

The Nourished Child
Jill Castle, MS, RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
Raising a healthy eater shouldn't feel confusing or overwhelming. The Nourished Child is your trusted guide for child nutrition, feeding kids with confidence, and navigating real-life parenting challenges — from picky eating and food-focused kids to teen appetites, nutrient needs, young athletes, and raising children in all body sizes.
Hosted by Jill Castle — pediatric dietitian, author, and mom of four — this podcast blends practical feeding strategies with body-positive parenting, holistic child wellness, and the latest research on children's physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode helps you build healthy habits, support your child's relationship with food, protect their self-esteem, and create a family culture where children thrive at every size.
Whether you're dealing with an overweight child, a selective eater, a child who's always hungry, or you simply want to nurture healthy habits and positive body image, The Nourished Child offers the compassionate, evidence-informed guidance you need to raise a well-nourished, confident, resilient child — inside and out.
Hosted by Jill Castle — pediatric dietitian, author, and mom of four — this podcast blends practical feeding strategies with body-positive parenting, holistic child wellness, and the latest research on children's physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode helps you build healthy habits, support your child's relationship with food, protect their self-esteem, and create a family culture where children thrive at every size.
Whether you're dealing with an overweight child, a selective eater, a child who's always hungry, or you simply want to nurture healthy habits and positive body image, The Nourished Child offers the compassionate, evidence-informed guidance you need to raise a well-nourished, confident, resilient child — inside and out.
Episodes
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Aug 19, 2021 • 50min
TNC 142: What You Should Know About Baby Brain Development
From key nutrients to talking to your baby, there are many ways to nurture healthy baby brain development. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/078

Aug 5, 2021 • 47min
TNC 141: Nutrition for Kids with Autism and Selective Eating
Learn how to manage the child with autism and selective eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/105

Jul 22, 2021 • 21min
TNC 140: Understanding Your Child's Picky Taste Buds
Learn how to handle picky taste buds so that children explore all foods. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/128

Jul 8, 2021 • 34min
TNC 139: What It Means to Raise an Emotionally Balanced Child
Learn about emotional health and how to work with your child to be more emotionally balanced. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/84

Jun 24, 2021 • 28min
TNC 138: How to Reverse Unhealthy Snacking Habits
Learn about the acronym "snacksmart" and how it helps parents raise kids with healthy snacking habits. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/124

Jun 10, 2021 • 54min
TNC 137: Why Girls Struggle with Body Image
Learn why girls body image issues are increasing and what parents can do about it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/122

May 27, 2021 • 28min
TNC 136: Tips for Keeping Kids on a Summer Schedule
Learn about tips for keeping kids on a summer schedule. I'm talking about weight, healthy habits, and some ways you can maintain structure in your child's summer break. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/136

May 13, 2021 • 36min
TNC 135: How Children's Preference in Food Begins
Dr. Julie Mennella explains how children's preference in food develops, evolves and influences eating choices and health. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/135

Apr 29, 2021 • 44min
TNC 134: How Did I Get Here? The Jill Castle Story
A special episode about my journey, the work I do, and where I am today (literally!). Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/134

Apr 15, 2021 • 32min
TNC 133: Responsive Feeding 101
Learn how to use respond to baby feeding cues and set a foundation of trust and parent-child attachment. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/133


