On Time: A Parkinson's Podcast

Jonavan and Maliah, Brian’s middle children, were just grade schoolers when their father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, they share their heartfelt reflections on the emotions they experienced upon learning of his diagnosis and how it has influenced their lives and shaped them into the adults they are today.

Anaya and Jaydon were just in grade school when their father received a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In this episode, we sit down with them to reflect on how the initial diagnosis shaped their childhood and discuss the strategies, support, and lessons that helped them navigate life alongside their dad's journey with Parkinson's.

Amani and Elijah, Brian's two eldest children, live in the same city as their dad and play a vital role in supporting him as he navigates life with Parkinson's disease. In this episode, we sit down with Amani and Elijah to explore their unique perspectives and experiences as the eldest siblings in the family.

In this final episode of season 6, Brian Grant and his mother, Dorella Grant talk about their time at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base. And the ongoing battle for accountability and justice for those affected by military environmental exposures. Then, Ted Thompson with the Michael J. Fox Foundation discusses major policy advancements and the role of advocacy in driving legislative change.

Stigma for people with Parkinson's disease is a global issue, and its manifestations can vary across different countries and cultures. In this episode, host Larry Gifford speaks with Nduta M'mbogori about her experience being diagnosed and living with Parkinson's in Nairobi, Kenya.

People living with Parkinson’s have different comfort levels when talking to others about symptoms they experience. In this episode, Amber wraps up our series with founder Brian Grant covering topics from cringe-worthy social moments to declines in abilities that are tough to face. 

Even the most sensitive people can say insensitive things to people living with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, Amber speaks with Kamal Julka about the comments they have encountered from the most unexpected sources - from strangers at the store to family and friends. 

Women with Parkinson’s experience the disease differently than men, and we know so little about why that is. What we do know is there are societal expectations for women, and they are even more complex for women who have PD. In this episode, Amber talks to friend and Parkinson’s advocate, Esther Labib-Kiyarash, about the emotional, social, and physical experience for women with PD.

From tremors and slowness to changes in sense of smell and taste, those living with Parkinson's face several hurdles when it comes eating. In this episode, Amber speaks with founder Brian Grant about eating - from fears about swallowing to awkward social situations.  

This year India’s population surpassed the population of China. In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur speaks with Dr. Maria Barretto about the experiences of people with Parkinson's in the world’s most populous country. 

As we get ready to arrive in Barcelona for the World Parkinson Congress, we wanted to learn more about the experience of people living with Parkinson’s in Spain. In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur is joined by Paqui Ruiz who lives in Spain.

For some people in our global Parkinson’s community, the misconceptions about the disease and its causes can lead to complete isolation. In this episode, Dr. Soania Mathur speaks with Hannington Kabugo about his experience with Parkinson's in Uganda.