This Is Parkinson’s Podcast – The Original Besties | Guest: Dawn Blankenship

Lisa and her lifelong best friend Dawn—friends since first grade—share a deep, enduring bond as they navigate Lisa’s diagnosis together, with a hilarious best-friend game revealing unexpected sides.


In this deeply personal episode, we dive into the reality of living with Parkinson’s Disease and the vital role of a support system.

Lisa is joined by her lifelong best friend, Dawn, to discuss their 50-year history and how they’ve managed Lisa's PD diagnosis together since 2014.

From the physical challenges of tremors and fainting spells to the emotional weight of leaving a career in television, Lisa shares her journey toward finding clarity and a "new future."

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