Ep #94: Child, Maternal & Vaginal Microbiome with Tiny Health Founder, Cheryl Sew Hoy

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

Ever wondered why your stomach feels like it's doing somersaults after certain foods? Or why your little one can't seem to catch a break from those pesky allergies? Well, buckle up, because our latest podcast episode is about to take you on a wild ride through the microscopic universe living inside us all!

Today we've got Cheryl Sew Hoy, the brilliant mind behind Tiny Health, spilling the beans on why our gut microbiome is basically the cool kid on the block when it comes to our overall health. Trust me, you'll never look at your belly the same way again!

Here's a sneak peek of what's in store:

• The shocking link between your gut and... well, pretty much everything else in your body
• Why your mom's vaginal microbiome might be the MVP you never knew you had
• The C-section conundrum: What it means for your baby's tiny tummy tenants
• Probiotics: Not all heroes wear capes (but they do come in capsules)

Plus, Cheryl drops some serious knowledge bombs about why your baby's gut should be throwing a party for bifidobacteria. Spoiler alert: It's a big deal for their immune system and overall health!

So, whether you're a science nerd, a health enthusiast, or just someone who wants to understand why your body does what it does, this episode is for you. It's time to get up close and personal with your microbiome!

Ready to dive in? Click that play button and prepare to have your mind (and maybe your gut) blown!

Happy listening!

P.S. Don't forget to share this episode with your friends. After all, good gut health is meant to be shared (but maybe not the bacteria themselves - let's not get crazy here)!

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About Cheryl Sew Hoy:

Cheryl is an accomplished and repeat founder of multiple companies, including the nonprofit Moving Forward, as well as a successful consumer software startup that was acquired by Walmart Labs in 2013. In 2014, she was headhunted by the White House to become CEO of Magic - a $30 million funded agency to spur the innovation of ecosystems in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. In 2020, Cheryl founded Tiny Health to take charge of her family's microbiome health after giving birth to her two children when she realized that early life microbiome imbalances are linked to many chronic conditions later in life. Cheryl has extensive expertise in building consumer brands and has raised a total of $34 million. She's an angel investor and advisor to many startups.

Cheryl earned her master's degree in engineering management and data mining and her bachelor's degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell. The Tiny Health team includes leading microbiologists, scientists, and physicians with backgrounds from the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Wash U, Stanford, Cornell, Boston Children's Hospital, and UCSF.

You can find Cheryl at her website, TinyHealth.com and on Instagram @tiny.health

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The Isabel Smith Nutrition Team