Mark In The Park Podcast

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark, aka MarkInThePark21, this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones.Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or just curious about finding joy in the face of challenge, this podcast invites you to slow down, take a breath, and walk alongside someone who’s choosing to live fully.From personal reflections and stories from the trail to conversations about hobbies, mindset, and purpose — Mark In The Park is here to remind you

Mark In The Park Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Mark Milow, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Milow hosts Mark In The Park Podcast, a society show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Season 2, Episode 010 - Guest Donna Parkhurst talking about Advocacy, women with PD and more - Mark In The Park Podcast

  Aug 7, 202649 minS2

  Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week we have my friend, Parkinson’s Advocate extraordinaire Donna Parkhurst, talking about her diagnosis, how she got into advocacy, and why we need more focus on women with Parkinson’s Disease. I know you will love this interview! Donna’s Bio- Donna Parkhurst is the creator of Moved by Parkinson's , where she shares honest, hope-filled, evidence-based content to help people navigate life with Parkinson's disease. Diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's at age 51, Donna has become a trusted voice in the Parkinson's community by combining her personal experience with a passion for educating and encouraging others to live well despite life's unexpected challenges. She serves as a Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador, PMD Alliance Ambassador, and member of the Young Onset Parkinson's Network Advisory Council. Donna is also a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and menopause specialist with a heart for helping people thrive in midlife and beyond. Through social media, speaking, and advocacy, Donna is committed to raising awareness, combating misinformation, and reminding others that while Parkinson's changes life, it doesn't have to define it. She lives in Washington State with her husband, David, and believes that hope, purpose, and joy can coexist with even the most difficult diagnoses. You can connect with Donna hrough these platforms: www.donnaparkhurst.com Facebook: Facebook Instagram:@movedbyparkinsons TikTok: @movedbyparkinsons YouTube: https://youtube.com/@movedbyparkinsons?si=MVeJJMgAm80D-1wz

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  Episode #9

  S2, E9 - Guest Amy Chrest talking Depression - Mark In The Park Podcast

  Jul 3, 202649 minS2

  Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week we have my friend, Parkinson’s Advocate and Speech-Language Pathologist Amy Chrest on to talk about the lived experience of depression with Parkinson’s Disease. Amy’s Bio- Amy Chrest is a medical Speech-Language Pathologist who has spent her life’s career helping others how to find their words and voice as well as providing assessments and interventions for dysphagia (swallowing problems). At the age of 48, Amy was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease herself, and is now experiencing this disease not only from the lense of a clinician, but also as a patient. Amy immediately decided to use her unique experiences to become an advocate to break the stigmas of Parkinson’s disease and of mental health needs. In addition to working in an inpatient rehab hospital as an SLP, Amy is a Research Advocate with the Parkinson’s Foundation and a policy advocate with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Parkinson’s Foundation. Amy was invited to the first ever Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Social Media Summit for Influencers and Advocates and is dedicated to her ongoing advocacy for the advancement of research and breaking stigmas around Parkinson’s disease and mental health. Amy Chrest - @Achrest on TikTok ; @AmyStrongAF on Instagram * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease? You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) www.parkinson.org If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at markintheparkpodcast@gmail.com . You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com or my LinkedIN page www.linkedin.com/in/markmilow Thank you for listening! Please Like, Subscribe and tell a friend if you enjoyed the show! Music by James Wigley 👏 Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️ And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful! #Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke

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  Episode #8

  S2, E8 - Guest panel- WPC Recap and thoughts - Mark In The Park Podcast

  Jun 19, 20261h 14mS2

  Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week we have a guest panel to talk about the recent World Parkinson Congress. What went well? What could be done better next time? We also share our favorite moments as well as the funniest memories! So grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy! Panelists: Ruby Rendon - @rruby26 on TikTok ; @rubi_rubi26 on Instagram Darryn Wright - LinkedIn , @PunkRockParkinsons on TikTok ; @Punk_Rock_PD on Instagram Jennifer Crowder - @ShakyBaker on TikTok ; ShakyCarver on Instagram Tracy McBee - @SnarkyMommy65 on TikTok ; @SnarkyParkyMommy on Instagram Adrian Mireles - @AdrianPDWarrior on TikTok * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease? You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) www.parkinson.org If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at markintheparkpodcast@gmail.com . You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com or my LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/in/markmilow Thank you for listening! Please Like, Subscribe and tell a friend if you enjoyed the show! Music by James Wigley 👏 Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️ And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful! #Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke

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  Episode #7

  S2, E7 - Guest - Eli Pollard, Executive Director of the WPC - Mark In The Park Podcast

  May 21, 202642 minS2

  Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Eli Pollard, Executive Director of the World Parkinson Conference (WPC), and host of the Hear,Here, Parkinson's! Podcast from the World Parkinson Coalition Eli gives us last minute updates and information about this global phenomenon taking place May 24 - 27 here in Phoenix, AZ! For more information on the World Parkinson’s Congress coming up May 24-27, 2026, here is the website: https://wpc2026.org/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease? You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) www.parkinson.org If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at markintheparkpodcast@gmail.com . You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com Thank you for listening! Please Like, Subscribe and tell a friend if you enjoyed the show! Music by James Wigley 👏 Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️ And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful! #Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke

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  Episode #6

  S2, E6- Guest - Melissa Livingston - Outspoken advocate and author - Mark In The Park Podcast

  May 8, 202642 minS2

  Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21 , this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones. This week’s guest is Melissa Livingston. She is an outspoken advocate and author who speaks passionately about the topics that matter to her. In this episode we talk about her recent health issues, Parkinson’s disease, her experience with Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS), mental health, the Semi-colon project, humor in the midst of adversity and more! Melissa’s Bio reads: “Melissa Livingston, better known as Mel or @missmliv-is a writer, blogger, and author of Miles to Go Before I Sleep (2024), She is an empathetic voice in the young onset Parkinson’s community, centering her focus on mental health and the realities of life with Parkinson’s. Through her blog posts and podcast episodes as a PMD Alliance Ambassador and co-host of the Living Well Starts Here podcast, she challenges outdated narratives through raw, real storytelling with her friends, people who have lived it. The OG Creator of the viral hashtag #parkinsonslookslikeme, she’s focused on redefining what this disease actually looks like—out loud and unapologetically with the aid of PMD Alliance, YOPN, and the community at large.” If you’d like more information about the 988 hotline, see their website: https://988lifeline.org/ To find out more about Project Semicolon, click HERE ************************************************* Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease? You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) www.parkinson.org If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at markintheparkpodcast@gmail.com . You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com Thank you for listening! Please Like, Subscribe and tell a friend if you enjoyed the show! Music by James Wigley 👏 Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️ And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful! #Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke

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