Episodes

  • The Power of Movement for Parkinson Disease

    The Power of Movement for Parkinson Disease
    May 8 2026
    Dr. Nina Mosier, MD, an Internal Medicine physician specializing in Geriatric Medicine, shares the journey of her father after his diagnosis with Parkinson Disease. She also discusses the importance of movement in these patients and describes Power for Parkinson's, the movement organization for she co-founded and serves as executive director.Resources: https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/https://www.youtube.com/@PowerforParkinsons
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    22 mins
  • Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Genetic Testing, Therapy, and More

    Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Genetic Testing, Therapy, and More
    Jan 30 2026
    Andrew Cherico, a student at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, discusses his experience living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the impacts of available treatments, and how the condition intersects with his passion for sports journalism. He is joined by John W. Day, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Director, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Co-Director of Stanford’s Neuro IGNITE Center, Stanford, CA, who describes the importance of genetic testing, the landscape of available SMA treatments, and the significance of the newly approved one-time gene therapy Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve; Novartis, East Hanover, NJ).
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    36 mins
  • Emma’s Journey: A Mother’s Hope in the Face of Dravet Syndrome

    Emma’s Journey: A Mother’s Hope in the Face of Dravet Syndrome
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode, Nicole Watson shares her daughter Emma’s powerful journey living with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. From the early days of uncertainty and searching for answers to finding the right care and treatment, Nicole opens up about resilience, hope, and the lessons learned along the way. Her story offers heartfelt insight for families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.
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    19 mins
  • Redefining the Doctor-Patient Partnership: What a Physician-Patient Can Teach Us About Parkinson Disease Care

    Redefining the Doctor-Patient Partnership: What a Physician-Patient Can Teach Us About Parkinson Disease Care
    Oct 17 2025
    How can neurologists partner with their patients living with Parkinson disease? Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, Santa Fe, NM, Vice Chair of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, discusses Parkinson disease care from her unique perspective as both a patient and former physician.
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    13 mins
  • Mastering Migraine

    Mastering Migraine
    May 7 2025
    Melody Barthelemy, a human resources specialist, details her experiences living with migraine, including strategies for tracking episodes and thriving with a busy career. She is joined by Dawn C. Buse, PhD, Clinical Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, who discusses recent research in the field.
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    25 mins
  • The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer Disease

    The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer Disease
    Jan 22 2025
    Linda Shows, a semi-retired nurse who lives with mild cognitive impairment, and her physician, Wendell Helveston, MD, Hattiesburg Clinic, Hattiesburg, MS, discuss the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in Alzheimer disease, including other factors that can help patients thrive when living with this condition.
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    21 mins
  • Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    Dec 19 2024
    After an attack leading to multiple surgeries and a traumatic brain injury, survivor Kel Mabatah developed a rehabilitation scholarship that enables TBI patients to continue therapy after insurance runs out. Kel is joined by Alfreida Melvin, mother of Dontel, who is a recipient of the scholarship from the “Kel Strong” Mabatah Foundation. https://www.kelstrongfoundation.com/
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    24 mins
  • Redefining Life with Friedreich Ataxia

    Redefining Life with Friedreich Ataxia
    Nov 20 2024
    We speak with neuromuscular disease expert David Lynch, MD, PhD, attending neurologist in the Division of Neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and director of the Friedreich Ataxia Program, about the emerging treatment landscape for Friedeich Ataxia as well as Kiersten Riggs, who discusses the events leading to her Friedrich Ataxia diagnosis and how she has adapted to life with Friedrich ataxia.
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    12 mins