2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

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• Understanding ON/OFF

  September 19, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

  In this episode of 2 Parkies in a Pod, we’re talking about one of the most frustrating and sometimes confusing parts of living with Parkinson’s - ON and OFF periods. What does it actually mean to be “ON”? What does being “OFF” feel like?…

• Family Ties

  August 29, 2026 · 38 min

  Having witnessed her younger brother being diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of just 20, Anne had seen Parkinson’s first hand - but in a cruel twist of fate she was herself diagnosed more than 30 years later. How they have both dealt…

• I don’t have Parkinson’s after all

  August 15, 2026 · 40 min

  What happens when you’re told you have Parkinson’s — and years later, you’re told you don’t? Mike Bells talks about the first signs, how the diagnosis affected both him and those around him, and the impact the Parkinson’s medication had…

• When is the Right Tme for DBS?

  August 1, 2026 · 56 min

  Guest: Dr Ashwini Oswal For many people living with Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is one of the biggest treatment decisions they’ll ever face. But when is the right time to start thinking about it? Should DBS be viewed as a…

• How close are we to a cure?

  July 18, 2026 · 58 min

  Guest: David Dexter, Director of Research, Parkinson’s UK There’s a real sense of optimism in Parkinson’s research right now! In this episode we’re asking whether we’re closer than ever to treatments that can slow, stop, or even reverse…

• 12 Amazing People

  June 13, 2026 · 58 min

  This episode celebrates some of the incredible people making a difference in the Parkinson’s community through creativity, courage, sport, music and innovation. Meet wildlife photographer, filmmaker and now gardener David Plummer, one of…

• Flower Power

  May 19, 2026 · 28 min

  In this special episode, Dave and Kuhan head to the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show to explore one of the most moving and meaningful gardens of the year: Parkinson’s UK’s Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey. We’re joined by acclaimed…

• Tech Trouble & Triumph

  May 9, 2026 · 53 min

  This week 2 Parkies in a Pod chat to former BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones - a man who’s interviewed the likes of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. He’s a Mover and Shaker launching an award-winning podcast, and is now one of the…