E about her experiences with her dad, Stanley. Switching from daughter to carer.. The precious moments they spent together and the difficulties of having a parent with Parkinson’s.

We also meet film director Grant Taylor and his father Bob. Grant has released a film based on his dads battle with the condition. 'Ecstasy’ – is a short film about the experiences of a man living with Parkinson’s and his son, the film features their quest to get an ecstasy pill.. so that the father can dance with his wife at her birthday party.

Hosts:

Dave Clark @daveclarkTV

Kuhan @morethanatremor

Guests:

Linda E

Grant Taylor

And doing amazing things this week ..

Joe Wicks @thebodycoach

Milly Khan @Milly_Physio

Gary Shaughnessy @gshaug7741

Anne-Marie Booth @annieconmonkey

Gary's Sky interview

Workout for Parkinson's

Ecstasy - Parkinson's short film

Parkinson's Ecstasy article

BBC Horizon documentary

Warning - the use of Ecstasy to treat Parkinson's is not recommend

This week we talk to the wonderful Claire Bale, Head of Research, Communication and Engagement at Parkinson’s UK, to discuss their recently launched 'Research Needs You' campaign. In a wide ranging chat, we discuss:

What is research?

How can I get involved ?

Are we close to a cure?

Why are people reluctant to get involved in research?

What's sexy in research right now?

Balancing Hope

Plus - Find out how Kuhan’s shakes could be turned into a hit record!

Presenters:

Dave @DaveClarkTV

Kuhan ⁠@morethanatremor

Massive thanks to guest:

Claire Bale @ladybale

Doing amazing things this week ...

John O’Groats to lands end cyclists

Neil Russell 65-year-old person with Parkinson’s. Running 1000 miles from London to #wpc2023 in Barcelona...

instagram: @neil.o.Russell

Charlotte Edwards Catwalk To A Cure

Parkinson's UK 'Research Needs You'

Massage gun (we have no affiliation with Therabody, please consult your healthcare professional where required)

North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Interest Group podcast

2 Parkies in a Pod ‘Research needs you’ episode

This week the boys meet David Little, a former fireman, who had a dream to run the London Marathon. David has had Parkinson’s for nearly 20 years, but he’s determined “Mr P” won’t defeat him.

David surrounded himself with a team of experts to try and get him across the finish line.

Could he fulfil his dream, or would the 26.2 mile course defeat him?

Show Links

Dave @DaveClarkTV

Kuhan ⁠@morethanatremor

David Little (marathon man) @helshubby

Maria Lewis www.reachyourpeakonline.com

Katherine Baker @KBakerPhysio

Karen Weir @RunwithKaren

David's Fundraising

Exercise Videos

This week we’re joined by the inspirational and entertaining Matt Eagles who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1975 at the age of 7!

Matt talks about his incredible life going through major milestones with Parkinson’s, from passing his driving test, starting work and getting married.

If you’re struggling to get your head around a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Matt’s wisdom and optimistic energy will help you.

Links

@DaveClarkTV Dave Clark

@morethanatremor Kuhan

@MattEagles Matt Eagles

@SalsburgMatthews Barbara Salsburg Matthews

@JohnRoc92928019 John Roche

@Gaynorzone Gaynor Edwards

Matt's wing walk video

In this episode we speak to Professor Rimona Weil from University College London. Rimona is one of the world’s leading experts in Parkinson’s dementia.

It’s not as depressing as you might think!

She talks about ground breaking research which has discovered a link between vision and dementia, tells us who’s most at risk and whether it’s possible to prevent it! Plus how using pictures of cats and dogs can help to understand how cognition is affected in Parkinson’s.

We also talk about people’s reluctance to talk about Parkinson’s dementia...

If you want to get involved with the professor’s latest research project, which will involve at least 5 visits to London, brain scans and blood tests, you can email her: [email protected]

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/thinking-and-memory-changes

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/research-blog/ask-expert/its-time-talk-about-parkinsons-dementia