Universe Within Podcast Ep150 - Martha Carlin - Gut Microbiome, Chronic Disease, & Holistic Health
by Kevin Danielson February 05, 2025
Martha recently joined Jason Grechanik for a conversation on The Universe Within Podcast. In this conversation they explore disease, the gut microbiome, the consequences of many Western lifestyle practices, holistic approaches to healing, the mind-body connection, and many other topics.
We’ve all felt it: the mid-afternoon brain fog, the 9:00 PM sugar cravings, or that frustrating toss-and-turn despite being exhausted. Usually, we reach for another cup of coffee, a sugary snack, or a melatonin pill. But according to Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest, we might be looking at the wrong map.
When we think about immunity, it’s natural to picture white blood cells or the body’s ability to “fight off” invaders. But if we pause for a moment and look deeper, we begin to see a more nuanced story unfolding, one rooted not in defense alone, but in balance, communication, and resilience. And at the center of that story is the microbiome.
Have you ever wondered why some people stay sharp and active into their 90s, while others struggle with "brain fog" or neurological decline in their 50s?