In this mind-expanding episode, Piers speaks with Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest®, about her extraordinary transformation from systems analyst to citizen scientist. Motivated by her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, Martha dove into biochemistry, soil biology, and microbiome science—eventually developing Sugar Shift®, a groundbreaking probiotic that reshapes sugar metabolism and supports brain health.

We explore:

• How systems thinking led Martha to map the hidden architecture of health and disease



• Why microbial functions—not just species—may be the key to reversing chronic conditions



• The science behind Sugar Shift®: a 12-hour metabolic factory that shifts energy, sugar, and inflammation pathways



• How glyphosate and modern farming have decimated key microbes in both soil and humans



• The overlooked role of bifidobacteria in aging, detoxification, plasmolygens, and light signaling



• Why centenarians’ microbiomes offer vital clues for extending healthspan



• Her work in restoring gut terrain through targeted microbial teams, anaerobic resilience, and bio-fermented intelligence

Martha also unveils several of her most potent new formulas—from sleep and cardiovascular support to gut-brain calmatives like Perfect Peace—and shares stories of remarkable health turnarounds using BiotiQuest blends.

If you're serious about functional microbiome science, aging well, and taking radical ownership of your health, this is a conversation that will stick with you.

Learn More About Martha Carlin
BiotiQuest – Advanced Probiotics for Gut and Brain Health
The BioCollective – Microbiome Research & Innovation

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Introduction to Martha Carlin and Her Journey
• (00:01:32 ) - The Systems Thinking Approach to Health
• (00:04:37 ) - Connecting Microbiome and Parkinson's Disease
• (00:08:52 ) - Building the BioCollective and BiotiQuest
• (00:12:15 ) - The Development of Sugar Shift
• (00:19:39 ) - Exploring Alternative Approaches to Parkinson's
• (00:20:25 ) - The Science Behind Sugar Shift
• (00:26:19 ) - Exploring Clinical Trials and Endotoxin Research
• (00:32:31 ) - The Impact of Soil Microbiome on Agriculture
• (00:36:35 ) - Microbiome Insights: Aging and Health Connections
• (00:43:29 ) - Product Innovations and Their Health Benefits