Episode 112. Unlocking the Microbiome: Martha Carlin’s Journey into Gut Health & Parkinson’s
by Kevin Danielson February 22, 2025
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde dives deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome with Martha Carlin, a citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and microbiome expert. After her husband's Parkinson’s diagnosis, Martha took a radical approach—teaching herself chemistry, microbiology, and systems biology to uncover the connection between gut health and neurological conditions.
Behind closed eyes, the brain is carrying out a carefully coordinated night shift. And research into the microbiome raises an intriguing question: how might the activity in our gut influence the sleep that gives this work its opportunity?
When discussing gut health, the conversation usually centers on the microbiome. While balancing gut bacteria remains essential, cutting-edge science highlights another critical component of cellular health: the glycocalyx.
When discussing chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, conventional medicine frequently focuses on a single narrative: dopamine depletion. While managing neurotransmitters remains a core part of traditional care, emerging physical chemistry and microbiome research reveal a far broader picture.