Curious
Meet the people behind the conversations

The Hosts

Experienced enough to know better.Curious enough to do it differently.

Portrait of Richie Pikunis, lead host
LEAD HOST

Richie Pikunis

Group FacilitatorGet more insights from Richie at:defianttruths.com
Professional SpeakerHumoristAdvocate

Richie is a Parkinson's support group facilitator, professional speaker, humorist, and longtime advocate who has lived with Young-Onset Parkinson's for more than three decades.

His direct, honest, humor-filled approach creates a space where people with Parkinson's can speak freely, learn from one another, and feel less alone.

As lead host, Richie brings warmth, lived experience, and a rare gift for turning hard conversations into moments of connection.

Things Richie Says

I don’t inspire from a distance. I stand in the mess and make it human.

Richie Pikunis

Apathy is Parkinson’s in sweatpants.

Richie Pikunis
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Portrait of Kelly Willenborg, founding host of Parkinson's Curious
Founding Host

Kelly Willenborg

M.A. GerontologyParkinson's SpecialistCommunity Builder

Kelly is the founding host of Parkinson's Curious. She has spent more than 16 years serving people living with Parkinson's and dementia, creating spaces where curiosity, connection, and honest conversation can grow.

She has facilitated hundreds of support groups and educational programs, and is the founder of MyMemoryWorx, the Healing Headset Music Project, Peace for Parkinson's, and Club Maverick Memory Café.

Kelly holds advanced training from the Parkinson's Foundation, Rock Steady Boxing, PWR!Moves, and SPEAK OUT!® — but her real strength is making people feel welcome from the first hello.

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