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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Apr 1, 2021 • 39min
TNC 132: How Dads Can Help Kids with Healthy Eating
Dezi Abeyta, "The Dad's Dietitian," joins me to talk about how dads can be a positive role model for kids and help them establish healthy eating habits. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/132
Mar 18, 2021 • 29min
TNC 131: How to Encourage a Child's Autonomy at Snack Time
Build your child's autonomy at snack time through a variety of hands-on activities to encourage self-regulated eating and nutritious snack choices. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/131
Mar 4, 2021 • 55min
TNC 130: The Dietary Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers
Sharon Donovan, dietitian researcher and committee member of the 2020 DGA for Americans talks about the new infant and toddler guidelines. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/130
Feb 18, 2021 • 52min
TNC 129: A Good Time to Be Born
There's been much progress in child health over the years. Dr. Perri Klass, author of A Good Time to Be Born, talks about child health and mortality. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/129
Feb 4, 2021 • 25min
TNC 128: Why Supertasters Need Extra Help with Vegetables
Do you have more than a picky eater on your hands? Learn about supertasters and what you can do to help them learn to like vegetables. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/128
Jan 21, 2021 • 44min
TNC 127: How BMI Report Cards in School Impact Kids
Do BMI report cards help or harm a child? Dr. Kristine Madsen discusses the impact of using BMI measurements in schools. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/127
Jan 7, 2021 • 40min
TNC 126: How to Recapture Your Family Health Goals in 2021
Learn how to reset your family health habits in 2021, from eating to sleep, exercise, and more. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/126
Dec 24, 2020 • 55min
TNC 125: Food Dignity: A Lesson in Facing Blind Privilege (& Hunger)
Hunger is still an issue for children and families during the pandemic. Learn about food dignity, blind privilege, and how we can all face our assumptions about food insecurity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/125
Dec 10, 2020 • 26min
TNC 124: How to Raise a Smart Snacker
Learn how to raise a smart snacker with The Smart Mom's Guide to Healthy Snacking, a book to help parents and caretakers. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/124
Nov 19, 2020 • 28min
TNC 123: What My Relationship with Sweets Can Teach You
I've got a history with candy and it's shaped my relationship with sweets. Learn how to normalize and neutralize desserts for you and your family. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/123
