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Rachel Stubington on Shrinking, Harrison Ford & Portraying Parkinson's Disease | Too Opinionated
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Jun 26, 2026 at 4:57 pm.
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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by actress Rachel Stubington, who stars as Summer on Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed hit series:

💙 Shrinking

Working alongside an incredible cast including Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, and Lukita Maxwell, Rachel has become a fan favorite thanks to Summer's unforgettable humor, honesty, and heart.

One of Shrinking's most powerful storylines follows Harrison Ford's character, Dr. Paul Rhoades, as he navigates life after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The series has been widely praised for portraying Parkinson's with authenticity, compassion, humor, and dignity—bringing greater awareness to a condition that affects millions.

For Too Opinionated host Michael Wall, who is also living with Parkinson's disease, this storyline carries an especially personal meaning. Rachel joins us to discuss the impact of the series, what it's like being part of a show that's helping spark conversations about Parkinson's, and working alongside one of television's most celebrated casts.

We also talk about her career, including:

🎬 Doctor Odyssey
🎬 Generation
🎬 Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story
🎬 A Rose for Her Grave

In this episode we discuss:

✨ Playing Summer on Shrinking
🎭 Working with Harrison Ford and Jason Segel
💙 The show's authentic portrayal of Parkinson's disease
😂 Balancing comedy with emotional storytelling
🎬 Her journey into acting
⭐ What's next in her career

Don't miss this fun, funny, and heartfelt conversation!

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