Coach Debbie Potts - The Gut-Brain Connection & Parkinson’s: Martha Carlin’s Mission to Find a Cure
by Kevin Danielson March 06, 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking research of Martha Carlin, a visionary systems thinker and citizen scientist dedicated to uncovering the root causes of Parkinson’s disease through the gut microbiome. After her husband, John, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s in 2002, Martha embarked on a mission to connect the dots between gut health, environmental toxins, and chronic disease.
In this blog post we explore what sugar is really doing to your gut health, and share thoughtful alternatives that support your body’s innate intelligence. Because when we consume sugar, especially refined and added sugars, we're not just feeding ourselves. We’re feeding the microbes that live within us. And not all microbes are helpful.
Coach Debbie Potts is joined by three trailblazing leaders in gut health, cognitive resilience, and cellular nutrition: Martha Carlin – CEO and Founder of BiotiQuest Dr. William Davis – Cardiologist, author of Super Gut, and creator of Gut to Glow Amber Lynn Vitale –Clinical Director of BEAM Minerals
In a world where we’re increasingly aware of what we eat, the question “Is organic worth it?” keeps coming up. But when we shift the focus from labels to gut health, the question becomes deeper—and more important.