Mark In The Park Podcast
Mark In The Park Podcast
Podcast Description
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
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding Parkinson’s disease, personal growth, caregiving, and finding joy amidst adversity. Episodes may cover topics such as life as a Parkinson's caregiver, mental wellness strategies, and experiences at the World Parkinson's Congress. Examples include conversations about hobbies and purpose, showcasing the importance of community and connection.
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
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 Dr. Julie Kurek. We talk about Blood Pressure fluctuations with PD, Women with Parkinson’s, Attitude and mindset, Antidepressants and more…
Julie’s Bio reads:
Dr. Julie Kurek is a movement disorders specialist who has been practicing at Wellstar/MCG at Augusta University for the past 11 years. Dr. Kurek is the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence Medical Director. She completed her undergrad at Brown University, attended New York Medical College, completed her residency at Columbia New York Presbyterian and her fellowship in Movement Disorders at Cushing Neuroscience Institute. Her passion is to optimize the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disorders by using a holistic approach, addressing not only the motor but also the non-motor symptoms her patients face. In addition, she offers botulinum toxin injections and Deep Brain Stimulation evaluations and programming. Her hope is to leave you hopeful.
Dr. Kurek lives with her husband, a DNP, their 2 children Michael age 16 and Ava age 14, and their dog Buffy. In her spare time, she likes to Peloton and swim whenever possible. She loves NYT puzzles, and her happy place is by the ocean.
You can find Julie on social media with this handle – TikTok and Insta: @TheParkDoc
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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)
If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at [email protected] . You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com
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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!
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