12. Healthy Kids, Happy Kids (with Elisa Song, MD)
This week I welcomed Elisa Song, MD on my show to talk about the key to raising resilient kids from the inside out, which is the subject of her new book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience. Dr. Song is a leading expert in pediatric integrative and functional medicine, and through her extensive research and more than 25 years of clinical experience, she highlights the pivotal role of the gut microbiome in shaping lifelong wellness. Join us as we explore practical steps to optimize your child’s microbiome, educate and empower them to make healthy choices, and address the root causes of chronic health concerns. Dr. Song's approach bridges the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics, providing parents with a thoughtful and comprehensive roadmap to navigate the complexities of modern parenting. From nurturing gut health to embracing natural therapies, Dr. Song equips parents (and kids!) with the tools they need to raise healthy, happy kids. Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health. In her integrative pediatric practice, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and empowered parents to help their children thrive. Tune in as Dr. Song shares the power of building microbiome magic in the next generation. Her book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience, will be released tomorrow, May 14th, everywhere books are sold. 00:00 Unlocking Microbiome Magic for Kids 01:07 Meet Dr. Elisa Song: A Pioneer in Pediatric Wellness 02:56 Dr. Song's Journey into Holistic Pediatric Medicine 10:38 Building Whole Child Resilience Through Gut Health 16:46 Navigating the Challenges of Modern Diets and Restoring Gut Health 22:03 Empowering Parents and Kids Against Microbiome Disruptors 32:35 The Hidden Dangers of PFAS in Vegetables 32:54 Boosting Detoxification Through Diet 33:29 The Power of Fiber and the Microbiome 33:59 Vagus Nerve: The Superhighway of Health 35:38 Heart Rate Variability: A Window into Vagal Tone 36:53 Practical Tips for Engaging the Vagus Nerve 37:37 Exploring Technological Aids for Health Monitoring 42:06 The Importance of Early Health Interventions in Children 43:25 Optimizing the Microbiome for Future Health 54:40 Navigating the World of Antibiotics with Awareness 59:17 Three Simple Steps to Take Back Your Health