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Feb. 9, 2024

EP-115 the P in PD

Hello, In this episode Judy and I discuss one of the most socially awkward symptoms of Parkinson’s. Enjoy ! Hi folks, One way you can help out the show and stay hydrated is by shopping for Liquid IV at liquidiv.com …

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Jan. 22, 2024

EP-114 Food is good

Hi folks, In this episode Judy and I discuss some of the difficulties that PWP have when eating and we discuss some of the ways I work around it. Enjoy! Hi folks, One way you can help out the show …

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Jan. 2, 2024

EP-113 Philanthropy

What is Philanthropy? Why should you care? Judy and I discuss this at length in this episode. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAll...

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Dec. 19, 2023

EP-112 Perserverence

In this episode Judy and I talk about my strategies for tackling very large projects. Enjoy! Hi folks, One way you can help out the show and stay hydrated is by shopping for Liquid IV at liquidiv.com and use the …

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Nov. 28, 2023

EP-111 Time changes

I feel like the title is an understatement. This episode Judy and I discuss the time change that she's experiencing being in Sweden and other stuff. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-...

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Nov. 13, 2023

EP-110 Holding space for the dying

As we come up on the holidays, we frequently hear about loss. There is something about the nostalgia that this time of year brings that we often turn our minds to years past which inevitably lead us to thoughts of …

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Oct. 30, 2023

EP-109 Superpowers

What nature takes from us, it gives to us an another form.... I'm not so sure about that. As I discuss with Judy in this episode wouldn't that be cool if it was true? Enjoy! Hi folks, One way you …

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Oct. 17, 2023

EP-108 Checking in

Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode Judy and I take a break from our fantastic interviews and just check in and let all of you know how we're doing. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: …

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Oct. 2, 2023

EP-107 The Pearl PART 2 OF 2

Hello Dear Listeners, This episode concludes our conversation with Hannington of Uganda. You can find out more about Hannington's work in Uganda here. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP...

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Sept. 25, 2023

EP-106 The Pearl PART 1 OF 2

This episode we travel to Uganda, the pearl of Africa. Parkinson's disease affects people from every country and climate and it shows no regard for the worldly wealth or honors of those it affects. That notwithstanding the im...

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Sept. 8, 2023

EP-105 Strollling along in my augmented reality.

Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode Judy and I interview Ben Wain from Strolll. Strolll is a company based in the UK that creates software for augmented reality glasses. Glasses that have the potential to change everything...

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Aug. 20, 2023

EP-104 StrivePD, A conversation with Hannah Timm

"Ya got PD eh? There's an app for that now." StrivePD. What is it, who is it for and what makes it a stand out from all of the other app in the Apple App Store. In this episode Judy …

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Aug. 8, 2023

EP-103 How to have that awkward talk with your partner about your PD.

Let's face it, there are fews words that make us squirm like hearing our partner say "we need to talk." In this episode Judy and I share some examples from our own experience of reasons why you might need to …

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Aug. 1, 2023

EP-102 Travel or to put oneself at the mercy of the fates

Hello dear listeners, On this episode, Judy and I discuss what to means to travel, particularly if you have a chronic illness/disability. We also share some tips for how you can make your own journeys a bit easier/smoother. E...

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July 24, 2023

EP-101 Our short month in Barcelona

Hello dear listener, We were only there for ten days, it just felt like a month. I've always felt that travel has this remarkable habit of shifting your perspective so radically it feels like time has slowed down so that …

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July 21, 2023

EP-100 Episode 100!

We made it. 100 full length episodes . If this is your first episode we invite you to listen to another one first, but for those of you that have been on this wonderful journey with Judy and myself, come …

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July 18, 2023

EP-99 Getting ready for our Spanish adventures

We attended the WPC in Spain earlier this month and we thought you would like to hear about what it took to get this Parky ready to go over the pond. Please remember to use the code that we mentioned …

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June 26, 2023

EP-98 The invisible symptoms of Parkinson’s

Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode Judy and I talk about some of the invisible symptoms of Parkinson's disease.* What do I mean by that? Symptoms that are not visible from the outside and may fool even the PwP (Person …

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June 18, 2023

EP-97 M.J.F.'s Still

In this episode Judy and I discuss our impressions of the Michael J. Fox film Still. - Enjoy! Please remember to use the code that we mentioned in this episode for 20% off when you shop better hydration at www.liquidiv.com …

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May 23, 2023

EP-96 The coldest winter I ever knew was a summer in San Francisco

Hello Dear Listener, This episode saw me calling in from San Francisco, so please forgive the rough audio quality. Judy and I discuss my recent DBS battery swap and why we need to have more slack in the world. Please …

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May 2, 2023

EP-95 Insulin to treat Parkinson’s Disease??

You read the title correctly, and no it's not a typo. There are in fact health care providers /doctors (in the US) using insulin infusions to treat non-diabetic patients with Parkinson’s disease. Isn't that interesting? Firs...

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April 24, 2023

EP-94.5 INDY SHORT - Bloody pressure

Hi Folks, Today introduces a new episode type, the INDY Short. Not to be confused with our regularly scheduled episodes, this is bonus, extra, a helping of desert if you will. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Edi...

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April 12, 2023

EP-94 We've been invited to World Parkinson's Conference in Barcelona…

Yup, that's right dear listeners, that's not a typo, we're doing it, we're going to Spain! The World Parkinson's Conference is in Spain, and we have been invited to speak to the attendees as part of the poster tours. You …

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March 27, 2023

EP-93 Sometimes You've Got to Move a Rock

Hey listeners, In this episode Judy and I discuss the coming of spring, and my challenges with feeling like "there's someone with PD living in my house, but that isn't me." We also discuss what I do when I've got …

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