2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast

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 garden designer and broadcaster Arit Anderson, who shares the deeply personal story behind the garden she created. Arit opens up about her family’s connection to Parkinson’s, how that experience- and the experiences of the Parkinson’s community - shaped the design, and why gardens can become spaces for reflection, resilience and hope.
Plus we meet Raymond the Chelsea Pensioner with Parkinson's

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 most important voices on tech and Parkinson’s.
He talks about his career at the BBC, his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the pros & cons of Tech.
Plus - The latest on Sophie the Romanian rescue dog, Dave gets hacked and Kuhan experiments with voice cloning
Links
https://rorycellanjones.substack.com/
https://www.moversandshakerspodcast.com/
https://www.ejsactpd.com/
Wispr Flow voice to text special offer
https://wispr.ai/pwp

What type of Parkinson’s do I have?
Featuring Prof Alastair Noyce
You’ve heard it a hundred times: “everyone’s Parkinson’s is different.” But what does that actually mean?In this episode, we unpack the main subtypes of Parkinson’s and what sets them apart clinically. Are you tremor-dominant or more rigid and stiff? Have you lost your sense of smell? How does young-onset progress? And in this clip we discuss if having a genetic type means your children will inherit Parkinson’s ? To help make sense of it all, we’re joined by one of the leading minds in the field: Professor Alistair Noyce, clinician, researcher, and a driving force at the cutting edge of Parkinson’s science.
Elsewhere, Kuhan boards a plane to Spain for the first time since his brain surgery, while Dave heads to the Yorkshire coast in search of puffins.     And we spotlight a powerful awareness campaign - the “rose without a smell”- highlighting one of Parkinson’s lesser-known symptoms.Listen and follow at 2parkiesinapod.com or on Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Parkinson's Resilience Rose
https://www.roses.co.uk/product/780299/rose-parkinsons-resilience-4l-pot-ngw
PD Frontline (Genetic Testing)
https://mantal.pdfrontline.com/en
EJS ACT-PD Trial
https://www.ejsactpd.com/
Parkinson's UK Get Involved in Research
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/get-involved/take-part-hub

We take a look at the use of pump technology (Produodopa) in battling the symptoms of Parkinson’s..
A small pump delivers a continuous dose of medication under the skin through a small needle.
How will it improve 'off' periods ?
How difficult is it to manage the pump and change the infusion site?
Can you lead a normal life with it?
Parkinson’s patients Anna Jewell and Helga McFarlane together with 'Professor AI' tell us the pros and cons of pumping it up!
Plus- Find out what happened when Kuhan turned off his DBS to play tennis…
Dave starts his brain surgery journey…
And Billy Connolly gets a new job as a museum tour guide…
More information
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/drugs/produodopa

We’re hitting a milestone-Episode 60- and marking it in style. 
In this special instalment of 2 Parkies in a Pod, Dave and Kuhan swap the studio for the pitch as they attend a truly unique football match. On one side: the England Men’s Parkinson’s Walking Football team. On the other: a team of MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group.
But this isn’t just about goals and glory.
This match shines a spotlight on something bigger- the powerful role exercise can play in living well with Parkinson’s. It’s about movement, resilience, and proving that diagnosis doesn’t mean standing still.
And where better to make that statement than right at the heart of power?
Adding to the occasion, the team also received a letter from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, praising the day and recognising the importance of raising awareness and championing the Parkinson’s community.
With boots on the ground and voices raised, this episode captures a moment where the Parkinson’s community takes its message straight to the highest table in the land-loud, proud, and impossible to ignore.
Plus we take a trip down memory lane, talk about gut health and Dave's unexpected visitor for breakfast !
⚽ Movement is medicine.
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Symprove Gut Health
https://shop.parkinsons.org.uk/pages/partner-symprove
Padel for Parkinson's
https://www.instagram.com/Padel4Parkinsons
Billy Connolly Art
https://www.castlefineart.com/products/a-chat-at-the-gym
Alex Echo Art
https://www.castlefineart.com/search?q=alex+echo