Best Nbc12 Podcasts (2024)

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Being an Active Agent in your Parkinson’s Journey 27:07

4h ago27:07

27:07

Dr. Sule Tinaz, Associate Professor of Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine in the Movement Disorders Division and Clinical Neurosciences Imaging Center, joins us to talk, you guessed it, exercise! We can never hear too much information and advocacy on exercise. Why? Because it’s the only known intervention that is known to alleviate the sympto…

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Radiating Positivity while Advocating for Parkinson’s 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

Allie Signorelli, Parkinson’s Advocate and person with young onset Parkinson’s (YOPD), shares her journey to diagnosis and how she’s positively impacting the Parkinson’s community at a national level. Allie is lending her voice through advocacy and harnessing her career experience, particularly in fundraising and event management, to serve our comm…

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You are an Athlete Now! Everything you need to know about Parkinson’s and Exercise 1:01:02

5M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Listen as Kristine Meldrum, Author and Founder & President of Parkinson’s Place Iowa, shares her expertise on all things Parkinson’s and exercise. Having paved the way for coaching Parkinson’s patients through evidence-based exercise programs, Kristine is in a league of her own when it comes to understanding precisely how those with the disease sho…

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Parkinson’s & Diet: Getting Back to Basics 34:50

9M ago34:50

34:50

Dr. Erin Presant, board-certified neurologist and certified culinary medical specialist, shares tangible insight on what it means to use food as medicine and how people with Parkinson’s should be employing this concept. She also dispels common misconceptions associated with our diet culture and how “getting back to basics” should be the thread that…

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Perioperative Cognitive Medicine: The Importance of Accounting for the Brain in Surgical Settings 33:47

10M ago33:47

33:47

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Catherine Crenshaw, Neuropsychologist and the Director of the Perioperative Cognitive Anesthesia Network (PeCAN) at the University of Florida, for another targeted discussion related to Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Crenshaw conducts imperative work as it relates to cognitive changes for older adults who have elected surg…

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Power Over Parkinson's on NBC12 About Town Today 4:32

1y ago4:32

4:32

Feeling so lucky to have had the chance to share our Power Over Parkinson's mission on NBC12 About Town Today with Candice Smith! Support the Show.By Power Over Parkinson's

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Emerging Therapies in Parkinson's Disease 35:03

1y ago35:03

35:03

In this installment of our POP Profile Series we sit down with Dr. Alberto Espay, Professor, Director, and Endowed Chair of James and Joan Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Espay’s exuberance and passion for researching future therapies in Parkinson’s Disease is palpable and his novel approach in deconstruc…

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A Beginners Guide: Parkinson’s Disease and Speech 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

Listen as Dr. Woodford Beech, Speech-Language Pathologist at the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center, a Parkinson’s Center of Excellence, shares an overview of speech and swallowing changes in Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Beech gives practical guidance and advice on managing these potential challenges with a clear understanding of the critical…

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Dancing in Small Spaces: One woman’s story of love, raw determination and survival 48:08

1+ y ago48:08

48:08

Listen as Leslie Davidson, author of Dancing in Small Spaces and person with Parkinson’s Disease, shares her inspiration behind her candid memoir on the life she built with her beloved husband, Lincoln. After receiving two devastating progressive diagnoses - she with Parkinson’s and he with Lewy Body Dementia - Leslie and Lincoln managed to not onl…

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Parkinson’s Advancements: Technology, Surveillance, and Gait Research 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

Listen as Dr. Christine Esper, Associate Professor within the Department of Neurology at Emory University, shares many advancements within the Parkinson’s Disease space. Dr. Esper elaborates on her work within the Emory Brain Health Center’s 3D Motion Capture Lab and how both gait and tremor in Parkinson’s are being analyzed. Dr. Esper also shares …

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The Unshakeable MD: A Parkinson's Disease Inspiration 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

28:26

Listen as Dr. Soania Mathur, a Parkinson's warrior and advocate, shares her journey to diagnosis, how she remains optimistic, and her motivation behind authoring two books: My GrandPa's Shaky Hands & Shaky Hands. Support the Show.By Power Over Parkinson's

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Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s Disease 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

Listen as Dr. Richard Manfready, Instructor in Medicine in Digestive Diseases at Rush University Medical Center, shares the gut-brain connection in Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Manfready elaborates on his research that has him working backwards in a remarkable way. He has taken the known factors about Parkinson’s – loss of dopamine producing cells due …

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Parkinson’s Physical Therapy: The Quest to Preserve Abilities 41:42

2y ago41:42

41:42

We recently sat down with Melanie Lomaglio, DPT, who runs the STARS Parkinson’s Center in St. Augustine, Florida. Learn why physical therapy is such an important component of managing the disease and how to find a physical therapist that will be a long-term, impactful member of your care team. Support the Show.…

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Ending Parkinson's: A prescription to end this neurological pandemic 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

Dr. Ray Dorsey from the University of Rochester and co-author of the book, Ending Parkinson’s, sits down with us for our POP Profile Series. He shares his unequivocal stance that Parkinson’s is truly the pandemic of our time as the fastest growing neurological disorder. The Parkinson’s community is better because of Dr. Dorsey’s passion around endi…

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Why do you attend the Parkinson's Activity League events? 0:12

2y ago0:12

0:12

Hear from Joe on why he attends PAL events! Visit our site to learn how our local events brings the community together to showcase the benefits of being active. Support the Show.By Power Over Parkinson's

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Filling the Gap: Research aimed to develop therapeutics for the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s 30:00

2y ago30:00

30:00

Dr. Kathleen Poston from the Poston Lab at Stanford University’s Department of Neurology and Neurological Services, shares her time with us to share more about the research being conducted related to the non-motor symptoms of the disease, particularly around cognitive impairment. Listen as Dr. Poston elaborates on how using neuroimaging to examine …

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Bonus Episode: Lincoln's Visit to Richmond 1:08:50

2y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

In this bonus episode of How We Got Here, we take a look back at the day President Abraham Lincoln visited Richmond. On April 4, 1865, just two days after Confederate troops evacuated the city, President Lincoln and his son Tad visited the still smoldering ruins of the South’s former Capital. Mike Gorman with the Richmond National Battlefield Park …

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Showing Up For People With Parkinson's 24:09

2y ago24:09

24:09

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Brett Miller, Owner and Coach at 110 Fitness, to learn more about how he created a boutique Parkinson’s and Wellness Center in Rockland, MA. Listen as he shares the “why” behind the imperativeness of meaningful, research-based movement and his recommendations for those who are just beginning an exercise regi…

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A Neurosurgeon's Next Chapter at Columbia University 45:46

2y ago45:46

45:46

Dr. Gordon Baltuch’s recent transition from University of Pennsylvania to Columbia University signifies his self-described “second act” in his career as a neurosurgeon. Having been on the forefront of Deep Brain Stimulation and now being one of the leading pioneers in the newly approved Focused Ultrasound procedure, Dr. Baltuch’s immense perspectiv…

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Season 6 Behind the Sounds 42:38

2+ y ago42:38

42:38

In this bonus episode of How We Got Here - we go behind the sounds with Host Rachel DePompa, Executive Producer Colten Weekley and Digital Director Kate Albright to dive deep into how we made this season. You’ll hear about some of our favorite guests and which segments really stuck with us.By NBC12

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Episode 6: April 11-17 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

37:04

In this episode of How We Got Here - the early days of Thomas Jefferson. While much of the focus on Jefferson’s life turns to his later years, we dive into what is known about juvenile Jefferson and how experiences as a boy molded him into the man he became. Plus, a tribute to the lives lost in the Virginia Tech mass shooting.…

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A Lifetime of Thriving with Parkinson's Disease 49:49

2+ y ago49:49

49:49

Karl Robb, a person with Parkinson's, alongside his wife, Angela, an inspirational care partner, join us for our POP Profile Series. Listen as they share how they pivoted to become steadfast advocates for those battling the Parkinson's. Karl is thriving as a result of his mindful management of the disease as well as Angela's unwavering dedication i…

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Episode 5: April 4-10 1:21:55

2+ y ago1:21:55

1:21:55

In this episode of How We Got Here - Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. What you don’t know about the 90-minute meeting that signaled the end of the Civil War. Plus – born enslaved in Virginia, Booker T. Washington used his experience to shine an early light on civil rights and lay the groundwork for those who followed. And the legacy of Pocahontas in …

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Episode 4: March 28 - April 3 1:07:26

2+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

In this episode of How We Got Here - the burning of Richmond. Confederates fleeing the city aimed to set fire to warehouses, but Mother Nature had different plans that April day in 1865. Plus – how the 10th President of the United States rose up through the political sphere in Virginia before becoming known as “His Accidency” in the Oval Office. Fi…

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Rethinking Parkinson's One Microbe At A Time 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

31:50

Growing experimental evidence shows microbial influence on neurological function in both health and disease. Studies also suggest microbial makeup is “altered” in people with neurological disease, particularly Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Tim Sampson from Emory University School of Medicine casts a light on the intestinal microbiome as an important loc…

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Episode 3: March 21-27 45:37

2+ y ago45:37

45:37

In this episode of How We Got Here - the famous plea for independence that Patrick Henry gave from a pew inside a church that still stands today. Plus, how an enslaved man in Richmond hid as cargo to try and find freedom, earning him the nickname Henry ‘Box’ Brown. Finally, we take you back 400 years to an attack on colonists in Virginia on Good Fr…

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Episode 2: March 14-20 1:11:39

2+ y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

In this episode of How We Got Here - The birth of James Madison. Learn how the father of the Constitution was shaped by his early years at Montpelier and his contemporaries that included fellow Virginian Thomas Jefferson. Plus, the privileged, youthful Frenchman who sailed to the defense of a fledgling nation – only to play a crucial role in the bl…

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Episode 1: March 7-13 57:34

2+ y ago57:34

57:34

In this episode of How We Got Here - the birth of the ironclad. From the depths of the Chesapeake Bay rose a former Union warship that the Confederacy would craft into a juggernaut, unlike anything the world had seen. Plus, the rise and fall of Circuit City, the electronics retail giant that got its start along West Broad Street in Richmond.…

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SPEAK OUT! Speaking and Living with Intent 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

42:48

Often people with Parkinson’s do not recognize the quietness and clarity of their voice. Expert speech-language pathologist and Founder/CEO of Parkinson Voice Project, Samantha Elandary, joins us to provide advice to PwPs and care partners who are dealing with audibility and clarity difficulties. Support the Show.…

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Season 6 Trailer 2:23

2+ y ago2:23

2:23

Season 6 launches on Monday, March 7. How We Got Here, presented by NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia, is a podcast highlighting Virginia’s rich history, one week at a time.By NBC12

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Pandemic or not, why telemedicine is vital to Parkinson's Disease 33:48

2+ y ago33:48

33:48

Telemedicine is not just for times of global health crises. While telemedicine appointments certainly soared during the pandemic, it's important to think about it as a long-term vital option for people with movement disorders. Dr. Jill Farmer, Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Global Neurosciences Institute and Assista…

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Using Focused Ultrasound to Treat Parkinson's Disease 20:12

2+ y ago20:12

20:12

Dr. Binit Shah, Division Head at University of Virginia, discusses the potential benefits of using focused ultrasound treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Support the Show.By Power Over Parkinson's

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Parkinson's Secrets from world class expert Dr. Michael Okun 49:18

2+ y ago49:18

49:18

World Parkinson's leader, Dr. Michael Okun, shares his expertise and incredible perspective on the disease, how to best manage it, and its outlook in this wonderfully informative interview. Dr. Michael Okun is the Adelaide Lackner Professor and Chair of Neurology Executive Director, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at University of …

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Joining Forces to Avenge Parkinson's 37:07

2+ y ago37:07

37:07

PD Avengers President, Larry Gifford, describes the importance of a global effort to end Parkinson's Power Over Parkinson's (POP for short) is a 501(c)(3) foundation supporting the use of exercise and wellness to reduce the symptoms or slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Support the Show.…

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Not Your Grandparent's Parkinson's Anymore 20:24

3y ago20:24

20:24

This isn't your grandparent's Parkinson's anymore. Hear the latest in advancements in Parkinson's Disease treatments from Mount Sinai Medical Director and Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Dr. Joohi Jimenez-Shahed. Support the Show.By Power Over Parkinson's

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The Benefits of Home Automation for those with movement disorders 32:17

3y ago32:17

32:17

Hear the benefits that home automation can provide to ease living with movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease. We sit down with Henry Clifford, CEO of Livewire, a state-of-the-art technology integration company specializing in home automation, who shares how technology can help improve your way of life. Support the Show.…

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Stress Free Acoustic Music from our Benefit Concert 44:58

3y ago44:58

44:58

Listen and experience our recent benefit concert for PD and the versatile sounds of acoustic guitarist/instrumentalist Lou Vangieri aka The LCV Project. LCV Project has over a decade of experience playing out people's stresses, easing listeners into a state of existential acoustic bliss with instrumental folk renditions and original songs. We hope …

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Season 5 Behind the Sounds 35:47

3y ago35:47

35:47

In this bonus episode of How We Got Here - we go behind the sounds with Host Rachel DePompa, Executive Producer Colten Weekley and Digital Director Kate Albright to dive deep into how we made this season. You’ll hear about some of our favorite guests and which segments really stuck with us.By NBC12

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Episode 6: August 9-15 39:53

3y ago39:53

39:53

In this episode of How We Got Here - the day English settlers raid the Powhatan town of Paspahegh, slaughtering two dozen including the chief’s wife and children. Plus, we use our archives to take you back to Charlottesville for the Unite the Right rally, remembering those who died in the skies and below during this notorious day in Virginia histor…

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