Too Young For This Sh*t with Allie Signorelli

Tom Dumont, No Doubt Guitarist & Living with Young Onset Parkinson's

It would be safe to say I don't have many memories of college that don't include a song from No Doubt. They are the soundtrack of my generation and guitarist Tom Dumont is a true legend. What an honor it was to chat with him about navigating his young onset Parkinson's diagnosis and how he's been able to continue creating music for us his fans. Tom is thoughtful and insightful and an all around bad ass and I am so glad we got to chat.
 
Thank you to the sponsor of this podcast: 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Ryan Reynolds, Actor, Entrepreneur, and Parkinson's Advocate

If I’ve learned one thing in the last few years about Parkinson’s, it’s that this disease doesn’t care who you are – and often, the only thing connecting people living with it is the disease itself. Imagine my surprise then, to form a common bond with someone I never thought I’d even meet, let alone become friends with. (Ok friends is a strong word here…ha! but let’s go with it).
I’m so happy to share my conversation with Ryan Reynolds about our shared experiences with this disease, but also our collective commitment to raising awareness about Parkinson's, and specifically some of the more challenging aspects and symptoms. Ending stigma is vitally important to improving the lives of those of us facing it every day.
I am grateful to Ryan for using his platform to help do this and look forward to continuing to chat. Who would have thought that two kids from either side of the country, who both grew up in the 80s idolizing another guy from Canada would all be working together to end Parkinson's? Certainly not me but I'm glad to be alongside them in the good fight!
Thank you to the sponsor of this podcast: 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Rebecca King Crews, Singer, Actress, Designer, Producer & Living with Young Onset Parkinson's

Rebecca King-Crews is a singer, actress, producer, and author, and the wife of actor Terry Crews. She recently announced that she has been living with Parkinson’s disease and she shares more about her decision to go public, her recent procedure and how she is living well with the disease.
Thank you to the sponsor of this podcast: 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Connie Carpenter-Phinney, Olympic Gold Medalist & Parkinson's Care Partner

Connie Carpenter-Phinney is well known in the Parkinson’s world for the incredible organization and she her husband, fellow Olympian, Davis Phinney, created. But well before that, Connie was the first woman to ever win the Olympic Gold Medal in cycling. She is a legend in the sport, and now a hero to so many others as an advocate not only for people living with Parkinson’s, but for their care partners as well.
Connie and I chatted about the power of communication, laughter, love and discipline and how all of that has allowed them to live well in the face of this disease. Learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation here. 
Listen to our entire conversation now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
Thank you to the sponsor of this podcast: 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 
 

Greg Schaefer, 19 Time Ironman Competitor Living With Parkinson's

Greg Schaefer is an 19-time IRONMAN who is living with Young Onset Parkinson's disease.Greg shares how being diagnosed changed his life, and how he's applying the principles and discipline of his athletic career to his Parkinson's symptoms. Greg will compete in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.  Greg and I talk about finding out he had Parkinson's, how it has affected his family, and how he's come back to racing with resilience. 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Dan Feehan, Chief Policy Officer, Michael J. Fox Foundation

Joining me this week on the podcast is Dan Feehan, Chief Policy & Government Affairs Officer for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. After witnessing the September 11 attacks while a student at Georgetown University, Dan joined the Army, completed Ranger School, and served two combat tours in Iraq. His service was recognized with the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal with Valor.
Following his military career, Daniel dedicated himself to education, teaching middle school math in underserved communities in Chicago, Illinois and Gary, Indiana. His commitment to public service led him to the White House Fellowship program, after which he went on to serve as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness at the Pentagon.
Dan received his master’s in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and joined the Fox Foundation last summer where he now leads the government relations team. We talk about his incredible career, the state of Parkinson’s policy, the importance of advocacy and how listeners can get involved.
 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Esther Labib-Kiyarash aka "Shaking In My Boots"

Esther Labib-Kiyarash, aka “Shaking In My Boots” is my funny, brilliant, blunt Parkinson’s pal who really did not like me at first. Ha ha! She understands the highs and lows of living our lives online. It’s a role we take seriously despite being totally giggly 99% of the time we talk. In this episode we pull back the curtain on the role of social media in advocacy, how we try to bridge the gap between patients and providers, our families, our futures and so much more.
Too Young is a podcast about fighting back and finding joy in the face of the difficult things that life throws our way...no matter what age we are. Here we laugh, we cry, and sometimes we employ a few explicit battle cries, but most of all, we share authentic stories about how to survive this thing we call life. 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Molly R. Stern, MakeUp Artist To The Stars with Special Guest Mandy Moore

Molly R. Stern is an incredibly successful and in-demand celebrity make-up artist, a mom and an advocate. At the height of her career, Molly was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and on this episode, we talk about resilience and what it takes to keep working and doing the things you love in the face of a shocking diagnosis. I invited one of Molly’s clients and friends, actress and brain health advocate Mandy Moore to join us as a special surprise. Enjoy!!!
Too Young is a podcast about fighting back and finding joy in the face of the difficult things that life throws our way...no matter what age we are. Here we laugh, we cry, and sometimes we employ a few explicit battle cries, but most of all, we share authentic stories about how to survive this thing we call life. 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Toby The Neuroscientist

Joining Allie this week is neuroscientist and social media star Toby Curless. Toby is a PhD candidate at University College of London studying neuroscience. He is also a skilled communicator who breaks down complicated concepts of neurodegenerative diseases for the TikTok generation.
Too Young is a podcast about fighting back and finding joy in the face of the difficult things that life throws our way...no matter what age we are. Here we laugh, we cry, and sometimes we employ a few explicit battle cries, but most of all, we share authentic stories about how to survive this thing we call life. 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Sue Monk Kidd

Join me and celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd as we talk about her incredible career and her life with Parkinson's. 
Too Young is a podcast about fighting back and finding joy in the face of the difficult things that life throws our way...no matter what age we are. Here we laugh, we cry, and sometimes we employ a few explicit battle cries, but most of all, we share authentic stories about how to survive this thing we call life. 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as possible parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources. 
 

Michael J. Fox & Nelle Fortenberry

For the official inaugural episode of the Too Young for this Sh*t podcast, Allie welcomes the one and only Michael J. Fox. Michael joins Allie to talk about his newest book Future Boy and they are joined by his co-author and longtime friend and collaborator Nelle Fortenberry. 
The book shares the incredible story of the time in Michael's career when he was filming Family Ties during the day, and Back to the Future at night. They also talk about creating the Fox Foundation 25 years ago and his return to acting on the hit show Shrinking opposite Harrison Ford. 
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Michael and Nelle!
 
More to Parkinson’s is an educational campaign, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., to increase awareness among caregivers and patients of the existence of hallucinations and delusions as common parts of Parkinson’s disease. Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a sponsor of this podcast. Ryan Reynolds is a spokesperson for Acadia. Views expressed are those of the hosts. Visit moretoparkinsons.com to learn more and for additional resources.
 

Katie Couric

I mean...do we even need a description here? My sit down with the legendary news icon Katie Couric. We talked all about Parkinson's and a million other things that I can't even really remember because I am pretty sure I blacked out for most of this conversation. What I do know is that she is hysterical and generous and I am lucky to know her.

Dr. Dorsey & Dr. Okun - The Parkinson's Plan

Join me and Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun as we chat about their New York Times bestselling book The Parkinson's Plan which lays out a path forward to ending this awful disease. It's not all science and confusion though - we laugh a lot and talk about ways people can save their brains.
In The Parkinson’s Plan, the docs show readers how to prevent the disease through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the lifestyles we live. They introduce the “Parkinson’s 25,” the most detailed checklist ever created to allow anyone to lower their risk of Parkinson’s. They interview the world’s top scientists, clinicians, and thought leaders in the Parkinson’s field to offer a detailed plan for treatment that includes cutting-edge methods and recent technological and medical advances. 

Ai-jen Poo

Join me as I chat with the amazing Ai-jen Poo who has been recognized among Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders and Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, and she has been the recipient of countless awards, including a 2014 MacArthur "Genius" Award. Ai-jen has been a featured speaker at TEDWomen, Aspen Ideas Festival, Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Skoll World Forum, and the Obama Foundation Inaugural Summit.

Lauren Miller Rogen

A conversation with producer, actress, writer, director and nonprofit founder Lauren Miller Rogen who started Hilarity for Charity (HFC) with her husband Seth Rogen. Lauren lost her mom to early onset Alzheimer's and created HFC to bring light to the disease and to support caregivers.
Lauren shares her mom's story and the incredible work HFC is doing today to educate the next generation about the importance of brain health.