I’ve been a Stephen King fan for as long as I can remember, but The Long Walk  has always held a special place for me. Written under his...

Dear John, From the moment we met, you brought wisdom, humor, and heart into the Yes, And…eXercise! circle. You were one of the first to...

Up until the mid-2000’s, Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment was almost entirely pharmaceutical. Exercise wasn’t yet validated as...

“Stories don’t matter—facts do.” It’s a common refrain, especially in an age obsessed with data, evidence, and measurable outcomes. But...

​​ The Transformative Power of Cinema Therapy You’ve heard the phrase “hurt people hurt people.”  But what if we flipped that narrative?...

Whether we realize it or not, our brains are always  telling stories. From the moment we wake up—sometimes even before—we’re stitching...

Ready to step into the storytelling ring? We’re inviting you —Rock Steady Boxers, care partners, family members, and coaches—to join a...

We’ve heard the dismissals before: “Your/My story doesn’t matter.”  Or worse: “Storytelling can’t possibly lead to meaningful change -...

By Robert Cochrane, PhD Submitting a film to festivals can feel like tossing a message in a bottle into the ocean—hoping the right person...

By Robert Cochrane, PhD When I was a little kid, I didn’t care much about baseball. But I cared about Dave Parker. He was the towering,...

It's tough to get something new for a guy who's done as much as Jimmy Choi: He's a captivating motivational speaker, 3X Fitness World...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—MLB Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Parker teams up with Iconic Sandlot  to Support Parkinson’s Cinema Therapy Program...

ChatGPT is revolutionizing the way we write, explore, and think. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or someone who’s always wanted to...

June 4, 2025: Today's the day I turn 55. When the first Boys of Summer documentary began in 2004, my dad had just turned 60 years old....

I highly recommend the new documentary Pee-wee As Himself . It’s raw, funny, sad, and frustrating — often all at once. For longtime fans...

The traditional medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD) are well known, including carbidopa-levodopa and deep brain stimulation....

We’ve all been moved by a powerful story—one that lingers long after the final page or frame. But what if telling stories, not just...

By Robert Cochrane, PhD If you’ve ever seen The Sandlot , you know what it means to be in a pickle . It’s that heart-pounding moment when...

We did it! Your Daily Dose of Dopamine has officially reached 1,000 subscribers – and we’re feeling every bit of the joy, gratitude, and...

By Robert Cochrane, PhD A lot of people ask me “How does a film actually get made?”  It’s a great question—especially as Matthew and I...