Feb. 9, 2026

Helping Parkinson’s Patients Regain and Retain Speech with Samantha Elandary

Helping Parkinson’s Patients Regain and Retain Speech with Samantha Elandary

Samantha Elandary has worked exclusively with individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s and related disorders since 1999, and for our first episode of 2026, she joins the show to talk with James about her work. She is the founder of the Parkinson Voice Project, and she shares how she built a non-profit from her kitchen table, explains the difference between speaking with intent versus automatic speech, and gives some tips for those who are starting their own disability-focused business.

Contact Mai Ling: MLC at mailingchan.com

Contact James: James at slptransitions.com