Unapologetic Living with Elizabeth Elliott Microbes Matter with Martha Carlin, Founder of Biotiquest
by Martha Carlin August 19, 2024
Martha Carlin is a transformational leader who has leveraged her extensive business experience as a turnaround expert to become a leading citizen scientist in the field of the microbiome. With a focus on improving human health, Carlin founded The BioCollective, a company dedicated to studying the microbiome and its impact on human health. Through The BioCollective, she has conducted groundbreaking research on the gut microbiome and its relationship to diseases such as Parkinson's. Carlin also launched the BiotiQuest brand of targeted probiotics, which offers targeted probiotics to restore lost microbiome function and restore balance. Her innovative approach has earned recognition from the National Institutes of Health and the White House Microbiome Initiative, making her a key figure in the field of microbiome research.
Candy is everywhere this time of year: bowls at the office, bowls at school, bowls by the front door. And when kids see their peers walking around with bags or buckets full of sweets, it feels almost impossible to say no. But what if we reframed Halloween—not by taking away the fun, but by showing kids (and reminding ourselves) what’s really happening inside their bodies? That’s where gut-healthy Halloween ideas come in.
Many people think gut health is just about digestion—but the truth runs deeper. From leaky gut to gluten fears to stool test confusion, we explore 10 common gut health myths, what science actually says, and how to support your gut with wisdom, not hype.
Discover how modern wheat, gluten, and glyphosate impact gut health, contribute to leaky gut, celiac disease, and food intolerances — and learn natural ways to repair your gut lining, restore minerals, and reclaim resilience.