#137: Documenting the Parkinson's Journey: A Call to Action - The Secret Life of Parkinson's
by Kevin Danielson April 03, 2025
Martha Carlin is back! And this time she is partnering with Lisa, a YOPD patient and President of Resolving Parkinson's. They are working on a documentary project aimed at sharing lived experience stories from patients to help shape research and treatment approaches. The discussion also highlights the need for a holistic approach to Parkinson's care, addressing not just medication but also lifestyle factors such as stress management and gut health.
We’ve all felt it: the mid-afternoon brain fog, the 9:00 PM sugar cravings, or that frustrating toss-and-turn despite being exhausted. Usually, we reach for another cup of coffee, a sugary snack, or a melatonin pill. But according to Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest, we might be looking at the wrong map.
When we think about immunity, it’s natural to picture white blood cells or the body’s ability to “fight off” invaders. But if we pause for a moment and look deeper, we begin to see a more nuanced story unfolding, one rooted not in defense alone, but in balance, communication, and resilience. And at the center of that story is the microbiome.
Have you ever wondered why some people stay sharp and active into their 90s, while others struggle with "brain fog" or neurological decline in their 50s?