The First Seven Years
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
"The First Seven Years" is a groundbreaking podcast series designed to empower parents and caregivers with essential knowledge about childhood development during the early, formative years. Rather than focusing solely on developmental milestones, the series emphasizes the pivotal role of nutrition and integrative health in fostering growth and wellbeing. Hosted by Dr. Murray Clarke, a trusted pediatrician and founder of ChildLife Essentials, and co-hosted by Bryce Wylde, a functional medicine expert, this series provides an accessible platform for expert insights and actionable advice. Each episode delivers invaluable resources and guidance often overlooked in traditional parenting spaces, equipping viewers with the tools to support their child’s health and happiness. "The First 7 Years" inspires confidence and connection, helping parents lay the foundation for a lifetime of optimal wellness and thriving.
Episodes
- She Healed Cancer Naturally - Here's Exactly What She Did | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray
Liana Werner-Gray, Dr. Murray Clarke, and Bryce Wylde discuss the origins of seed oils, the food pyramid, and the negative effects of the Western diet on children's health.
- The Seed Oil Lie Nobody's Talking About
This episode features Dr. Murray Clarke, Bryce Wylde, and author Liana Werner-Gray discussing the potential negative effects of seed oils on children's brain health and their link to chronic illness.
- Are Seed Oils Affecting Your Child's Brain Development? (What Parents Need to Know) | Liana Werner-Gray EP23
This episode discusses the biological effects of seed oils and processed fats on child development, covering neuroinflammation, gut microbiome, neurotransmitters, and immune system programming in early childhood. Liana Werner-Gray shares i…
- The One Thing Every Parent Can Do This Week to Set Their Kids Up for a Lifetime of Health
Fitness expert Brent Bishop discusses the importance of modeling healthy habits for children. He suggests parents incorporate one simple movement ritual this week, such as doing squats while making breakfast or push-ups after brushing teet…
- The "5 Colors a Day" Rule That Makes Picky Eaters Actually Want to Eat Healthy
Fitness expert Brent Bishop applies the principle of consistency over intensity to children's nutrition, sharing strategies for picky eaters. The episode emphasizes building healthy eating habits in the crucial first seven years.
- The 5-Minute Fix for ADHD, Anxiety, and Poor Sleep That Every Parent Needs to Know
Fitness expert Brent Bishop discusses a quick exercise routine to address children's focus, anxiety, and sleep problems. He explains how movement enhances oxygen, blood flow, and neurotransmitters, improving concentration and calming the n…
- If Your Child Won't Exercise: Here's the One Thing That Actually Works
Fitness expert Brent Bishop advises making movement interest-driven for resistant children, suggesting integrating screen-based interests into real-world activities. The episode explores creative, play-based methods to foster motor skills,…
- The "Think Factor": Why 90% of Fitness Is Mental (And What That Means for Your Kids)
Fitness expert Brent Bishop introduces the "Think Factor," emphasizing that 90% of fitness is mental. He outlines four stages—Dreamer, Doer, Plateau, and Breakthrough—and provides guidance for parents to help children find activities they…
- What Happens to Your Baby's Brain When You Exercise During Pregnancy
This episode explores research on exercise during pregnancy, highlighting its benefits for the baby's brain development, blood sugar regulation, and long-term health. The evidence suggests staying active is crucial for expectant mothers an…
- Why Your Kids Move Less Every Year (And What Happens If You Don't Fix It)
This episode of The First Seven Years argues that exercise and sleep are crucial for children's health. It highlights the negative impact of decreased movement, lack of parental modeling, reduced school fitness programs, and increased scre…
- Is Your Child's Sedentary Lifestyle Setting Them Up for Lifelong Disease? (The Fix Starts Now) | Brent Bishop #EP22
Brent Bishop, a fitness expert, explains the risks of sedentary lifestyles for children, including impacts on brain health, sleep, and metabolism. He emphasizes the importance of parental role modeling in raising resilient, active children.
- The Grocery Store Trick That Makes Kids Eat Vegetables (Rainbow Audit Method)
This episode introduces the 'rainbow audit' method, a strategy to encourage picky eaters to try new foods by involving them in grocery shopping and meal preparation. The approach focuses on making children responsible for identifying missi…
- I Gave Kids Highlighters to Test Their Lunch ( Processed Food Experiment )
This episode discusses the potential harms of processed foods and juice boxes in children's lunches, even organic options. Dr. Ana Maria Temple details an experiment using highlighters to assess the readability of ingredients in lunch item…
- "If You Can't Read It, Don't Eat It" - Pediatrician's Rule That Could Save Your Child
Pediatrician Dr. Ana Maria Temple discusses hidden dangers in baby products, introducing her "if you can't read it, don't eat it" rule for supplements and assessing baby wipe safety. She also explains the risks associated with dented BPA-f…
- "Eczema is NOT a Lotion Deficiency" - Doctor's Shocking Truth About Your Child's Skin
This episode explores the link between a child's eczema and their gut health, suggesting it may be a sign of leaky gut. Dr. Ana Maria Temple discusses how events during pregnancy, including maternal stress, toxins, and nutrition, can impac…
- Stop Giving Your Baby Rice Cereal (Pediatrician's Shocking Alternative) | rice cereal dangers |
Pediatrician Dr. Ana Maria questions the common practice of feeding babies rice cereal, highlighting natural iron sources like meat and liver. She discusses the unparalleled benefits of breast milk and raises concerns about corn syrup soli…
- This One Nutrient Boosted Kids' IQ by 5 Points | omega-3 pregnancy, DHA benefits, cod liver oil |
A 2001 study in the Journal of Pediatrics showed children born to mothers supplementing with cod liver oil during pregnancy scored 5 IQ points higher by age five compared to those taking corn oil. The episode discusses the benefits of DHA,…
- This 1998 Ice Storm Study Proved Pregnancy Stress Damages Kids for 15 Years | prenatal toxins I
This episode discusses research linking prenatal stress during the 1998 Canadian ice storm to long-term health issues in children, including eczema, asthma, ADHD, autism, and cancer. It also covers new findings on fluoride exposure and its…
- How I Cured My 3 Kids' Chronic Diseases | food is medicine I
Dr. Ana Maria Temple, a pediatrician, recounts how she transitioned to functional medicine to treat her three children's chronic conditions like allergies, asthma, and eczema after conventional methods failed. She details her discovery of…
- Is Sugar is Shrinking Your Child's Brain? (Find Out Why) | Dr. Ana Maria Temple #EP21
Dr. Ana Maria Temple explains how modern lifestyle choices contribute to chronic health issues in children. She shares insights on how dietary changes can significantly improve a child's health outcomes, emphasizing the impact of lifestyle…
- Is Melatonin Okay for Kids? (Why This Trend Is Concerning) | Podcast Cli - Hannah Mclane
This episode discusses the appropriateness of melatonin for children, warning against nightly use due to dependency. It highlights natural compounds found in foods like tart cherry juice that support sleep and offers guidance for parents n…
- Wellness Trend: The Sleep Hack Pediatricians Are Recommending | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
This episode discusses wellness trends relevant to children, including the role of colostrum in immune development, the use of magnesium for pediatric sleep support, and the importance of natural sunlight for establishing circadian rhythms…
- The Hidden Gut Health Mistakes Parents Don’t Realize | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
This episode clip discusses how C-section birth and feeding choices can impact a child's microbiome and allergy risk. It covers the importance of colostrum, alternatives if breastfeeding isn't possible, and making informed decisions for ch…
- Mouth Taping & Cold Plunges For Kids? (Parenting Trends Might be BAD) | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
This episode discusses whether parenting trends like cold plunges and mouth taping for children have gone too far, emphasizing the need for common sense, evolutionary biology, and evidence-based medicine in making health decisions for kids.
- The Baby Formula Truth No One Talks About (What You Can Use) | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses baby formula choices, including sheep, goat, and cow-based options, and their potential links to inflammation. It highlights the considerations parents face when choosing formula, emphasizing…
- This AI Can Predict Health Trends! (What You Need to Know) | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
This episode of The First Seven Years introduces SPATE, an AI trend forecasting tool founded by former Googlers. SPATE analyzes consumer search data from platforms like Google, TikTok, and Instagram to predict emerging health, wellness, an…
- 90% of Your Child’s Brain Is in Their Gut?! (What To Do) | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses the connection between a child's gut microbiome and their brain health, exploring how factors like nutritional deficiencies and environmental toxins can affect mood, anxiety, and focus. It su…
- 90% of Your Child's Brain Chemicals Are Made in Their Gut | Podcast Clip - Bruce Gillis
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses the critical role of a child's gut microbiome in their overall health, including behavior, infections, and immune system function. It covers how prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics work,…
- Why You Should Never Feed Your Baby Rice Cereal | Podcast Clip - Ilana Muhlstein
Dr. Ilana challenges conventional baby feeding advice, suggesting alternatives to rice cereal and promoting early allergen exposure. She advocates for a practical purée method over trendy baby-led weaning, aiming to prevent picky eating by…
- Your Child's Eyes Absorb MORE Blue Light Than Yours | Podcast Clip - Funke Brown
This episode clip from The First Seven Years discusses how children's eyes are more vulnerable to blue light due to more transparent corneas, affecting melatonin production and sleep. It covers expert insights on screen time impacts, natur…
- This 6-Month Secret Unlocks Your Baby's Immune System | Podcast Clip - Dr Michael Murray
Dr. Michael Murray discusses natural compounds that support children's immune systems, including beta glucans, echinacea, probiotics, and colostrum. He explains how these natural elements can activate white blood cells and contribute to a…
- Connection Before Compliance: The ADHD Rule Doctors Miss | Podcast Clip - Dr Nerissa Bauer
Dr. Nerissa Bauer discusses ADHD strategies beyond medication, focusing on emotional reactivity and the "connection before compliance" approach. The episode covers a comprehensive support framework including sleep, nutrition, activity, scr…
- You Cannot Supplement Your Way Out of a Bad Diet | Podcast Clip - Tana Amen
Tana Amen, a trauma nurse and nutrition expert, explains how focusing on nutrition, targeted testing, and supplementation can be a powerful first step in addressing childhood behavioral challenges, rather than immediately resorting to medi…
- Stop Falling for Viral Parenting Trends | health misinformation, social media trends, evidence-based parenting | Hannah Mclane #EP20
Parenting expert Hannah McLane discusses how 80% of child health content on social media is paid advertising and how companies manipulate parents. She shares strategies for identifying fake content and making evidence-based decisions for y…
- The Hidden Toxins in Your Child's Dental Work
This episode discusses toxic materials used in children
- Before Cell Phones: How Kids Actually Found Happiness
This episode discusses how children
- Why 90% of American Children Struggle with Constipation
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses how 90% of American children struggle with constipation, hindering their body's ability to detoxify. This can lead to inflammation, fat storage, and obesity due to gut microbiome imbalances a…
- Your Child's Gut Controls Their Brain (This Will Shock You)
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses the connection between a child's gut health and brain function, explaining how gut bacteria produce serotonin that affects mood and behavior. It provides guidance on dietary choices to suppor…
- Can Mothers Pass Lyme Disease to Their Babies?
This episode discusses the controversial topic of congenital Lyme disease transmission, presenting research and personal accounts. It also focuses on building immune systems through maternal gut health and understanding the microbiome's ro…
- Food Reactions Can Happen 72 Hours Later
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses delayed food sensitivities, which can cause symptoms days after consumption, contrasting them with immediate allergic reactions. It also provides practical advice on selecting healthier cerea…
- Plant vs Fish Omega-3s: What Kids Actually Need
This episode discusses the critical difference between plant-based and marine-derived omega-3s, highlighting the inefficiency of plant conversion for EPA and DHA. It explores algae-based alternatives for children with seafood allergies and…
- What You Eat in Pregnancy Programs Your Baby's Brain
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses how what a mother eats during pregnancy influences her baby's future taste preferences and overall health. It covers topics like the impact of in-utero nutrition on food choices, practical ad…
- Paediatrician Breaks Silence on Vaccine Safety
A pediatrician joins 'The First Seven Years' to discuss vaccine safety, acknowledging research gaps and advocating for informed parental decisions. The conversation covers bio-individuality, supporting natural detoxification, and the impor…
- 93% of Your Child's Health Isn't Genetic
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses epigenetics, highlighting that 93% of a child's health is environmental, not genetic. It covers the microbiome's link to mental health and explains liver detoxification processes for parents,…
- My Kids Never Had Cavities (And Never Used Fluoride)
This episode discusses pediatric dental care, questioning the use of fluoride and advocating for natural alternatives like hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It explores epigenetic dental health, the impact of diet and gut health on tooth formatio…
- Why Imperfect Parenting Isn't as Bad as You Think | parenting myths, mom anxiety, | Cat & Nat
In this episode of The First Seven Years, Cat & Nat share insights on embracing imperfect parenting, discussing common myths, mom anxiety, and child development. They emphasize the importance of authentic parenting and share personal exper…
- Your Kid's Taste Buds Aren't Developed (Stop Fighting Over Vegetables)
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses children's developing taste buds and why they may dislike vegetables. It explores how sugar negatively impacts kids' focus and behavior, and offers strategies for parents to encourage healthi…
- Why I Give My 7-Month-Old Salmon (And You Should Too)
This episode questions the nutritional value of rice cereal for infants, advocating for avocado and salmon as superior first foods due to their brain-supporting nutrients. It also discusses early introduction of these foods to prevent into…
- The Dopamine Trap: Why Your Kid Can't Stop Playing Video Games
This episode of The First Seven Years discusses environmental and dietary factors impacting child development, such as artificial food colorings, obesogens, and screen time, highlighting their effects on brain development, obesity, and sle…
- The Blood Test Every Woman Must Get Before Pregnancy
This episode emphasizes the importance of the serum ferritin test for women, highlighting the impact of iron deficiency on infant brain development and maternal energy. It discusses optimal iron levels before pregnancy, recommended supplem…