168. Your Child's Gut Health Should Be Your #1 Priority w/ Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song

In today’s episode, Kylah sits down with Dr. Elisa Song, integrative pediatrician and author of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, to unpack one of the most overlooked foundations of children’s health: the gut microbiome. Dr. Song explains why gut health isn’t just about digestion, but is deeply connected to immunity, brain development, behavior, allergies, and even long-term mental health.Dr. Song breaks down why diagnoses like IBS often miss the root cause, and how symptoms like anxiety, acne, sleep issues, and behavioral challenges can all trace back to gut imbalance.She also dives into the role of antibiotics—when they’re truly necessary, when they’re overused, and how parents can advocate for their children in medical settings. Most importantly, she shares practical, realistic ways to build resilience in kids from an early age, including nutrition principles, lifestyle foundations, and how to support recovery after illness or antibiotics without fear or extremes.LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED:Healthy Kids, Happy Kids bookSupplements & CoursesWE'VE LAUNCHED OUR PODCAST GROUPCHAT & BOOK CLUB! JOIN FOR $7 A MONTHHave feedback or questions? Text us! We LOVE hearing from you!