Real, in-depth conversations about living with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD). Join cohosts Esther, Mel, and Chris as they talk with care partners, healthcare experts, and treatment developers to better understand this neurodegenerative disease and those living with it.
Brought to you by the Young Onset Parkinson's Network of PMD Alliance (https://www.pmdalliance.org/join-yopn/)
Join co-hosts Esther, Chris, and Mel as they discuss available advanced therapies, what they've tried, what their doctors have said, and how they chose to move forward with their care.
~~~ HOSTS ~~~Melissa Livingston | @missmliv
Esther Labib-Kiyarash | @shakinginmyboots1
Chris Sutphin | @cesutphin
with support from hosting organization, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance
~~~ LEARN MORE ~~~
TREATMENTS OVERVIEW | PMD Alliance Treatments Hub
DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS):
Michael J. Fox Foundation's Comprehensive DBS Guide
American Parkinson's Disease Association's DBS Blog
Ask the MD (Rachel Dolhun) on Adaptive DBS
“It’s Worth It”: Tiffany’s Deep Brain Stimulation Journey
“It Was Life-Changing” – Roger’s DBS Story
Insights from DBS: Benjamin's Story
FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (FUS):
Michael J. Fox Foundation's Focused Ultrasound page
Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Parkinson's Foundation page on Focused Ultrasound & Other Lesion Therapies
INFUSION THERAPY:
Cleveland Clinic Infusion Therapy Page
FDA Approves First Subcutaneous Apomorphine Device for Parkinson’s Disease
JOIN YOPN | PMD Alliance's Free Membership Program for People with YOPD & Care Partners
Members can join the monthly community gathering held live on Zoom every 4th Tuesday/month, and you'll likely see our co-hosts there!
GET IN-PERSON SUPPORT | PMD Alliance's Directory for Groups, Providers, & Events
Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and share! Because the conversation continues in the comments on Podbean, across social media, and in YOPN's Monthly Community Gatherings. Tell us what you think!
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the authors/producers/guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of YOPN or PMD Alliance.
18 Sept 2026
New Connections on the Cause of Parkinson's with Matthew Farrer, PhD
Could Parkinson’s be the result of an evolutionary adaptation that provides short-term protection from environmental triggers, but results in long-term consequences? Researcher Matthew Farrer, PhD introduced a compelling model for understanding the mechanism behind Parkinson’s in his recent paper, and we’re diving into all the details with him.
21 Aug 2026
After Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Was It Worth It?
Sit down with co-hosts Mel and Chris to learn what their Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures were like, the realities of recovering from brain surgery, and how they feel now, 2 years after. This episode does not shy away from the visceral parts of their experiences, including Chris’ unique impressions from being awake during his DBS placement.
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Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
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