The First Seven Years

By 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

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How many episodes does The First Seven Years have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

The First Seven Years episodes:

April 23, 2026 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 with something they can actually do today.
LIKE this video if you're committing to one new movement habit
COMMENT with the one ritual you're going to start this week
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Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website:https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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April 19, 2026 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 first seven years, and they won't be exceptions. They'll be the norm.
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COMMENT with your go-to healthy snack hack for kids
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Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website:https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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April 16, 2026 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.
LIKE this video if you're going to try the five for five
COMMENT with your biggest challenge getting your kids to wind down at night
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Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website:https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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April 12, 2026 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, and active habits that last a lifetime.
90% of fitness is mental. That applies to your kids, too. This episode gives you the tools to work with their mind, not against it.
LIKE this video if you're going to try this with your kids
COMMENT with your child's favourite character or game
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Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website:https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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April 09, 2026 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 built in these early years, it becomes nearly impossible to take it away from them later. This episode shows you exactly how to build it.
LIKE this video if it gave you a new perspective
COMMENT with the sport or activity your kid loves most
SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and health insights
Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website:https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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April 05, 2026 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 video if it was helpful
COMMENT with your go-to pregnancy-safe workout
SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and health insights
Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website:https://iambishop.com/ https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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April 02, 2026 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 you keep your kids active
SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and health insights
Follow Brent Bishop / Think Fitness:
Website: https://iambishop.com/ / https://www.thinkfitnessstudios.com/
Instagram: @iambishop / @Thinkfitnesstoronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkfitnessstudios
YouTube: @BishopThinksFitness
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.
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March 27, 2026 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 how movement shapes children's brain health, emotional regulation, sleep, metabolism, and long-term resilience, and why parental modelling is the single most powerful thing you can do.
LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with your biggest challenge getting your kids moving. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and health insights.
Follow Brent Bishop:
Website: https://iambishop.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambishop
Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/
Follow Bryce Wylde:
Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.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.
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March 20, 2026 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 family nutrition. These aren't just parenting tips - they're tested strategies that address the root causes rather than just the symptoms.
LIKE this video if you found it helpful
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Follow Dr. Ana Maria Temple: Website: https://www.dranamaria.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranamariatemple/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AnaMariaTemple/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ana-mariatemplemd
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.
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March 18, 2026 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 they could read on Lunchables - if less than 50% could be highlighted, she called it a "chemical experiment" rather than food. This is the wake-up call every parent needs about what's really in their child's lunchbox.

LIKE this video if you found it helpful
COMMENT with your biggest school lunch challenge
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Follow Dr. Ana Maria Temple: Website: https://www.dranamaria.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranamariatemple/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AnaMariaTemple/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ana-mariatemplemd
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.
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FAQs about The First Seven Years:

How many episodes does The First Seven Years have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.