Podcasts about seed health

Many chronic health conditions—such as IBS, asthma, and autoimmune disorders—can be traced back to imbalances in the gut. Disruptions to the microbiome caused by antibiotics, poor diet, food sensitivities, and environmental exposures can lead to inflammation, malabsorption, and increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut). Addressing gut health through a structured Functional Medicine approach called the 5R's of gut repair—removing harmful triggers, replacing missing digestive factors, reinoculating with beneficial bacteria, repairing the gut lining, and rebalancing lifestyle factors—can restore balance and improve systemic health.  In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Raja Dhir, the Functional Medicine approach to healing the gut and why the gut is at the center of imbalances in the body, including many health conditions. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Albany Medical School, and she is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the Medical Director of The UltraWellness Center. Dr. Boham lectures on a variety of topics, including Women's Health and Breast Cancer Prevention, insulin resistance, heart health, weight control and allergies. She is on the faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine. Raja Dhir is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company developing innovative probiotics and living medicines to advance human and planetary health. He specializes in translating cutting-edge microbial research into impactful products and leads Seed Health's academic collaborations with institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, and the NIH. Raja co-chairs Seed's Scientific Board alongside Dr. Jacques Ravel, guiding research across microbiology, immunology, genetics, and ecology. He also directs LUCA Biologics, a company focused on the vaginal microbiome and women's health, and oversees SeedLabs, which drives environmental initiatives. Through this work, Raja plays a key role in accelerating microbiome-based solutions from discovery to market. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: What Is Leaky Gut And How Can You Treat It?How to Select a Probiotic and the Future of the MicrobiomeHow To Do The 10-Day Detox

Are probiotics really the key to unlocking better gut health? Or are they just another overhyped wellness trend? These are some of the most common questions I get after giving a talk or meeting with a patient.In this episode of The Mind-Gut Conversation, I sit downwith Dr. Zain Kassam, Chief Medical Officer at Seed Health and a pioneer in the field of microbiome therapeutics. If you've ever been curious about how probiotics work, how to choose a high-quality supplement, or whether they actually do more than your diet already provides—this is the episode you've been waiting for.In this conversation, we explore:• Why the probiotic market is booming—and how Seed Health is setting a new scientific standard.• The critical differences between synbiotics, probiotics and naturally fermented foods.• Are most probiotics backed by real science, or is the supplement industry skipping clinical rigor?• Can probiotics actually go beyond a healthy diet to offer additional health benefits?• How to navigate the sea of probiotic options: what to look for, what to avoid and what actually matters.Dr. Kassam brings a rare blend of scientific depth and real-world experience. He received his MPH from Harvard, completed post-doctoral training at MIT, and has co-founded two foundational microbiome companies—OpenBiome and Finch Therapeutics—before joining Seed. His work has redefined the role of the microbiome in medicine, from establishing the first public stool bank to exploring bioengineered probiotics for chronic disease.If you're interested in gut health, skeptical about supplement marketing, or just want to understand what's real and what's hype when it comes to probiotics, don't miss this one. Tune in now and join the conversation!-------This episode is brought to you by Seed. Supporting your gut health is a journey—one that includes diet, exercise and lifestyle.But sometimes, life gets in the way, and we could use a little extra support. That's why I recommend Seed's DS-01®—a probiotic with clinically studied strains and a prebiotic that support gut health, immunity, and heart health.Use my code MAYER25 for 25% off your first month of Seed, or visit the link here.Disclaimer: Dr. Mayer is a member of Seed's scientific board.-------Learn more at emeranmayer.com-------Chapters:0:00 - 1:18 Introduction1:18 - 7:43 What makes Seed different?7:43 - 12:25 The current state of microbiome science12:25 - 17:30 The multi-billion dollar probiotic market17:30 - 28:00 The future of probiotics & what research is showing28:00 - 29:38 Advertisement29:38 - 35:14 Why has 'gut health' become so popular?35:14 - 40:03 Do healthy people need to take a probiotic?40:03 - 41:47 When you should take a probiotic41:47 - 43:22 Does DS-01 replace a healthy diet & lifestyle?43:22 - 47:08 Why should someone choose Seed's DS-01 over another company's probiotic47:08 - 49:30 Are more microbes in a probiotic really beneficial?49:30 - 52:04 More context on why Seed is a leader in the space52:04 - 52:33 Ending

Are probiotics really the key to unlocking better gut health? Or are they just another overhyped wellness trend? These are some of the most common questions I get after giving a talk or meeting with a patient.In this episode of The Mind-Gut Conversation, I sit downwith Dr. Zain Kassam, Chief Medical Officer at Seed Health and a pioneer in the field of microbiome therapeutics. If you've ever been curious about how probiotics work, how to choose a high-quality supplement, or whether they actually do more than your diet already provides—this is the episode you've been waiting for.In this conversation, we explore:• Why the probiotic market is booming—and how Seed Health is setting a new scientific standard.• The critical differences between synbiotics, probiotics and naturally fermented foods.• Are most probiotics backed by real science, or is the supplement industry skipping clinical rigor?• Can probiotics actually go beyond a healthy diet to offer additional health benefits?• How to navigate the sea of probiotic options: what to look for, what to avoid and what actually matters.Dr. Kassam brings a rare blend of scientific depth and real-world experience. He received his MPH from Harvard, completed post-doctoral training at MIT, and has co-founded two foundational microbiome companies—OpenBiome and Finch Therapeutics—before joining Seed. His work has redefined the role of the microbiome in medicine, from establishing the first public stool bank to exploring bioengineered probiotics for chronic disease.If you're interested in gut health, skeptical about supplement marketing, or just want to understand what's real and what's hype when it comes to probiotics, don't miss this one. Tune in now and join the conversation!-------This episode is brought to you by Seed. Supporting your gut health is a journey—one that includes diet, exercise and lifestyle.But sometimes, life gets in the way, and we could use a little extra support. That's why I recommend Seed's DS-01®—a probiotic with clinically studied strains and a prebiotic that support gut health, immunity, and heart health.Use my code MAYER25 for 25% off your first month of Seed, or visit the link here.Disclaimer: Dr. Mayer is a member of Seed's scientific board.-------Learn more at emeranmayer.com-------Chapters:0:00 - 1:18 Introduction1:18 - 7:43 What makes Seed different?7:43 - 12:25 The current state of microbiome science12:25 - 17:30 The multi-billion dollar probiotic market17:30 - 28:00 The future of probiotics & what research is showing28:00 - 29:38 Advertisement29:38 - 35:14 Why has 'gut health' become so popular?35:14 - 40:03 Do healthy people need to take a probiotic?40:03 - 41:47 When you should take a probiotic41:47 - 43:22 Does DS-01 replace a healthy diet & lifestyle?43:22 - 47:08 Why should someone choose Seed's DS-01 over another company's probiotic47:08 - 49:30 Are more microbes in a probiotic really beneficial?49:30 - 52:04 More context on why Seed is a leader in the space52:04 - 52:33 Ending

In today's episode, I explore the vaginal microbiome with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed Health. We discuss the scientific understanding of microbiomes in the vagina and its critical role in reproductive and overall health. Ara shares her personal journey in microbial science, explains the importance of maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome, and shares how various factors can disrupt this delicate ecosystem and the potential impact it can have on fertility and reproductive health. Episode Highlights: Ara Katz background in science and passion for understanding the human microbiome Her mother's pancreatic cancer sparked her interest in science and understanding the human body The concept of the microbiome and the complexity and importance of understanding microbes in our body How the vaginal microbiome differs from the gut microbiome Learn about the various factors that can disrupt the vaginal microbiome Explore the connection between vaginal microbiome and fertility, including how antibiotics and other treatments can impact reproductive health Insights on proper vaginal hygiene If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below. PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Links: Sign up for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here and get access to Vaginal Microbiome testing and a personalized treatment plan Discount code for 25% off your first month of VS-01, DS-01, or PDS-08 on www.seed.com  is “TTC25” For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/140 Grab Your FREE Resources: Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide  Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide   Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.  

John Morgan joins Mariah Parsons on Retention Chronicles. John transitioned to e-commerce by co-founding Seed Health, inspired by the microbiome's potential. He later founded Venice Ventures, an incubator for e-commerce, software, and services. John now leads Pelagic, a supply chain service aimed at brand builders. He discussed the challenges of supply chain management, emphasizing the importance of asking hard questions and avoiding over-bundling. John highlighted the impact of tariffs and AI on procurement, and stressed the need for transparency and sustainability. He also noted that stockouts and recalls can harm customer retention, advocating for proactive quality controls. Episode Timestamps 2:08 The Science of the Microbiome and Seed Health John shares how his interest in the microbiome led him to Seed Health. He describes the potential of bacteria and how it resonated with him similarly to space exploration. Seed Health offered him the opportunity to build the entire supply chain from scratch. 6:06 Venture Studio and Pelagic John discusses the growth of Seed Health and his transition to Venture Studio. He explains the launch of Venice Ventures and the opportunity to solve problems in consumer product companies. John highlights the impact of AI on their venture studio and his current role as CEO of Pelagic. Mariah Parsons asks John to provide an overview of Pelagic for the listeners. 7:36 Introduction to Pelagic and Supply Chain Challenges John explains the unique problems of manufacturing physical goods and the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains. He shares his experience tracking the pandemic's effects on Seed Health's supply chain. John emphasizes the lack of expert resources and solutions for supply chain challenges. Pelagic aims to provide a white glove service for brand builders with supply chain needs. 9:11 Modernizing Supply Chain Processes Mariah Parsons and John discuss how brands approach modernizing their supply chain processes. John highlights the importance of understanding the standard market rates for supply chain costs. He explains the challenges founders face in finding the right suppliers and the role of middlemen. John emphasizes the need for founders to ask hard questions and seek objective evaluations. 10:29 In-house vs. Outsourced Manufacturing John discusses the benefits and challenges of in-house versus outsourced manufacturing. He shares examples of clients transitioning from in-house to outsourced manufacturing. John explains the importance of selecting the right partners and managing supply chain costs. He highlights the need for founders to balance cost savings with maintaining product quality. 26:56 Trends in Procurement and Supply Chain John discusses the impact of tariffs and the importance of having backup plans. He highlights the role of AI in improving supply chain efficiency and reducing costs. John emphasizes the need for founders to stay proactive and adapt to changing market conditions. He shares Pelagic's approach to integrating sustainability and ethical practices into supply chains. 31:47 Retention and Supply Chain Optimization John explains how supply chain optimization impacts customer retention. He discusses the importance of maintaining product availability and avoiding stockouts. John highlights the risks of recalls and the need for proactive quality controls. He emphasizes the role of packaging and product quality in customer experience and retention. 38:23 Sustainability and Supply Chain Innovation John discusses the importance of sustainability and ethical practices in supply chains. He shares Pelagic's efforts to integrate sustainable solutions and transparency. John highlights the challenges founders face in balancing cost savings with sustainability. He emphasizes the potential for innovation in in-sourced manufacturing and sustainable practices. Podcast website: retentionchroniclespodcast.com Sponsor website: gomalomo.com

Send us a textKeith Frymark, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Quality at Seed Health, joins The New Warehouse Podcast to discuss the company's logistics strategies and operational growth. Seed Health is a microbiome-centric company best known for its innovative gut health products. In this episode, Keith shares insights into Seed's evolution, the importance of brand-driven supply chain decisions, and how leveraging third-party logistics (3PL) partners has helped it scale efficiently.Sign up for Warehouse Wisdom Wednesdays right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

I'd like to thank the Austin Business Journal for carrying on this decade-long tradition of sporadically mentioning Nutrabolt IPO rumors after each new major business milestone has been reached. The first IPO rumors showed up in an August 2014 PricePlow blog post…after it noticed a spike in search traffic related to Nutrabolt receiving a significant minority investment from private equity firm, MidOcean Partners. Then, at the end of 2022…I predicted Nutrabolt would go public within the next year after receiving an $863 million investment from Keurig Dr Pepper. But what major business milestone did Nutrabolt recently reach that restarted this IPO rumors heading into 2025? Nutrabolt just exceeded one billion dollars in trailing twelve months retail sales data. And you might be wondering…how elusive is that feat? Within the ingestible CPG categories of food, beverage, and supplements…there's only about 80 total brands that currently exceed one billion dollars in annual retail sales. In 2002, Nutrabolt (legally known as Woodbolt Distribution) was founded with the launch of the sports nutrition brand Cellucor. And then nine years later, Cellucor launched the C4 pre-workout product, which is currently (and has been for much of the last decade) the leading pre-workout brand globally. In early-2017, Nutabolt acquired Scivation, the maker of the top-selling post-workout recovery brand Xtend. But it was a year later when Nutrabolt made the single-most important decision in the company history to-date by launching carbonated C4 Energy drinks, which as I just mentioned essentially forced that hero SKU of Cellucor to be spun off into its own platform brand. Additionally, Nutrabolt acquired a significant minority stake in Bloom Nutrition last January…having the strategic foresight to allocate a portion of that KDP capital beyond simply fueling the energy drinks segment growth. And by all accounts a year later that strategic investment decision has paid off mightily…especially after Nutrabolt helped Bloom successfully launch its own energy drink about six months ago. And as I predicted…with KDP being impressed by the standout launch Bloom energy drinks had at Target last summer, it decided in October to sign a national sales and distribution deal with the female-forward positioned brand that began officially this month. But while Bloom might've been the first significant minority (but strategic) investment…I don't see it being the last. And that's because since that Nutrabolt and KDP deal content…I've been forthcoming on my belief that the executive leadership team is strategically focused on building a health and wellness focused version of Unilever. But while some portfolio expansion might come from internal brand (and product) development, I believe most will happen from accretive deal making that extends Nutrabolt into more key consumer-driven wellness platforms. So, my latest first principles thinking content will start by stating assumptions of the Nutrabolt investment criteria...but then explain which brands I believe could be potential fits for Nutrabolt within the attractive consumer-driven wellness platforms of healthy longevity need states like brain/cognitive health and gut health, but also protein and hydration. Potential Targets mention include: LMNT, Seed Health, Timeline Longevity, Thorne Healthtech, Neutonic, and Legendary Foods FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome with Ara Katz, the inspiring co-founder of Seed Health. In this episode, we dive into how the tiny communities of microbes living in our gut, mouth, and skin play a big role in our physical and emotional well-being. Ara shares her journey into health science, fueled by personal experiences and life-changing events. We unravel the complexities of picking the right probiotics and the groundbreaking innovations from Seed Health, like their DS01 daily symbiotic. We also chat about the unique roles of different microbiomes in our bodies, from the diverse ecosystem in our gut to the protective job of the vaginal microbiome. Curious about how your oral microbiome might connect to neurological health? We cover that too, highlighting new research on possible links to diseases like Parkinson's. Ara also shares insights into prenatal microbial exposure and how our initial microbial colonization can impact our long-term health. Join us for a lively conversation that uncovers the mysteries of microbiome science and its amazing potential. You'll walk away with a newfound appreciation for the microbes within us and tips on choosing the right probiotics to support your health! In this episode, you will hear: Exploration of gut, oral, and vaginal microbiomes and their functions. Discussion on the oral microbiome's potential link to diseases like Parkinson's. Insights into Seed Health's DS01 daily symbiotic and its health benefits. Examination of the vaginal microbiome's role in women's health and stability. Emphasis on scientific rigor in the probiotic market and the importance of specific strains. Resources from this Episode Promo code: https://seed.com/  25% off your first month: 25ADULTCHAIR Instagram: @Seed MORE ADULT CHAIR   The Adult Chair® Website https://theadultchair.com      Membership: The Academy of Awakening theacademyofawakening.com   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant/    The Adult Chair® Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair/    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant  

EP100: In this enlightening episode of the Boujee Best Friend, Koko sits down with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed, to dive deep into the fascinating world of microbiomes, probiotics, and women's health. Ara shares her personal journey, from her early interest in science to the founding of Seed, and how the microbiome plays a vital role in our overall health. They discuss everything from gut health to the importance of the vaginal microbiome, debunk myths about probiotics, and offer practical advice on maintaining a healthy balance in your body. Whether you're curious about probiotics or looking to improve your reproductive health, this episode is packed with insightful information.Discount Code:Use code 25BOUJEEBF for 25% off your first month of any Seed products!CONNECT WITH KOKOhttps://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend https://boujeebestie.com https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeauteCONNECT WITH ARAhttps://www.seed.com https://www.instagram.com/seed Email: scicare@seed.com

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I'm so excited to be chatting with Seed Co-founder Ara Katz today. Here's what we discuss: - The microbiome and how we can best support it - The creation of Seed - The importance of the vaginal microbiome and supporting this delicate ecosystem — we're going to hear more and more about this  - Her tips for being Healthy in Real Life and so much more.  166: The power of the microbiome with Seed co-founder, Ara Katz   Here's more about Ara and her background:  You might already be familiar with Seed from their flagship product, DS-01®, which has garnered mass attention and the title of the #1 selling probiotic, gaining attention from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Karlie Kloss, and Cameron Diaz. But the story behind Seed and Ara herself extends far beyond their acclaimed product. Ara is a dynamic three-time founder (recently named to CNBC's inaugural Changemakers list) who has built, advised, and invested in some of the most notable consumer brands across consumer, health, and tech. Her path to science began not in a lab but with personal challenges –– 20 years ago, her mom's pancreatic cancer diagnosis ignited her passion for health and science. Later, Ara was introduced to the microbiome by way of a miscarriage, struggles with breastfeeding, and the realization of how little science informed the products she turned to. It was this journey that led her to found Seed Health. Seed has seen 800+% revenue growth in the last 3 years, but it isn't just a commercial success story; it's the culmination of Ara's lifelong passion for technology, storytelling, and design, all harnessed to leverage science for humanity's benefit. In addition to her role as CEO, Ara oversees the company's environmental research under SeedLabs, and co-directs LUCA Biologics, the company's venture targeting the vaginal microbiome for the future of women's health. Now, Ara is expanding Seed's impact beyond the gut, with its first innovation targeting the vaginal microbiome –– a watershed moment for women's health. You can use 25FITNESSISTA for 25% off Seed products, including their new VS-01, here. Partners: Filter your shower water with Canopy! It's made a huge difference in my hair and skin, and I love that it removes harmful contaminants from our shower water. Use FITNESSISTA15 here.  I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA50 for $50 off. Join us for Fit Team! This is my online fitness community and you can try it free for 7 days. I love love love the meals from Sakara Life! Use this link and the code GINAHSAKARA for 20% off their meal delivery and clean boutique items. This is something I do once a month as a lil treat to myself and the meals are always showstoppers. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! You can check out my review IHP Level 1 here and my review of Level 2 here. I'm still obsessed with my sauna blanket. This is one of my favorite ways to relax and sweat it out. I find that it energizes me, helps with aches and pains, I sleep better on the days I use this, and it makes my skin glow. Link to check it out here. You can also use my discount FITNESSISTA15 for the PEMF Go Mat, which I use every day, and the red light face mask, which is a staple in my weekly skincare routine. Get 20% off Organifi with the code FITNESSISTA. I drink the green juice, red juice, gold, and Harmony! (Each day I might have something different, or have two different things. Everything I've tried is amazing.) I'm currently obsessed with the shilajit gummies! Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little “thank you” gift from me to you. 

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of women's health, the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome, and an inspiring mission to redefine wellness from the inside out. In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, we sit down with Ara Katz, the visionary co-founder of Seed Health, diving deep into the world women's health while exploring Seed Health's newest innovation—the Vaginal Synbiotic. Discover the science behind a balanced vaginal microbiome, enhanced immune function, and improved overall well-being. For SEAM Listeners please enjoy 25% off with the code 25THESEAM. Learn More About Seed's VS-01™ Vaginal SynbioticFor more, follow The Seam on Instagram, watch full episodes on Youtube, or visit the Lynne Cohen Foundation website.Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#725: Today we're sitting down with Ara Katz, the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. We discuss the importance of the vaginal microbiome and how everyday things like hormonal changes, menstruation, antibiotics, and even sex can throw it off balance, and what women can do to promote good vaginal immunity.   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes.   This episode is brough to you by SEED   Visit www.seed.com and use promo code SKINNY25 for 25% off your order   This episode is brought to you by Alastin.    Visit www.alastin.com/skinny for 10% off your ALASTIN purchase with code SKINNY    This episode is brought to you by Woo More Play Head to www.woomoreplay.com and use code SKINNY for 20% off your order   Produced by Dear Media  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: A great way to add novelty to your workout. (2:00) The PRx Mind Pump HQ remodel. (10:42) The ‘Kim Kardashian' of goats. (15:06) Jumping the shark. (20:00) Bike seat for men. (21:53) Adam goes down the beatboxing rabbit hole. (25:14) People who are obsessed with celebrities are less intelligent. (29:30) The guys react to Seed's potential MASSIVE sale. (31:01) The activist movement. (35:03) Human nature worships idols. (42:34) Fathers who follow a religious practice vs. mothers. (44:19) Shout out to CoachGLP1.com. (54:41) #Quah question #1 - Would it ever make sense to change your daily caloric intake based on what workouts you do on certain days? (55:53) #Quah question #2 - Can you discuss the balance of deadlifting to get benefits without “looking like you deadlift.”? I feel like a deadlift physique is not the most desirable. (1:01:25) #Quah question #3 - What are the negative effects of artificial sweeteners? (1:06:25) #Quah question #4 - At what age do you all feel like you became a “man,” and what defined that moment for you? (1:12:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No Code for 5% discount that gets automatically applied in checkout!!! ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! Code JULY50 at checkout Mind Pump Apperal 4th of July sale is live! Get 25% off Freedom tee, Rebellion tee, and Freedom flag. Our equipment and other apparel will be 20% off.  This includes Tees, the Love Yourself Collection, Socks, Headbands, and Kitchen items. Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light Mind Pump #1872: Eight Benefits Of Lifting With Light Weight Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property People Are Just Now Discovering The Fat-Tailed Sheep Harvard Scientists Say There May Be an Unknown, Technologically Advanced Civilization Hiding on Earth People who are obsessed with celebrities may be less intelligent, study suggests Probiotics maker Seed Health explores $1 billion sale, sources say | Reuters The US city run by Muslim Americans - BBC Mind Pump #1997: Zuby Goes Off On Woke Culture, Freedom, Abortion & Other Third Rail Topics A father's faith: How modern dads impact their children's religious views Interested in small group GLP-1 coaching with the Mind Pump Team? Get on the wait list… Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Reed (@robreednutrition) Instagram Caitlin Clark (@caitlinclark22) Instagram ZUBY (@ZubyMusic) Twitter/X Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

Ara Katz is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. Ara also oversees Seed's environmental endeavors under SeedLabs and directs LUCA Biologics, Seed Health's venture addressing unmet needs in women's health through the vaginal microbiome.  With experience at the intersection of health, consumer tech, media, and design, Ara has garnered acclaim for her contributions to science communication and translation. Her children's book, A Kids Book About Your Microbiome, offers the next generation of kids (and their grownups) a powerful new framework to understand their bodies and health. In this episode, Ara talks about the importance of vaginal microbiome for reproductive health, skin health and beyond.  Learn more about Ara and get 25% off Seed products here:  https://seed.com/vaginal-synbiotic?promo_code=COACHTARA Instagram: @arakatz CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 2:50 Shame around discussing vaginal health 5:45 Vaginal microbiome types & reproductive outcomes 13:13 Oral probiotics don't work for vaginal health 21:00 Vaginal microbiome research & reproductive health 32:09 Different effects of different strains 38:10 How Seed does the testing  

John Morgan is the founder of Pelagic, a unique agency of top tier operators that helps brands tackle supply chain, logistics & operations. Prior to starting Pelagic, he served as VP of Ops at Seed Health where he built the infrastructure behind one of the fastest growing modern health brands. Before getting into DTC he worked on the Falcon 9 rocket team at SpaceX. His expertise spans across optimizing supply chains for efficiency, sustainability, and growth, especially for early-stage companies.In this episode of DTC Pod, John talks about the iterative nature of supply chain management and the need for startups to continuously adapt and refine their processes. He highlights the use of technology to streamline operations, the significance of understanding the complexities of global supply chains, especially under the strain of events like the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares a framework for setting up supply chains with a strong foundation in operational details and supplier partnerships.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Iterative Supply Chain Management2. Third-Party Logistics Partnerships3. Fractional Operations and Technology4. Profitability and Cost Optimization6. Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chain7. Future Tech in Operations8. Building and Scaling Supply ChainsTimestamps02:09 John Morgan's background and experience working on SpaceX 06:39 Leading the operations at Seed Health09:37 The effect of COVID on global manufacturing, supply chain, and operations11:46 Pelagic as a supply chain service provider13:15 How to get supply chain right from the get-go; mistakes to avoid18:56 Adapting supply chains to growth and change23:41 Hiring for supply chain, considerations for early-stage founders26:35 Optimizing for profits vs quality, financial optimization of supply chains30:26 What founders need to know before importing33:55 Common mistakes to avoid in supply chain managementShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  John Morgan - Founder of PelagicBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

Introducing... Ara Katz – the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, the hero brand redefining the landscape of health through microbiome science! Today, as women's rights face renewed challenges worldwide, the unveiling of the vaginal microbiome's complexities offers a new frontier for empowerment and autonomy.  Ara is expanding Seed's impact beyond the gut, with its first innovation targeting the vaginal microbiome –– a watershed moment for women's health. And she's here to talk about it! In today's episode we chat all about vaginal and gut health and how to take care of yourself best as a woman. Fearing the body is nothing anyone should go through, and today Ara shares so much information on the vaginal microbiome. We also chat about her new product, and what it is like running a business! Shop SEED here: seed.com CODE: 25EVE Thank you so much for your constant love and support and for listening to today's guest episode. Website Link: foryoufromeve.org ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED : https://hoo.be/oliviaeveshabo Intro and Outro Music: chloefergusonmusic Jesus believes in you!

Nick and Daryl discuss the Cavs' priorities down the stretch, Donovan Mitchell's health and Shane Bieber's strong start to the season. 

Meet visionary Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed Health. This episode transcends the traditional boundaries of health discussions, offering a profound exploration into the life and mindset of a pioneering force in the wellness industry.For more, follow The Seam on Instagram, watch full episodes on Youtube, or visit the Lynne Cohen Foundation website.Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Henry is the CEO and co-founder of Stord, a logistics and technology provider for high-growth, omnichannel brands like Athletic Greens, Seed Health, Native, Tula, and many more. Stord has been on the Inc 5000 list for three years in a row, and was valued at $1.3 billion at its most recent funding round.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of eCommerce logistics with Sean Henry. From the fragmented nature of third-party logistics to the importance of integrated supply chain solutions, Sean shares insights garnered from his journey and highlights the critical role of sophisticated parcel TMCs in optimizing costs and speeds for brands of all sizes.HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:48] Unlocking Innovation - The Power of Young Entrepreneurs in Industries[00:08:08] Amazon-Like Experience - Integrating Digital and Logistics Coordination[00:09:36] Overcoming Fragmentation - Challenges in Achieving Optimal Logistics Efficiency[00:10:59] E-commerce Fulfillment Challenges - Navigating Shipping Speeds and Real-Time Tracking[00:13:30] Prime-Like Logistics - Coordinating Delivery Speeds Across Multiple Channels[00:19:15] Revenue Volatility - Sustainable Models for Logistics Success[00:29:16] Business Model Adaptability - Navigating Disruptions in Organizations[00:30:00] Evolution of "For People" Model - Technology's Role in Optimizing Warehouse Capacities[00:31:12] Software in Warehouse Operations - Shift towards High-Touch E-commerce FulfillmentQUOTES[00:20:38] "Quality of revenue is kind of point one and premise... if I can't point to why every dollar of my revenue is getting what that customer is getting from me that they can't get elsewhere and how they're getting a return on their investment, then it's fickle revenue."[00:37:18] "Logistics needs to go a little beyond and get into the commercial side of the universe... logistics has a direct implication for you to be able to make a good margin decision on that inventory."Find out more about Sean Henry in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenry96/

We're excited to introduce you to Matthew Kantner, Marketing and Creative Talent Director at Creative People, in charge of hiring talent across Brand, Growth, Creative, Design, Social, Product Marketing & more for venture-backed startups and public companies. About Creative People: Our mission is to humanize the recruitment experience for both candidates and clients. We eliminate the transactional nature and perception of a recruiter by creating authentic relationships led through integrity and empathy.We are committed to making candidates feel supported, prepared, and confident to be their best selves. We want clients to know they have a trusted and embedded partner who represents their brand, just like we represent c/p.By being human, experts, and very extra, we are here to change the way the recruitment experience works for everyone involved. Creative People's brand clients include Sweetgreen, Seed Health, Warby Parker, Our Place, ClassPass, and more. ____ Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you!  Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. ⁠ Get the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our email list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Check out Creative People: LinkedIn | creativepeopleinc.com Connect with Co-Host Erica: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Co-Host Cassie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow MHH on Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | Twitter | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ New to Marketing Happy Hour (or just want more)? ⁠⁠Download our Marketing Happy Hour Starter Kit⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketinghappyhour/support

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity JournalGet Ad-free Episodes & Dr. Hyman+ Audio ExclusivesRaja Dhir is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. With unique expertise in translating scientific research for product innovation, Raja guides the development of Seed Health's platform to enable rapid, efficient advancement of microbial research from discovery to market. He also leads the company's academic collaborations, working with institutions like MIT, Harvard University, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) to drive innovation across the fields of microbiology, genetics, immunology, and ecology. He co-chairs Seed's Scientific Board –an interdisciplinary group of leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians–with Dr. Jacques Ravel.Raja also oversees Seed's environmental endeavors under SeedLabs and directs LUCA Biologics, a venture targeting the vaginal microbiome for unmet needs in urogenital and reproductive health.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Fatty 15, ARMRA, and Sweetgreen.Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started.Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK.We could use more Sweetgreens in the world. So check out your nearest Sweetgreen or go to Sweetgreen.com to learn more.In this episode we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):The central role the gut plays in our overall health (4:50 / 3:04)How the makeup of our gut microbiome comes to be (11:25 / 9:40)Why fiber is critical to reaping the benefits of akkermansia (12:59 / 11:13)The explosion of research on the gut microbiome (20:22 / 18:44)Microbiome testing (29:09 / 25:15)What are probiotics and should you take them? (33:41 / 29:47)Selecting a probiotic (42:45 / 38:49)Prebiotics, synbiotics and postbiotics (53:19 / 49:25)How antibiotics affect the gut microbiome (58:38 / 54:44)The future of microbiome data (1:14:34 / 1:10:40)Learn more about Raja's work at Seed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., is a globally-renowned expert, clinician, and educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.com and has appeared as a featured guest on Dr. Oz, Time, The Atlantic, NPR, Fox & Friends, and other national media outlets. Chris recently launched Adapt Naturals, a supplement line designed to add back in what the modern world has crowded out and help people feel and perform their best. Chris co-founded and co-directed the California Center for Functional Medicine, one of the largest Functional Medicine clinics on the west coast. Throughout his 15-year career he has helped hundreds of patients reverse chronic disease and recover their health and vitality. In 2015, Chris founded Kresser Institute to provide the next generation of Functional Health clinicians and coaches with the skills and tools they need to turn the tide of chronic disease—and change the future of medicine. Through his ADAPT Practitioner and Health Coach Training Programs, Chris and his team have trained over 2,000 health professionals around the world in his unique approach. During a decade-long struggle with chronic illness, Chris learned firsthand where health care mattered most—and where it came up short. After seeking the help of more than 30 healthcare practitioners and, ultimately, having to discover his own answers with limited support, Chris emerged with his health—and a vision and drive for changing and improving the practice and education of Functional Medicine. You can read Chris's full personal story here. As his legions of fans and avid readers can attest, Chris remains tireless in his efforts to share evidence-based insights from trusted sources and world-renowned health practitioners and coaches—through his blogs, guides, webcasts, interviews, and his podcast, Revolution Health Radio. Chris serves on the Clinical Advisory Board for Salvo Health, a virtual health clinic focusing on specialty care for chronic conditions, starting with GI/Gastro issues. He is also on the Advisory Board of Readout Health, Zero Acre Farms, Seed Health, and Farmer's Juice.

Episode 21: On this episode of The Shift, Christie (@quotesbychristie) speaks with Ara Katz (@arakatz), co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company that has developed probiotics for humans, insects and the planet. Ara talks about her journey to science via the media, parenting, the importance of creating, how to navigate the marketing of health products, and what it means to "save draft." ----- Links: * Seed.com / Use the promo code THESHIFT25 ------ Want to watch The Shift? Check us out on our YouTube channel here. ------ What is the best piece of advice you've ever received? That's what we ask on The Shift. Christina Scotch, creator of the popular Instagram account Quotes by Christie, asks celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencers, and other successful people about the words that inspired them. She finds out the quotes, mottos, mantras, and affirmations that inspired and motivated them to achieve more. Tune in to find the quote that might just shift your mindset and change your life.

Dr. Raquel Peixoto is a leading scientist with a specialized focus on coral reef conservation. Her innovative research on probiotics investigates potential solutions to help coral reefs survive the impacts of climate change. Dr. Peixoto has led several studies in collaboration with scientists from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Cornell University. The studies involved introducing beneficial bacteria to fragments of coral in aquariums. These microbes, which are naturally present in healthy coral reefs, significantly increased the coral's resilience to increasing water temperatures. Now, in partnership with Seed Health, a biotech startup, Dr. Peixoto continues her pioneering work. By meticulously controlling the environment in the lab—down to light wavelengths, temperature, and pH levels—her research simulates various environmental conditions, collecting extensive data in real time. Looking ahead, Dr. Peixoto and her team look to demonstrate their ability to successfully populate coral reefs with these beneficial organisms. Dr. Peixoto's groundbreaking work is an integral part of the global fight to save the world's coral reefs from climate change-induced bleaching events. Follow Dr. Raquel Peixoto on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/peixotors Follow us @ REEF Roundup Instagram ⁠⁠Marine Conservation Podcast (@reefroundup)⁠⁠ REEF Roundup Website ⁠⁠(reef-roundup.com)⁠⁠ REEF Scuba Website⁠⁠ (reef-scuba.org) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reefroundup/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reefroundup/support

In this episode, Ric Dunkle, PhD, Senior Director of Seed Health and Trade for the American Seed Trade Association, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about seed quality and research. The two chat about Ric's career journey in seed pathology, seed pathogens and microbes, international seed trade, the importance of the American Seed Trade Association, and advice for young professionals wanting to have a career in seed pathology. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/PlantopiaS3E5 (https://tinyurl.com/PlantopiaS3E5) For more information on the American Seed Trade Association, visit https://www.betterseed.org (https://www.betterseed.org) For more information on APS courses, visit https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx (https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx) For more information on APS' Professional Development for Educators, visit https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx (https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx) This episode is produced by Association Briefings (https://www.associationbriefings.com). Special Guest: Ric Dunkle, PhD.

Your microbiome is shaped by how you're born, how you live, the foods you eat, your medical history, lifestyle, age, and other risk factors. All of that will change your microbiome. - Raja Dhir Wellness + Wisdom Episode 547 Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom podcast episode 547 to help you understand how important your bowel movement and excretion are in your everyday life and how synbiotics promote a healthy microbiome in your gut. How do you maintain optimal gut health? By the end of this episode, you'll understand how to recognize if your bowel movement is healthy, how synbiotics can help you optimize your microbiome, and why opportunistic organisms are a threat to your health. 35% Off Seed Daily Synbiotic Use the code "JOSH" for 35% off SEED'S DS-01® DAILY SYNBIOTIC FOR 18+ AGE GROUP For Gastrointestinal + Whole-body Health 2-in-1 capsule-in-capsule probiotic and prebiotic. Formulated for adults ages 18+ with 24 clinically and scientifically studied probiotic strains and a polyphenol-based prebiotic to support systemic health. BENEFITS BEYOND YOUR GUT HEALTH: Digestive Health Gut Barrier Integrity Gut Immune Function Cardiovascular Health Dermatological Health Micronutrient Synthesis SEED'S PDS-08™ PEDIATRIC DAILY SYNBIOTIC FOR CHILDREN + ADOLESCENTS Clinically studied 2-in-1 powdered synbiotic, formulated for children and adolescents ages 3-17 with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic. Designed with how-do-I-get-my-kid-to-take-this-daily in mind.   35% off first month of supply   Listen To Episode 547 As Raja Dhir Uncovers: [01:30] Gut Health + Microbiome Optimization Seed - 35% off your first month's supply of DS-01 Daily Synbiotic with code "JOSH" Common misconceptions about gut health and microbiome. Mind Pump Media | Sal Di Stefano On Fatherhood How microbiome optimization works. Why microbiome diversity shouldn't be your only goal when it comes to gut health. The relation between food sensitivities and microbiome. [09:30] Opportunistic Organisms + The New Model of Infection Why we talk about food but not where it goes. The health threats of opportunistic organisms in our gut. How the new model of infection is different from the old model. Why consumer tests are not reliable. How they test samples at Seed and keep discovering new organisms. [21:25] The Benefits of Consuming Polyphenols Ara Katz How synbiotics work for your gut health. Why only 5% of polyphenols are absorbed into the bloodstream. Why fermented foods are not a substitute for prebiotics and probiotics. Pomegranate as a rich source of polyphenols. Why you shouldn't ignore gut problems. Paul Chek | All is God 3-Part Series [31:45] Gut Motility Problems + Biological Clock Update The connection between gut motility and the nervous system. How gut mobility issues show in our bowel movement. Science vs spirituality. Why emulsifiers are bad for your gut health. How our immune system is taught to be tolerant. Why the immune system fascinates Raja. How the microbiome updates our biological clock. [57:35] Gut-Brain Axis: Mental Health + Gut Connection Gut-brain axis: why people with depression have different organisms in their microbiome. Discovering cancer in patients from blood samples. How stool samples can help predict depressive disorders. Unpacking how Seed's DS-01 helps with the gut microbiome recovery after alcohol consumption. The function of the metabolite p-Cresol. Power Quotes From The Show Microbiome As a Dynamic Ecosystem "Because the microbiome is so unique people think that they need something individualized for them otherwise there's no hope of changing it. It's actually not true. It's a very dynamic ecosystem and it's highly personalized. There're dietary recommendations that would be the same for everyone." - Raja Dhir Optimizing Gut Microbiome "Everyone's optimizing for something else. Everyone has different methods and until everyone's looking at the same information set, using the same methods, it's really hard to compare the quality of different data sets. The better way to do it is to functionally understand what your microbiome is doing. Is it making a lot of organic acids? Does it have a lot of organisms that have genes that we know are positive for fiber degradation or converting dietary nutrients or are inflammatory or help to rebuild the gut barrier? This is the level that we're at. We're looking at really clear features and trying to look at the prevalence of those features in different people vs their absence in others." - Raja Dhir Healthy Bowel Movement "Most people just learn over life to cope and assume that bowel movement an irregular, unpredictable, and even potentially something that requires force. You should have little to no strain, ease of expulsion, manageable to no amounts of persistent gas, you shouldn't have bloating, and you shouldn't have many sensitivities to diverse plant matters, especially roughage. If you go through that simple checklist and then compare that to the Bristol stool chart, and see your stool quality coming out (the color, the shape, the texture, the hydration( those are your best indicators. Anything that you do beyond that is about optimizing. This is the day-to-day thing you should ask yourself because that's your first signal for how the whole system is functioning." - Raja Dhir Links From Today's Show  Seed - 35% off your first month's supply of DS-01 Daily Synbiotic with code "JOSH" Mind Pump Media Ara Katz Paul Chek Shop the Wellness Force Media Store Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' breathwork.io BON CHARGE - Save 15% with the code "JOSH15" MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" Mendi.io - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" Cured Nutrition CBD - Save 20% with the CODE "WELLNESSFORCE" PLUNGE – Save $150 with the code “WELLNESSFORCE" LiftMode - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' HVMN - Get 20% off your Ketone IQ order with the code "JOSH" MitoZen – Save 10% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' NOOTOPIA - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" ActivationProducts – Save 20% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” NEUVANA - Save 15% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” SENSATE - Save $25 on your order with the code "JOSH25" DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢ ION - Save 15% off sitewide with the code ‘JOSH1KS' Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save $40 when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40′ Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, with any purchase BREATHE - Save 20% by using the code “PODCAST20” Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' NEUROHACKER - Save 15% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" ALIVE WATER - Save 33% on your first order with the code "JOSH33" M21 Wellness Guide Wellness + Wisdom Community Leave Wellness + Wisdom a review on Apple Podcasts Raja Dhir Instagram Facebook Twitter About Raja Dhir A life sciences entrepreneur, Raja Dhir has unique expertise in translating scientific research including scaling up both facultative and strict anaerobic organisms. He leads R&D, academic collaborations, manufacturing, technology development, and IP strategy. Together with Dr. Jacques Ravel, Raja chairs Seed's Scientific Advisory Board—a group of globally-renowned scientists and doctors in the microbiome field. Raja has designed clinical trials with leading academic institutions including the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and the Trial Innovation Unit of Mass. General Hospital (MGH) is actively developing technologies with academic labs for the oral microbiome (Harvard) and skin microbiome (UCLA). He also founded and oversees SeedLabs to develop novel applications for bacteria to solve complex ecological problems, most recently inventions to protect honeybee populations (Apis mellifera) from neonicotinoid pesticides and pathogen colonization. Raja has negotiated multiple joint ventures, strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and licensing agreements with publicly traded companies (NYSE, LSE) and academic institutions (Harvard Medical School, NYU, UCLA), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group (MTIG), an organization that works directly with the FDA on the regulation of microbe-based therapies. His work has been recognized in CNBC's Upstart 100, TIME's 2018 Best Inventions, Forbes, Fast Company, BBC, TechCrunch, Barron's, Xconomy, Boston Business Journal, and Business Insider.

Private Medical physicians Dr. Jordan Shlain and Dr. Natalie Walsh are joined by Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines. Dhir discusses the future of the microbiome's role in preventive medicine, the truth about how to have a healthy gut, and the bacteria that can lead to a longer life. We hope this episode inspires you to think differently about your health and the healthcare system. Please subscribe to our feed and our bimonthly medical dispatch. 

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week on the show we're joined by Dana Settle, Co-Founder of Greycroft. Founded in 2006, Greycroft began with a mission to invest in areas outside of Silicon Valley and specifically in NY and LA. The firm currently has over $2B in Assets Under Management, over 60 employees, and has invested in companies such as Bumble, Scopely, Plated, and Maker Studios among many others. This was a special episode where we unpacked all of the components of firm-building including team development, fundraising, investment decision-making, and evolving to market dynamics. We hope you enjoy my conversation with Dana.Program note: This was recorded prior to the issues arising in the banking sector.A word from our sponsor:Privately owned and headquartered in New York City, Grasshopper Bank is built to serve the business and innovation economy. As a client-first digital bank, Grasshopper combines the best of banking technology and years of industry expertise to deliver best-in-class experiences with trusted security and unparalleled support. Grasshopper's digital solutions are tailored for venture capital and private equity firms, startups and small businesses, fintech-focused Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and commercial API banking platforms, and more. Serving clients globally, Grasshopper provides flexible, firm-focused lending solutions, as well as a dedicated Relationship Manager committed to meeting the unique needs and strategic focus of your firm across all entities, including funds, general partner and management companies. Grasshopper is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.For more information, visit the bank's website at www.grasshopper.bank or follow on LinkedIn and Twitter.About Dana Settle:Dana Settle is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Greycroft. Dana's active investments include Acorns, Anine Bing, Avaline, Bird, Citizen, Cloud Paper, data.ai, Goop, HamsaPay, Happiest Baby, Merit Beauty, Mountain Digital, Pacaso, Seed Health, Tapcart, Thrive Market and Versed. Her notable exits include Bumble (IPO), Maker Studios (acquired by Disney), Pulse (acquired by LinkedIn), The RealReal (IPO), Trunk Club (acquired by Nordstrom), and WideOrbit (interest sold to company management).Prior to Greycroft, Dana spent several years as a venture capitalist and advisor to startups in the Bay Area, including six years at Mayfield, and investment banking at Lehman Brothers.Dana holds a BA in Finance and International Studies from the University of Washington and an MBA from Harvard Business School.In this episode we discuss:(02:03) What led to the creation of Greycroft(06:46) How they found believers in their hypothesis and got their first fundraise completed(08:19) Advice for managers and entrepreneurs raising in the current market(11:34) Building a distributed and remote-first culture outside of Silicon Valley(15:33) The role of diversity when building strong partnerships(19:00) Traits Dana values when she is hiring for the firm(21:09) Why curiosity is so important and how she uncovers that in candidates(23:55) The importance of creating a safe space for new voices to be heard in a firm(27:59) Why Dana hated the internal politics of old Silicon Valley and wanted to remove that from Greycroft(30:54) The decision to follow-on invest in their portfolio companies(33:11) How Greycroft manages conflicts within the partnership(35:01) The philosophy around team-building within the firm and how that benefits their portfolio companies(37:19) How Greycroft remains nimble with such a large organization(39:26) The bull case for Venture Capital moving forward(42:09) What Greycroft got the most correct and the most wrong in its historyI'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Dana. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

On today's episode, I'm bringing back an interview with Ara Katz, the founder of Seed. I loved this episode because she speaks to the importance of the microbiome, why we need to take probiotics (and prebiotics) as kids and adults, and how gut health is central to our immune system and health. Ara Katz is a mother, entrepreneur, author and wellness expert. She is the co-founder of microbial sciences company Seed Health and consumer innovations brand, Seed. Ara's first pregnancy and breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes.  At Seed Health, she leads fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights, commercialization, and the company's translational work in science communication and storytelling.  Ara lives in Venice, California with her husband and 2 young kids. SPECIAL OFFER: 15% YOUR ORDER AT SEED WITH CODE: MOMMYSONACALL Seed has generously offered 15% off your entire order if you use the code MOMMYSONACALL. If you haven't tried the adult version of Seed (DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic) then now's the time to try both the adult and kid versions (PDS-08™ Pediatric Daily Synbiotic) and get 15% your order. Disclaimer: Seed is not sponsoring this podcast and I am not an affiliate for their products. I am just a huge advocate for improving the future generations of health and just excited to be a part of sharing their science-backed products. Follow Ara at Website: seed.com IG: @arakatz / @seed ---------- Other top MOAC episodes on immune health: Ep. 127 - Have Your Kids (and You) Taken Too Many Antibiotics? How to Holistically Strengthen Your Immune System, Gut Microbiome and Vagus Nerve with Integrative Pediatrician, Dr. Elisa Song, MD Ep. 117 - The Essential Nutrients and Vitamins You Need for Every Stage of Womanhood (from Conception to Pregnancy to Postpartum) Plus Giving Birth While Launching a Company with Victoria Thain Gioia, Co-Founder of Perelel Health ---------- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Infancy is commonly recognized as a critical time period for microbiota to colonize the gut. And when it comes to adults, it seems there is a new probiotic launched everyday. But what about those in the middle? What do we know about the gut microbiomes of children? Last year Seed Health came out with a synbiotic for children that is backed by a ton of research. Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, which is a venture-backed microbiome company pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. He leads Seed's R&D, academic collaborations, technology development, clinical trial design, supply chain, and intellectual property strategy.

Infancy is commonly recognized as a critical time period for microbiota to colonize the gut. And when it comes to adults, it seems there is a new probiotic launched everyday. But what about those in the middle? What do we know about the gut microbiomes of children? Last year Seed Health came out with a synbiotic for children that is backed by a ton of research. Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, which is a venture-backed microbiome company pioneering the application of bacteria for both human and planetary health. He leads Seed's R&D, academic collaborations, technology development, clinical trial design, supply chain, and intellectual property strategy.

Ara Katz (she/her) is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. Ara is also a co-founder of Seed Health's environmental division, SeedLabs, and LUCA Biologics, Seed Health's women's health venture in partnership with Dr. Jacques Ravel, which develops living medicines targeting the vaginal microbiome for unmet medical needs in urogenital and reproductive health. Her work has encompassed the intersections of health, consumer tech, media and design.In this episode, Ara and Emily discuss the healing potentials of the microbiome on human and planetary health, the parallels between climate change and the destruction happening inside of our bodies, how communicating science in accessible ways can be a source of agency, and what Seed is doing to translate leading microbiome science into breakthrough innovations.You can learn more about Seed Health, SeedLabs, and LUCA Biologics on their websites, or follow Seed and Ara on Instagram. You can find full transcripts, links, and other information on our website.

Seed Health is a microbiome company trying to disrupt the way health, business and science overlap. While its first product is its probiotic line, Seed has more lofty ambitions to do deep research into human health and rethink the way most people think about the microbiome. The microbiome technically is the community of microbes that live inside an organism, but it's most commonly referred to as a generalized term for human gut health that supplements like probiotics help to support. On the Modern Retail Podcast this week, co-founder and co-CEO Ara Katz spoke about the company's growth and its big plans for the future. It raised a $40 million Series A in 2021 and it just announced a new partnership with a Swiss research institute to help develop a new line of home and personal care products. Its first product, Seed, comes in two versions -- adult and pediatric -- and are daily non-prescription probiotic supplements that go for about $50 a month. The overall goal of Seed Health, said Katz, is "to realize the potential of the microbiome to improve human and environmental health." But with such a big mandate comes a lot of work -- and some of that has to do with branding and marketing. For example, the very concept of a microbiome may be foreign to most people. For someone like Katz, who works with scientists and influencers, that means figuring out the best way to explain the company's message. According to Katz, it means wearing a bunch of hats and figuring out the best method of communication for the audience at hand. "We write Nature papers and we write Instagram posts," she said. "And they're wildly different." With that also comes the task of figuring out sales growth. For now, most of Seed's sales come from its website, but it has been dabbling in brick-and-mortar retail. For example, Seed supplements are available for purchase at Erewhon. But even that isn't a straightforward wholesale partnership -- because Seed relies on a subscription model, Erewhon and Seed have an affiliate relationship so that the store gets a cut of sales even after the first in-store purchase. The Erewhon partnership, she said, is working out "better than we thought better than we thought it would." For now, the focus is on growing Seed Health's research which will go into its new products. "Now that we we have an understanding of what we believe -- and we know the efficacy of our first few products," she said. She's now figuring out "how do we scale them in a way that creates the greatest amount of health impact."

This week on the podcast, we are re-airing our episode with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health. Seed Health pioneers applications of microbes for our health and is known for their probiotic products for gut health. At Seed Health, Ara wears many hats from fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights and more, and she is at the helm of the company's work when it comes to science, communication and storytelling. It was Ara's breastfeeding experience that led her to explore the importance and impact of microbes. Ara was a fellow at the MIT Media Lab's Centre for Future Storytelling and was listed in Marie Claire's “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, as well as Business Insider's “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech.” She is also the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Simmone Taitt is the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health, an on-demand telehealth platform offering support with doulas, midwives, and nurses for pregnant and postpartum birthing people. After cutting her teeth in retail and working for startups for over a decade, Simmone founded Poppy Seed Health in 2019 after her own experiences with pregnancy loss and lack of support afterward. In a year and a half, Poppy Seed Health has logged over 3 million minutes of chat time between doulas, midwives, nurses, and patients.    In her conversation with Maribel Lara, Simmone shares her own heartbreaking story of pregnancy loss, and how that experience led her to become a doula and start Poppy Seed Health. She describes their in-depth beta testing process and how she and her team developed Poppy Seed Health to fill the gaps in mental and emotional healthcare during and after pregnancy.    In-flight topics: Saying “yes” to opportunities  How beta tests informed product development  Leveraging technology to bring healthcare to rural areas Making accessibility a hallmark of your business What the future looks like for Poppy Seed Health   Connect with Simmone: Poppy Seed Health website: https://www.poppyseedhealth.com/  Poppy Seed Heath Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/poppyseedhealth/  Poppy Seed Health on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poppy-seed-health/  Simmone Taitt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simmonetaitt/  Simmone Taitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simmone_taitt/

This week on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a company that is pioneering applications of microbes for our health, and known for their probiotic products for gut health. It was Ara's breastfeeding experience that led her to explore the importance and impact of microbes. At Seed Health, she wears many hats from fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights and more, and she is at the helm of the company's work when it comes to science communication and storytelling. Ara was a fellow at the MIT Media Lab's Centre for Future Storytelling and was listed in Marie Claire's “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, as well as Business Insider's “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”. She is also the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

In this episode of Season 8 of The Mother Honestly Podcast, Take The Day Off, Powered by Splendid Spoon, Host Blessing Adesiyan is joined by Simmone Taitt who is the CEO and Founder of Poppy Seed Health, a telehealth app transforming the way we care for pregnant and postpartum people with 24/7 text access to doulas, midwives and nurses. On a mission to democratize accessibility, emotional support and well-being for all birthing people, Simmone comes to this work through the highly personal experience of navigating her own pregnancy loss in an inequitable medical system. Prior to Poppy Seed Health, Simmone spent thirteen years working on go-to-market strategies with early-stage startups Gilt Groupe, SpaFinder, and KidPass. She is a deep believer that technology can and should leverage its power to connect us all with radical empathy. Her work has been covered by The New York Times, CBS Mornings with Gayle King, Vogue and many more.ring them to be active agents in their wellness. In this value packed episode, Blessing and Simmone discuss the path to parenthood and the wonderful work that Poppy Seed Health does to support the multiplicity of that journey. They discuss the importance of taking the day off as it relates to the birthing journey and how nobody needs to give you permission to take the day off. They also talk about how the culture behind Poppy is rooted in radical empathy to destigmatize the often shameful, unseen and unheard experiences of birthing people.   This podcast is in partnership with Splendid Spoon. Visit www.splendidspoon.com and join us as we #DropTheGuilt #TakeTheDayOff  To become a Mother Honestly Member for only $97/yr, visit www.motherhonestly.com/membership and if you are a Company seeking support for your employees and their families, visit www.motherhonestly.com/atwork to provide real solutions at home and at work. Our upcoming Start To Flourish Summit is on November 4th. Visit www.flourish.motherhonestly.com to reserve your seat and learn more about how to get involved.  

In this episode, Oz welcomes the COO of Seed Health, Eric Kau. Seed Health is a microbiome company focused on developing or pioneering “living medicine.” Most people are familiar with probiotics, but Seed Health is taking the science even further by pioneering new ways for microbes to help alleviate a variety of medical conditions.   Eric shares his hiring philosophy: businesses should take a “measure twice, cut once” approach, especially in small, high-growth startups. He identifies culture fit, not capability, as a common denominator across all of his wrong hires–it's not that the candidate is not good at what they do; rather, what they do well is not what the company really needs.   Eric and Oz discuss strategies for minimizing bad hires, the importance of the candidate experience, and common mistakes recruiters make. You'll also learn Eric's favorite interview question and what it can reveal about a candidate's perspectives and priorities.   After you listen, connect with Eric Kau and follow Seed Health on LinkedIn.   - Eric Kau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kau-87a9593   - Seed Health: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seedhealth   Connect with Oz Rashid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid/.   Learn more about MSH: https://www.talentmsh.com/.   Don't forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss out on creative, innovative strategies for hiring the best talent.

After experiencing multiple miscarriages today's guest found herself on Dr. Google to find comfort.  She found exactly what she was seeking an online doula board which inspired her to become a birth doula.  Today's guest is one of the 100+ Black women founders that have raised over 1 million dollars in capital.  She has leveraged the power of technology to bring together womxn seeking emotional and mental health support during their pregnancy and postpartum journey together into a trusted and safe digital space. Simmone Taitt is the Founder & CEO of Poppy Seed Health, is on a mission to bring together womxn from pregnancy through postpartum.  After an isolating experience with her doctor, Simmone sought comfort and community. She quickly saw the lack of emotional and mental health support for womxn going through the life changing experience of having children and sought to rectify it. Her company is transforming the way care is delivered by providing 24/7 on-demand text access to doulas, midwives, and nurses — and it's working, especially during the COVID era, when she's seen a 140% increase in business. A sales, innovation, and growth strategy leader, Simmone spent 14 years building high growth startups before starting Poppy Seed Health. In today's episode we discuss the story behind her company, from the first product iteration to fundraising during a worldwide pandemic, her work as a doula, and how Poppy Seed Health mission goes beyond pregnancy including loss, grief, trying to conceive and fertility. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

A serial entrepreneur, advisor, and angel investor, Ara Katz has eclectic experience at the intersection of health, tech, environment, media, and design.A serial entrepreneur, advisor, and angel investor, Ara Katz has eclectic experience at the intersection of health, tech, environment, media, and design.She founded Seed Health to pioneer applications of microbes for both human and planetary health. Her work encompasses the translation of breakthrough science for a pipeline of probiotic innovations from discovery through commercialization across product, brand, insights, design-thinking, delivery technologies, industrial design, international DTC, new retail strategies, community, fundraising, channel expansion, business development, and science communication.Ara joins us in this encore episode from December 2021 to talk about all things microbiome: what exactly is your (human) microbiome, how stress is involved in and can disrupt your microbiome, and how she empowers people to understand their bodies, themselves, and make better choices for their health!

In this podcast episode, I catch up with Seed Health Co-Founder and Co-CEO Ara Katz, whom I first interviewed for Forbes in 2018.    After her pregnancy experience, Katz dedicated herself to educating others about the true reality that is microbiome health and how extensive it can affect your physical and even emotional health.    In this episode, you'll learn about the “Gut Brain Axis” and how nurturing the gut microbiome can improve your daily health and well being. She also talks about the new program that the Seed Health team has created to help people learn about the care and keeping of this amazing organ system.    We also do a deep dive on what Katz sees as true “healthy living,” what products are best to help foster a strong gut-brain connection, and her own self-care non-negotiables.    To learn more about seed, visit: https://seed.com  Connect with Seed on social media @seed and Ara Katz @arakatz Sign up for my newsletter for more health and wellness content, special deals, and more. Enjoy a free guide to flexible meal planning as a thank-you for signing up.  (https://jessica-cording-nutrition.ck.page/ab225bdbfa)

Ara Katz is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome-science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and medicine to impact human and planetary health. Her flagship product, the Daily Synbiotic, is a two-in-one daily capsule containing both a probiotic and prebiotic to support gut health. Prior to starting her own science company, Katz co-founded the mobile-commerce startup Spring, where she helped launch ApplePay on the iPhone. On this episode, hear how the death of her mother sparked a lifelong curiosity in human biology and how this interest eventually led her to create a product that she hopes will revolutionize the way we take care of ourselves—starting with our insides. Plus, Katz debunks some common misconceptions around gut health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erica and Brian explore how OpenSpace and Guru delivered great engagement programs. Community Industry News: Valentina Ruffoni joined Disciple Media as Community Experience Lead Caroline Park joined Atlassian as Senior Manager, Community Engagement Kristie Presten joined Tasktop as Community Manager Carla Doty was promoted to Community Director at Yelp Celina Zamora joined ServiceNow as Community Engagement Manager & Strategist Shane Whaley joined FareHarbor as Head of Community Ben Garrison joined Zscaler as Technical Moderator and Knowledge Manager Katie Ray joined metadata.io as Head of Community Kimberly Ndola joined Wonder as Community & Content Strategist Cat Martinez joined Twilio as Principal Developer Community Engagement Manager, Developer Programs Donna Nicholson was promoted to Community Engagement Manager at Reddit Melodie Malfa was promoted to Senior Community Manager at Yelp Erin H was promoted to Community Engagement Manager at Reddit Clare Stager joined Seed Health as Employee Experience and Internal Community Manager Nicola Lyons was promoted to Head of Community at Andela Engagement Programs: OpenSpace Easter Egg Hunt The 12 Days of Guru

Warning: this episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss Technology is going to increasingly become part of the way we live and the way that we care for ourselves physically and emotionally; smartphones are here to stay and it's important to figure out how to use that technology to our advantage. And that's why I'm so excited to chat with Simmone Taitt. Simmone Taitt is the CEO and Founder of Poppy Seed Health, a telehealth app that offers a unique type of support for pregnant and postpartum people. Taitt comes to this work through the highly personal experience of navigating her own pregnancy loss in an inequitable medical system. Her work has been covered by Fast Company, Vogue, Insider, CBS Mornings with Gayle King, and more. This episode is being brought you by Ellement Prenatal Supplements. In this Episode, You'll Learn About: How Simmone's personal experience with loss lead her to found Poppy Seed Health How the Poppy Seed app works What makes texting a great format for support Why the app offers support specifically from doulas, nurses, and midwives How equity is incorporated into the app How Poppy Seed Health makes sure people who don't have resources have access to the app   Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode166 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz

Elizabeth welcomes Ara Katz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial science company pioneering probiotics and other applications of microbes for human planetary health. Ara talks about her journey of combining a love of nerdy science, health, and entrepreneurialism with Seed, and how her experience working with leading multiple eCommerce brands and startups set her up for success. Ara breaks down myths related to gut health and probiotics, how birth affects our microbiome, and some of the biggest offenders on our gut. Ara talks about what makes Seed's products stand out from the crowd, how she met her Seed partner Raja, and ways we can nourish our gut with specific foods and the right choices. Mentioned: Ara Katz Seed Natural Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | Instagram

Life sciences entrepreneur Raja Dhir, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, joins Chris Kresser in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss the pediatric microbiome. Raja talks about the causes of gut issues in children, Seed Health's new Pediatric Daily Synbiotic product, and the ways that food, antibiotics, and the built environment impact how our microbiomes develop. The post RHR: How to Protect Our Kids' Microbiome, with Raja Dhir appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Ara Katz is a mother, entrepreneur, author and wellness expert. She is the co-founder of microbial sciences company Seed Health and consumer innovations brand, Seed. Ara's first pregnancy and breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes.  At Seed Health, she leads fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights, commercialization, and the company's translational work in science communication and storytelling.  Ara lives in Venice, California with her husband and six-year-old son, Pax and is currently pregnant with her second child. In this episode, Ara and I chatted about The invisible work - childcare and the roles her and her spouse play as two hard-working startup founders Mindset going into having two children How her mom's pancreatic cancer inspired her to dive deep into health, care for our bodies and preventative health How her miscarriage before her current child was an eye opener to what she wanted to do with her life What is seeding? The effect of microbes in the prenatal period, birth and environmental What is vaginal swabbing and the effect of breastfeeding on the child's microbiome The differences in vaginal microbiome and how that can affect reproductive health What she prioritizes in wellness everyday SPECIAL OFFER: 15% YOUR ORDER AT SEED WITH CODE: MOMMYSONACALL Seed has generously offered 15% off your entire order if you use the code MOMMYSONACALL. If you haven't tried the adult version of Seed (DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic) then now's the time to try both the adult and kid versions (PDS-08™ Pediatric Daily Synbiotic) and get 15% your order. Disclaimer: Seed is not sponsoring this podcast and I am not an affiliate for their products (at least right now). I am a huge advocate for improving the future generations of health and just excited to be a part of sharing their science-backed products. Follow Ara at Website: seed.com IG: @arakatz / @seed

Simmone Taitt is the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health, a company she launched after 14 years of working in tech startups such as Gilt Group, SpaFinder, and Handwriting.io. Poppy Seed Health is revolutionizing support and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals through on-demand, 24/7 access to doulas, midwives, and nurses. In addition to her work as CEO of Poppy Seed Health, Simmone serves as the Founder and Principal of HeartSpace NY, a boutique agency with a unique approach to consulting. Simmone joins us today to discuss the process of building a tech company for womens' reproductive journeys. She shares the pivotal pregnancy loss experience that sparked the business idea for Poppy Seed Health and outlines how she solidified the company's name and branding. Simmone also shares advice for fundraising in a male-dominated industry and underscores the value of vulnerability and deep empathy in building a tech product. “Tech could be used not just for innovation, but also for serving people through creating more accessibility and inclusivity.” - Simmone Taitt If you're looking to take your business to the next level, join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Getting bit by the “building bug” and Simmone's journey from tech to entrepreneurship How Simmone's experience with pregnancy loss led her to found Poppy Seed Health What a doula is and Simmone's first encounter with one Why Simmone focused on Poppy Seed Health's branding while she was creating the business Hemorrhoids in pregnancy and its relation to shame and stigma Midwifery care and the important role of nurses Poppy Seed Health's services and why the company focuses on supporting its customers through text messaging How Simmone built and beta-tested Poppy Seed Health's app Creating an equitable business model The fundraising process for a tech company Why Simmone values empathy and vulnerability when building a product Resources Mentioned: App: Flo Health Our Favorite Quotes: “Wanting to feel better is a human experience. People should have emotional, mental health, and wellbeing support within seconds in the moments they need it most.” - Simmone Taitt “Have vulnerability, deep empathy, and big returns—not only just for you and your investors, but also for the people you serve.” - Simmone Taitt “When choosing who's at your cap table, make sure they mirror the people you're supporting or whoever your customers are.” - Simmone Taitt Connect with Simmone Taitt: Poppy Seed Health Poppy Seed Health on LinkedIn Poppy Seed Health on Instagram Poppy Seed Health on Facebook Simmone Taitt on LinkedIn If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Introducing… Startups in Stilettos Podcast Have you recently started a business? Are you considering taking the leap to start? Do you find yourself alone and overwhelmed in the whirlwind of early challenges in your entreprenista journey? Then our newest podcast – brought to you by the Entreprenista Network – is for you. The Startups in Stilettos Podcast helps you learn what it takes to grow your startup from your peers in the startup world and those who are in your shoes… or your stilettos, if you will. Each week, you'll hear from startup founders from the Entreprenista League who are in the trenches and building their businesses from the ground up. Learn more about the Startups in Stilettos Podcast by visiting www.entreprenista.com/startupsinstilettos/ and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Startups in Stilettos launches on March 8, 2022 – on International Women's Day. We can't wait to share everything we have in store with you. Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. 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Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. A serial entrepreneur, it was Ara's breastfeeding experience that led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes. At Seed Health, she leads fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights, commercialization, and the company's translational work in science communication and storytelling. She is also a co-founder of Seed Health's environmental initiative, SeedLabs, and its first therapeutics partner company, LUCA Biologics. Ara previously co-founded and served as CMO of digital commerce company Spring, where she helped launch ApplePay on iPhone, and was on the founding team of social commerce company BeachMint. As an advisor and angel investor across health tech, ed tech, consumer, and sustainability, Ara has supported companies like RXDefine, Newness, C16 Biosciences, MindBodyGreen, Mahmee Maternal Care, Stadium Goods, and Unicycle. She has been a fellow at the MIT Media Lab's Center for Future Storytelling and has been listed in Marie Claire's “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, Business Insider's “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”, and Create + Cultivate's 100 List for STEM. She is the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome. Ara lives in Venice, California with her husband and son, Pax.Get 15% off Seed Probiotics by using the code YOUREGREAT at checkout - http://shrsl.com/3enwgFor more from Unique:Connect with Unique on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uniquehammond/Find out how to work with Unique - https://www.youregreat.com/Learn more about The Bean Protocol - https://www.youregreat.com/the-bean-protocolConnect with Ara:Find out more about Seed - http://shrsl.com/3enwgConnect with Seed on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seed/

After 14 years working in tech startups like Gilt Group and SpaFinder, Simmone Taitt founded Poppy Seed Health, a company that is transforming the way we care for pregnant and postpartum people with 24/7 on demand access to doulas, midwives and nurses.   Simmone experienced the gaps in emotional and mental support in maternal healthcare while navigating her own path to parenthood, and after suffering multiple miscarriages—with and without health insurance—she identified a better way forward. Key takeaways this week: Simmone shares how she was bit by the “building bug” early on in her career The pivotal pregnancy loss journey that sparked the idea for Poppy Seed Health How Poppy Seed Health solidified it's welcoming name and branding Simmone explains the differences between doulas, midwives, and nurses And finally, fundraising tips and tricks that have helped Poppy Seed Health along the way Connect with Simmone on LinkedIn: Simmone Taitt Follow Poppy Seed Health on Instagram: @poppyseedhealth

Simmone Taitt is the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health, a company she launched after 14 years of working in tech startups such as Gilt Group, SpaFinder, and Handwriting.io. Poppy Seed Health is revolutionizing support and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals through on-demand, 24/7 access to doulas, midwives, and nurses. In addition to her work as CEO of Poppy Seed Health, Simmone serves as the Founder and Principal of HeartSpace NY, a boutique agency with a unique approach to consulting. Simmone joins us today to discuss the process of building a tech company for womens' reproductive journeys. She shares the pivotal pregnancy loss experience that sparked the business idea for Poppy Seed Health and outlines how she solidified the company's name and branding. Simmone also shares advice for fundraising in a male-dominated industry and underscores the value of vulnerability and deep empathy in building a tech product. “Tech could be used not just for innovation, but also for serving people through creating more accessibility and inclusivity.” - Simmone Taitt If you're looking to take your business to the next level, join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Getting bit by the “building bug” and Simmone's journey from tech to entrepreneurshipHow Simmone's experience with pregnancy loss led her to found Poppy Seed HealthWhat a doula is and Simmone's first encounter with oneWhy Simmone focused on Poppy Seed Health's branding while she was creating the businessHemorrhoids in pregnancy and its relation to shame and stigmaMidwifery care and the important role of nursesPoppy Seed Health's services and why the company focuses on supporting its customers through text messagingHow Simmone built and beta-tested Poppy Seed Health's appCreating an equitable business modelThe fundraising process for a tech companyWhy Simmone values empathy and vulnerability when building a product Resources Mentioned: App: Flo Health Our Favorite Quotes: “Wanting to feel better is a human experience. People should have emotional, mental health, and wellbeing support within seconds in the moments they need it most.” - Simmone Taitt“Have vulnerability, deep empathy, and big returns—not only just for you and your investors, but also for the people you serve.” - Simmone Taitt“When choosing who's at your cap table, make sure they mirror the people you're supporting or whoever your customers are.” - Simmone Taitt Connect with Simmone Taitt: Poppy Seed HealthPoppy Seed Health on LinkedInPoppy Seed Health on InstagramPoppy Seed Health on FacebookSimmone Taitt on LinkedIn If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you,

In this podcast, I sit down with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health and discuss the following questions: 1. If consuming fermented foods and high fiber work so well, why do we need probiotics? 2. How does the consumer determine the difference between evidence-based vs. influencers promoting nonsense? 3. Which diseases do probiotics work best for? 4. And much more... Raja Dhir is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In contrast to most other probiotic companies, Seed promotes evidence based products for human, animal and soil health. In addition to being Co-CEO of Seed Health, Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the journal Microbiome. He is a member of the Microbiome Think Tank at Mass General Hospital at Harvard, and sits on the Advisory Committee of ISAPP, the International Scientific Association of probiotics and prebiotics. Watch this podcast on YouTube here! Check out Seed here! Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer

In this podcast, I sit down with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health and discuss the following questions: 1. If consuming fermented foods and high fiber work so well, why do we need probiotics? 2. How does the consumer determine the difference between evidence-based vs. influencers promoting nonsense? 3. Which diseases do probiotics work best for? 4. And much more... Raja Dhir is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In contrast to most other probiotic companies, Seed promotes evidence based products for human, animal and soil health. In addition to being Co-CEO of Seed Health, Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the journal Microbiome. He is a member of the Microbiome Think Tank at Mass General Hospital at Harvard, and sits on the Advisory Committee of ISAPP, the International Scientific Association of probiotics and prebiotics. Watch this podcast on YouTube here! Check out Seed here! Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer

Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. A serial entrepreneur, it was Ara's breastfeeding experience that led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes. At Seed Health, she leads fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights, commercialization, and the company's translational work in science communication and storytelling. She is also a co-founder of Seed Health's environmental initiative, SeedLabs, and its first therapeutics partner company, LUCA Biologics. Ara previously co-founded and served as CMO of digital commerce company Spring, where she helped launch ApplePay on iPhone, and was on the founding team of social commerce company BeachMint. As an advisor and angel investor across health tech, ed tech, consumer, and sustainability, Ara has supported companies like RXDefine, Newness, C16 Biosciences, MindBodyGreen, Mahmee Maternal Care, Stadium Goods, and Unicycle. She has been a fellow at the MIT Media Lab's Center for Future Storytelling and has been listed in Marie Claire's “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, Business Insider's “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”, and Create + Cultivate's 100 List for STEM. She is the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome. Ara lives in Venice, California with her husband and five-year-old son, Pax. Seed Health: https://seed.com/ A Kids Book About Your Microbiome: https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-your-microbiome --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nourishmel/support

After experiencing multiple miscarriages today's guest found herself on Dr. Google to find comfort.  She found exactly what she was seeking an online doula board which inspired her to become a birth doula.  Today's guest is one of the 100+ Black women founders that have raised over 1 million dollars in capital.  She has leveraged the power of technology to bring together womxn seeking emotional and mental health support during their pregnancy and postpartum journey together into a trusted and safe digital space. Simmone Taitt is the Founder & CEO of Poppy Seed Health, is on a mission to bring together womxn from pregnancy through postpartum.  After an isolating experience with her doctor, Simmone sought comfort and community. She quickly saw the lack of emotional and mental health support for womxn going through the life changing experience of having children and sought to rectify it. Her company is transforming the way care is delivered by providing 24/7 on-demand text access to doulas, midwives, and nurses — and it's working, especially during the COVID era, when she's seen a 140% increase in business. A sales, innovation, and growth strategy leader, Simmone spent 14 years building high growth startups before starting Poppy Seed Health. In today's episode we discuss the story behind her company, from the first product iteration to fundraising during a worldwide pandemic, her work as a doula, and how Poppy Seed Health mission goes beyond pregnancy including loss, grief, trying to conceive and fertility. Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/ep236 Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. It was her breastfeeding experience that led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes. She is also a co-founder of Seed Health's environmental initiative, SeedLabs, and its first therapeutics partner company, LUCA Biologics. Ara previously co-founded and served as CMO of digital commerce company Spring, where she helped launch ApplePay on iPhone, and was on the founding team of social commerce company BeachMint. As an advisor and angel investor across health tech, ed tech, consumer, and sustainability, Ara has supported companies like RXDefine, Newness, C16 Biosciences, MindBodyGreen, Mahmee Maternal Care, Stadium Goods, and Unicycle. She is also the author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome and lives in Venice, California with her husband and six-year-old son, Pax.   To learn more about Ara Katz and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

A serial entrepreneur, advisor, and angel investor, Ara Katz has eclectic experience at the intersection of health, tech, environment, media, and design.A serial entrepreneur, advisor, and angel investor, Ara Katz has eclectic experience at the intersection of health, tech, environment, media, and design.She founded Seed Health to pioneer applications of microbes for both human and planetary health. Her work encompasses the translation of breakthrough science for a pipeline of probiotic innovations from discovery through commercialization across product, brand, insights, design-thinking, delivery technologies, industrial design, international DTC, new retail strategies, community, fundraising, channel expansion, business development, and science communication.Ara joins us today to talk about all things microbiome: what exactly is your (human) microbiome, how stress is involved in and can disrupt your microbiome, and how she empowers people to understand their bodies, themselves, and make better choices for their health!

Jennie Ostendorf refers to herself as a millennial orphan after recently losing her mother and father to suicide. She's also a friend, a sister to a Buddhist monk, a future therapist, a present therapy client advocating for mental health, and so much more.    Born and raised in Los Angeles to two native Angelenos, her childhood was idyllic as she grew up by the beach, surrounded by a loving family, and a successful entrepreneur mother as a role model. Jennie had a brief love affair with New York while attending Barnard College at Columbia University where she studied economics, dance, and leadership. After graduation, sunshine and family called her home to California where she began her career in entertainment, media, and marketing. Most recently, Jennie led community and partnerships for the consumer health and biotech start-up Seed Health.    Shifting gears and finding purpose after losing both of her parents to mental illness, Jennie is now pursuing a Master's in Social Work at USC in the Adult Mental Health and Wellness department. She looks forward to continuing to advocate for mental health and bringing therapy practices to areas where mental health is often neglected. She champions the idea that mental health is health and that humanity depends on it being treated as such.    Jennie is deeply passionate about cultivating community and takes pride in her ability to connect people, places, and things with thoughtful care. She loves her family, big friendships, yoga, spending time in nature, pollinator spotting, neighborhood walks, breathing in the ocean air, pizza nights with friends, musical theater, the radio program This American Life, and watching all genres of television (but is especially into reality at the moment).     Jennie is dealing with the grief and loss of her parents by not being afraid to ask for help, to cry in public, and to turn to her community for support whenever she needs it. She is an incredible example of vulnerability mixed with strength to get through even the hardest of times by putting one foot in front of the other, being self-aware, and giving back. SHOW NOTE LINKS: Jennie Ostendorf on Instagram   Jennie's Article on the Local Optimist- Surviving Suicide Loss   Seed Health on Instagram   Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services/ Suicide Prevention   Rachel's Mom's Episode- Laurie Kallen Schwent- My Createive and Eccentric Bipolar Mother Whose Parents Both Died by Suicide on Why Life is Worth Living in Color   Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)      CONNECT WITH US! *Dear Family, Podcast Page *Write Now Rachel Website *Rachel's Blog @Medium *Rachel's Twitter *Facebook *Instagram   PLEASE JOIN: *Dear Family Members, the Private Facebook Group     WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST: *PLEASE Leave a 5-Star Review and Subscribe! Thank you! Your support means the world to me. Wishing you love, happiness, and good mental health always.  

Brands and their founders are stepping up to tackle big global problems using the power of business to be part of the solution. In our hyper-connected world, sometimes it's difficult to slow down and play the long game, especially when your competitors are building against a completely different paradigm. True innovation requires a commitment that often means more friction, more time, and higher costs compared to the industry norms. Ara Katz is the Co-Founder and Co -CEO of Seed Health, a biotech startup that's developing novel uses of bacteria to improve human and planetary health. She sits down with Kelly Kovack to explain why she is happy to play the long game, and why she believes that when it comes to human health, and the health of our planet, no corners should be cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, friends! Super happy to bring you this Q&A episode today. I take the following questions: What can I do when it feels like my wife doesn't care about me anymore? Is there a point where the cost of healing just isn't worth it? As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and get show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode276 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Seed Health and Felix Gray. Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic. Felix Gray manufacture the Blue Light glasses that started it all. Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes.  Go to felixgrayglasses.com/duff for the best Blue Light glasses on the market and receive Free Shipping, Free Returns, and Free Exchanges.  

UPL has made a commitment to redefining sustainability, and part of this means redefining our relationship with the natural world. We believe that soil health, plant health, and planet health are interlinked, and an important part of the transformation of global food systems. To lead this discussion, we're launching a new podcast mini-series that looks at the untapped potential of soils, and brings together some other soil champions from around the world. Our first episode is a special ahead of the full series launch, and looks at the Radicle Carbon & Soil Challenge by UPL. Through the Radicle Carbon and Soil Challenge, UPL has made a commitment to financing and supporting the next generation of soil health ideas, with a top prize of $1 million USD. But don't just read about it, listen to Carlos Pellicer, UPL's Global COO, Strategy and Innovation, and Neal Gutterson, CTO of Radicle Growth, and Jonatas Alves, UPL's Global Portfolio Head, Soil and Seed Health, discuss the challenge now. 

TW for pregnancy loss and miscarrying. On this episode, I am joined by fellow Lafayette alumni Simmone Taitt, founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health. Simmone shares the premise behind her company, why she founded it and the core of its business model. We discuss the differences between doulas and doctors, the importance of having a support system when pregnant and the scarce education around miscarriages. We discuss the lack of focus on mental health throughout pregnancy and privilege in medical care depending on the color of your skin.    Key talking points:   The premise and core business model of Poppy Seed Health The differences between doulas and doctors Lack of focus on mental health throughout pregnancy Privilege in medical care depending on the color of your skin     This episode is sponsored by Mush, which is now available at all Costcos in the Northeast! Learn more at eatmush.com   Follow Simmone Taitt: Instagram: @poppyseedhealth Website: poppyseedhealth.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum   

How Sales and Community can partner together to build trust, educate customers, and drive revenue. Yeah, you read that right. Stick with us. You'll learn a lot. Community Industry News The State of Indian Community Management Report 2021  Nicole Saunders as promoted to Director of Communities at Zendesk Ryanne Perry joined Bynder as Community Manager Julie Hamel joined Neo4j as Senior Director, Developer Community Jennie Berry joined Sociability as Community Engagement Manager Kelly Schott joined theSkimm as Community Manager Hadas Drutman joined Seed Health as VP, Member Experience and Community Morgan Brady joined Mansueto Ventures as Director of Community Andrew Thomas joined Portainer.io as Senior Community Manager Michael Kimathi joined Elarian as Developer Relations Community Manager Partnering with Sales: Brian's picture of community as a core theme at SKO Building Community is Smart Business by Erica Kuhl Measuring impact on sales (value stories) Sponsored by: Super Forum 2021 is the largest and most comprehensive conference for executives, community managers, marketing, membership, and customer success professionals who want to connect, engage, and create better customer and member experiences. C School will help get hands-on education, mentorship, independent practice, and land a full-time job in community. Don't take our word for it. Hear from Osama.

Today I'm joined by Ara Katz, co-founder & co-CEO of Seed Health — a microbial sciences company.    In this episode, we discuss the microbiome and the many ways it impacts well-being. Ara explains Seed's approach to building a platform around studying and commercializing probiotics. And we talk about the differences between wellness, healthcare, and consumer life science.    More from Ara    A serial entrepreneur, advisor and angel investor, Ara Katz has eclectic experience at the intersection of health, tech, environment, media and design.    She founded Seed Health to pioneer applications of microbes for both human and environmental health. Her work encompasses the translation of breakthrough science for a pipeline of probiotic innovations from discovery through commercialization across product, brand, insights, design-thinking, delivery technologies, industrial design, international DTC, new retail strategies, community, fundraising, channel expansion, business development and science communication.    She spearheaded the company's $40MM fundraising to accelerate R+D and accelerate the company's pipeline beyond gut microbiome into microbial applications across dermatology, oral hygiene, pediatrics, women's health, infant health and nutrition. She brought the company carbon negative, to profitability, and led the acquisition of digital health ML company, Auggi.   Ara is also a co-founder of Seed Health's environmental division, SeedLabs, and its first partner biotech company focused on women's health, LUCA Biologics. Their first therapeutic for rUTI enters the clinic in September 2021 followed by interventions for BV and Preterm Birth.    Previously, Ara co-founded mobile commerce startup Spring, where she helped launch ApplePay on iPhone, and has invested in and advised companies across consumer, health and tech such as: RXDefine (TeleMed), C16 Biosciences (Sustainability), MindBodyGreen (Wellness), Mahmee (Maternal Care), Stadium Goods (Consumer / Marketplace), and Unicycle (Ed Tech).    Ara was a Visiting Fellow at the MIT Media Lab, where she helped create the Center for Future Storytelling and CCA's Design Thinking MBA program. She has appeared on numerous podcasts like Rich Roll, Girlboss Radio, Welltodo, Commune and Broken Brain. She has been named in Marie Claire's ‘The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America,' Business Insider's Silicon Alley ‘Top 100' and ‘36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech,' Create + Cultivate's ‘100 List for STEM,' and Women We Admire's ‘Top 100 Women CEOs of 2021.' Her work has earned accolades such as Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2019, 2020, and 2021,TIME's Best Inventions 2018, and a Webby Award for Best Use of Stories in 2020.    She lives in Venice, California with her husband and five-year-old son, Pax (the reason Seed Health exists). She is passionate about the communication of science, the interplay of the environment and physical space, and the connecting of never before connected dots. Lastly, she's the proud owner of several tardigrades who live at Harvard's Museum of Natural History.   More from Fitt Insider   Fitt Insider is a platform for entrepreneurs, executives, and investors redefining the business of fitness and wellness.   From our newsletter and podcast to our industry-specific jobs board, we create content and resources to drive the industry forward. We also invest in early-stage health and fitness companies. For more, visit: https://insider.fitt.co/

Hello, friends! In this episode, I have a Q&A featuring the following questions: How can I continue to work on my longtime childhood trauma when I don't remember a lot of my past? Do I have a chance of getting back in my long-distance relationship even though I'm pursuing a Ph.D.? As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and find the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode269 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Seed Health and Acorn TV. Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Just when you thought the latest headline-generating NFTs couldn't get any weirder... Join Matty Mo, Ara Katz, and Dr. Christopher Mason to discuss their "Sh*ttiest" NFT" drop. Matty Mo is the founder of The Most Famous Artist and Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health. Dr. Christopher Mason is a professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medical College. The three come together to promote an art auction of poop, yes poop. Listen in to find out what kind of polish has been put on one very-special turd and why you should care, for your own sake and the sake of some of our most precious ecosystems, the ones inside our guts.More from Edge of NFT:

Just when you thought the latest headline-generating NFTs couldn't get any weirder... Join Matty Mo, Ara Katz, and Dr. Christopher Mason to discuss their "Sh*ttiest" NFT" drop. Matty Mo is the founder of The Most Famous Artist and Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health. Dr. Christopher Mason is a professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medical College. The three come together to promote an art auction of poop, yes poop. Listen in to find out what kind of polish has been put on one very-special turd and why you should care, for your own sake and the sake of some of our most precious ecosystems, the ones inside our guts.

Hello, friends! Back with part 2 of the rapid fire Q&A. There were so many awesome questions on my original post that I couldn't stop with one episode. Here are the questions I cover: Hi Duff, you've touched on this before but… have you ever come across anyone stuck thinking they have reached their maximum potential in life/not sure where to go from their current spot in life, and is there anything you could offer from a physiological perspective to overcome this? Currently feeling like I will be forever stuck in this moment and moving forward seems nearly impossible. (Sorry in advance if the question doesn't make sense) How does one get over the expectation of being in a relationship? Like you grow up watching relationships and relationships but like...what if it doesn't happen? Should it happen? Also...how can one finally let go of what their parents didn't do while one was growing up...  How can you learn to accept compliments and not be awkward? I also talk a bit about my own strategies for combatting the darkness that can come with working in a heavily emotional field. As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com. Ads: This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Seed Health and MasterClass. Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass.

Video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XF4Zps6dOVA Noah CraftCofounder & Co-CEO, People Sciencehttps://peoplescience.health/ (https://peoplescience.health/) Noah is a physician-scientist-entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder/Co-CEO of People Science, focused on self-inquiry and the R&D of alternative medicines. He was previously the co-founder/CEO of Science 37, one the industry leaders in Virtual Clinical Trials. Before that, he ran a successful translational research laboratory at LA Biomed and serves as a strategic advisor to multiple biotech companies including Bexson Biomedical. He lives with his wife, son, and 2 dogs in Venice Beach, California. Belinda TanCo-founder & Co-CEO, People Sciencehttps://peoplescience.health/ (https://peoplescience.health/) Belinda Tan MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist-entrepreneur who spent her formative professional training years in Los Angeles where she currently resides. Early in her career, she began applying high impact technology ideas to clinical practice with the purpose of providing broader access to quality care. She is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of People Science, a clinical research marketplace for the R&D of alternative medicines. Dr. Tan is in the early founding team and continuing advisor to DirectDerm, the national leader delivering teledermatology services and improving health outcomes among underserved populations. She previously co-founded and served as Chief Medical Officer of Science 37, a venture-backed pioneering market leader in virtual clinical trials that led several groundbreaking first-ever FDA-regulated studies. The company's focus on bringing clinical research to people in their homes significantly improved diversity among clinical study participants, from an average of 5% to 40%. Dr. Tan is a continuing student of life, a listener, and a mentor. As a wife, mother, daughter, and sister, her first-generation American journey has enriched her appreciation of belonging to a global citizenship and of cultural competence as a healthcare provider and entrepreneur. Her personal and professional pursuits are guided by promoting inclusivity, attribution, and access. Inspired by the needs of people seeking healthcare within the LA County public health system where she trained, Dr. Tan continues to mentor medical students and residents as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Her board and advisory roles involve the Los Angeles Mayor's WiSTEM (Women in STEM) Initiative, 826LA, Bexson Biomedical, Seed Health, and VisualDx. She earned her MD and PhD from UCLA and BS from MIT, with additional clinical training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital. She lives with her husband, son, and two Labradors in Venice Beach.

When it comes to yield, farmers need every advantage they can get.In this Managing for Profit, Andy Hurst, UPL's Marketing Lead for Soil and Seed Health talks about how a new liquid-fertilizer-compatible fungicide and insecticide can help farmers protect yield potential.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an age of misinformation and hot takes from non-experts. I was joined by Dr. Azza, who helped me understand all things Covid. Ranging from what viruses are to how the vaccine was produced and much more    Dr. Azza Gadir, PhD is an immunologist who completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School / Boston Children's Hospital. Her published research is focused on the role of the gut microbiome in protecting against diseases early in life. For this work, she holds issued and pending patents and has collaborated with industry partners to accelerate the discovery of microbiome-related immunotherapies. Azza currently serves as the Director of Research and Development at Seed Health. She grew up in London and received her PhD at 26 from University College London.   *CORRECTION*: We mention that Sweden had the lowest gdp as a result of their COVID-19 no-lockdown policy compared to other Nordic countries, however this was the case in Q2 2020 before they put restrictions in place (Sweden's GDP slumped 8.6% in Q2 more sharply than its neighbours). Read more here.   I.G. @TheGambian @Kultural.Renaissance @AzzaGadir Twitter: @AzzaGadir @MomodouTaal  

Today we get to have a conversation with Dr. Azza Gadir, PhD, an expert in immunology who completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital. Her published research is focused on immunology and the role of the gut microbiome in protecting against diseases early in life. For this work, she holds issued and pending patents and has collaborated with industry partners to accelerate the discovery of microbiome-related immunotherapies for food allergies. Azza currently serves as the Director of Research and Development at Seed Health. She grew up in London and received her PhD at 26 in immunology from University College London.

Let's talk about the business of wellness…   Ara Katz is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. The multifaceted business features a consumer division alongside an R&D Lab, that together are disrupting the $50B+ global probiotics market and stewarding the future of how we will use bacteria to restore, and sustain, human and planetary health with serious science.   Ara is a serial entrepreneur and first principal's thinker who has been recognised in Marie Claire's “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, listed on Business Insider's “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”.    In this episode, Ara talks about how her curiosity led her to launch Seed, the science behind probiotics and microbiomes (check out seed.com for lots more info), and her belief that ‘education is medicine'. We also find out more about Seed University, the brands approach to social media, and why ‘people are everything' to this science-driven company.    Thank you to our sponsors: The go-to legal firm supporting the wellness industry, Bird & Bird. Modern accountancy firm dedicated to saving you money, GrowFactor. Software booking experts, Mindbody.   To find out how Welltodo can help you grow your business and support your career objectives, head to welltodoglobal.com today.