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June 2nd, 2025

UpENDing Parkinson's with Molly Cupka, Ep. 146

  1. UpENDing Parkinson's with Molly Cupka, Ep. 146 Kate Cherichello 17:24

Can Rock Climbing Help Fight Parkinson’s? Molly Cupka Says Yes—And She Has the Proof.

What if scaling a rock wall could help someone with Parkinson’s move better, feel stronger, and even slow the progression of their disease?

In this powerful episode, Be The Good with Kate welcomes Molly Cupka, founder of UpENDing Parkinson’s, to talk about how rock climbing is changing lives for people living with Parkinson’s. From former athletes to those who struggle to walk across a room, Molly has witnessed transformations that defy expectations.

A lifelong athlete, certified trainer, and advocate for movement as medicine, Molly shares:

  • Why rock climbing works so uniquely well for people with Parkinson’s
  • How her own Love for the sport turned into a mission
  • The everyday adaptations that empower patients to keep moving
  • And moments like watching someone who can barely walk climb to the top of a wall

Whether you know someone with Parkinson’s, want to learn how movement can change the brain, or just love stories of human resilience—you need to hear this one.

Connect with Molly & UpENDing Parkinson’s:  upendingparkinsons.org

** Thanks for listening!

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Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

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