Mark In The Park Podcast

Mark In The Park Podcast

By: Mark Milow

Language: en

Categories: Society, Culture, Personal, Journals

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 remi

Episodes

Episode 019- Guest- Researcher Rebecca Wallings - Mark In The Park Podcast
Jan 10, 2026

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 researcher Rebecca Wallings.  Rebecca’s Bio reads:

Rebecca Wallings is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s (IU) Stark

Neurosciences Research Institute (SNRI) and Departments of Neurology and

Microbiology and Immunology. She earned her PhD from the University of Oxford in

2019, where she identified a novel LRRK2...

Duration: 00:41:41
Episode 018- Guest Parky Poet Paul Dennison - Mark In The Park Podcast
Jan 02, 2026

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 author Paul Dennison.  Paul’s Bio reads:

Paul Dennison is 60, retired, and lives in Torquay, a seaside town in the UK. He is married to Sharon (Barry) and has two adult daughters, Hannah and Hollie, along with a cocker spaniel called Tango.

Paul has a strong love of sport and enjoy...

Duration: 00:40:09
Episode 017- Guest Ripley Hensley (RN, Advocate, Researcher, Care Partner) - Mark In The Park Podcast
Dec 12, 2025

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 Advocate,  RN, Researcher, and Care Partner Ripley Hensley.  Ripley’s Bio reads:

Ripley Hensley is a PhD student and Registered Nurse, a career path shaped by her dad’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2017. She is passionate about hospital safety, nursing education, and predictors of self-management behaviors, working to bridge research and practice f...

Duration: 00:35:22
Episode 016- Guest Kara Voss (Mindset Coach) interviews Mark- Mark In The Park Podcast
Dec 05, 2025

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.

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This week’s guest is Mindset Coach Kara Voss, who turns the tables and interviews Mark! 

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Kara’s Bio reads:

Hailing from the Midwest, Kara is a passionate mind coach who helps others strengthen their focus, confidence, and mental performance both in and out of competition. An avid sports lover, she bring...

Duration: 00:37:09
Episode 015- Guest Caregiver and powerful PD Advocate Dr. George Ackerman - Mark In The Park Podcast
Nov 21, 2025

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 Caregiver and dynamic Parkinson’s Advocate Dr. George Ackerman! George’s Bio reads:


Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020...

Duration: 00:44:12
Episode 014- Guest Caregiver and WPC Volunteer Coordinator Grove Ayers - Mark In The Park Podcast
Nov 16, 2025

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 Caregiver and WPC Volunteer Coordinator Grove Ayers.  Grove’s Jamie’s Bio reads:

In 2005, at the age of 72, Grove's father was diagnosed with PD. Having just sold his business and retired, Grove's Dad declared, "Parkinson's is my job now". He got to work: he got involved with support groups, testified before Congress, l...

Duration: 00:44:13
Episode 013- Guest Physical Therapist Jamie Nesbit - Mark In The Park Podcast
Nov 07, 2025

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 physical therapist Jamie Nesbit.  Jamie’s Bio reads:

Jamie Nesbit is a Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Creighton University – Phoenix Health Sciences Campus. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy. She has a special int...

Duration: 00:34:49
Episode 012- Guest Jeff Boag AKA The Kilted Dad - Mark In The Park Podcast
Oct 31, 2025

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 Jeff Boag, known as “The Kilted Dad” on social media.  Jeff’s Bio reads:

Jeff Boag AKA The Kilted Dad. I live in Idaho with my wife of 31 years, where we've raised five amazing kids and built a life full of adventure, laughter, and a little chaos. I work as an executive rec...

Duration: 00:36:20
Episode 011- Guest Tracy McBee on Telling your Story - Mark In The Park Podcast
Oct 24, 2025

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 Tracy McBee, known as “Snarky Mommy” on social media.  Tracy’s Bio reads:

“Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2018, Tracy has become a true champion for the PD community. It was actually her nephew, a former Golden Gloves Champion and then Rock Steady Boxing coach, who first noticed her symptoms and encouraged her to see a ne...

Duration: 00:48:03
Episode 010- Guest Life Coach Faye Hall - Mark In The Park Podcast
Oct 17, 2025

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 Faye Hall, my Life Coach and friend.  Faye’s Bio reads:

“I am a certified Coach, Facilitator, Agilist, and leader who believes that lasting change begins with people. My focus is on developing individuals and teams to thrive in today’s challenges while preparing for the future. With a core value of service, I...

Duration: 00:38:26
Episode 009- Guest Annmarie O'Conner - Mark In The Park Podcast
Oct 10, 2025

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 Annmarie O’Connor, the Irish Examiner fashion editor, bestselling author, speaker, and advocate.

Known for her books The Happy Closet and The Happy Medium, Annmarie spent almost two decades at the forefront of fashion media, championing a mindful, expressive approach to personal style. Her self-styled “wardrobe wellness” philosophy helped peopl...

Duration: 00:44:01
Episode 008- Guest - World Parkinson’s Congress “Insider” Ruby Rendon - Mark In The Park Podcast
Oct 03, 2025

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.

Today’s guest is my friend Ruby Rendon.  Ruby is a member of the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC) committee and a volunteer coordinator for the WPC.  She is our WPC “Insider” to give us updates on the fast approaching conference in Phoenix in May of 2026.  So you’ll hear some key updates and some breaking news on how Ruby and I wi...

Duration: 00:30:45
Episode 007 - Friendship in the Face of a Life Changing Event - Mark In The Park Podcast
Sep 26, 2025

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.

How important is personal support when life brings you to a crossroad?  When suddenly there is a fork in the road of life that you didn’t see coming, brought on by unforeseen circumstances?  Or by an unexpected diagnosis?  In today’s episode I will introduce you to some old friends that stuck by me to support me when others...

Duration: 00:35:49
Episode 006- What IS Parkinson's Disease? Or Why Your Doctor's Herbal Remedies Won't Cure My Condition - Mark In The Park Podcast
Sep 06, 2025

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.

Today I am talking about what Parkinson’s Disease IS, what it ISN’T, and discuss things like diagnosis tools and resources for those who are newly diagnosed.  Great resources can be found 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...

Duration: 00:40:34
Episode 005- Guest - Therese Uthke - Mark In The Park Podcast
Aug 29, 2025

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.

Today’s guest is Therese Uthke, a Speech-Language Pathologist at the Muhammad Ali Movement Disorders Center at Barrow Neurological Institute.  She is also the Founder and Director of a non-profit,  Parkinson Mentors Arizona!  Therese can be reached at her website or email below:

PMAZ.net or ParkinsonMentorAZ@gmail.com 

If you have a question or suggest...

Duration: 00:37:51
Episode 004- Guest - Peggy Faber - Mark In The Park Podcast
Aug 22, 2025

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.

Today’s guest is Peggy Faber.  Peggy has fought through difficult circumstances to achieve the lofty goal of running a marathon in each of the 50 states!   Peggy is also highlighted in the book, “Sports, Exercise, and Slowing the Progression of Parkinson's Disease: A Collection of Personal Stories & Research“  by Dr George Ackerman.  (Available on Amazon).  I know you will LOVE this...

Duration: 00:35:13
Episode 003- The Story Of You - No Guest - Mark In The Park Podcast
Aug 15, 2025

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.

Today’s show has no guests!  That’s right, it is just you and I :)  I’m talking about Tenacity, Self Care, and the fact that YOU MATTER!!!   

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 o...

Duration: 00:34:30
Episode 002 - Guest Jo Tosh - Mark In The Park Podcast
Aug 08, 2025

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.

Today’s guest is my friend Jo Tosh.  Jo is known for her documentary “DBS and ME”, as well as for her advocacy and public speaking.  Her TEDx talk on Parkinson’s is an inspiration for those who are fighting Parkinson’s Disease!  We discuss women with Parkinson’s, what inspires her, the role of humor in battling a chronic illness...

Duration: 00:40:21
Episode 001 - Guest Ruby Rendon - Mark In The Park Podcast
Aug 01, 2025

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.

Today’s guest for my premier episode is my friend Ruby Rendon.  Ruby is a Parkinson’s advocate, caregiver, member of the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC) committee and works daily to assist people at the Mohammad Ali Parkinson’s Center.  In Today’s episode, we will give you a show overview and Ruby will discuss life as a PD Caregiver a...

Duration: 00:41:15