Episodes

What would you save if a fire threatened to consume everything you hold dear? Join me, Travis Robinson, alongside my co-host Judy Yarris, as we recount the harrowing moments when flames forced Sarah and me from our home in Altadena. From the heart-wrenching choices on what to rescue—my priceless photography gear and Sarah's cherished handmade furniture—to navigating the chaos of evacuation, our story is one of loss, resilience, and gratitude. With Judy's steadfast support, we also tackle the pra...

What if maintaining a positive mindset could change your life, even in the face of Parkinson's? Join Judy and Travis as they share stories of gratitude and resilience from 2024, while eagerly anticipating the new year. Experience the power of positivity and creativity as Travis embraces watercolor painting and authors two photography books, showcasing how art and mindfulness can enrich lives regardless of challenges. Tune in to hear how moments of sadness are natural, but focusing on joy and wha...

Discover the groundbreaking world of Magnes, the Swiss innovators reshaping Parkinson's care with their state-of-the-art shoe technology. Join co-founder/CEO Olgac Ergeneman and Business Development Manager Chinouk Van Nijen as they unveil how their sensor-equipped sneaker changes the walking game for Parkinson's patients. Hear about the journey from the clinical setting to your living room, where these shoes act as personal gait coaches, providing real-time feedback to combat symptoms such as f...

What if the silent heroes of Parkinson's care aren't the patients themselves but the dedicated partners standing beside them? Join us as we uncover the vital, yet often overshadowed, role of care partners in navigating the Parkinson's journey. Hosts Travis Robinson and Judy Yarris, bring our personal experiences to light, highlighting the emotional and physical hurdles faced by those supporting someone with Parkinson's. Our conversation delves into the reality of denial in newly diagnosed indivi...

Ever experienced a day where everything seems to go wrong? Travis shares his story of a challenging day that began with a fall and spiraled into a series of frustrating mishaps, including an unexpected demand from his doctor. Judy, drawing from her own experiences as a care partner, offers valuable advice on how to mentally reset and manage the compounding frustrations that come with living with Parkinson's. Together, they emphasize the importance of mindset in overcoming the daily hurdles and f...

Learn how Botox isn't just for wrinkles but can be a game-changer for Parkinson's symptoms like dystonia, toe curling, and drooling. Discover Sandy's transformative experience with Botox for long-term relief and hear the inspiring story of Mike Wyman, who used Botox to regain his speech and reduce drooling after a stroke. Mike's proactive approach, combining speech pathology and boxing, offers a hopeful blueprint for anyone navigating the complexities of living with Parkinson's. Falls are no jo...

Hello Dear Listeners, Did you miss us? We've been on break for the summer holidays. We're back now and in this episode, Judy and I talk about some of the summer adventures that we've each had, and hint at some exciting things to come both in our lives personally and in the world of PD. Please note: I was coughing throughout this recording, hence why my voice was cutting in and out. I'm better now. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio ...

Have you ever wondered about what its like to climb a big mountain? With Parkinson's disease? Judy and I discuss my upcoming trip to the Sierra Nevadas. 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

Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode Judy and I talk about resilience, what it is and how we both apply it in our lives. I want to warn you, the audio on this on is rough. I had a hell of a time speaking on this episode. As our regular listeners will note, I make it a point to not hide this symptom of my PD. If you're new to our show, please consider listening to a couple of other episodes before making a final judgment. My voice goes in and out from time to time and I feel that our listeners ...

Hello Dear Listeners, Saturday June 15th, 2024 there's ad Parkinson's Disease syymposium and art show. In this episode Judy and I speak with Dr. Petzinger from USC's Keck medicine about it. 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

Hello Dear Listeners, Did you know that Los Angeles county has a department of aging and disability? Do you know what they can do for you? Tune in as Judy an and I talk with Charles Schiell. Charles was a care partner for his father & now runs a support group for care partners. We spoke with him back in EP-39 and we invited him back to the show o talk about the abilities expo and share some of the resources that he's collected. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio En...

Hello Dear Listeners, Thank you for sticking wth us during our hiatus! If you're new to the show, we invite you to please check out some of our other episodes is our catalog so you can get to know Judy and I a bit better after you hear this one as we kind of jump right into it. For all that we sincerely thank you for taking the time to give us a listen. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Soci...

Hello, In this episode Judy and I discuss one of the most socially awkward symptoms of Parkinson’s. 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

Hi folks, In this episode Judy and I discuss some of the difficulties that PWPs have when eating and we discuss some of the ways I work around it. 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

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 MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

In this episode Judy and I talk about my strategies for tackling very large projects. 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

I feel like this title is an understatement... but in this episode Judy and I discuss the time change she's experiencing while visiting Sweden and other stuff. 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

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 loved ones who are no longer with us. This episode Judy and I speak with a good friend of mine whose made it her life's work as both an artist and death doula to hold space for the dying. The one and only Grief Girl, D. Anaya the death doula... I like alliterations, who doesn't? Enj...

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! 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

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: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

Hello Dear Listeners, This episode concludes our conversation with Mr. Kabugo 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: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

In 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 impacts on quality of life, for the poor, those living in rural areas and those who face social stigma as a result of them having a disease... well for those folks it's just plain harder. While at the WPC in Barcelona I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kabugo Hannington and ...

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 we know about how Parkinson's cueing works. For more info on Strolll please visit www.strolll.co Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller ww...

"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 apps in the Apple App Store. In this episode Judy and Travis talk with Hannah Timm from Rune Labs, about their product, StrivePD. StrivePD is an app for your iPhone/iWatch that captures your symptom data for you using the tech built into the Apple iWatch. You can then use this info to make changes to your lifestyle, create new habits and you can share this info ...