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In this conversation, Taylor Soderborg MD PhD discusses her journey as a physician scientist and her focus on the microbiome's role in child health. The discussion emphasizes the importance of optimizing microbiomes, their impact on health, and practical advice for parents to support their children's microbiome. Soderborg introduces Tiny Health, a company dedicated to microbiome testing, and explains the testing process and personalized recommendations for families. Taylor shares insights from ongoing research, including the impact of microbiome restoration on clinical outcomes, and emphasizes the importance of making microbiome testing accessible to families.

Taylor is a licensed pediatrician with a PhD in microbiology. During her studies, she discovered the infant microbiome's role in the risk of developing obesity and liver disease, and has been obsessed with gut health ever since. After 15 years in academic medicine, she now builds bridges across all types of healthcare at Tiny Health. She is passionate about keeping people healthy and finding the root causes of health issues, while integrating different approaches to help set children up for lifelong wellness.

Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more.

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