On this week's episode we are joined by Mark Davies, who shares with us his Young Onset Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, his experience with DBS and taking part in the Raw Challenge fundraiser! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we c...
May 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 50
On this episode we are joined by Nikki Davenport, who was diagnosed with Young Onset PD while on maternity leave in her 30s. She shares with us the unique challenges of YOPD, particularly in relation to pregnancy and hormones. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podc...
Apr 24, 2024•27 min•Ep. 49
We’ve got a very special episode this week celebrating the one year anniversary of The Shake It Up Show. Regular guest and resident father of the podcast Rob Ruffle shakes things up and steps into hosting duties, interviewing Amy on her life, her experience hosting the podcast and what she has learnt about Parkinson’s since the show’s inception. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And ...
Apr 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 48
On this VERY special episode celebrating World Parkinson's Day, we speak to Vicki Miller, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shake It Up Australia Foundation to talk about the National Parkinson’s Alliance, the summit to end Parkinson’s and how Shake It Up is working to make PD a national and global health priority. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To...
Apr 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 47
On this episode we are joined by Isobel Moore - Community Fundraising and Events Manager at Shake It Up Australia Foundation - to talk all things fundraising for Parkinson's Research and how to go about creating your own event to raise awareness and funds. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head t...
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 46
On this week's episode, we speak to Jeff Smart, who lives with Parkinson’s and is passionate about raising awareness of early symptoms and taking a team effort approach to PD management. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can fi...
Mar 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 45
On this week's episode we are joined by Jenni Fergus, who lives with Parkinson’s and has been a great contributor to Shake it Up with various fundraising and awareness raising events. She is about to participate in the Great Ocean Walk trek this year, which you can find out more about via the link below, and sign up to be a part of it yourself! https://shakeitup.org.au/get-involved/step-up-shake-it-up/ Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking rese...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 44
This week we are joined by Will Boag, who lives with Parkinson’s, and alongside his wife Corrie have been incredible supporters of Shake it Up. Since 2014, they have have taken on the Will to Walk project, where they travel the world and the country to do famous walks while raising funds and awareness for Shake it Up. You can stay up to date with Will's activities at https://willtowalk.com.au/ Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that...
Mar 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 43
On this episode we speak to Dr Melissa McConaghy, the founder of PD Warrior about developing this approach to Parkinson's treatment, as well as us the upcoming 2024 INSIGHT Into Parkinson's Online Conference. For more information, go to https://pdwarrior.com/ and you can register for the conference at https://pdwarrior.com/insight-registration/ Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And t...
Mar 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 42
Our guest today is Dr Nicolas Dzamko, who is a Senior Research Fellow at the Brain and Mind Centre at Sydney University, currently working on a research project that Shake it Up has provided funding for. The research project aims to further validate peripheral monocyte in situ lysosomal GCase activity as a Parkinson's biomaker. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And ...
Feb 28, 2024•19 min•Ep. 41
On this week's episode, we speak to Bianca Crocker about her father's Parkinson's journey, the family support and care, and the marathon she is about to run in Paris! Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Ho...
Feb 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 40
Today we speak to Dave Cox about his Parkinson’s Journey, fundraising endeavours for Shake It Up Australia Foundation, and the Walking Tall study he has been a part of. If you want more information about the study, reach out to Matt via [email protected] Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson...
Feb 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 39
Today we are joined by physiotherapist and Associate Professor Michele Callisaya, who is a Principal Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, and also lives with Parkinson’s disease. She has recently shared her story in the Australian Physiotherapy Magazine, raising awareness of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease, and you can read the article here: https://australian.physio/inmotion/young-onset-parkinsons-disease Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia f...
Feb 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 38
He's backkkkk! Returning guest Rob Ruffle joins us again to update us on his Parkinson’s journey, as well as dive deeper into Fit Life Boxing, freezing and losing smell and taste. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jan 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 37
On today’s episode, we speak to Brodie Naumann about his father who lives with both Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, and his fundraising efforts for Shake it up, including the upcoming Noosa Ultra. You can find out more about his event at @brodienaumann on Instagram. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.o...
Jan 24, 2024•16 min•Ep. 36
On this week's episode, we speak to Suze about her dad's Parkinson's journey, the role of a carer and some truly incredible fundraising tasks. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 35
Thank you all for listening to the show this year! We will be back in 2024 with more incredible conversations from the Parkinson's community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 08, 2023•4 min
On this episode, we speak to Hannah Moltoni about her incredible rock concert fundraiser, and her brother and father's Parkinson's diagnosis. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 34
On this week's episode, we are joined by Chief Executive Officer of Shake It Up Australia Foundation Vicki Miller and founder of Shake It Up Australia Foundation Clyde Campbell to talk about the incredible work they have done this year, and the research projects on the cards for 2024. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shak...
Nov 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 33
On this week's episode, we speak to Sara Forster about her dad's Parkinson's diagnosis and her role as caregiver. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 32
On this episode we speak to Jaimy Walter, the Managing Partner and Creative Director at design agency WalterWakefield, about his mum's Parkinson's diagnosis and the work his company is doing to support Shake It Up Australia Foundation. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, w...
Nov 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 31
On this episode we speak to Sarah about her dad's diagnosis, supporting someone with Parkinson's and a magical fundraising trip in the Northern Territory. For more information on the Climb Fit classes in St Leonards, contact Sarah at [email protected] Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to ge...
Oct 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 30
On this week's episode we speak to Australian neurologist Kelly Bertram. She has a special interest in dystonia and other movement disorders and we talk all about her work in the PD field and current research projects. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cure...
Oct 18, 2023•29 min•Ep. 29
On this week's episode, we have long time friends Andrew Urquhart and Noel Passalaqua talking about their friendship, their individual Parkinson's diagnosis' and their incredible fundraising efforts through their group, The Monkey Mia Boys. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Togeth...
Oct 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 28
On this week's episode, we are joined by returning guest Rob Ruffle, and his wife Annette, to give us an update on where things are at for Robbie, and an. outsiders perspective on the Parkinson's experience from Annette. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To support Shake It Up’s vision of a world without Parkinson’s, head to shakeitup.org.au /podcast to get involved. Together, we can find a cu...
Oct 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 27
On this week's episode, we speak to Scott and Olivia Bailey about Scott's diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease when he was 39, and Olivia's fundraising efforts, including an upcoming Point to Pinnacle event to raise money and awareness for Parkinsons. You can get involved via the link below. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068290395617&paipv=0&eav=AfZAhQ9JUd2YsihUTi2uaTsa9VonmIzfvnhIRPyO_ERrY_vydp6vpYiSjhcnCB0pskQ Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research th...
Sep 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 26
On this week's episode, we speak with Kylie Christian about her Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, competing in International Para Equestrian and her training for selection in the upcoming Paris Paralympic games. Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! Throughout April you can support the Pause 4 Parkinson’s campaign and pledge a donation or participate in fundraising or clinical tr...
Sep 20, 2023•24 min•Ep. 25
On this week's episode, we speak to Sean Atkinson, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease in January of this year after a 12-month journey to receiving his diagnosis. He will be hiking to Mt Everest base camp in Jan 2024 as a way to raise funds and awareness for Shake It Up and you can find out more and donate via the link below. https://shakeitup.org.au/sean-climbs-mountains-for-early-onset-parkinsons/ Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking Australian research that aims to ...
Sep 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 24
On this week's episode, we speak to the energizer bunny herself Robyn Higgins about her Parkinson's journey, her incredibly varied exercise and community engagement schedule, and a big upcoming fundraising ride! For more info and to donate to the Iron Butt Motorbike Ride, go to https://shakeitup.org.au/robyn-graham-epic-motorbike-ride-parkinsons/ Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking Australian research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! To suppo...
Sep 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 23
On this week's episod we speak to Sarah Buckpitt, the cereator of the Pedal for Parkinson’s Tour – which sees riders cycle a pre-planned, fully supported, 500km loop over five days around Tasmania, all whilst bringing awareness to Parkinson's Disease and raising funds along the way. To learn more, go to https://www.pedalforparkinsons.com.au/get_involved Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking Australian research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they ...
Aug 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 22
