Today we're talking about something totally different, something we've never talked about before.

Usually my focus is on cleaning and decluttering and just getting your house under control,

but today we're talking about parasites and gut health.

I know, it's strange, but listen, I think when it comes to wellness and improving our life, we have to really look at all aspects

and keep an open mind and always be learning new things so we can level up.

So while you're listening to this, I promise it's interesting and it's worth

to listen. Take action on something so that you're proud, whether it's putting away laundry,

doing the dishes working out maybe cooking dinner

whatever it is that you're doing while you're learning something new today

tomorrow is going to be easier because you've taken action. I'm so excited to introduce today's guest, Kathleen McAuliffe. She is the author of the book This is your brain on parasites. how tiny creatures manipulate our behavior and shape

society. And I know sounds crazy pants I was actually introduced to Kathleen

because I came across her TED Talk on Facebook of all places.

I watched it. I thought it was so cool and fascinating. I really wanted to share it with you. So I reached out to her, asked her to do an interview and buckle up friends because not only is she an incredible biologist, but she has a wonderful way of explaining gut health, parasites, and how macrobes do more than you think.

A quick disclaimer before I get into this I accidentally had the wrong microphone

selected during this interview so my audio's kind of craptacular. Please

just bear with it. I apologize and it won't happen again. So welcome

Kathleen and welcome everyone to the Clutterbug podcast. I'm so happy to have you

here. Thank you. I'm pleased to be here. This is great. So I did let my listeners know a little bit about your book and your TED Talk, but I would love you just give us a little intro of yourself. Just whatever you want to share with us.

Okay, I'm a, I guess you could call me a science junkie.

I am actually a science writer, but I write for national magazines so for very general audiences and some

I'm really trying to communicate important scientific concepts in a way that hopefully your man on the street will be able to readily understand.

So as I said, I've written for many national magazines like The Atlantic and Smithsonian and

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