The Parkinson’s Liferaft Podcast

Parkinson’s Life Raft

The aim is to connect people who are interested in Parkinson’s via interviews from various different angles. read less

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Does having Faith in God make a difference?

Does having Faith in God make a difference?

The Revd Tony Miles speaks about his experience with his father who had Parkinson's. Tony is a lovely and most generous hearted person .... his father did a good job! Tony also discusses how faith in God has not been for everyone in his family.

Does having Faith in God make a difference?

Does having Faith in God make a difference?

The Revd Tony Miles speaks about his experience with his father who had Parkinson's. Tony is a lovely and most generous hearted person .... his father did a good job! Tony also discusses how faith in God has not been for everyone in his family.

Have Parkinson’s ..... Still riding my bike!

Have Parkinson’s ..... Still riding my bike!

Jonathan Grundy has had Parkinson's for some years now and yet still manages to ride his bicycle all over London and volunteer for Research Trials. He speaks French and Spanish and is a lighting expert ..... and here he is now to light up our podcast.

HOPE .... there is HOPE for a Cure to Parkinson’s

HOPE .... there is HOPE for a Cure to Parkinson’s

Will Cook, energetic CEO of Cure Parkinson's, tells us how he and his team are innovative and disruptive to give justified hope to curing Parkinson's.

Matt Eagles .... a flyer by name and nature

Matt Eagles .... a flyer by name and nature

Matt Eagles was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 7. Thanks to a brain implant, he is living a happy and productive life.

Philippa’s story - From London to Washington and back

Philippa’s story - From London to Washington and back

Philippa Fawcett has Parkinson's .... and she also has an interesting tale to tell .... she's funny and delightful ... you'll love this episode.

LIVE LIFE LOVE LIFE STOP PARKINSON’S

LIVE LIFE LOVE LIFE STOP PARKINSON’S

Mental strength is so important ..... Gary is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Parkinson's UK. He has Parkinson's and yet he still runs marathons, cycles, swims, chairs two other big organisations and is involved in many other things.... he's a marvel and a perfect example of a 'can do' attitude .... he lives and loves life!

Here’s the Science bit .... made easy!

Here’s the Science bit .... made easy!

Beckie Port is a multi-award winning science communication and engagement specialist. In this episode, Beckie makes the science of Parkinson's Disease clear and easy to understand.

If you can imagine it, you can do it!

If you can imagine it, you can do it!

Dr Ellen Poliakoff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at Manchester University explains her project BEAM ..... how Body and Eye and Movement connect and help people with Parkinson's to train themselves to move when they are stuck.

LOUDER AND BIGGER

LOUDER AND BIGGER

Dr Elina Tripoliti, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist explains all about speech and movement disorders

Movement is Key

Movement is Key

An interview with Steph Kurtovich Neurological Physiotherapist

Many Resources Available

Many Resources Available

An interview with Nick Ephgrave Local Adviser Parkinson’s UK

Looking for Action

Looking for Action

An interview with Laura Cockram Head of Policy and Campaigning Parkinson’s UK

You’re Not Alone

You’re Not Alone

An interview with Jennie Boyce who has Parkinson’s.