Freezing in Crosswalks, Gratitude, and Saying Goodbye: The Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered Finale
About this episode
In the series finale, hosts discuss audience questions, gratitude, and the challenges of living with Parkinson's.
Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org In the series finale of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, hosts Heather Kennedy, Kat Hill, and Chris Krueger answer audience questions, including how to handle well-meaning strangers who grab you when you're frozen or struggling to walk. The conversation turns to what they're each grateful for after years of living with Parkinson's, from the people they've met to the deeper lessons in patience, self-compassion, and acceptance. They also open up about why the podcast has become harder to sustain as their own symptoms progress. It's an honest, heartfelt farewell that captures everything this show has been about. Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Season 7 Episode 5 Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026
People in this episode
Hosts: Heather Kennedy, Kat Hill, Chris Krueger
Topics covered
- Parkinson's disease
- gratitude
- support
- personal experiences
- farewell
- community
Keywords
- Parkinson's
- support
- gratitude
- community
- farewell
- self-compassion
- acceptance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Davis Phinney Foundation
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