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. The Exact Supplements and Foods That Can Help Clear Eczema in Babies and Toddlers

    22 hr ago ·  Bonus

    The Exact Supplements and Foods That Can Help Clear Eczema in Babies and Toddlers

    We cover exactly where to start when conventional treatment isn't working, how to run a practical elimination diet for the most common food allergens, which probiotic strains and CFU counts actually matter for infants and toddlers and why vitamin D and omega-3s are the supplements most parents overlook. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your child's age and what you've already tried for their eczema. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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. Still Have Eczema After Trying Everything? These Are the Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running

    22 Jun ·  Bonus

    Still Have Eczema After Trying Everything? These Are the Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running

    Joy McCarthy, holistic nutritionist and author of The Joyous Cookbook, walks through the next level of eczema investigation for families who have done everything right and still aren't seeing results. We cover the specific lab tests that can identify gut dysfunction, mineral imbalances, food sensitivities, heavy metals, and chemical exposures in children, why dairy and gluten rotation matters more than full elimination, how a disrupted gut microbiome increases a child's propensity for food allergies, and how Joy built a family cookbook around single-ingredient whole foods that kids actually want to eat. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT on which test you plan to look into first. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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.

    5 min
  3. Why Cortisone Cream Backfires and What to Use on Your Baby's Skin Instead

    22 Jun ·  Bonus

    Why Cortisone Cream Backfires and What to Use on Your Baby's Skin Instead

    Joy McCarthy, holistic nutritionist and founder of Joyous Health, breaks down why less is more when it comes to your baby's skincare routine and what common baby products are actually doing to your child's developing skin. We cover why cortisone cream pushes inflammation deeper into the body, how over-bathing strips your baby's moisture barrier, which ingredients to avoid in every baby wash and lotion, why "fragrance-free" and "natural" labels can still be misleading, and how to use free tools like the EWG Skin Deep database to vet any product in seconds. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with the baby product you're going to check on EWG after watching this. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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.

    9 min
  4. 800 Studies Confirm It: Your Child's Eczema Is a Gut Problem, Not a Skin Problem

    19 Jun ·  Bonus

    800 Studies Confirm It: Your Child's Eczema Is a Gut Problem, Not a Skin Problem

    Joy McCarthy, holistic nutritionist and founder of Joyous Health, Dr. Murray Clarke and Bryce Wylde break down the science behind the gut-skin-brain connection and what it means for your child's long-term health. We cover what 800-plus peer-reviewed studies now confirm about eczema and the gut microbiome, the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics and why all three matter, what leaky gut actually is and how it triggers skin inflammation, why babies can develop leaky skin from over-washing, and how a leaky blood-brain barrier connects to autism, ADHD, and neurological development in children. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with any questions about leaky gut or your child's skin health. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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. How to Raise Kids Who Choose Whole Foods Without Being Strict About It

    15 Jun ·  Bonus

    How to Raise Kids Who Choose Whole Foods Without Being Strict About It

    Joy McCarthy, a holistic nutritionist and mother, shares practical strategies for building lifelong healthy eating habits in children through variety, colour, and early exposure to food. We cover why prebiotics matter as much as probiotics, how polyphenol variety feeds different gut bacteria, why peeling fruit for your kids is actually working against them, and a simple fridge audit strategy that gets even toddlers excited about eating the rainbow. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your child's favourite fruit or vegetable. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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
  6. C-Section vs. Natural Birth: What It Actually Does to Your Baby's Microbiome

    12 Jun ·  Bonus

    C-Section vs. Natural Birth: What It Actually Does to Your Baby's Microbiome

    Joy McCarthy, holistic nutritionist and mother, breaks down how the gut microbiome is seeded before birth and why the decisions made during pregnancy, delivery, and early feeding have lifelong implications for your child's skin, immune system, and overall health. We cover how vaginal birth versus C-section delivery affects microbiome colonization, what to eat and avoid during pregnancy to support your baby's gut, why fragrance and laundry detergent matter more than most parents realize, and what actually happens when a child raised on whole foods is exposed to refined sugar. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your biggest takeaway about microbiome seeding. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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
  7. The Real Reason Your Child Has Eczema (It's Not a Skin Problem)

    8 Jun ·  Bonus

    The Real Reason Your Child Has Eczema (It's Not a Skin Problem)

    Joy McCarthy joins Dr. Murray and Bryce Wylde to break down what's actually happening when a child develops eczema, cradle cap, or chronic skin conditions. We cover how the gut microbiome directly controls skin health, why topical treatments fail to address root causes, what "gentle" and "natural" baby product labels are hiding, and how what a mother puts on her skin during pregnancy affects her unborn child. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your biggest takeaway about the gut-skin connection. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / 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.

    8 min
  8. Your Kid Eats 3x More Than You — So What's in Their Food Matters 3x More | Liana Werner-Gray

    29 May ·  Bonus

    Your Kid Eats 3x More Than You — So What's in Their Food Matters 3x More | Liana Werner-Gray

    Your four-year-old's meltdowns, your seven-year-old's anxiety before tests, your own brain fog every morning. What if the common thread is sitting in your pantry right now? Liana breaks down why hidden seed oils in dressings, sauces, and packaged snacks are likely causing far more damage than parents realize, why children absorb three times as much per pound of body weight as adults, and why you don't have to overhaul everything overnight to start seeing results. The staged approach she outlines is practical, momentum-building, and designed for real family life. Start with what your kids eat most. Swap that first. Let the results do the convincing. LIKE this video if you're picking up three oils to check this week. COMMENT below with the product you're swapping out first. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights every week. Follow Liana Werner-Gray: Website: https://theearthdiet.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianawernergray TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lianawernergray Get "The Truth About Seed Oils" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Truth-About-Seed-Oils-Sick-ebook/dp/B0G1CD2CYP Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com 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.

    8 min

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"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.

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