by Curiouscast
Larry Gifford has Parkinson’s disease, and he wants to talk about it. When Life Gives You Parkinson’s chronicles Larry’s journey following diagnosis at age 45, but he knows he’s only part of the story. The podcast gives voice to the fascinating people that make up the Parkinson’s community and beyond — his family, his fellow people with Parkinson’s, care partners, advocates, researchers and healthcare providers. Through these interviews, the podcast informs and inspires others to share their own stories revealing the challenges and growth offered by the Parkinson’s journey. Larry is a seasoned broadcaster and the podcast is co-hosted by then-radio personality Niki Reitmayer until 2020 when Larry’s wife Rebecca takes on the role. Special thank you to our partners. Presenting partner is Parkinson Canada, content and promotional partner Spotlight YOPD, and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Parkinson’s IQ + You, PD Avengers, World Parkinson Congress #WPC2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
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March 5, 2025
PD Avengers co-founders Soania Mathur and Larry Gifford discuss the challenges of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD), a condition often associated with Parkinson's disease. Larry shares his experience of waking his wife up multiple times due to vivid, disturbing dreams and physical movements during sleep. Despite not having hit anyone yet, he described grabbing things and pulling a lamp toward them, which causes objects to fall. He also mentions how his wife, who sleeps in another room, checks on them during these episodes for safety. Soania relates to this experience, noting she developed RBD after their Parkinson’s diagnosis. She describes having vivid and violent dreams, often feeling anxious. She highlights the unpredictability of RBD, which disrupts her sleep and contributes to daytime fatigue. Both speakers express concern for their care partners, as they experience anxiety and stress from the disruption of their own sleep while trying to ensure safety. The conversation touches on a survey that revealed the significant stress care partners experience due to sleep disturbances in people with Parkinson’s. The speakers acknowledge the importance of sleep for both the individual with Parkinson’s and their care partner, noting that a lack of sleep adds stress and affects overall well-being. They conclude by discussing the ongoing research and the continuous struggle that Parkinson’s disease presents. LINKS: SLEEP SURVEY https://www.pdavengers.com/sleepsurvey PDAVENGERS: www.pdavengers.com SPARK THE NIGHT: https://sparkthenight.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 5, 2025
The PD Avengers discuss the challenges of balancing life with Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the impact of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on daily routines. Both Tim Hague and Larry Gifford highlighted the necessity of daily naps and improved sleep post-DBS, though daytime sleepiness persisted. They shared personal strategies like improv for maintaining positivity and energy. Traveling with DBS was noted as challenging, with issues like being patted down at airports. They promoted the PD Avengers community, encouraging sign-ups to amplify their voice in ending Parkinson's. The conversation also touched on practical tips like using the sunflower card for hidden disabilities at airports. www.pdavengers.com https://sparkthenight.org https://hdsunflower.com/ ASK A QUESTION: https:///www.speakpipe.com/pdavengers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 28, 2025
PD Avengers co-founders Larry Gifford, Soania Mathur, and Tim Hague Sr. discussed various topics related to Parkinson's disease, including recent news and advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation therapy. They also shared personal experiences and lessons learned since being diagnosed with Parkinson's, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, mindfulness, and finding positivity in the face of adversity. The conversation ended with a focus on what they've learned about themselves since their diagnosis. Ask a question: www.speakpipe.com/pdavengers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Davis Phinney Foundation
Jessica Krauser
Podot
The Parkinson's Life Podcast
Sheryl Lowenhar
Parkinson’s Foundation
Dr. Michael Hyland, DPT, CEEAA
Dave Clark & Kuhan
Max Lugavere
Dr. Mark Hyman
Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY
ZOE
Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai
CBC
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