243. Cheryl Sew Hoy - The First 1,000 Days: Infant Gut Health and Lifelong Immunity

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 + LinksFroya Organics: Website (Link gives 10% off)MitaCell: Website (Use code LEIGHANN for 10% off)Vio2: Website (Use code LEIGHANN for 10% off)Episode LinksThe Accrescent Podcast - Tiny Health (Use code LEIGHANN for $20 off)Guest InfoCheryl Sew Hoy - InstagramTiny Health - WebsiteRelated EpisodesPodcast Ep. 173: Sarah Greenfield - Gut Health: the Emotional and Physical Path to HealingPodcast Ep. 221: Kenna Limp - Addressing Parasites, Lyme, Viral Infections and More with F-Scan and Firefly TechnologyWork w/Leigh AnnLearn: What is EVOX Therapy?Book: Schedule a Session or FREE Discovery CallMembership: What is The Healing Alchemy MembershipConnect w/Me & Learn MoreWebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutube