The Parkinson’s Liferaft Podcast

From DBS to Kilimanjaro!!!

Justin Fields was 26 when he got diagnosed with Parkinson's .... 12 years later, he has had DBS and climbed Kilimanjaro.  
This is a great listen!  You can also SEE it on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sgOBXhaCPk  

You have Young Onset Parkinson’s

Blake Bookstaff lives in Tennessee, USA.  He's written a book about his experience of being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's.  He is very positive and it is good to have someone from across the pond!

He Moved me and he Shook me!

Rory Cellan-Jones, of Movers and Shakers fame, chatted with me about his experiences with Parkinson's, his piano lessons and his rescue dog!
He's a very upbeat and lovely man ... I think you'll enjoy this:)  
 

No Sex Please, We’re British!

STAY WITH ME ....  ha ha .....
Dr Olena Edwards is a Couples Therapist working in London.  
She has a lot of experience of working with couples where one of them has a life changing condition ….. eg:  Parkinson’s.
Dr Olena talks to me about how to open up a conversation with your partner about the emotional side of your relationship.  She has some great tips including how we can come to terms with the limitations that do eventually occur in a physical relationship.

Does having Faith in God make a difference?

The Revd Tony Miles speaks about his experience with his father who had Parkinson's.  Tony is a lovely and most generous hearted person .... his father did a good job!  Tony also discusses how faith in God has not been for everyone in his family.   

Have Parkinson’s ..... Still riding my bike!

Jonathan Grundy has had Parkinson's for some years now and yet still manages to ride his bicycle all over London and volunteer for Research Trials.  He speaks French and Spanish and is a lighting expert ..... and here he is now to light up our podcast.

HOPE .... there is HOPE for a Cure to Parkinson’s

Will Cook, energetic CEO of Cure Parkinson's, tells us how he and his team are innovative and disruptive to give justified hope to curing Parkinson's.

Matt Eagles .... a flyer by name and nature

Matt Eagles was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 7.  Thanks to a brain implant, he is living a happy and productive life.

Philippa’s story - From London to Washington and back

Philippa Fawcett has Parkinson's .... and she also has an interesting tale to tell .... she's funny and delightful ... you'll love this episode.

LIVE LIFE LOVE LIFE STOP PARKINSON’S

Mental strength is so important ..... Gary is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Parkinson's UK.  He has Parkinson's and yet he still runs marathons, cycles, swims, chairs two other big organisations and is involved in many other things.... he's a marvel and a perfect example of a 'can do' attitude .... he lives and loves life!