In Search of Dopamine
Podcast Description
In Search of Dopamine is a bilingual podcast for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, and anyone seeking to better understand this complex condition. Alternating between French episodes hosted by Isabelle Marjorie Tremblay and English episodes hosted by Caroline Van Vlaardingen, it features candid discussions with health experts and individuals directly affected by Parkinson’s.
Exploring essential topics that are often taboo or underestimated but highly relevant to better living, the podcast sheds light on daily challenges while offering practical ways to overcome them. Episodes will be released weekly, every Tuesday.
Explore our French episodes on the podcast En Quête de Dopamine
Hosting and content : Caroline Van Vlaardingen, Isabelle Marjorie Tremblay
Creative direction and original music: Virage Sonore
Guest research: Isabelle Marjorie Tremblay, Hibah Hammoud
Production: This podcast is produced by Parkinson Québec and made possible through the financial participation of the Gouvernement du Québec under the “Québec ami des aînés” program.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores essential topics related to living with Parkinson’s disease, including fall prevention, emotional support for caregivers, and daily adaptive strategies. For instance, one episode highlights the experiences of a caregiver handling balance issues while another features an expert providing practical advice to mitigate risks. The show addresses often taboo subjects, fostering open dialogue for a better understanding of the condition.

In Search of Dopamine is a bilingual podcast for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, and anyone seeking to better understand this complex condition. Alternating between French episodes hosted by Isabelle Marjorie Tremblay and English episodes hosted by Caroline Van Vlaardingen, it features candid discussions with health experts and individuals directly affected by Parkinson’s.
Exploring essential topics that are often taboo or underestimated but highly relevant to better living, the podcast sheds light on daily challenges while offering practical ways to overcome them. Episodes will be released weekly, every Tuesday.
Explore our French episodes on the podcast En Quête de Dopamine
Hosting and content : Caroline Van Vlaardingen, Isabelle Marjorie Tremblay
Creative direction and original music: Virage Sonore
Guest research: Isabelle Marjorie Tremblay, Hibah Hammoud
Production: This podcast is produced by Parkinson Québec and made possible through the financial participation of the Gouvernement du Québec under the “Québec ami des aînés” program.
Cognitive decline can be a challenging symptom for some people living with Parkinson’s. In this episode of In Search of Dopamine, we explore how Parkinson’s impacts thinking, memory, and daily life.
Judith Rochette shares the story of her brother Daniel, who lives with Parkinson’s disease and suffers from dementia.
Neuropsychologist Shady Rahayel explains the changes in the brain, diagnostic methods, and current research aimed at slowing or predicting cognitive decline.
This podcast is made possible by a grant from the Quebec Government under the “Québec ami des aînés” program.

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