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In this episode, Kat's husband Ken joins the panel to talk through the realities of planning ahead, from living trusts and hard family conversations to knowing when your plan needs to change. The conversation also takes on the language of "fighting" Parkinson's, and why both Kat and Ken have moved toward something more like partnership with the disease than battle. Along the way, the panel gets into the tension between independence and asking for help, and what honest communication actually looks like in a relationship shaped by chronic illness.

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Season 7 Episode 4

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In part two, Dr. Bas Bloem and Polly Dawkins tackle some of the most pressing topics in the Parkinson's community. They address sexual health, levodopa phobia head-on, share breakthrough research on intermittent hypoxia, and discuss the overlooked connection between gut health and medication effectiveness. This episode offers both cutting-edge science and practical guidance for living well with Parkinson's.

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Podcast Produced by Sia Urroz, Davis Phinney Foundation

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In this first part of our two-part conversation, Dr. Bas Bloem and Polly Dawkins discuss why a holistic approach to Parkinson's care matters. They explore the latest evidence on exercise as a disease-modifying treatment, the critical role of supplements and nutrition, and how optimizing every aspect of your life—from sleep to stress management—can transform your quality of life. Whether you're newly diagnosed or living with Parkinson's for years, this conversation offers practical, evidence-based strategies for taking control of your care.

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Podcast Produced by Sia Urroz, Davis Phinney Foundation