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.

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What if the food you put on your child's plate could shape their brain for life? In this transformative episode of The First Seven Years, we're joined by Tana Amen, BSN, RN, a registered nurse, neuroscience nutrition expert, and bestselling author of "The Omni Diet," "The Brain Warrior's Way," and "Relentless Courage of a Scared Child."

We reveal the shocking statistics behind childhood disorders—with autism rates jumping from 1 in 500 to 1 in 36, and ADHD increasing by 300-500% in just 30-40 years.

Tana's personal journey from childhood trauma to helping thousands of families optimize their children's brain development makes this episode both deeply personal and scientifically grounded. She shares practical strategies for busy parents, from grocery store treasure hunts to making nutrition fun rather than a battle.

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In this essential episode of The First Seven Years, we're joined by Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi: a licensed naturopathic doctor and holistic nutritionist specializing in functional medicine.

Dr. Pedi takes us on a practical journey through the grocery store aisles, revealing the hidden toxins in everyday foods and showing parents exactly what to buy (and what to avoid) for optimal child health. Dr. Pedi's viral social media content has helped thousands of families make healthier choices, and his evidence-based approach makes nutrition simple and actionable.

From the "window diet" dangers to creating toxin-free environments, this episode is packed with immediately implementable strategies for raising healthier children.

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Smart grocery shopping strategies

Reading ingredient labels

Organic vs. conventional foods

Healthy alternatives to processed foods

Environmental toxin reduction Food sensitivity testing Practical meal planning for families

About Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi: Dr. Pedi is a licensed naturopathic doctor and holistic nutritionist practicing at Oasis Health and Medicine in San Diego, California. His clinical expertise encompasses digestive health, hormonal balance, cardiovascular health, autoimmune conditions, and weight management. He's a certified practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine and actively educates families on gut health, toxin elimination, and nutrient optimization during early childhood development.

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