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Parkinson's EmPower Talks with Dacy Reimer

Parkinson's EmPower Talks with Dacy Reimer

By: Wisconsin Parkinson Association
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Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) is excited to announce a new podcast series created and hosted by our own Dacy Reimer, APNP, MSN, CCRC. In addition to being WPA's Director of Medical Advising and Education, Dacy brings a wealth of knowledge from her clinical experience.

In each episode, podcast host, Dacy Reimer will interview doctors and other industry professionals for their insights and perspectives on living an empowered life with Parkinson's disease. These episodes are all produced here in Wisconsin and will feature topics of interest and relevance to the Parkinson’s community.

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Episodes
  • Reclaiming Your Voice: The Power of Speech Therapy in Parkinson's

    Reclaiming Your Voice: The Power of Speech Therapy in Parkinson's
    Aug 20 2025

    Discussion with Lisa Dickas, SLP - In this episode with Lisa, we will discuss the topic of speech therapy.

    Lisa's EmPowering message is, "You can still make important and meaningful gains despite the diagnosis. You can take some things back from Parkinson's; it is not a one way street. The hardest part is the start. You can start now with adding good habits and dumping the bad ones, and really trying to set your current and future self up for as many options as possible."

    To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/miZCaF2YtP8

    To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-parkinson-empowertalks

    Wisconsin Parkinson Association
    website: https://wiparkinson.org/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiparkinson/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/
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    42 mins
  • Alternative Therapies for PD

    Alternative Therapies for PD
    Jul 23 2025

    Discussion with Christian Biegel, DPT - In this episode with Dr. Biegel, we will discuss the topic of Alternative Therapies for PD.

    Dr. Biegel's EmPowering message is, "if you don't use it you lose it, motion is lotion, and be an active participant in your health and wellness care."

    To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ka_O0okdsGU

    To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-parkinson-empowertalks

    Wisconsin Parkinson Association
    website: https://wiparkinson.org/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiparkinson/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/
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    31 mins
  • Overcoming Apathy: Strategies for Increased Motivation & Engagement.

    Overcoming Apathy: Strategies for Increased Motivation & Engagement.
    Jun 18 2025

    Discussion with Bryanna Bruger, PsyD - In this episode with Bryanna, we will discuss the topic of Overcoming Apathy: Strategies for Increased Motivation & Engagement.

    Bryanna's EmPowering message is, "To know that there is hope, and to keep putting one foot in front of the other no matter how hard it may seem, especially in the context of apathy. There are people out here willing to help and share information and get you on the right track."

    To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cGfem9Ca_4Y

    To support more programs like this: https://wiparkinson.app.neoncrm.com/forms/support-parkinson-empowertalks

    Wisconsin Parkinson Association
    website: https://wiparkinson.org/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiparkinson/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/
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    36 mins
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