Wellness While Walking 303. Dancing with Parkinson's: How Movement + Community Slow a Progressive Disease, with Kathleen Featherston + Ashlee Grieb
Movement is medicine for all of us, but its power is crystalized by its impact on the progression of the neurodegenerative Parkinson's Disease. In this conversation, fitness instructor Ashlee Grieb and Kathleen Featherston—who lives with Parkinson's—reveal how consistent group exercise doesn't just build physical strength, it actively slows disease progression, supports brain health, and creates life-sustaining community connections. You'll discover why showing up matters more than perfection, how early Parkinson's symptoms often hide for years, and why moving your body is one of the most powerful tools for fighting chronic illness. Their message is clear: the gym isn't just about getting fit—it's about fighting back, finding joy, and building relationships that heal.
LET'S TALK THE WALK!
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- Wellness While Walking Facebook page
- Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP
- Wellness While Walking on Instagram
- Wellness While Walking on Threads
- Wellness While Walking on Twitter
- Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information
- wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com
RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)
- If you want to reach out to Kathleen, please contact me and I'll connect you (wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com)
- PRE-ORDER Kathleen's book, The Little Book of Parkinson's Positivity and Joy
- Ashlee Grieb
- Parkinsons Body and Mind
- CBS Good Morning Segment on Boxing with Parkinsons
- Parkinson's Disease Overview, clevelandclinic.org
- Brian Grant (Former NHL Player) Website – Good General Information
HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING
How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device
1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).
2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search"
3. Search for "Wellness While Walking"
4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode.
5. Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section
6. Click on "Write a Review" (if you don't see that option, click on "See All" first)
7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!
8. Thank you! I so appreciate this!
How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer
1. Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/
2. Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App"
3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking"
4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork
5. Scroll down until you see "Rating and Reviews"
6. Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart
7. To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review"
8. You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating)
9. Thank you so very much!!
OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE
Spotify
Goodpods
Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Castbox
Podcast Addict
Podchaser
Podbean
HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING
- Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100%
- Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!)
- Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email!
- Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media
- Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media
- Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media
- Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website
- Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )
DISCLAIMER
Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.
Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!