Mark In The Park Podcast
Mark In The Park Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark, aka MarkInThePark21, this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones.
Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or just curious about finding joy in the face of challenge, this podcast invites you to slow down, take a breath, and walk alongside someone who’s choosing to live fully.
From personal reflections and stories from the trail to conversations about hobbies, mindset, and purpose — Mark In The Park is here to remind you
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding Parkinson’s disease, personal growth, caregiving, and finding joy amidst adversity. Episodes may cover topics such as life as a Parkinson's caregiver, mental wellness strategies, and experiences at the World Parkinson's Congress. Examples include conversations about hobbies and purpose, showcasing the importance of community and connection.
Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark, aka MarkInThePark21, this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones.
Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or just curious about finding joy in the face of challenge, this podcast invites you to slow down, take a breath, and walk alongside someone who’s choosing to live fully.
From personal reflections and stories from the trail to conversations about hobbies, mindset, and purpose — Mark In The Park is here to remind you
Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21, this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones.
This week’s guest is researcher Rebecca Wallings. Rebecca’s Bio reads:
Rebecca Wallings is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s (IU) Stark
Neurosciences Research Institute (SNRI) and Departments of Neurology and
Microbiology and Immunology. She earned her PhD from the University of Oxford in
2019, where she identified a novel LRRK2 substrate, vATPase a1, linking LRRK2
mutations to lysosomal dysfunction. Her postdoctoral research focused on lysosomal
regulation of inflammation in PD and dementia, with emphasis on LRRK2 and
progranulin mutations. She received fellowships from both the Parkinson Foundation
and Brightfocus Foundation, and has led pioneering work on immune cell exhaustion in
PD. In 2024, she was awarded the Parkinson Foundation Launch Award to establish
her independent laboratory in October of 2025. Her independent research program is
dedicated to understanding how an aging immune system, specifically immune cell
exhaustion and immunosenescence, drives neurodegeneration and how we may
leverage these mechanisms to develop targeted therapeutic strategies to slow, halt or
prevent neurodegenerative disease.
Find Rebecca on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-wallings/
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Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease? You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below:
1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636)
If you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at [email protected] . You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com
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Music by James Wigley 👏
Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️
And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful!
#Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke
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