Alice A. Holstein, Ed.D was diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder at the age of 51, which interrupted her career and produced some 12 years of intense suffering with many manic episodes, many hospitalizations, thousands of dollars spent and overall, a bleak prognosis of recovery. She lives now, as an elder, with a full if careful life of extraordina…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to talk about Vivistim. Vivistim is a paired vagus nerve stimulation therapy that enhances the effects of neuroplasticity. Vivistim is FDA approved for chronic ischemic stroke survivors with ongoing upper limb deficits. Listen in to learn about the supporting research on this technolog…

On todays podcast, Nat welcomes 71 year old Ed to share his life story and the challenges he is facing after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 65, a year after the heart breaking loss of his wife. Ed gives an insight into what it was like for his family to immigrate to Western Australia from Wales when he was just 10 years old.…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, and Steve Watts, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS, AIB-VR, to discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This procedure is FDA approved to improve symptoms of major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), migraines, and to help people stop smoking when standard treatments haven't worke…

Neurons are cells that contain mitochondria. Photobiomodulation energizes neuronal mitochondria, triggering a cascade of beneficial cellular functions. Potential benefits are neuroprotective effects, self-repair mechanisms and enhanced functionality. Vielight’s patented intranasal stimulation technology and microchip LED technology is an innovative…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Brent Rieli, E-RYT-500 and Sheri Rieli, RYT-500, Co-Founders of the Plymouth Yoga Room to talk everything yoga and their journey in creating their studio in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Topics discussed include studies and statistics on the current state of the practice of yoga, the health and wellness benefits of yo…

This podcast constitutes a reading of responses to the 2023 annual Parkinsons Recovery survey. As you will discover, people discover a wide range of therapies, methods and practices that offer them opportunities to celebrate symptom relief. Best of all, 73% of resondents reported they were either better or the same since the previous holiday in 202…

Robert Rodgers PhD provides a summary of the 2023 Parkinsons Recovery Survey in this presentation. Get ready to be surprised and encouraged at the results. Robert Rodgers PhD Founder 2004 Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.comBy Parkinsons Recovery

Martha discusses her recent research on Parkinson's animal models using lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce Parkinson's symptoms in mice, a recent Cambridget hypothesis paper on LPS as a cause of Parkinson's and her company's microbiome research connecting to Gram negative, LPS producing gut bacteria. She also discusses her recent BiotiQuest Sugar S…

Ty is a sound healing enthusiast with a strong empathetic spirit. Ty uses his innate connection with the energy around him to practice the ancient art of using sound vibrations to help people awaken their own healing. Ty plays various didgeridoos, sound bowls, the flute, gongs and many other instruments (including his voice) to guide people through…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, to talk about the sensory system, assessing sensory disorders, and implementing processing strategies for treating these disorders. Listen in to learn about strategies used in the rehab setting as well as tips and tricks to use on your own to better manage a sensory disorder. Alysha DeMay MS, O…

Host Polly Swingle welcomes Joe Currie to the podcast to talk about sleep. Joe shares a study on sleep he performed with a large company as well as tips and tricks to help maximize the benefits of sleep into your everyday life. Joe Currie is the Executive Fitness & Nutrition Advisor at ROCK. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a…

Retired Australian Naturopath and parkinson’s sufferer, Ian Ridgeway will be explaining an unusual and unique therapy that regenerates stem cells using skin patches. When applied to the skin, they use the body's own heat to stimulate certain salts and sugars in nano particle size to reflect very specific light frequencies which then stimulates func…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Camden Iwasko, PTA, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the modern management of the older adult. Topics include the rehab, exercise, and physical therapy management of this population. Camden Iwasko, PTA, has been a staff therapist with The Recovery Project since 2017. He earned his Bachelors degree in B…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, to discuss the latest research and evidence for the treatment of those with spinal cord injuries. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and care team is also discussed. Dr. Madeline Wideman, PT, DPT, has been a Physical Therapist at The Recovery Project since 2018. She earned h…

Can you imagine what it would be like to make the decision to have a limb amputated? What thoughts would go through your mind prior to surgery, and what happens when you wake up with only one leg? In this episode Nat interviews Chris days after he returns home from hospital after a life changing surgery. Nat speaks to Chris about his time in the ho…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alissa Remijan, OTD and founder of TheraShield, LLC and Co-Owner of The Recovery Project, Charlie Parkhill to discuss the idea, creation, and steps in completing a capstone project focusing on product design for this beneficial and innovative tool to be used in the rehab world. Alissa Remijan, OTD is the founder of T…

Caregiver stress can arise when a person is so focused on the needs of the person being cared for that the person's own physical and emotional health are neglected. Signs of Caregiver Stress: DepressionWithdrawalAnxietyAngerDifficulty ConcentratingChanges in Eating HabitsInsomniaExhaustionDrinking or Smoking Even if you love your care recipient, yo…

Dr. Christian Hageseth is an 82-year-old retired psychiatrist. His first symptoms of PD started 18 years ago, yet he only started taking L-Dopa 2 ½ years ago. He credits his success in slowing PD—almost to a halt—to his attitude, exercise, and practicing yoga. He directed his local PD support group from 2012 to 2019. During that time, the numbers o…

Chris received a phone call this week confirming that he would be going into surgery to have his leg amputated in just 2 weeks time. Is he mentally and emotionally ready? What's his plan after the amputation and does he have a support network ready to help him out? Has he thought about the possibility of "ghost" limbs? These are the questions we di…

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Julianna Filice-Hanna, M.S., CCC-SLP, Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, and Dr. Olivia Risko, PT, DPT, to talk about the L.I.F.E Program (Learning Independent Function Everyday) for functional movement disorders, the latest research on this condition, and the effective multidisciplinary approach to h…

Episode 9 - Belief coding? How situations and events in our life create beliefs that can affect us many years later. In this episode of the "Power Within" Nat chat's to Lara about how Belief Coding works. Lara discusses how she helps her clients overcome blockages that hold them back from reaching their true potential. Using tools for alignment, su…

Martha will bring us up to date on the latest Parkinson's Microbiome findings and research and help connect the dots to our environment and increasingly processed and toxic food systems with idea on how to build a healthy microbiome to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's. She will discuss environmental toxins, diet/nutrition, stress management and …

Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT and Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT to talk about the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for High Intensity Gait Training. This episode is an overview of the evidence supporting HIGT and real-world clinical applications for this treatment. Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT is the Program Director and …

Bill Curtis developed Parkinson’s symptoms at the age of 45 in the year 2000. He discusses his experience with using ketones and other therapie . Ketone Ester available at: https://www.ketoneaid.com/pr Have questions? Email Frank at: frank@ketonaid.comBy Parkinsons Recovery

Topics that Ross Pelton will discuss include: Rapamycin: Listeners can order Ross's book from: LIfeExtension/com/TOR or call Life Extension at w1-866-598-6747Diet & Intermittent FastingGut Health & The Microbiome Theory of AgingBoosting Glutathione levelsPEMF & BemerCrystal-free Coenzyme Q10By Parkinsons Recovery

Are you curious to learn more about all things dry needling? Then this episode is for you! Join host Polly Swingle and her special guest, Dr. TJ Hosa as they discuss the practice of dry needling...what is it, what conditions can it help, benefits and potential complications, insurance coverage, and of course, what is the research and evidence to su…

Kristi McVee is an ex-Australian Police Officer, Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer. Kristi is also a wife, a mother, an Author and public speaker with a mission to support parents and children to live empowered, abuse free lives. In this interview Nat speaks to Kristi about the challenges she faced in her own childhood with alcoholic paren…

In this episode, Polly talks with three experts on the benefits and impact of residential, recreational and community-based rehab: Dr. Nada Metti, DrOT, OTRL, Nikki Warner, MPT, and Lindsay Vos, CTRS. Tune in to learn more about how to apply the latest evidence based practice in a residential setting, creative techniques to help clients reach their…

Having a heart transplant is a high risk procedure filled with unknowns. In todays episode Nat interview's Kellie who discovered that her heart was failing her just 11 days prior to giving birth to her daughter. Now 22 years on, Kellie shares her story about the struggles she went through whilst pregnant and for the 388 days she endured with a mech…

In this episode Nat speaks to Coral Emerson, author of the book "Open the Door to a New You : 4 Keys to Unlock Your Life". Coral courageously shares her struggles through a heart break that put her in a low and dark place, a car accident that left her with physical injuries and her continuing challenge with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder). C…

Learn more about the innovative, 2 week intensive stroke program at The Recovery Project known as the Concentrated Stroke Rehabilitation Program. Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, Program Director at The Recovery Project. Meghan discusses how this program is different from "traditional therapy" and shares an update on the …

Have you ever wondered if the recipient of an organ transplant takes on the characteristics of their donor? or what mind set is required for the body to accept an organ from a donor? These are all questions that Marta, a young 40(ish) year old Interior Designer and artist answers in this Podcast. At the young age of 19 Marta sadly lost her mum to b…

In this Episode Nat has an open and honest discussion with Chris's mum, Julie. Julie has been through challenges in her own life, from loosing loved ones, going through a divorce at a young age with two small children, to fighting cancer, and now supporting her son as he faces amputation of a limb. Julie is a positive lady with a big heart. If you'…

Chris is facing the challenge of having part of his leg amputated. After episode 1 where Chris discussed the physical and mental challenges he face with his upcoming surgery we were sent emails with questions from our listeners. In this episode we answer those questions. We talk about how Chris is preparing for the amputation, what rehab looks like…

The Power Within Podcast is a casual chat with everyday people about everyday (and some times once in a life time) challenges that they face. Find out what keeps people motivated and gives them the power to strive on, be inspired and learn from others lessons. In this welcoming episode, host, Natalie Adams explains the reasons behind doing this pod…

In this episode, Nat welcomes Chris to share his story about how he reached the point of having to accept that he will be having his leg amputated in the near future. Chris explains the childhood injuries that have compiled and lead to the irreversible damage in his ankles. Chris gets choked up when thinking about the stress that this decision has …

In this episode, Polly talks with Occupational Therapist, Eryn Donnellon all about heart rate variability and how it can serve as as therapeutic tool when managing anxiety. Heart rate variability is literally the difference in time between the beats of your heart, and is a function of our autonomic nervous system. Heart rate variability biofeedback…

Case management is an invaluable component of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care. In today's episode, Polly has the pleasure to discuss the expertise and value of case management with Sonia Shah, a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Horizon Case Management. Sonia Shah, BS, BSN, CCM, is a Certified Case Manager and Founder/Owner of Hori…

This episode is one you don't want to miss! Polly hosts a vulnerable and inspiring conversation with guests, Laura Jackson and Billy Vickers about life after a spinal cord injury. As we continue to honor Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, tune in to hear how Laura and Billy have coped, adapted, and learned to live extremely fulfilling lives after …

Dr. Amy Yasko has a PhD in Microbiology/Immunology/infectious Disease from Albany Medical College and has completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships at the Yale Medical center, Wilmot Cancer Center URMC and Pediatric Infectious Disease at URMC. After working in biotechnology for 15 years. Dr. Amy shifted her focus to alternative halthcare. She has…

Karl Sterling is a neuro-rehabilitation specialist and NASM Master Trainer based in Syracuse, New York, and is the creator of the Parkinson's Regeneration Training ® and NeuroMotor Training ® education programs. While his extensive experience as a rehabilitation specialist includes working with a variety of populations, he primarily specializes in …

If you are living with Parkinson's disease or are a therapist treating individuals with PD, this episode is for you! The Recovery Project's Program Director, Dr. Meghan Malley, PT, DPT, joins Polly on this episode of "Evidence to Excellence" to discuss the latest research and best practices for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Significant rese…

Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, discusses how the prescription drug rapamycin can increase longevity. The discovery of rapamycin resulted in scientific studies that have enabled scientists to gain a totally new understanding of the aging process and how we might use this new information to improve health and delay the onset of age-related dise…

Listen in to learn more about a collaborative team approach to orthotic management for individuals with locomotion and mobility challenges. Our host, Polly Swingle, discusses the importance of proper evaluation, prescription, and implementation of orthotics for individuals with neurological conditions and is joined by a panel who know all about thi…

Join host Polly Swingle as she talks with Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT and Chris Plague, MS, OTR about the latest evidence in stroke rehab and the development of a high intensity stroke program at The Recovery Project. Learn the practical applications of the APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, optimizing neuroplasticity, ta…

Lilian Sjøberg is a Danish coach and trouble shooter, good at seeing patterns, with a masters in biology. For five years, she has collected knowledge about how people around the world get better from chronic diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease, and coached people to get better by reducing stress. Her mission is to spread self-help tools and acces…

Are you familiar with the term "Functional Movement Disorder"? This is a complex condition that affects thousands of individuals and until recently, has been quite misunderstood by the medical community. Join host Polly Swingle as she sits down with Dr. Megan Reid, PT, DPT to discuss this nervous system disorder and how a multidisciplinary, integra…

On today's podcast, host Polly Swingle speaks with pelvic health therapists, Dr. Jessica Somerville, PT, DPT and Corinne DiPrima, OTRL. Jessica and Corinne provide extensive education on various pelvic floor diagnoses, treatments and strategies to optimize quality of life. Jessica Somerville is a PT, DPT, and a Lead Physical Therapist at The Recove…

Csilla Veress ND, Dipl. OM, is primary care doctor at TrueNorth Health Center, in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Veress is a graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Biology, and obtained her medical degree from Bastyr University, where she also finished her masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The focus of her practice and outreach is to ed…