The First Seven Years

Dr. Murray Clarke & Bryce Wylde
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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.

  1. 6 hr ago ·  Bonus

    Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics, Finally Explained Simply

    Your gut microbiome makes up to 90% of the serotonin in your body and about half of your dopamine. Dr. Elisa Song breaks down exactly how and why most of us aren't feeding it the way we need to. 👍 LIKE this video if you found the conversation helpful. 💬 COMMENT below: What's your family's favourite fermented food? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations about parenting, childhood development, nutrition and family health. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ElisaSongMD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience (includes a fermented blackberry lemonade recipe): https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Tiny Health (Dr. Song is Chief Medical Officer): https://www.tinyhealth.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics, Finally Explained Simply

  2. 3 days ago ·  Bonus

    Why Pets and Dirt Actually Build Your Child's Immune System

    Hand sanitizer, over-cleaning and shielding kids from every stressor might be working against their immune systems. Dr. Elisa Song explains the science of hormesis and why controlled stress actually builds resilience in kids' bodies and minds. 👍 LIKE this video if you found the conversation helpful. 💬 COMMENT below: do you have a pet, and have you noticed a difference in your kids' health? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations about parenting, childhood development, nutrition and family health. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ElisaSongMD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Tiny Health (Dr. Song is Chief Medical Officer): https://www.tinyhealth.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    Why Pets and Dirt Actually Build Your Child's Immune System

  3. 31 Aug ·  Bonus

    This Study Cut Eczema Risk by 83% in C-Section Babies

    C-section babies miss out on the microbiome exposure that happens during vaginal birth, and it's linked to a higher risk of eczema and asthma. Dr. Elisa Song breaks down what's actually happening and the study that cut eczema risk by 83%. 👍 LIKE this video if you found the conversation helpful. 💬 COMMENT below: Was your baby born by C-section? What did you do to support their gut health? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations about parenting, childhood development, nutrition and family health. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ElisaSongMD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Tiny Health (Dr. Song is Chief Medical Officer): https://www.tinyhealth.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    This Study Cut Eczema Risk by 83% in C-Section Babies

  4. 28 Aug ·  Bonus

    How to Restore Your Child's Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics

    A large Finnish study of nearly 1 million births found that antibiotics in early life, even in the womb, were linked to up to a 50% increased risk of anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues and behavioural concerns. Dr. Elisa Song explains why, and more importantly, what parents can actually do about it. 👍 LIKE this video if you found the conversation helpful. 💬 COMMENT below: Did your child receive antibiotics as an infant? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations about parenting, childhood development, nutrition and family health. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ElisaSongMD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    How to Restore Your Child's Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics

  5. 24 Aug ·  Bonus

    Your Microbiome Before Conception Is Already Shaping Your Child's Health

    Your child's health isn't just shaped in the womb. It starts with your microbiome before conception, and that includes fathers. In this clip, Dr. Elisa Song explains why the gut microbiome of both parents, not just the mother, affects fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and a baby's long-term health, sometimes months before conception even happens. She breaks down epigenetics in plain terms: the idea that your environment, not your DNA, determines the majority of your health outcomes, and how those switches get passed down to your kids. 👍 LIKE this video if you found the conversation helpful. 💬 COMMENT below: did you know a father's microbiome affects conception too? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations about parenting, childhood development, nutrition and family health. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ElisaSongMD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    Your Microbiome Before Conception Is Already Shaping Your Child's Health

  6. 21 Aug ·  Bonus

    Why Nearly 1 in 2 Kids Now Have a Chronic Illness

    In this episode, Dr. Murray Clarke and Bryce Wylde sit down with Dr. Elisa Song, MD, a Stanford, NYU and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and national bestselling author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, to break down why childhood chronic illness has exploded over the past 40 years, and what's actually driving it. They dig into the data: autism up 500%, ADHD up 400%, and a jump from 1 in 50 kids with a chronic medical condition in 2007 to nearly 1 in 2 today. 👍 LIKE this video if you found the conversation helpful. 💬 COMMENT below with your biggest question about your child's gut health. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations about parenting, childhood development, nutrition and family health. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ElisaSongMD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    Why Nearly 1 in 2 Kids Now Have a Chronic Illness

  7. 17 Aug ·  Bonus

    Is Laser Therapy Safe for a 3-Year-Old With Autism?

    If your child's therapist says they're making progress, but you can't see it, this might explain why. In this Q&A clip, Erinn Askin answers real questions from parents, starting with whether laser therapy is safe for young children with autism (she points to a body of research and testimonials supporting safety and efficacy) and moving into a deeper concept: primitive reflexes. 👍 LIKE this video if this reframes how you think about your child's progress. 💬 COMMENT below: Has a therapist ever told you your child was progressing, but you weren't seeing it at home? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The First Seven Years for more expert conversations on parenting, childhood development, nutrition, and family health. Follow Erinn Askin: Website: https://www.oteim.com/ OTEIM Therapy Intensives: https://www.oteim.com/therapyintensives OTEIM Hometensive™ Program: https://www.oteim.com/hometensive OTEIM Lasers & Photobiomodulation: https://www.oteim.com/lasers OTEIM QEEG/Neurofeedback: https://www.oteim.com/brainscans OTEIM Clinician Training: https://www.oteim.com/training OTEIM Research: https://www.oteim.com/research Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oteimpeds/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oterinnim/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    Is Laser Therapy Safe for a 3-Year-Old With Autism?

  8. 14 Aug

    Why Your Child's Allergies, Anxiety and ADHD Might Start in the Gut | Dr. Elisa Song EP26

    Nearly 1 in 2 kids today has a chronic health condition, and the research increasingly points to the same root system: the gut. This conversation covers how a baby's microbiome is shaped before birth, why antibiotics in the first months of life carry outsized downstream risk, and what parents can actually do about it, whether their child was born by C-section, wasn't breastfed, or already had rounds of antibiotics for ear infections. Dr. Song also unpacks prebiotics vs. probiotics vs. postbiotics, the vagus nerve's role in gut-brain communication, why fermented foods may beat fiber for microbiome diversity, and the five daily habits she calls "Microbiome Magic." Parents will walk away with a clear, practical framework for restoring their child's gut health at any age, plus what to look for on a food label that's quietly working against it. Follow Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/ Book — Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: https://healthykidshappykids.com/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrElisaSongMD/ Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Microbiome Magic™ Supplement: https://healthykidshappykids.com/products/microbiome-magic Tiny Health (Chief Medical Officer): https://www.tinyhealth.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Website: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyldeonhealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

    Why Your Child's Allergies, Anxiety and ADHD Might Start in the Gut | Dr. Elisa Song EP26
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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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  • Creator
    Dr. Murray Clarke & Bryce Wylde
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The First Seven Years