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   ?TRY COACH TARA APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app   ?SELF GUIDED PROGRAM: https://www.taragarrison.com/level-up   ?INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me   ?CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS:  https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   ? SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison: https://bit.ly/3yxK6CP TikTok @coachtaragarrison: https://bit.ly/3q2yZxS Facebook @coachtaragarrison: https://bit.ly/3oU6xz0   ? INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3ehSyuV ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Main Site & Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://bit.ly/37HA4BE ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here’s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ section. Tap ‘Write a Review’ (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!