The First Seven Years

Dr. Murray Clarke & Bryce Wylde

"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.

  1. C-Section Babies Have 40% Higher Allergy Risk? | infant microbiome & colostrum benefits |

    1 DAY AGO · BONUS

    C-Section Babies Have 40% Higher Allergy Risk? | infant microbiome & colostrum benefits |

    Did you know C-section babies may have a 40% higher allergy risk, simply due to microbiome differences at birth? From vaginal birth and breastfeeding to formula choices and environmental exposures, we unpack what truly matters when building a resilient foundation for your child’s health. We discuss why colostrum is often considered nature’s most powerful immune trigger, how C-section delivery can impact microbiome seeding, and what parents can do if breastfeeding isn’t possible. Parenting in today’s food environment is different than it was for previous generations, and informed decisions make all the difference. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest challenge protecting your child’s gut health SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Hannah: / hannah-mclane-78b047a3 Spate NYC: Website: www.spate.nyc Instagram: / spatenyc LinkedIn: / spatenyc TikTok: / spatenyc Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    6 min
  2. Mouth Taping & Cold Plunges… For Kids?! | parenting trends & TikTok wellness trends |

    3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Mouth Taping & Cold Plunges… For Kids?! | parenting trends & TikTok wellness trends |

    Cold plunges. Mouth taping. Biohacking toddlers. Have parenting trends gone too far? We explore where the line is between proactive health parenting and crossing into risky experimentation. Our conversation highlights the importance of common sense, evolutionary biology, and evidence-based medicine when making decisions about sleep, supplements, and wellness practices for children. If you’re a health-conscious parent trying to separate evidence from internet hype, this episode is essential listening. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with a parenting trend you’ve felt unsure about SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-mclane-78b047a3/ Spate NYC: Website: www.spate.nyc Instagram: / spatenyc LinkedIn: / spatenyc TikTok: / spatenyc Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    4 min
  3. The Baby Formula Truth No One Talks About | sheep milk vs goat milk vs cow milk |

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Baby Formula Truth No One Talks About | sheep milk vs goat milk vs cow milk |

    Is your baby’s formula quietly fueling inflammation? In this episode of The First Seven Years, we dive into one of the most emotionally charged decisions new parents face: baby formula, seed oils, and the guilt that seems to come with every feeding choice. We explore the differences between sheep milk, goat milk, and cow-based formulas, and why some experts believe sheep milk is closest to human breast milk. Parenting doesn’t come with a perfect formula, but informed choices make all the difference. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest formula or feeding question SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Hannah: / hannah-mclane-78b047a3 Spate NYC: Website: www.spate.nyc Instagram: / spatenyc LinkedIn: / spatenyc TikTok: / spatenyc Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    6 min
  4. This AI Can Predict Health Trends Before They Go Viral! | SPATE software & AI trend predictions I

    14 FEB · BONUS

    This AI Can Predict Health Trends Before They Go Viral! | SPATE software & AI trend predictions I

    What if you could predict the next big health trend before it explodes on TikTok? In this episode of The First Seven Years, we explore SPATE — an AI-powered trend forecasting tool founded by former Googlers that acts like a “crystal ball” for wellness, health, and beauty. Instead of relying on opinions, SPATE analyzes real consumer search data from Google, TikTok, and Instagram to predict what trends are about to surge, with a reported 72% accuracy rate. If you’re a parent trying to navigate today’s overwhelming health information landscape, this episode will change how you consume online trends. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest challenge navigating health trends online SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Hannah: / hannah-mclane-78b047a3 Spate NYC: Website: www.spate.nyc Instagram: / spatenyc LinkedIn: / spatenyc TikTok: / spatenyc Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    7 min
  5. 90% of Your Child’s Brain Is in Their Gut?! | microbiome & kids' mental health |

    13 FEB · BONUS

    90% of Your Child’s Brain Is in Their Gut?! | microbiome & kids' mental health |

    Is your child’s anxiety, mood, or focus actually starting in their gut? In this episode of The First Seven Years, we explore one of the biggest parenting dilemmas of our time: how modern children are caught between nutritional deficiencies and environmental toxicity and how the microbiome may be the missing link. If you're trying to raise healthy, resilient children in a world full of mixed messages and modern stressors, this episode is a must-listen. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest gut-health or parenting challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-mclane-78b047a3/ Spate NYC: Website: www.spate.nyc Instagram: / spatenyc LinkedIn: / spatenyc TikTok: / spatenyc Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    3 min
  6. 90% of Your Child's Brain Chemicals Are Made in Their Gut

    11 FEB · BONUS

    90% of Your Child's Brain Chemicals Are Made in Their Gut

    What if your child's behavior problems, frequent infections, and immune issues all stem from one overlooked factor in their gut that you can fix naturally? In this crucial episode, we explore the fascinating world of children's microbiome health with insights that will completely change how you think about your child's nutrition and immune system. Discover why the microbiome is your child's first line of defense and how prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics work as "active entities" to establish healthy gut ecology from birth. From environmental toxins like mold exposure in schools to understanding when frequent childhood infections signal deeper immune imbalances, this conversation provides parents with the knowledge to address root causes rather than just treating symptoms. Get practical guidance on simple screening tests pediatricians can perform and learn why chronic illness in children is never normal and always has an underlying cause. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest child microbiome challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    6 min
  7. Why You Should Never Feed Your Baby Rice Cereal

    7 FEB · BONUS

    Why You Should Never Feed Your Baby Rice Cereal

    What if everything you've been told about starting your baby on solid foods is wrong? Could avoiding rice cereal and embracing early allergen exposure be the key to raising adventurous eaters? Join us as we dive deep with Dr. Ilana, a nutrition expert who challenges conventional wisdom about introducing solid foods to babies. Instead of following trendy baby-led weaning approaches, Dr. Ilana shares her practical purée method that prioritizes safety while building adventurous palates. In this game-changing conversation, discover why most parents are approaching picky eating all wrong, how both parents must stay united in their food strategies, and why countries like Israel and Japan don't have picky eating epidemises. Dr. Ilana also shares her genius meal prep hack using silicone ice cube trays for homemade baby food and explains why pouches might be sabotaging your child's relationship with food. Plus, learn about cutting-edge sublingual immunotherapy that's actually curing peanut allergies. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest baby feeding or picky eating challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Follow Ilana Muhlstein: Website: https://www.ilanamuhlstein.com/ Instagram: / ilanamuhlsteinrd Facebook: / ilanamuhlstein YouTube: / @ilanamuhlsteinrd Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years.

    7 min
  8. Your Child's Eyes Absorb MORE Blue Light Than Yours

    4 FEB · BONUS

    Your Child's Eyes Absorb MORE Blue Light Than Yours

    What if your child's sleep problems aren't behavioral issues, but actually caused by blue light destroying their natural melatonin production? In this essential sleep episode, we dive deep into the science of children's sleep with expert insights on melatonin, screen time impacts, and natural solutions for common sleep disorders. Discover why children have more transparent corneas than adults, making them significantly more vulnerable to blue light exposure from devices - and why a child using screens before bed will have more disrupted sleep than an adult doing the same thing. Learn the American Academy of Pediatrics' screen time guidelines, why sleep extension often solves mysterious sleep issues, and how to create the optimal sleep environment for your child's developing brain. This conversation provides parents with a complete toolkit for addressing everything from bedtime resistance to complex sleep disorders using natural, science-backed approaches. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest child sleep challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown Instagram (Professional): ‪@RestfulSleepMD‬ YouTube: Dr. Funke Brown / drfunkebrown Website: www.restfulsleepmd.com Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.co Instagram: /wyldeonhealth Facebook: /wyldeonhealth YouTube: /@wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3 levels and take control of your health – https://omegaquant.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The First Seven Years

    7 min

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.