About this episode

Leigh Ann discusses infant gut health and its long-term implications with Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health.

Leigh Ann welcomes Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health, for a conversation on infant gut health, microbiome testing, and why the first 1,000 days of life matter so deeply for long-term immune development. Cheryl shares how her own C-section birth experience with her daughter led her to research the differences between C-section and vaginally born babies’ gut microbiomes, eventually inspiring her to create Tiny Health. The conversation explores how early-life factors like C-sections, antibiotic use, breastfeeding, solid foods, parental microbiomes, pets, nature exposure, and stress can shape a child’s gut ecosystem. Cheryl explains why an infant’s microbiome is easier to shift than an adult’s, how missing beneficial bacteria may contribute to eczema, allergies, asthma, GI issues, and other chronic conditions, and why testing can help parents take more targeted action. Leigh Ann and Cheryl also discuss adult gut testing, the gut-brain connection, probiotics, stool testing technology, and why a “good” supplement is not necessarily helpful if your body does not need it. Product Discount Codes + Links Froya Organics: Website (Link gives 10% off) MitaCell: Website (Use code LEIGHANN…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh Ann Lindsey

Guest: Cheryl Sew Hoy

Topics covered

• infant gut health
• microbiome testing
• immune development
• C-section vs vaginal birth
• early-life factors
• chronic conditions
• gut-brain connection

Keywords

• gut microbiome
• C-section
• breastfeeding
• eczema
• allergies
• probiotics
• stool testing

Sponsors

Froya Organics, MitaCell, Vio2

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tiny Health

Products: Froya Organics, MitaCell, Vio2

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