Why Am I So Tired?
From 2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast by Dave Clark & Kuhan
February 21, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 1 · Episode 58
About this episode
The episode discusses Parkinson's fatigue with expert Emma Bracher, exploring its causes and management strategies.
‘Why am I so tired?’ features occupational therapist Emma Bracher Research shows, fatigue is the most burdensome symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, yet it’s still one of the least talked about and least understood. So what is Parkinson’s fatigue? What causes it? And is there anything we can do to live with it — or even prevent it? This week on 2 Parkies, we’re joined by Emma Bracher, Specialist Occupational Therapist and founder of Bigger & Better, a fitness and wellbeing programme designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Emma shares her expert insight into: What Parkinson’s fatigue really is (and why it’s more than “just being tired”) Why fatigue can be so debilitating Practical strategies to manage energy levels day-to-day How occupational therapy helps people with Parkinson’s improve their ability to carry out everyday tasks and stay independent We also get to know Emma’s personal journey — having a dad who has Parkinson’s, to how a six-year adventure in Australia inspired her to become a healthcare professional. And because it wouldn’t be 2 Parkies without a bit of fun, we also discover how Emma’s husband has turned their garage into an unexpected shrine to…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dave Clark, Kuhan
Guest: Emma Bracher
Topics covered
- Parkinson's fatigue
- occupational therapy
- energy management
- healthcare
- personal journey
Keywords
- Parkinson's
- fatigue
- occupational therapy
- energy levels
- healthcare professional
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bigger & Better, Parkinson's UK
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