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

    17h ago ·  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
  2. The Real Reason Your Child Has Eczema (It's Not a Skin Problem)

    4d ago ·  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
  3. Your Kid Eats 3x More Than You — So What's in Their Food Matters 3x More | Liana Werner-Gray

    May 29 ·  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
  4. The 30-Day Seed Oil Reset Your Whole Family Can Do | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    May 24 ·  Bonus

    The 30-Day Seed Oil Reset Your Whole Family Can Do | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    Every cell in your body is only as healthy as the fat surrounding it. Are you feeding it the right kind? Your cell membranes are the gatekeepers of everything that enters and exits each cell in your body. Get the fat wrong, and the membrane breaks down, mitochondria get compromised, and inflammation takes hold. Get it right, and every system in the body runs the way it was designed to. LIKE this video if you're ready to do your own 30-day seed oil reset. COMMENT below with the meal swap you're committing to 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.

    4 min
  5. Why Your Kid Can't Stop Craving Junk Food | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    May 22 ·  Bonus

    Why Your Kid Can't Stop Craving Junk Food | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    What if your child's anxiety, ADHD, or behavioural outbursts aren't a diagnosis problem, they're a nutrition problem? In this episode, Dr. Murray Clarke, Bryce Wylde and Liana Werner-Gray make the case that neuroinflammation driven by the wrong dietary fats is one of the most underexplored contributors to the rise in childhood anxiety, spectrum disorders, and neuroatypical conditions. And the fix is more straightforward than the pharmaceutical industry wants you to believe. If your child is struggling with anxiety, focus, or behaviour, and you haven't looked at what they're eating, this episode is where you start. LIKE this video if this reframes how you think about kids and anxiety. COMMENT below with one dietary change you're making for your child's nervous system. 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.

    6 min
  6. The Exact Oils to Keep in Your Kitchen | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    May 17 ·  Bonus

    The Exact Oils to Keep in Your Kitchen | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    You're reading the label. But do you actually know what it means? In this episode, we get practical, walking parents through exactly what to feed kids from the first bite of solid food to school-age snacking, and how to spot the seed oils hiding behind "organic," "natural," and "plant-based" labels. LIKE this video if this finally made food labels make sense. COMMENT below with the seed oil you had no idea was in your pantry. 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.

    11 min
  7. Every Baby Formula Contains Seed Oils — Here's What to Do Instead | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    May 15 ·  Bonus

    Every Baby Formula Contains Seed Oils — Here's What to Do Instead | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    What's actually in your baby's formula, and is it doing more harm than good? In this episode, Dr. Murray Clarke, Bryce Wylde and Liana Werner-Gray tackle one of the most overlooked crises in infant nutrition: seed oils in baby formula. Every major formula on the market contains them, and most parents have no idea. This conversation breaks down what low DHA levels during pregnancy and early infancy actually cost your child, from postpartum depression risk for mom to compromised brain development for baby, and what you can do about it right now. LIKE this video if you learned something about formula you wish you'd known sooner. COMMENT below with your biggest question about infant nutrition and healthy fats. 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.

    4 min
  8. Seed Oils Trigger Anxiety | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    May 10 ·  Bonus

    Seed Oils Trigger Anxiety | Podcast Clip - Liana Werner-Gray

    What if anxiety, ADHD, and chronic inflammation all share one common dietary root? In this episode, Dr. Murray Clarke and Bryce Wylde continue their conversation with Australian author and wellness advocate Liana Werner-Gray, diving into the science behind seed oils, the myth that fat causes heart disease, and what every pregnant mom needs to know before her baby is even born. LIKE this video if it made you rethink what "heart healthy" actually means. COMMENT below with your biggest challenge avoiding seed oils as a parent. 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.

    7 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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  • Creator
    Dr. Murray Clarke & Bryce Wylde
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The First Seven Years