The Microbiome: Our Internal Pharmacy with Martha Carlin
by Kevin Danielson January 24, 2025
Dr. Brandon Crawford and microbiome researcher Martha Carlin explore the intricate connections between gut health, the environment, and overall wellness. They discuss how the food we consume influences our microbiome, the impact of glyphosate on nutrient absorption, and the role of the microbiome in brain health. Martha shares her personal journey into microbiome research, highlighting the importance of critical thinking in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the significance of viruses, the vagus nerve, and the influence of light on microbiome health.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Brian Lenzkes welcomes microbiome researcher and entrepreneur Martha Carlin to explore how our inner ecosystem shapes metabolic, neurological, and emotional health.
Martha shares how she discovered the connection between gut bacteria and Parkinson’s symptoms, developed probiotics that significantly improved her husband’s condition, and is now working on therapies for Crohn’s disease and post-antibiotic gut restoration. She also reveals the hidden dangers of glyphosate, explains why the “magic bullet” approach fails for complex diseases, and discusses the future of microbiome medicine.
In this episode, we discuss the surprising link between gut health and Parkinson’s, how glyphosate impacts your body on a cellular level, the microbiome’s role in chronic disease, and so much more.