The Secret Life of Parkinson's Jessica Krauser

In this episode, we bring back Dave Kolbe from Episode #11. Dave has had Parkinson's for 9+ years and is still living his best life! Hear the advice and tips he has to those of us who are newly diagnosed (or those who are years in!).

It's been over 2 years since we launched, "The Secret Life of Parkinson's". We recorded our 100th episode and are excited to share our top 5 most viewed episodes and the episodes the four of us learned the most from. Check it out!

Thanks for viewing and following our journey! We are so grateful for all the viewers and appreciate all the comments. Keep them coming!

Check out our latest interview with Dr. Patel where we talk about MDS's approach to medication with their patients, their reaction to taking or not taking medications, and much more!

In this episode, hear the love story of Allie and Steven. You may recognize them from #LitWithin or #InLoveWithParkinsons. While they lived over a thousand miles apart, Steven found Allie's blog, LitWithin, reached out to her, and the rest is history. Both living with Parkinson's, they met, fell in love, got married, and just recently, got DBS together - on the same day! Inspiring story you don't want to miss!

I've been waiting all week to share this video! For those who watched my "live" video about elbow/shoulder issues, this is a MUST SEE! I never had a reason to go to a Physical Therapist, but my MDS recommended it when medication wasn't fully helping the pain. The results...let's just say I'm a believer in PT! I'm not a doctor, and I know everyone experiences different symptoms, but I highly recommend using all the tools that your doctor provides you! Check out why.

While socializing may not directly increase dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients in the same way that medication or deep brain stimulation does, the positive experiences associated with social interaction can indirectly contribute to dopamine release and have beneficial effects on symptom management and overall well-being. Therefore, go on that girls trip or boys trip! Take the family on a weekend getaway or staycation. Don't isolate - continue to foster social connections and maintain an active social life.