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DBS Dread( 0:14:52)
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Deep brain stimulation: the reality. Emma talks to Kitty about being approved for deep brain stimulation (DBS), her fears about undergoing brain surgery, and her hopes for life with the device.
Published: 9/06/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Parkinson's: An Unwanted Bitter Pill( 0:15:52)
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Are you sick and tired (literally) of waiting for a cure for Parkinson's? We are too. We're also frustrated at the New Zealand health system's inability to comprehend our situation of living with a incurable neuro-degenerative illness, for which we will be on the same pills for life. There is an explosion of new weight loss drugs, and some areas of medicine seem to move very fast — while Parkinson’s still feels stuck in a cycle of symptom management, “maybe in ten years,” and waiting. We try to appreciate scientific progress, but can't pretend it’s enough.
Published: 2/06/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Parkinson's Progression: How Our Lives Have Changed( 0:16:27)
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The impact of dealing with Parkinson's over many years - the trials and tribulations of progressing with Parkinson's - it wears on us from time to time. Have good a cry and carry on..? Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 26/05/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Slow Going: Dealing with Bradykinesia and Parkinson's( 0:17:40)
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Some of us find that Parkinson's slows us down. It's irritating and annoying, but the sooner you learn to forgive yourself for not being super-speedy the easier it gets. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 19/05/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Who Cares? Are Carers of People with Parkinson's Undervalued?( 0:16:13)
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Kitty's friend told her they'd been advised by their partner with Parkinson's that they had no right to complain because it wasn't happening to them. Yet surely carers of Parkinson’s patients tread a tricky tightrope. Torn between sympathy and irritation, grieving the lost plans for their future happiness, are they not deserving of a friendly ear too? Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 12/05/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Move It!( 0:18:1)
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It's time to talk mobility aids. Why should we use them, when should we not? Are they good for us, or do they hold us back mentally and physically? Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 5/05/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
The Dopamine Test( 0:16:42)
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Emma talks about her return to Auckland hospital to undergo testing to assess her suitability for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 28/04/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
We’re Not Your Business Opportunity( 0:15:49)
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Living with Parkinson’s often comes with unsolicited advice, miracle cures, and people trying to sell the next “solution.” In this episode, we talk about the reality of navigating misinformation, questionable health claims, and the pressure placed on people with chronic conditions to try unproven products. We share personal experiences of being targeted by scams, discuss why evidence-based treatment matters, and explore how hope can sometimes be exploited. Through honest conversation and a bit of humour, we reflect on the importance of critical thinking, realistic expectations, and protecting both wellbeing and wallet. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 21/04/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
More Sex Please, We're Disabled( 0:16:8)
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Sex and intimacy are rarely discussed openly when it comes to disability or chronic illness, yet they remain an important part of human connection. In this episode, we explore how Parkinson’s can affect relationships, energy levels, confidence, and expectations around intimacy. We reflect on the awkwardness of sex education growing up, the realities of navigating physical and emotional changes, and why honest conversations matter. With humour and openness, we challenge assumptions about disability and remind listeners that connection, consent, and closeness remain part of ordinary life.Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 14/04/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Sharing Isn't Caring( 0:16:38)
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When is honesty not the best policy? We all have our secret worries, fears and desires, but should we put voice to them in public? Opinions are valid, but if they could cause real harm, should they be shared to all? Emma and Kitty discuss. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 7/04/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Knowledge is Power( 0:16:3)
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Kitty does not read much research. Emma devours it. Is there a happy medium? What is it Kitty is afraid of? Is Emma happier for reading the articles she does? Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 31/03/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Johnny Powers Up!( 0:18:23)
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Johnny has just undergone Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Emma wants to know everything. Kitty wonders what it really feels like. How confronting is the process? How quickly do things change? And what difference is the treatment already making?
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 24/03/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Facing Futility( 0:16:49)
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Some say Parkinson's will get you in the end, it's never getting better, so what's the point? Kitty and Emma discuss their feelings around apathy and how they deal with feelings of futility. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 17/03/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Awkward Advice( 0:15:56)
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What do you do when people say: "Have you tried [insert product name]?" We talk about the constant and endless stream of unsolicited advice, how it makes us feel, and why people might do it. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 10/03/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Ages & Stages( 0:16:9)
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We talk about the huge range of different symptoms captured by the Parkinson's bucket, and how we experience some and not others at different times, and about how we (try to) roll with this. Adapt and keep moving people!
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 24/02/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Feel the Fear( 0:18:51)
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We're feeling the fear and doing it anyway in this episode! Kitty and Emma talk about how scary it is to be disabled in public, and the various ways we're both showing up in our own lives. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 17/02/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Perfect Planning( 0:16:31)
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Having a plan and knowing what's right and wrong is great, but who comes up with these great ideas that actually don't help at all? Kitty and Mike talk about examples of some things that are supposed to help keep us safe, but real life doesn't always follow the plan that's been made by others. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 10/02/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Whose Illness Is This Anyway? ( 0:16:19)
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Parkinson's is bad enough for those with the disease, but what about those around us? What impact does this have on our children, does it shape their view, affect their day to day lives? We talk to Kitty's daughter Amelia about her thoughts on living with those affected by changing health.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 3/02/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Emma's Auckland Adventure ( 0:15:45)
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Emma talks about her appointment at Auckland Hospital for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), an invasive yet effective treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson's. How does she feel, and how does one cope with the prospect of such major surgery? Contains graphic descriptions of treatments.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 27/01/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Deep Brain Stimulation( 0:16:27)
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Kitty talks to Emma about her upcoming appointment in Auckland Hospital to discuss the possibility of undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 6/01/2026 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Timing of Medications( 0:14:56)
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We talk about hospitals and the policy to prevent patients taking medications prescribed elsewhere, and the impact this has on people with long-term chronic illness.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 30/12/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Where's your head at?( 0:15:49)
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Discussing the mental mind games we play with ourselves, and how other people perceive the cause of our issues.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 23/12/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Prescribing Poverty( 0:15:44)
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We talk about the reintroduction of prescription charges and how its increasing the costs of chronic illness on families.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 16/12/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - The Parkinsons Dichotomy( 0:15:56)
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We get riled up about the grim stories about Parkinson's that charities use to attract donations, and how difficult hearing them can be for people trying to live positively with Parkinson's. Are we just being difficult? Or are these contradictory things both true - that it is hard living with Parkinson's AND possible to live positively with it?
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 9/12/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - The Secrets and Lies( 0:15:56)
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Is it a good idea to fess up that you have PD to your boss or prospective employer? What happens if you do and they discriminate against you?
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 2/12/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - The Discrimination Business( 0:17:26)
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Is honesty the best policy when it comes to opening up to others about your diagnosis? And can you deal with the whispers of sympathy?
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 25/11/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Grief and Fury( 0:17:4)
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"How do you cope when you realise that your life is not going to follow the direction you imagined? Emma and Kitty discuss 'self-grief' - their term for this agonising situation. They express their feelings and explain how grief can turn to anger and other emotions.
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 18/11/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Beautiful Big Pharma( 0:16:16)
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Inspired after watching a drama that implied that all drugs are bad, Kitty and Emma chat about attitudes towards medication and taking many pills. Is it really acceptable to question if people need the medication they are prescribed? What alternatives are there?
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 11/11/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Scentsing Parkinson's( 0:14:55)
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Kitty and Emma discuss a range of "typical" Parkinson's symptoms like losing your sense of smell.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 4/11/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Park Your Stress!( 0:15:47)
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Kitty and Emma catch up for a debrief on stress in their lives (and how to manage it down) and end up discussing disability parking!
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 28/10/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Need for Support( 0:16:53)
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Kitty and Emma talk with Mike about the lack of support available for survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and about Kitty and Mike's life together, both coping with chronic illness.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 21/10/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Living with the Effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrest( 0:14:57)
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Kitty and Emma talk to Mike Doyle (Kitty's husband) about his experiences living with the effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This episode highlights October as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, which is aimed at increasing public awareness about the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, and educating people on CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 14/10/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - The Time Thief ( 0:15:21)
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Parkinson’s is a thief, stealing our time with life admin and strict routines. How do we fight off this light fingered character... lets discuss!
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 5/10/2025 12:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - On / Off( 0:15:42)
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Dealing with the pain of medication wearing off and the various Parkinsons symptoms this gives us. Swinging from on (everything's great) to off (everything is bad) is disabling and exhausting, but we just keep on, keeping on!
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 28/09/2025 12:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Why Does No One Care I Have Parkinsons?( 0:18:1)
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In this episode we discuss the rock and hard place of wanting people to be compassionate when we tell them that we have Parkinson's, while also getting regularly annoyed when they do!
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 21/09/2025 12:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Diet - helpful or no for Parkinsons symptoms?( 0:16:1)
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Can diets help (or not) with the symptoms of Parkinson's and weight loss? Kitty and Emma talk about their experiences in changing their diets and how it has helped (or not helped) them both with the symptoms of Parkinson's and weight loss.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 17/09/2025 2:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Stuff We Said We'd Do( 0:16:16)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 7/09/2025 12:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Travel and Do Cartwheels( 0:15:52)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
In this episode, Kitty and Emma talk about their ongoing need for fun and doing things that scare them!
Published: 24/08/2025 12:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Positively Unsurprised( 0:14:21)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket. In this episode, we talk about how famous people with Parkinson's are portrayed in the media and how we want more positive messages about living with Parkinson's.
Published: 17/08/2025 12:30:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Connections( 0:29:29)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket. This episode is about the importance of connection with community when you're living with chronic illness.
Published: 2/08/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Anniversary( 0:30:46)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 20/07/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Walking 100 miles( 0:29:34)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 6/07/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Just keep walking( 0:31:42)
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Just Keep Walking: Kitty talks with Emma about the battle remain positive when dealing with unsolicited advice and stress, and Kitty's determination to walk 100 miles in May.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 25/05/2025 11:45:00 a.m.
Ordinary Life - Just another awareness day( 0:27:52)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 11/05/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Kitty talks Parkinson's( 0:25:26)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 30/03/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Ups and downs of day to day life( 0:22:21)
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Kitty talks to Catherine about the ups and downs of day to day life with a chronic illness. Does getting married count as the day-to-day?! How does stress affect everything? How does she cope? Real, genuine and a touch of all out silly - after all, laughter is indeed the best medicine! Check in with Kitty and Catherine today.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 2/03/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Kitty's charmed Parkinsons Life( 0:25:31)
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Kitty and Peter catch up and discuss her attempt to walk the Paekakariki Escarpment track on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand. Kitty also questions her abilities to continue with some things and the attitude she subsequently takes.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 19/01/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Parenting with Parkinsons( 0:26:3)
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In this week’s episode, Kitty’s oldest child, Amelia, is back from her first year at Otago University, and talks about what it’s like having a mum with a chronic health condition, and how she’s been able to apply that experience to her first year studying health sciences.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 8/12/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Kitty and Emma discuss an essay written on chronic illness( 0:25:22)
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This week Kitty reads a part of an essay on chronic illness written by her daughter, in which she mentions her Mum. Kitty discusses her feelings on this with the inimitable Emma Kyriacou.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 24/11/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Kitty returns from her O.E. ( 0:27:48)
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How did she get on with her trip away and what happened on her trip. Kitty also explains what Parkinsons is for those who are not aware of the disability.
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 27/10/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life- A revisit from last year - Kitty and emma ( 0:24:15)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 18/08/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life- Navigating travelling overseas with Parkinsons( 0:26:57)
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Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 4/08/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Ordinary Life - Kitty talks with guest Steph Bradley about healthy aging.( 0:26:54)
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Kitty Fitton talks with guest Steph Bradley about healthy aging and the importance of nutrition and great tips on exercise - hint - you must enjoy it!
Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Published: 21/07/2024 12:00:00 p.m.