What is normal when it comes to gut health — from before birth through your 20s?

In this episode of the Mood Food Podcast, hosts Preeti Butani and Pramila Vishvanath, LCEH, PA, ND kick off a special two-part series exploring gut health across the lifespan.   Part 1 focuses on the earliest stages of life — from conception and infancy through childhood, adolescence, and into the 20s — and how the gut microbiome develops during these critical years.   Joined by a gut health expert, the conversation unpacks how early-life factors like birth method, diet, antibiotics, and environment shape digestion, immunity, and overall health for years to come.   ⸻    In This Episode:   How gut health begins at conception and birth What’s “normal” for digestion in infants and children The role of breastfeeding, formula, and early nutrition How antibiotics and environment impact the microbiome Gut health changes during adolescence and early adulthood Signs something may be off — and when to pay attention How early habits influence lifelong health   ⸻   Understanding what’s normal is the first step toward better health — for yourself and for the next generation.   ⸻    Join the Conversation   Subscribe for Part 2, where we explore gut health from adulthood through aging Share this episode with parents, caregivers, or anyone interested in lifelong wellness Comment below: What have you learned about gut health that surprised you?