Furkhan welcomes Martha Carlin, a microbiome expert and founder of Bio Collective. Martha shares her personal journey from an auditor to a pioneer in gut health research following her husband's diagnosis with Parkinson's disease. They delve into the critical role of the gut microbiome in physical and mental health, exploring topics such as the impact of processed foods, antibiotics in animal husbandry, GMOs, and environmental toxins on gut health. Martha emphasizes the importance of stress management, proper nutrition, and daily bowel movements for maintaining a healthy gut. She also discusses the significance of fermented foods, vitamin D, and aerobic versus anaerobic gut environments. The conversation concludes with practical tips for listeners to improve their gut health and overall well-being. Martha Carlin is a citizen scientist and visionary entrepreneur who left a successful corporate career after her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis to dive deep into the world of the microbiome. With no formal background in science, she taught herself microbiology, genetics, and systems thinking to uncover the connections between gut health, metabolic dysfunction, and environmental toxins. Her determination led to the founding of The BioCollective® and BiotiQuest®, two trailblazing companies shaping the future of health through gut-focused science.Martha’s innovations include the BioFlux® metabolic modeling platform and Sugar Shift®, a patented probiotic clinically proven to improve insulin resistance and reduce endotoxin. She’s been a featured speaker at the White House Microbiome Initiative, TEDxBoulder, and conferences worldwide. Known for translating complex biology into practical strategies, Martha is on a mission to heal people and the planet by restoring microbial balance, transforming terrain, and reigniting trust in our body’s natural design. Website (to purchase our probiotics)https://biotiquest.com/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/biotiquest Substack (Martha's Quest)https://marthasquest.substack.com/ Sugar Shift Challenge Private Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JHh3nc9JL/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:52 Guest Background and Personal Journey 01:53 Discovering the Microbiome 03:51 Gut Health and Mental Health Connection 06:26 Blood-Brain Barrier and Gut Health 08:46 Impact of Diet on Gut Health 10:53 Chemicals and Antibiotics in Food 15:46 Environmental Toxins and Water Safety 19:02 Artificial Flavors and Sweeteners 23:08 Gut Microbiome and Chronic Diseases 27:42 Understanding the Connection Between Oral Health and Brain Diseases 28:35 Holistic Approaches to Managing Gut and Overall Health 29:14 The Importance of Diet, Water Quality, and Detoxification 31:11 The Role of Bowel Movements in Health 34:00 Choosing the Right Oils for Cooking 37:40 The Benefits of Fermented Foods and Probiotics 43:21 Managing Stress and Its Impact on Gut Health 46:53 The Importance of Vitamin D and Light Exposure 51:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Dookio: https://trydokkio.com/ezconversations Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez WeInspect: https://www.thedusttest.net/M81HLR/3QQG7/ Optery: https://get.optery.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices