The First Seven Years
byDr. Murray Clarke & Bryce Wylde
HealthFitnessNutritionKidsFamilyParenting
"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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 1 - Episode 23
Are Seed Oils Affecting Your Child's Brain Development? (What Parents Need to Know) | Liana Werner-Gray EP23
In this episode, we break down how seed oils and processed fats affect child development at a biological level.Liana Werner-Gray, bestselling author and whole foods advocate, explains what happens when children consume seed oils and ultra-processed fats during critical developmental windows. We cover how industrial seed oils influence neuroinflammation, disrupt gut microbiome colonization, interfere with neurotransmitter development, and affect immune system programming in the first seven years.LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your biggest takeaway about seed oils. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and health...
Published: May 2, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 35s
The One Thing Every Parent Can Do This Week to Set Their Kids Up for a Lifetime of Health
What does it actually take to raise a child who stays healthy, strong, and active for life? According to fitness expert Brent Bishop, it comes down to one word: modelling.Brent's practical takeaways for parents who want to start today: pick one movement ritual this week, a morning stretch together, a post-dinner walk around the neighbourhood, and stack it onto something you already do. Do five squats while you make breakfast. Do push-ups against the counter after you brush your teeth. This is the episode that ties it all together and sends every parent away...
Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 6m 21s
The "5 Colors a Day" Rule That Makes Picky Eaters Actually Want to Eat Healthy
You don't brush your teeth for five hours once and expect healthy teeth. So why do we treat our children's nutrition any differently?Fitness expert Brent Bishop brings the same principle that drives his fitness philosophy: consistency over intensity, directly into the conversation about what kids eat, drink, and supplement every single day.From sneaking spinach into smoothies to making grocery shopping a family activity. Brent breaks down practical, immediately usable strategies for building healthy eating habits in kids who are picky, resistant, or just not interested.Build the habits now, in the...
Published: Apr 19, 2026Duration: 4m 26s
The 5-Minute Fix for ADHD, Anxiety, and Poor Sleep That Every Parent Needs to Know
What if your child's focus problems, anxiety, and sleep struggles all have the same root cause and the fix takes less than five minutes?Fitness expert Brent Bishop breaks down the science of how exercise actually affects a child's brain: increased oxygen and blood flow, and a flood of neurotransmitters that simultaneously improve focus and decompress the nervous system. Even just ten minutes of movement before a math test has been shown to increase attention and decrease anxiety.This episode is the practical playbook every parent needs for calmer, more focused, better-sleeping kids.<...
Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 6m 5s
If Your Child Won't Exercise: Here's the One Thing That Actually Works
Fitness expert Brent Bishop shares one of the most practical and immediately usable insights for parents of resistant kids: movement has to be interest-driven. And if your child won't leave the screen, the answer isn't to fight the screen, it's to bring what's on the screen into the real world.From mom-and-baby fitness programs that build bonding and modeling from day one, to cardboard workout cards made with a 5-year-old, to backyard obstacle courses inspired by your kid's favourite character. Brent breaks down how creative, play-based movement in the early years builds the motor skills, core strength...
Published: Apr 12, 2026Duration: 4m 50s
The "Think Factor": Why 90% of Fitness Is Mental (And What That Means for Your Kids)
Fitness expert Brent Bishop introduces the Think Factor: the idea that the results in health and fitness are 90% mental. And for kids, understanding this framework could be the difference between raising a child who loves to move and one who never finds their rhythm.Brent breaks down the four stages every person cycles through: The Dreamer, Doer, Plateau, and Breakthrough, and explains why kids are naturally gifted dreamers, but need guidance to push through boredom and monotony before they land on the one activity that truly clicks for them.If your child has the foundation...
Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 5m 49s
What Happens to Your Baby's Brain When You Exercise During Pregnancy
What if the choices you make during pregnancy don't just affect your health but your baby's brain, blood sugar, and lifelong risk of disease?In this episode, we break down the research around exercise during pregnancy, and the evidence is clear: staying active isn't just safe, it's one of the most powerful things a mother can do for her child before they're even born.Pregnancy is not an excuse to stop moving. This episode is the evidence-backed guide every expectant mother and the people around her need to hear.LIKE this...
Published: Apr 5, 2026Duration: 5m 11s
Why Your Kids Move Less Every Year (And What Happens If You Don't Fix It)
In this episode, we make the case that if you could put exercise into a pill, you'd solve 80% of what ails children in North America. Add sleep to that pill, and you're at 100%. But here's the harder truth: if parents aren't modelling it, if schools are cutting fitness programs, and if screens keep winning, we're heading somewhere we don't want to go.This episode is the wake-up call every parent needs about what movement actually means for your child's future.LIKE this video if it opened your eyes COMMENT with how...
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 6m 23s
Season 1 - Episode 22
Is Your Child's Sedentary Lifestyle Setting Them Up for Lifelong Disease? (The Fix Starts Now) | Brent Bishop #EP22
Most kids are moving less than ever, and the consequences go far beyond fitness. Celebrity trainer and kinesiology expert Brent Bishop breaks down exactly how to raise active, resilient children from day one.Brent Bishop is a national on-air fitness expert, celebrity trainer, bestselling author of The Think Factor, and founder of Think Fitness Studios. With over 25 years in performance conditioning, he's coached Olympians, elite athletes, and film and TV personalities , and he's a devoted dad who lives everything he teaches.In this practical, energizing conversation, Brent and the hosts explore...
Published: Mar 27, 2026Duration: 58m 52s
The Grocery Store Trick That Makes Kids Eat Vegetables (Rainbow Audit Method)
What if the secret to getting your picky eater to try new foods isn't about the food at all? When parents say "my child will only eat chicken nuggets," this expert reveals a game-changing approach that has nothing to do with bribing or bargaining. The solution lies in involving children in the entire food story - from grocery shopping to kitchen prep - rather than just expecting them to eat what's placed in front of them. Learn the "rainbow audit" method where kids become responsible for identifying missing colors in the fridge, making them invested partners in...
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 4m 44s
I Gave Kids Highlighters to Test Their Lunch ( Processed Food Experiment )
What if the "healthy" juice boxes you pack in your child's lunchbox are actually worse than soda? Dr. Ana Maria exposes the shocking truth about juice boxes that the food industry doesn't want parents to know. Even organic juice boxes are essentially liquid sugar. But it gets worse: the pasteurization process involves boiling the juice at high temperatures before putting it into plastic containers, potentially releasing BPA into your child's drink. In this eye-opening episode, learn about Dr. Ana Maria's brilliant experiment with 6-year-olds and highlighters that changed everything. She taught kids to highlight ingredients...
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 4m 29s
"If You Can't Read It, Don't Eat It" - Pediatrician's Rule That Could Save Your Child
What if the toys and products you're giving your children are secretly disrupting their hormones and development? This pediatrician reveals the hidden dangers lurking in everyday baby and toddler products that most parents never consider. Ana Maria breaks down her simple "if you can't read it, don't eat it" rule for gummies and supplements, reveals which baby wipe brands passed and failed her safety test, and explains why BPA-free cans can still be dangerous if they're dented. Most importantly, learn how to make these changes gradually - one product at a time - so you...
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 6m 35s
"Eczema is NOT a Lotion Deficiency" - Doctor's Shocking Truth About Your Child's Skin
What if your child's eczema isn't a skin problem but actually a window into their gut health? Dr. Ana Maria reveals the shocking connection between eczema and leaky gut that most pediatricians never discuss. When eczema appears (typically between 3-6 months), parents ask "how can they have a chronic disease when they were just born?" The answer lies in what happened during pregnancy - stress, toxins, and maternal nutrition all play crucial roles in setting up a baby's gut health before birth. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your...
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 8m 44s
Stop Giving Your Baby Rice Cereal (Pediatrician's Shocking Alternative) | rice cereal dangers |
Why are we giving babies processed rice cereal when meat and liver provide natural iron? Dr. Ana Maria challenges everything you think you know about feeding babies in their crucial first year. As a pediatrician who questioned rice cereal from day one in her traditional practice, she reveals why breast milk remains unmatched for infant development - even if you can only provide one ounce a day. She exposes the shocking truth about major formula companies using corn syrup solids as their first ingredient while claiming it's "not sugar." Dr. Ana Maria also breaks down...
Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 6m 39s
This One Nutrient Boosted Kids' IQ by 5 Points | omega-3 pregnancy, DHA benefits, cod liver oil |
A groundbreaking 2001 study published in the Journal of Pediatrics followed two groups of pregnant mothers in Norway for five years. One group received corn oil throughout pregnancy, while the other received cod liver oil rich in omega-3 DHA. The results were stunning: children whose mothers took cod liver oil scored 5 IQ points higher at age five. Learn why DHA should be the dominant omega-3 in your supplement (with the ideal 2:3 ratio of DHA to EPA). Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers can now test not only their own levels but also their breast milk to ensure optimal...
Published: Mar 8, 2026Duration: 4m 39s
This 1998 Ice Storm Study Proved Pregnancy Stress Damages Kids for 15 Years | prenatal toxins I
What if the stress you experience during pregnancy could affect your child's health for the next 15 years? This pediatrician reveals groundbreaking research from the 1998 Canadian ice storm that followed 400,000 pregnant mothers, showing how prenatal stress led to higher rates of eczema, asthma, ADHD, autism, and even cancer in their children. But that's not all - new studies on fluoride exposure during pregnancy are showing alarming decreases in children's IQ scores. Learn about the Canadian studies that changed her mind about fluoride supplementation and why she now makes specific recommendations that go against conventional medical advice...
Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 4m 57s
How I Cured My 3 Kids' Chronic Diseases | food is medicine I
What happens when a pediatrician's own children become chronically ill and traditional medicine fails them? Dr. Ana Maria shares her powerful journey from conventional pediatrician to functional medicine advocate after her three young children suffered from severe allergies, asthma, eczema, ADHD, and other chronic conditions. Dr. Ana Maria reveals the shocking sugar discovery that completely transformed her children's health. Learn how she eliminated processed foods, fought against family and medical colleagues, and watched her children thrive medication-free in New Zealand. This is essential information for every parent concerned about the growing health crisis affecting our...
Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 7m 42s
Season 1 - Episode 21
Is Sugar is Shrinking Your Child's Brain? (Find Out Why) | Dr. Ana Maria Temple #EP21
What if the chronic health issues plaguing our children today aren't inevitable, but entirely preventable? Dr. AnnaMaria Temple reveals the shocking truth about how our modern lifestyle is creating a generation of sick kids. Dr. Anna Maria Temple is a traditionally trained medical doctor turned holistic pediatrician, bestselling author, and creator of the Eczema Transformation Program. After watching her own three children suffer from chronic conditions despite following conventional medical advice, she discovered the root causes that traditional medicine was missing. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Temple shares how simple dietary changes transformed her children's...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 1h 15m 7s
Is Melatonin Okay for Kids? (Why This Trend Is Concerning) | Podcast Cli - Hannah Mclane
Should kids be taking melatonin, or are we creating a sleep dependency? We explore when melatonin might be appropriate (like long-haul travel), why using it nightly can create habit dependency, and how nature already provides melatonin-supporting compounds through foods like tart cherry juice and pumpkin seeds. If you’re a parent trying to navigate sleep struggles without falling into trend-driven solutions, this conversation will give you clarity. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest child sleep challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting an...
Published: Feb 25, 2026Duration: 6m 42s
Wellness Trend: The Sleep Hack Pediatricians Are Recommending | Podcast Clip - Hannah Mclane
Did colostrum really start as a social media fad and become a real health movement? We dive into how colostrum supports immune development, why magnesium is being used to support children’s sleep (with pediatric guidance), and the importance of setting your child’s circadian rhythm through natural sunlight exposure. If you’re a parent navigating today’s wellness trends and trying to balance innovation with common sense, this episode will help you separate hype from healthy habits. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMEN...
Published: Feb 23, 2026Duration: 6m 1s