{"podcast":{"title":"The First Seven Years","slug":"the-first-seven-years-7188831","podcast_index_feed_id":7188831,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-first-seven-years/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-first-seven-years","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-first-seven-years/20250529_020552_4e260145cc8d75ae194ff16b30e436b1.jpg","author":"Dr. Murray Clarke & Bryce Wylde","episode_count":96,"summary":"\"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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831"},"episode":{"title":"Reversing Childhood Obesity: Environmental Toxins, Hormones & Gut Health with Dr. Shilpa Sayana","slug":"reversing-childhood-obesity-environmental-toxins-hormones-gut-health-with-dr-shilpa-sayana","published_at":"2025-08-06T19:28:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831/reversing-childhood-obesity-environmental-toxins-hormones-gut-health-with-dr-shilpa-sayana","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-first-seven-years/2154754","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/313447/2154754/the-first-seven-years/2025_08_06_19_27_53_4c7c3d93-ddc9-46bf-af90-8199f2b8a630.mp3","summary":"What if the plastic bottle in your child's hand could be programming them for obesity? In this eye-opening episode of The First Seven Years, we're joined by Dr. Shilpa Sayana, MD, a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and functional medicine, and Medical Director of Sayana Medical and Wellness Center in Los Angeles. We uncover the shocking reality behind childhood obesity statistics—a 300% increase over the last 30-40 years, with rates jumping from 6% to 20% of American children. Dr. Sayana reveals how environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and gut health issues are setting our children up for metabolic dysfunction from birth, and shares her personal journey of discovering mold toxicity was causing her daughter's precocious puberty at age 7. From the 285 industrial toxins found in umbilical cord blood to the obesogenic effects of everyday plastics, phthalates, and household products, this episode exposes the hidden environmental factors driving childhood obesity. Dr. Sayana provides practical, actionable solutions for busy parents—from simple kitchen swaps to supporting your child's detoxification pathways with proper nutrition and targeted supplementation. Whether you're concerned about early puberty, unexplained weight gain, or simply want to protect your child from environmental toxins, this episode delivers the functional medicine roadmap for raising healthier, hormonally balanced children in our toxic world. LIKE this video if you found it helpful, COMMENT with your biggest concern about environmental toxins, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert guidance on raising healthy, thriving children. Follow Dr. Shilpa Sayana: Website: https://www.sayanamedical.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayanamedical/ Follow Dr. Murr…","meta_description":"What if the plastic bottle in your child's hand could be programming them for obesity? In this eye-opening episode of The First Seven Years, we're joined…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4131,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-first-seven-years-7188831/episodes/reversing-childhood-obesity-environmental-toxins-hormones-gut-health-with-dr-shilpa-sayana/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831/reversing-childhood-obesity-environmental-toxins-hormones-gut-health-with-dr-shilpa-sayana.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}