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This is Parkinson'sAuthor: This is Parkinson's
In 2014, journalist Lisa Volenec was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. She stayed silent for years - until now. This is Parkinson's is her wayof breaking the silence and giving a voice to a community of more than 10 million people worldwide living with this incurable condition. Drawing on her years as a reporter, Lisa leads thoughtful, revealing conversations with people living with Parkinsons, caregivers, and experts, because no two Parkinsons journeys are the same. With episodes grounded in honesty, humor, and heart, this podcast is Lisas mission: to challenge stigma, build empathy, and create a place where people living with Parkinsons feel seen, heard, and less alone. This half-hour video/audio podcast will be available on Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Thank you for watching or listening! We appreciate your support. For more information: thisisparkinsons.org To help and donate: https://bit.ly/thisisparkinsonsdonate Language: en Genres: Business, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 11 The Chemicals Around Us, Real Causes Of Parkinson’s: Dr. Ray Dorsey | This is Parkinson's Podcast
Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
Is Parkinson’s disease truly genetic, or is it an unnatural consequence of our environment? In this powerful episode of This Is Parkinson's, host Lisa Volenec is joined by world-renowned neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey, co-author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease. Together, they expose how hidden chemical exposures in our food, water, and air are driving the global spike in neurological disorders—and what we can do to stop it. In this episode, we discuss: The Genetic Myth: Why 87% of Americans diagnosed with Parkinson's have absolutely no family history or genetic risk factors. The Toxic "Big Three": How common chemicals like Paraquat (weed killer), TCE (industrial degreaser), and chlorpyrifos are targeting the human nervous system. Real-World Exposure Risks: The surprising data linking Parkinson's risks to living near golf courses, agricultural areas, and contaminated military bases like Camp Lejeune. Actionable Prevention Strategies: Dr. Dorsey’s top practical, low-cost tips to protect your remaining dopamine-producing nerve cells (including water filtration and air purification). Whether you are living with a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or looking to protect your family's future, this episode provides an essential roadmap for preventative brain health. Resources Mentioned: Join the global movement: PD Avengers Support the mission: This Is Parkinson’s Non-Profit 👉 Don't forget to follow, rate, and share this episode to help amplify the stories that spark real change! Hit that Follow button to join our community. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or an advocate, we’re here to show you that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. ━━━━━━ ꕤ Support the mission of This is Parkinson’s Donate here: https://bit.ly/thisisparkinsonsdonate ━━━━━━ ꕤ Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisparkinsonsofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisparkinsons ━━━━━━ ꕤ About This is Parkinson’s: This is Parkinson’s is a nonprofit storytelling platform dedicated to sharing honest conversations about life with Parkinson’s disease. Through interviews with patients, caregivers, advocates, and experts, TIP aims to educate, reduce stigma, and build a community around the realities of living with Parkinson’s. Learn more: https://www.thisisparkinsons.org Contact: info@thisisparkinsons.org ━━━━━━ ꕤ 🔔 🩵 ⟢ Thank you for watching and supporting TIP. Your support helps amplify the voices of the Parkinson’s community and brings greater awareness to this disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
