In this episode, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Taylor Soderberg — MD, PhD, microbiome expert, medical consultant, and executive director of Science Riot — to discuss how the microbiome is reshaping both conventional and integrative medicine.

With dual degrees in medicine and integrative physiology, Dr. Soderberg bridges the gap between academic research and clinical care. From her early days teaching in underserved schools to leading microbiome innovation at Tiny Health, Dr. Soderberg now helps providers and companies apply cutting-edge microbiome science to real-world health outcomes.

This episode covers:

✅ Why the microbiome is the ultimate bridge between conventional and integrative care
✅ Real-world transformations using pediatric microbiome testing
✅ The importance of collaboration between MDs, DOs, and functional medicine providers
✅ How to step into functional medicine — without a full certification right away
✅ The future of probiotics, GLP-1 support, and microbiome-hormone research
✅ How stand-up comedy and science communication go hand in hand

Whether you're a provider new to functional medicine or a seasoned practitioner looking to go deeper into gut health, this conversation will spark new inspiration and give actionable insight into one of the fastest-evolving fields in medicine.

🎧 Learn more about Dr. Soderberg at: https://doc-tay.com
📱 Follow her on Instagram: @doctortaycomedy
🎭 Explore her nonprofit, Science Riot: https://scienceriot.org