The Secret Life of Your Kid's Gut: Birth, Stress, and Raising Resilient Humans with Ara Katz, Co-Founder of Seed

Your child's gut is home to more microbes than there are stars in the Milky Way — and every snack, scrape, and bedtime story shapes which ones stay. In this empowering, science-meets-soul conversation, I sit down with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to explore how birth choices, daycare germs, family stress levels, and even the words we use at the dinner table can sculpt your child's lifelong health. We unpack the real, raw truths behind C-sections, antibiotics, and vaginal seeding — without shame — and dive into how to build resilient little humans from day one. Whether you're a mom, mom-to-be, or a health-conscious caregiver, this episode will inspire you to nurture your child's microbiome with curiosity and confidence (no strict rulebook required). ✨ Giveaway! Win Seed's DS-01®, PDS-08®, and their kid-focused microbiome book — head to my Instagram @biohackingbrittany to enter. WE TALK ABOUT:  04:50 – Why Ara wrote A Kid's Book About Your Microbiome 10:40 – The "superorganism" mindset: helping kids love their microbes (and veggies) 20:10 – Stress vs. sugar: the surprising gut-brain saboteurs 29:30 – One virus, one classroom: what daycare really teaches immunity 34:30 – Homeschooling, pets, and playgrounds: finding a balance with germs 38:40 – Navigating C-sections without shame: antibiotics, seeding, and catch-up breastfeeding 49:50 – Motherhood and entrepreneurship: why balance is a myth, and how to find flow instead 56:35 – Boredom as a biohack: cutting screens and watching creativity bloom SPONSORS: Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha and BT Fountain Electrolytes deliver clean, science-backed support— use my link to get 20% off plus a free frother and beaker. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. The Seed website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) Ara Katz' Instagram, A Kids Book About Your Microbiome  LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music