Brain inflammation doesn’t always start in the brain.

Today, I sit down with microbiome researcher Martha Carlin to explore how the gut may be driving inflammation, brain fog, and long-term neurological stress.

Martha Carlin is a microbiome researcher and entrepreneur whose work was inspired by her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2002. After teaching herself the science behind gut health, she founded The BioCollective and BiotiQuest to advance research on the gut–brain connection and chronic disease. A recipient of a $1.2 million NIH grant and named a Colorado Titan 100 CEO, Martha is a respected voice in microbiome science and advocates for a systems-based approach to health.

In this episode we discuss:

• How gut bacteria influence dopamine, serotonin, and mood
• What endotoxin (LPS) is and why it fuels systemic inflammation
• Why antibiotics and environmental exposures can weaken microbiome resilience
• The connection between chronic constipation and neurological health
• How gut imbalance may contribute to brain fog and reduced cognitive performance

If you’re focused on optimizing brain performance, improving mental clarity, or protecting long-term neurological health, understanding the gut–brain connection is essential.

Connect with Martha Carlin:

https://biotiquest.com/

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*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

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