Episodes

No, this wasn't about equality, justice nor peace. It was a dream about war. Not the kind you see on the news today, sterile, waged upon people halfway around the world. this was the kind of personal kind of battle where you saw the whites of their eyes and could smell their last meal on their breath. Think of the battle at thermopylae or Gettysburg, the viking sack of Paris. It was that sort of battle. What the holy heck does that have to living with Parkinson's disease? Listen and find out. C...

Food, folks we're talking food and drink, but as we lean in this episode bolus can be anything that you put in your mouth. Join Judy and Travis as they take a deep dive into the mechanics of swallowing, what are all of the moving parts & how this can be affected by Parkinson's disease. This episode features guests Hillary Welty and Sabrina Horowitz both are Speech Language Pathologists to discuss how swallowing falls under a speech therapist's window of expertise. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis R...

Hello Dear Listeners, Do you remember back in August of 2020? Neither do I. It's all part of the swirling memory fog that that enveloped life during that first year of pandemic pandemonium. One thing that I do remember was climbing Mount Sill. Mount Sill stands at 14,153 Ft. It is the second-highest peak in the Palisade Range and boasts of some of the best summit views in the Sierras. l climbed it less than two months after my second DBS surgery. In this episode Judy & I talk with Chris Raba, o...

In this episode Judy and Travis talk about playing and how to get exercise along with your playtime. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

How many of you have climbed a 14,000+ tall mountain? How many of you would like to know what it's like? How about if you've got Parkinson's disease? Or what if your climbing partner has PD? In this episode Judy and Travis discusses Travis' latest climb and joining for the discussion is Jon Walston. Jon is a frequent climbing partner of Travis and we could think of no one better to share what it is like to climb with Travis. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: ...

Hello! In this episode Judy and Travis discuss travel. Judy just returning from a trip and Travis about to embark on one. They discuss traveling as a care partner & Judy's experience of traveling without her person with Parkinson's (PWP). We hope that you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback that you have. You can reach us at show@INDYpodcast(dot)net. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Medi...

Much like Solo, I make it a point to ignore the odds...mostly. I know, I know your saying "Well that explains a lot." I still maintain that this attitude has served me well in my life. I can think of many pursuits that I wouldn't have even tried if I was the type to be dismayed by the odds of success. Listen in while Judy and I discuss an interesting bit of data that I came across regarding the mortality rate for YOPD folks like myself. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Aud...

This week Judy and Travis discuss what it's like to emerge from the pandemic panic and the value of seeing folks in person. PD is an isolating disease and combatting that in "the time of the panda" and some of the particular challenges associated with that. Don't forget: If you are interested in the Faces of Parkinson's Disease, drop us a line show@indypodcast.net Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social...

In this episode Judy and Travis continue their conversation with Terry Montelibano and introduce Kurt Rademaekers who was diagnosed in December of 2021, less than 7 months at the time of recording. Kurt shares a similar story of being diagnosed in the COVID world and what impact that has had on his social life and support networks. Judy and I wish to thank Terry and Kurt for joining us and sharing a part of their story with us and our listeners. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Au...

What does Parkinson's Disease look like? Or rather who does it look like? In this new series Judy and Travis speak to people with People with Parkinson's disease and help them to share their journey through PD with you. In this episode we talk to Terry Montelibano, a retired teacher who shared with us whaat it was like getting her diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana Ma...

What do you do when someone come up to you & says "Wow, I've never see you doing so good"? Is the polite response "Thanks, I'm glad that I'm less fucked than you thought"? Or do you just run with it? Tune in to find out. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

In this episode Judy and Travis talk about time, quantum physics, and the relativity of it all. We hope you enjoy this episode. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

In this episode Judy and Travis talk of the emotional rollercoaster. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

This episode Judy and Travis discuss emotions, how one can go through a series of them within the span a a few moments and how sometime feeling last an (almost) eternity. Enjoy!

This episode Judy and Travis talk of many things, of why the sea is boiling how & whether pigs have wings... no actually they don't. They do talk of PD and travel, of mohawks and motivation. Of life philosophies and of what they have in common. We hope that you enjoy this episode of I'm Not Dead Yet! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

In today's episode, we discuss tremors, shaking and other annoying symptoms of Parkinson's disease. And...Travis's relationship with Taylor Swift! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease or hell just getting older is that you feel tired... I mean really, really tired all the time. So what happens when you've got some responsibilities that you can't sleep through? In my case it's school but some of what Judy and I discuss in this episode could be applied to raising kids or any other activity that leaves you tuckered out. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering ...

We've all been there, in some situation where we'd prefer to give up. To go home, climb back into bed and pull the covers up over our heads. But sometimes, retreat isn't an option. Rock climbers will be familiar with this concept as it is much harder to climb down a wall safely than it is to climb up. often the best or only choice is to keep climbing regardless of what difficulties are encountered. We invite you to listen in as Judy and Travis discuss. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Edit...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the co-founder of the Women's Parkinson's Project? Well I did, and this week's interview is about just that. Judy & Travis have a conversation with Sree Sripathy who is a co founder of the WPP, photographer and writer. All of which she manages to do while working full time & having YOPD. Join us for this insightful and humorous conversation. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern...

The title says it all. Judy and Travis reflect on what an amazing first year it has been. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

April is Parkinson's Disease awareness month. Judy and Travis discuss this and more. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

Have you ever had someone apologize for you? For your disease? Have you ever apologized for someone else's disease? A partner perhaps or a parent? On this episode, Judy and Travis discuss this topic and some of the implications and considerations one should keep in mind. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

In order for you to determine in you are safe, you have to ask yourself "Safe from what?" Judy and Travis chat about some of those things. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

What the heck is occupational therapy? Judy and Travis speak with Michelle Antolin an OT to answer this and many other questions. Michelle is an occupational therapist a USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. We're really grateful to her for taking the time to speak with us. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net