Today, I am joined by Dr. Marina De Leon. Dr. De León does two things well; wildlife conservation and holistic nutrition. Her work bridges disease ecology, molecular biology, and microbiome research to address environmental and ecological challenges. With a Ph.D. in Microbiology from UC Davis, Marina specializes in herpetology focusing on disease ecology, toxin-producing microbes, and conservation strategies for endangered species. In addition to her work in conservation biology, Marina runs a private nutrition consulting practice focused on gut microbiome health. Drawing from her deep expertise in microbiology, she helps clients understand and optimize their gut health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition plans. Marina’s holistic, plant-based approach emphasizes the necessity of a diverse and resilient microbiome in both environmental and human health, grounded in her understanding that that well-being begins at the microbial level.

In this episode we talk a lot about community, who needs it and for what, the power of our microbiome and how to feed it, Marina’s focus on frogs from a conservation perspective, and of course, hummus. 

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https://x.com/MicrobialFuture

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