We’re thrilled to announce that Chaos Created is producing an exciting new podcast, Shaking It Up with Parkinson’s, launching in early 2025.
Hosted by Maria Lewis, specialist physiotherapist and founder of Reach Your Peak, and Vicky Rees-Davies (The Fitness Mum), who shares her lived experience with Parkinson’s disease, this podcast is breaking down the silence and stigma around life with Parkinson’s disease.
Meet the Hosts
Maria Lewis is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Coach, and Educator who specialises in treating people with Parkinson’s. As Co-founder and Director of Reach Your Peak, an online exercise community, she’s on a mission to ensure every person in the UK diagnosed with Parkinson’s knows why and how to exercise effectively. For Maria, exercise is medicine, and she’s passionate about empowering every person with Parkinson’s to be the best possible version of themselves.
Vicky Rees-Davies is a qualified personal trainer, communications professional, and Parkinson’s advocate who discovered her true purpose after her own diagnosis. Combining her marketing and stakeholder engagement background with lived experience, she now specialises in strength training and Parkinson’s-specific movement, offering 1:1 coaching and championing greater inclusion and awareness. Through her work, whether coaching clients, speaking publicly, or co-hosting Shaking It Up, Vicky is passionate about helping others feel stronger, more confident, and supported, building strength from the inside out.
Real Conversations, Real Impact
Shaking It Up with Parkinson’s brings together expert advice, honest personal stories, and inspiring guests who are making a difference in the Parkinson’s community. Each episode explores topics including movement, mindset, motherhood, healthcare, and daily life with the condition, all delivered with honesty, humour, and heart.
First Episodes Recorded
This week, we recorded the first episodes in our virtual studio, featuring incredible conversations with:
- Kuhan P. and Jo Tosh discussing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Emma Bracher sharing her expertise on travelling with Parkinson’s
The insight, honesty, and warmth from these guests sets the tone for what promises to be a genuinely valuable resource for the Parkinson’s community.
Who Is This Podcast For?
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time warrior, a healthcare professional, or a supportive loved one, Shaking It Up with Parkinson’s offers something for everyone touched by Parkinson’s disease.
Coming Soon
The first episodes will be released in the new year. Follow Chaos Created, Reach Your Peak, and The Fitness Mum on social media to be notified when episodes go live.