The Positive Twist - a podcast about dystonia
The Positive Twist is a podcast about the third most common movement disorder, dystonia. In every episode we meet patients, caregivers and experts, sharing facts, and their stories related to dystonia, each ending with a positive twist!
Podcasting since 2020 • 17 episodes
The Positive Twist - a podcast about dystonia
Latest Episodes
The Pros and Cons of DBS Surgery, with DBS Patient Amybel Taylor
In this episode, we sit down with DBS patient Amybel Taylor as she shares her journey of being diagnosed with dystonia at a very young age. After years of living with the condition, Amybel, with the support of her parents, made the life-changin...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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Mikko Juutinen on Pivoting Your Career and Hobbies With Dystonia
In this episode we meet Dr Mikko Juutinen, a former practicing dentist who has been diagnosed with dystonia in his hands, legs, calves and back. His diagnosis has led to pivoting in his career as well as in some of his hobbies. Listen to this i...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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Dr. Michael Zech on Dystonia Research and Receiving the David Marsden Award 2023
In this episode we meet Dr Michel Zech from the Institute of Human Genetics, Technical University of Munich and the Institute of Neurogenomics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, in Munich, Germany.Dr Zech received the David Marsden Award 2023 ...
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Jenny Sixt Shares All About Alexander Technique - A Fascinating Alternative Therapy for Dystonia
In this episode of The Positive Twist Podcast Jenny Sixt joins us to share about a fascinating therapy called Alexander Technique. "The Alexander Technique is a skill for self-development teaching you to change long-standing habits that cause u...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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DBS Treatment and The Importance of Team Effort with Prof. Alfonso Fasano
In this episode of The Positive Twist Podcast we have an informative and fascinating conversation about dystonia and DBS with Professor Alfonso Fasano from the University of Toronto.We walk through everything from finding help initially...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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