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When Life Gives You Parkinson's

Larry Gifford has Parkinson’s disease, and he wants to talk about it. When Life Gives You Parkinson’s chronicles Larry’s journey following diagnosis at age 45, but he knows he’s only part of the story... Read more

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The Best Diet for People with Parkinson’s- WPC2019 | 8

The Best Diet for People with Parkinson’s- WPC2019 | 8

In June, I will be traveling to Kyoto, Japan for the 5thWorld Parkinson Congress(WPC). WPC is a global Parkinson's event... Read more

1 May 2019

37mins

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Extra Dosage: Dyskinesia

Extra Dosage: Dyskinesia

This is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes of... Read more

3 Jul 2019

42mins

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World Parkinson Congress Day 4 - WPC2019 | 14

World Parkinson Congress Day 4 - WPC2019 | 14

I am in Kyoto, Japan for the 5th World Parkinson Congress (WPC). WPC is a global Parkinson's event, which is held every ... Read more

7 Jun 2019

42mins

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Sharing the news, saying I love you, and "The Larry Filter" | 2

Sharing the news, saying I love you, and "The Larry Filter" | 2

On April 4, 2017 I texted my brothers and sister. It read, “Hi all... news of a sort from up north. For some time now, I... Read more

26 Sep 2018

41mins

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World Parkinson's Day

World Parkinson's Day

In this special episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, the Parkinson’s community from around the world come togethe... Read more

11 Apr 2019

46mins

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The Search for Sound Sleep: A Virgin Voyage with Cannabis Oil | 4

The Search for Sound Sleep: A Virgin Voyage with Cannabis Oil | 4

One of the more common symptoms for people with Parkinson’s is trouble sleeping. Some of us can’t get to sleep, some can... Read more

24 Oct 2018

42mins

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Exercise is a Real Prescription for Parkinson’s | 7

Exercise is a Real Prescription for Parkinson’s | 7

I have never been very athletic. I have never been excited by thinking about or participating in exercise. The idea of a... Read more

5 Dec 2018

53mins

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Parkinson’s and the Caregiver’s Journey | 11

Parkinson’s and the Caregiver’s Journey | 11

In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s we explore the role of the caregiver. Seeing as I’m a person with Par... Read more

6 Feb 2019

52mins

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Parkinson’s is an Extreme Challenge | 6

Parkinson’s is an Extreme Challenge | 6

In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, Larry Gifford talks with three friends with Parkinson’s who set out ... Read more

13 Nov 2019

50mins

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Finding Hope in Parkinson’s | 12

Finding Hope in Parkinson’s | 12

I’m a fairly hopeful guy. Sure, I have dark moments as we all do but, hope wins out more often than not. You might be wo... Read more

20 Feb 2019

42mins

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Parkinson’s Doesn’t Have to be a Career Killer | 10

Parkinson’s Doesn’t Have to be a Career Killer | 10

In this episode, Niki and I talk to my colleagues and bosses about how their adjusting to my PD diagnosis, get advice fr... Read more

23 Jan 2019

55mins

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Parkinson’s is a family affair | 7

Parkinson’s is a family affair | 7

In this episode, we discuss what it is like to a get a diagnosis of Parkinson’s in the prime of your life when you are h... Read more

27 Nov 2019

19mins

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They Say Laughter is the Best Medicine

They Say Laughter is the Best Medicine

In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, I put the old adage “laughter is the best medicine” to the test. I g... Read more

4 Dec 2019

55mins

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Deep Brain Stimulation, is it worth it? | 5

Deep Brain Stimulation, is it worth it? | 5

In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s I talk with three friends about Deep Brain Stimulation. Becca Miller ... Read more

30 Oct 2019

44mins

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Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis

I will introduce you to Jeanette and Barry Pynn. They are friends of Rebecca and mine that just went through a gut-wrenc... Read more

8 Jan 2020

55mins

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Extra Dosage 4: A visit with my neurologist

Extra Dosage 4: A visit with my neurologist

This is a special bonus episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full... Read more

23 Oct 2019

23mins

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Extra Dosage | Hope, Fear, Frustration and Levodopa

Extra Dosage | Hope, Fear, Frustration and Levodopa

This is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes wi... Read more

16 Jan 2019

21mins

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Disease Guy, getting recast in your life story, and other things you can't put on your LinkedIn | 3

Disease Guy, getting recast in your life story, and other things you can't put on your LinkedIn | 3

I wish I didn’t have Parkinson’s. You wish I didn’t have Parkinson’s. In fact, as far as I can discern no one is really ... Read more

10 Oct 2018

40mins

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The Elephant in the Bedroom | 3

The Elephant in the Bedroom | 3

Guest writer Rebecca Gifford, the wife of Larry Gifford In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, Larry and I ... Read more

2 Oct 2019

53mins

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Shaking the Stigma of Depression and Anxiety | 5

Shaking the Stigma of Depression and Anxiety | 5

Since my diagnosis, I’ve experienced panic attacks, anxious days of feeling inadequate and stretches of melancholy and m... Read more

7 Nov 2018

45mins

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