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EP-113 Philanthropy
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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EP-112 Perserverence
Dec. 19, 2023

EP-112 Perserverence

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 Socia...

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EP-111 Time Changes
Nov. 28, 2023

EP-111 Time Changes

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 Engi...

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EP-110 Holding space for the dying
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 loved ones ...

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EP-109 Superpowers
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! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Aud...

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EP-108 Checking In
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: (EP...

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EP-107 The Pearl PART 2 OF 2
Oct. 2, 2023

EP-107 The Pearl PART 2 OF 2

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 En...

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EP-106 The Pearl PART 1 OF 2
Sept. 25, 2023

EP-106 The Pearl PART 1 OF 2

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...

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EP-105 Strollling along in my augmented reality.
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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EP-104 StrivePD, A conversation with Hannah Timm
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 apps in the Apple App Store. In this episode Judy and Travis talk with Hannah Timm from Rune...

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

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EP-102 Travel or to put oneself at the mercy of the fates
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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EP-101 Our short month in Barcelona
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 you ...

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EP-100 Episode 100!
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 right on in. Be sure...

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EP-99 Getting ready for our Spanish adventures
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. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) ...

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EP-98 The invisible symptoms of Parkinson’s
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 with...

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EP-97 M.J.F.'s Still
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! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Soci...

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EP-96 The coldest winter I ever knew was a summer in San Francisco
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. Co-hosts: Judy ...

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EP-95 Insulin to treat Parkinson’s Disease??
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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EP-94.5 INDY SHORT - Bloody pressure
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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EP-94 We've been invited to World Parkinson's Conference in Barcelona, Spain!
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 can ...

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

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EP-92 Slippery When Wet
March 15, 2023

EP-92 Slippery When Wet

Hello dear listener, It is wet here in Los Angeles, Judy and I talk about what it talks to navigate it especially when you have mobility challenges. Note: I know that it’s a Bon Jovi album, not the Stones album. Co-hosts: Jud...

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EP-91 Self Compassion
March 1, 2023

EP-91 Self Compassion

Hello Dear Listener, In this episode Judy and I chat about self compassion. Judy gives us an update on her recovery from her ass reattachment surgery and I share some thoughts on compassion as taught by Tibetan Buddhism. Hope...

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