YOPN’s Living Well Starts Here

Hope We See You at the 2026 World Parkinson's Congress!

In this special mini-episode, Mel and Chris talk Parkinson's travel and the importance of gathering with community members in anticipation of the upcoming World Parkinson's Congress in Phoenix,…

The Truth About Finding a Cure with Alberto Espay, MD

"We need to start moving away from the idea that there will be 'a cure.' There will be many cures, and all cures are not going to come in an equal way..." In this deep-diving episode, we sit down…

"Random OFF Is My Failure": Hot Takes with Rodolfo Savica, MD, PhD

"If somebody has random OFF time, it's my failure. I'm failing as a physician..." In this validation-packed episode, we sit down with movement disorder specialist and researcher Rodolfo Savica, MD,…

Sex, Intimacy, and Parkinson’s

With Valentine's Day coming up, we get into sex, intimacy, connection, and what it all looks like when you're living with PD. This episode is raw and deeply real, and it's packed with context that…

Alternative Therapies for Parkinson's disease

Join us as we explore alternative therapies for Parkinson's disease and share our experiences researching and trying various approaches and also fads. It's time to debunk the junk and separate fact…

Ray Dorsey and Michael S. Okun on "A New Path to Prevention and Treatment"

Ray Dorsey and Michael S. Okun join the podcast for an in-depth conversation about their new book, "The Parkinson's Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment." They share groundbreaking new…

S5E5 Parkinson’s Clinical Trials, Wearables, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Simon Allard (Audio Only)

In this episode, Simon Allard from Amneal Pharmaceuticals joins the YOPN podcast team to share his journey from neuroscience research to his role as a medical science liaison—and to give listeners a…

S5E5 Parkinson’s Clinical Trials, Wearables, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Simon Allard

In this episode, Simon Allard from Amneal Pharmaceuticals joins the YOPN podcast team to share his journey from neuroscience research to his role as a medical science liaison—and to give listeners a…

S5E4 Travel and Adventure with Young Onset Parkinson's: Journey Tips and Tales (Audio Only)

Explore the challenges and triumphs of traveling with Parkinson's disease in this episode of the Living Well Starts Here podcast by the Young Onset Parkinson's Network.  Hosts Chris, Mel, and Esther…

S5E4 Travel and Adventure with Young Onset Parkinson's: Journey Tips and Tales

Explore the challenges and triumphs of traveling with Parkinson's disease in this episode of the Living Well Starts Here podcast by the Young Onset Parkinson's Network.  Hosts Chris, Mel, and Esther…

S5E3 Facing Mental Health Challenges: Personal Stories and Advocacy (Audio Only)

In this discussion, Mel, Esther and Chris delve into the topic of mental wellness, sharing their personal experiences and challenges with mental health, particularly in relation to Parkinson's…

S5E3 Facing Mental Health Challenges: Personal Stories and Advocacy

In this discussion, Mel, Esther and Chris delve into the topic of mental wellness, sharing their personal experiences and challenges with mental health, particularly in relation to Parkinson's…

S5E2 Things I Wish I Knew About Parkinson's (Audio Only)

Audio Only Explore the realities of living with Young Onset Parkinson's through candid discussions as our YOPN podcasters share the things they wish they knew at the time of diagnosis. This episode…

S5E2 Things I Wish I Knew About Parkinson's

Explore the realities of living with Young Onset Parkinson's through candid discussions as our YOPN podcasters share the things they wish they knew at the time of diagnosis. This episode delves into…

S5E3 Unlocking the Advocate Within: Our Journey with Young Onset Parkinson's (Audio Only)

(Audio Only) In this episode of the Living Well Starts Here podcast, hosts Melissa Livingston, Chris Sutphin, and Esther Labib-Kiyarash come together to discuss Parkinson's Awareness Month and…

S5E3 Unlocking the Advocate Within: Our Journey with Young Onset Parkinson's

In this episode of the Living Well Starts Here podcast, hosts Melissa Livingston, Chris Sutphin, and Esther Labib-Kiyarash come together to discuss Parkinson's Awareness Month and advocacy. The…

S5E1 Navigating Love and Intimacy with Parkinson's: A Valentine's Edition Special (Audio Only)

(Audio Only) Join hosts Mel and Esther in this Valentine's Edition of the YOPN podcast as they discuss the intersecting themes of romance, love, intimacy, and Parkinson's disease. With humor and…

S5E1 Navigating Love and Intimacy with Parkinson's: A Valentine's Edition Special

Join hosts Mel and Esther in this Valentine's edition of the YOPN podcast as they discuss the intersecting themes of romance, love, intimacy, and Parkinson's disease. With humor and authenticity,…

S4E12 DBS WTF?

S4E12 DBS WTF? ( Audio Only )