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  • Navigating Employment with Parkinson's
    Sep 10 2025

    A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis can impact many areas of life, including how you get work done and think about your career. It can lead to questions like: Should I disclose my diagnosis to my employer and colleagues? How do I adapt my work around my symptoms? What legal protections do I have? Tune into this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast to listen to our expert panel of people living with PD, a care partner, and an employment consultant discuss employment and Parkinson’s. They share their stories and offer the tips they’ve learned along the way.

    Check out our free employment guide. https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/workplace-challenges

    Like our podcasts? Rate or review the show and share the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    47 min
  • Advances in Stem Cell Science for Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio)
    Aug 26 2025

    Researchers are investigating many options to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) with stem cells, including reprogramming them to replace lost dopamine-producing neurons and creating supportive brain cells to keep neurons healthy. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts discuss the latest stem cell research and answer audience questions.

    Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

    This webinar was produced with support from BlueRock Therapeutics.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    52 min
  • Ask Us Anything About Parkinson’s and Relationships
    Aug 19 2025

    How do I tell my children about my Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis? How do I explain a tremor to my grandkids? How can I support my parent with Parkinson’s from a distance? How can my spouse and I communicate around a symptom of apathy?

    Every year our community submits thousands of questions online and at in-person events. Many are about Parkinson’s symptoms, treatment options and the latest research, but we’re also asked questions about relationships and how to maintain connection with loved ones with Parkinson’s in the picture. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast, our expert panel tackles questions on relationships and shares their personal experiences and advice.

    To connect with others for support and community, join the Parkinson’s Buddy Network. https://parkinsonsbuddynetwork.michaeljfox.org/

    Like our podcasts? Rate or review the show and share the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    40 min
  • Finding the Right Tech Tools for Your Parkinson’s Journey (Webinar Audio)
    Jul 22 2025

    Technology can offer people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) much needed support in several areas of life, from apps to keep track of medication timing, wearables to help smooth gait, websites to monitor symptoms and more. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts discuss how tech tools can be incorporated in daily living with PD and how to find your best options. They also share personal tips and experiences and answer audience questions.

    Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    57 min
  • What Imaging Tech Can Reveal About Parkinson's
    Jul 16 2025

    Advances in imaging technology offer researchers a window into how Parkinson’s disease affects the brain, which could reshape how the disease is diagnosed and treated. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-winning Parkinson’s Science POV series, David Kumbroch, senior science writer at MJFF, lead a conversation with:

    • Jamie Eberling, PhD, senior vice present of research resources at MJFF.
    • Roger Gunn, PhD, chief science officer at Xing Imaging.

    Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    Learn more about the many ways to get involved today at michaeljfox.org

    Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    36 min
  • Building Your Best Parkinson’s Care Team (Webinar Audio)
    Jul 9 2025

    Having a network of health care professionals, loved ones and community members as part of a care team has shown to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts discuss how to make the most of your appointments, find specialists and coordinate care to best support the person living with the disease.

    Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    54 min
  • Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ People Living with Parkinson’s Disease
    Jun 18 2025

    Life with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is shaped by myriad factors, including sexual orientation and gender identity that shape access to care, lifestyle decisions and more. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast, our expert panel shares their personal stories and discusses the ongoing research into the health concerns and needs of LGBTQ+ people living with PD.

    To connect with others for support and community, join the Parkinson’s Buddy Network. https://parkinsonsbuddynetwork.michaeljfox.org/

    Like our podcasts? Rate or review the show and share the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    45 min
  • Changing the Narrative: Destigmatizing Parkinson’s Disease (Webinar Audio)
    May 28 2025

    The beliefs and perceptions that friends, family, employers and even strangers hold about Parkinson’s disease (PD) shape the experience of living with the disease. Facing misperceptions and stigma can cause isolation and worsen symptoms. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts have a candid and compassionate conversation about times they’ve faced stigma, how they’ve navigated it and how they’re working to change misperceptions of Parkinson’s to improve life for everyone living with the disease.

    Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0

    Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

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    53 min