The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

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  Parkinson’s or Something Else? Understanding Parkinsonisms (Webinar Audio) 22.07.2026 54分

  Parkinsonism is an umbrella term to describe a group of conditions that cause movement symptoms. Parkinson’s disease shares some traits with drug-induced and vascular parkinsonisms, as well as atypical parkinsonisms, but each condition differs in how it progresses and is treated. Listen to audio from this month’s MJFF Parkinson’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss the sometimes-long path to diagnosis and what people with parkinsonism and their families should know. They also cover the latest research into parkinsonisms.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  What’s Next for the Study That’s Changing Everything? 15.07.2026 44分

  Better treatments for Parkinson’s disease depend on increasing our understanding of why Parkinson’s develops and how it progresses. The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PPMI), is expanding to better answer those questions.In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation about these efforts with:Kenneth Marek, MD, co-founder of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders and PPMI’s principal investigatorSohini Chowdhury, MJFF’s chief program officerDonna Rajkovic, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012 and joined PPMI the same yearLike our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Finding the Best Parkinson’s Clinical Trial for You (Webinar Audio) 24.06.2026 46分

  Breakthroughs depend on research volunteers, but many people have questions about what participating in a trial means, and how to select the right trial for their goals, needs and lifestyle. Listen to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts share what to look for in a trial you’re considering and how to navigate the clinical trial process.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.This webinar received support from BlueRock Therapeutics. Learn more at expditestudy.com.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Parkinson’s and Constipation: A Candid Conversation (Webinar Audio) 17.06.2026 53分

  Constipation is a frequent and troublesome symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It can affect how medication is absorbed and impact daily life. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss why constipation happens in Parkinson’s. They also cover managing and preventing constipation and the latest research on the gut-brain connection. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Finding a Clearer Parkinson's Diagnosis 10.06.2026 36分

  Parkinson’s isn’t easy to diagnose — everyone’s symptoms differ based on their individual biology, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. One of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) key areas of focus is finding ways to diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier and more clearly, which could one day lead to more personalized treatments that can improve quality of life.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0There are so many ways to get involved in the research that is leading to clearer disease diagnosis. Learn more about your role in research at: https://www.michaeljfox.org/your-role-parkinsons-researchThe Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Everyday Tips for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease 20.05.2026 31分

  People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones develop countless ways to adapt and make daily life easier as symptoms change. Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Patient Council and their care partners share decades of collective wisdom on living with PD. They came together for a live conversation at MJFF’s New York City offices to discuss what they’ve learned along their own disease journeys, from practical strategies and tools that make daily life easier to the mindsets and mantras that guide and sustain them. In this episode of the MJFF Parkinson’s Podcast, patient council member and guest host Larry Gifford, diagnosed with PD in 2017 and president of PD Avengers, together with his wife and care partner Rebecca, reflect on the advice given.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? (Webinar Audio) 22.04.2026 52分

  Many people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their loved ones wonder what caused the disease. Researchers believe Parkinson’s is caused by a mix of genetic, environmental and age-related factors that may contribute differently to each person. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of leading Parkinson’s experts discuss the latest efforts to understand what causes the disease so we can better treat and one day prevent it altogether.Join the movement to end Parkinson’s this Parkinson’s Awareness Month at michaeljfox.org/AprilLike our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Parkinson's: Fact vs. Fiction 15.04.2026 28分

  Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease, affecting millions globally. Yet many misconceptions persist about life with the disease, how to treat it and the research going into the search for better therapies. Tune into this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast to listen to our panel of experts including people living with PD, a researcher and movement disorder specialists debunk common myths about Parkinson’s disease and answer community questions.Discover opportunities to take action and join millions of others moving us closer to a cure. https://www.michaeljfox.org/parkinsons-awareness-monthLike our podcasts? Rate or review the show and share the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Sleep and Parkinson’s: What’s Going On (and What Can Help) (Webinar Audio) 25.03.2026 54分

  Sleep is an important part of physical and mental health, but Parkinson’s symptoms and medication side effects can make a good night’s sleep hard to find. Insomnia, nocturia, medication wearing off, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and more can interrupt sleep. Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss the latest research on the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s disease (PD) and share practical strategies for setting yourself up for the best rest possible.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Catalyzing Community to End Parkinson’s 18.03.2026 35分

  A world without Parkinson’s will only be made possible through the work and energy of the Parkinson’s community — people living with the disease and their loved ones, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, lawmakers and others. Catalyzing that community towards productive action is one of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) four main areas of research focus in its Strategic Research Agenda, along with more clearly defining Parkinson’s disease, building better treatment pipelines and speeding clinical trial decision-making.In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, part of its award-winning Parkinson’s Science POV series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation about these efforts with two veteran scientists: Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF and Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0There are so many ways to get involved in Parkinson’s community, whether it’s becoming an advocate, joining Team Fox or participating in research. Learn more at michaeljfox.orgThe Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  In This Together: Care Partnership and Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 24.02.2026 53分

  How can I show up for my partner with Parkinson’s? How can I best support my parent with PD from afar? How can my loved one and I work together to make decisions as symptoms change? Our community has many questions about how to best support a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts — including care partners, a person living with PD, a social worker and a psychologist — discuss strategies for effective communication and shared decision-making to keep a partnership strong through Parkinson’s.This webinar received support from Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Learn more at: moretoparkinson’s.comLike our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Dishing on Diet for Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Podcast) 09.02.2026 18分

  Diet is a useful tool to feel and live better, whether you live with Parkinson’s or not. But putting healthy eating into practice can be tricky. In audio from this popular Ask the MD video, movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, DipABLM, speaks with Erin Presant, DO, movement disorder and culinary medicine specialist. Together, they answer common questions about how diet can support brain health and help manage disease.Listen now or watch the video. You can also check out our page on lifestyle strategies for living well with Parkinson’s.Rather listen on the go? Subscribe to our Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s (Webinar Audio) 26.01.2026 56分

  How does research into Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s overlap, and what insights are being revealed? Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss what scientists are learning about how these diseases affect the brain and how understanding their links may lead to better care for people living with a disease.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Brain Health (Ask the MD Podcast) 20.01.2026 43分

  No matter your age, whether you have Parkinson’s or not, there are steps you can take today to boost your brain health. In this extended version of a popular Ask the MD video, movement disorder specialist, life medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, sits down with Ayesha Sherzai, MD, and Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, known as The Brain Docs. Together they answer community questions and share tips for using lifestyle medicine to help your brain.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Stress and Parkinson’s: Strategies to Manage the Strain (Webinar Audio) 30.12.2025 49分

  Experiencing some stress is a normal part of life, but many people living with Parkinson’s notice stress may worsen symptoms and make medication less effective. And chronic stress can cause lasting impacts to mental and physical health. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how stress affects the body and how to reduce its harm.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  "Building on Breakthroughs" Research Roundtable (Event Audio) 17.12.2025 1時間 20分

  Earlier this year, The Michael J. Fox Foundation hosted its 2025 Research Roundtable, “Building on Breakthroughs.” Tune into audio from this event to hear Parkinson’s experts and MJFF staff discuss the latest in lifestyle medicine and treatments in the pipeline, as well as the power of advocating for Parkinson’s policy.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiMentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Parkinson’s Research and Artificial Intelligence 09.12.2025 37分

  What is AI? How do scientists use it? Where does the data come from? Can AI help find a cure for Parkinson’s?  As the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more widespread, our community has asked us many questions about how scientists may be using the technology to further Parkinson’s research. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-wining "Parkinson’s Science POV" series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation to answer some of those questions with: Bradford Casey, PhD, senior scientific portfolio manager, MJFF Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Catalyzing Change: Parkinson’s Research Progress in 2025 (Webinar Audio) 24.11.2025 59分

  Parkinson’s research has had a transformative year as researchers have built on breakthroughs to learn more about the disease and how to treat it. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how Parkinson’s research has advanced in 2025 and what the future could look like.  Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmiRead more about this year in research at https://viewer.joomag.com/2025-year-in-review/0030141001760361264Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted
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  Genetics and Parkinson’s: Understanding the Role of Gene Therapy in a Cure (Webinar Audio) 05.11.2025 59分

  What do you know about gene therapy and its potential for treating Parkinson’s? In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, you’ll learn what exactly gene therapy is and how it works, who gene therapy might work for and the role of genetic testing. You’ll also get a status report on investigations into gene therapy for Parkinson’s. Panelists include experts in the field as well as a person with Parkinson’s and her care partner. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything. Find out more at michaeljfox.com/podcast-ppmi
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  New Treatment Options for Progressing Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 22.10.2025 52分

  As Parkinson’s symptoms change over the years, different treatments may be needed to best manage symptoms and side effects. Since last fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved five new options for people living with the disease, including two continuous, under-the-skin infusion pumps. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss these options and other strategies to treat progressing Parkinson’s disease.Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted