{"podcast":{"title":"This is Parkinson's","slug":"this-is-parkinson-s-7724134","podcast_index_feed_id":7724134,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thisisparkinsons","website_url":"https://thisisparkinsons.org","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8edf04f2-124f-11f1-929d-cf51699e9ec2/image/029ceb1d399cdfe9b22525a0097af6c0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"This is Parkinson's","episode_count":12,"summary":"In 2014, journalist Lisa Volenec was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 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 Parkinson’s, caregivers, and experts, because no two Parkinson’s journeys are the same. With episodes grounded in honesty, humor, and heart, this podcast is Lisa’s mission: to challenge stigma, build empathy, and create a place where people living with Parkinson’s 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. ꕤ For more information: thisisparkinsons.org ꕤ To help and donate: https://bit.ly/thisisparkinsonsdonate","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T04:18:34.548293+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-parkinson-s-7724134"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 12 Choosing Joy Over Fear with Donna Parkhurst | This is Parkinson's Podcast","slug":"ep-12-choosing-joy-over-fear-with-donna-parkhurst-this-is-parkinson-s-podcast","published_at":"2026-06-17T14:06:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-parkinson-s-7724134/ep-12-choosing-joy-over-fear-with-donna-parkhurst-this-is-parkinson-s-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-parkinson-s-7724134","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTCPO1354687707.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTCPO1354687707.mp3","summary":"A Parkinson's diagnosis can radically alter your world, but it doesn't mean you have to borrow trouble from tomorrow. In this episode of This is Parkinson’s, Lisa Volenec is joined by content creator Donna Parkhurst (@movedbyparkinsons on Instagram) to discuss her fast-growing advocacy journey, navigating early-onset idiopathic Parkinson's symptoms, and managing chronic anxiety. After watching her mother navigate an aggressive form of Parkinson's, Donna found herself facing the exact same symptoms years later, culminating in an official diagnosis in November 2025. Instead of keeping her diagnosis quiet, Donna allowed a \"fire to be lit within her.\" She has since built a vibrant, fast-growing social media community where she shares her raw, unfiltered lived experience. In this episode, Donna shares the fierce words from her sister that kept her from rolling over, how she handles online trolls who claim she \"doesn't look sick enough,\" and why validating the invisible symptoms of Parkinson's is essential for mental health. In this episode, we dive into: The emotional transition from Parkinson's care partner to a diagnosed patient. Overcoming the initial fear, denial, and anxiety of a neurological diagnosis. Dealing with social media critics and the toxic \"you don't look sick enough\" stigma. Understanding the invisible symptoms of Parkinson's (and why compliments can sometimes feel invalidating). Practical mindfulness tools for managing severe Parkinson's-related anxiety. Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an inspiring story! 👉 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’…","meta_description":"A Parkinson's diagnosis can radically alter your world, but it doesn't mean you have to borrow trouble from tomorrow. In this episode of This is Parkinson…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2382,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-is-parkinson-s-7724134/episodes/ep-12-choosing-joy-over-fear-with-donna-parkhurst-this-is-parkinson-s-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-parkinson-s-7724134/ep-12-choosing-joy-over-fear-with-donna-parkhurst-this-is-parkinson-s-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}