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.
This month, as we honor freedom, let’s also celebrate the vibrant, living foods that support our health journey. Fermented foods, with their natural stability and probiotic richness, are ideal companions for a day spent outdoors. They are time-tested allies: resilient, nurturing, and a reflection of nature's enduring wisdom.
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There’s no question the ketogenic diet has gained traction. For many, it brings real benefits—reduced inflammation, improved energy, and sharper focus. It’s a way to step back from the sugar-laden modern diet and calm what we often call the body’s “inflammatory fire." But the longer story, the one your microbiome is quietly telling, calls for a deeper look.
What makes fermented foods so powerful? And why do so many people feel clearer, more energized, and more resilient when they make fermentation part of their routine? Let’s explore the science, and the living intelligence, behind fermentation.