ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In the opening episode, host of The Invisible Ingredient Blair Beattie sits down with Zach Bush MD - physician, educator, and co-founder of Farmer’s Footprint - to explore how one chemical came to define modern agriculture and what it’s prevalence reveals about our disconnection from nature.
Alongside reflections from the Farmer’s Footprint team, this episode introduces the vision behind a global campaign to make glyphosate infamous, and spark a movement toward awareness and regeneration. Together, Blair and Zach trace glyphosate’s origins from post-war industry to today’s food system, uncovering its impact on soil, health, and the human spirit. Ultimately, this episode invites listeners into a conversation - and a movement - seeking to move beyond the pesticide treadmill toward a more connected, regenerative future.
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Website: zachbushmd.com
Bio: Zach Bush MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Zach founded *Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health.
His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health. His education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers, and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and planet.
His work in for-profit and nonprofit arenas is creating avenues for collaborative action for all stakeholders in our global community for a regenerative future of health for the planet and our children.
Episode website: theinvisibleingredient.org
Citations Link: Podcast Citations
Special thanks to the incredible teams at farmersfootprint.us and farmersfootprint.org.au as well as the podbyron.com.au for their amazing support in producing the show.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in The Invisible Ingredient podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Farmer’s Footprint or any affiliated organisation. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical, legal, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making decisions relating to health, farming practices, or environmental management.
The Invisible Ingredient shares conversations that awaken awareness of how our food systems, environment, and health are intertwined. We invite you to listen with curiosity, explore the research, and carry forward what resonates on your own path toward healthier people, land, and communities.
