

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.
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May 22, 2025 • 45min
Raising a Child with Celiac Disease
Learn about celiac disease in kids from a pediatric dietitian and a mom living with it. We'll cover key symptoms, diagnosis, and how to successfully manage the gluten-free diet for your child's health. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

May 8, 2025 • 44min
Do your Kids Need Omega-3 Fish Oil?
Do your kids need Omega-3 fish oil? https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

Apr 22, 2025 • 24min
5 Reasons Parents Struggle with Feeding Kids
Want to be more confident with feeding your kids? Understand the common reasons parents struggle with confident parenting and food. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

Apr 10, 2025 • 46min
Empowering Families and Healthier Communities through Food with Lynn Fredericks
Lynn Fredericks, founder of FamilyCook Productions, shares her innovative work in nutrition education in the community and its impact on well-being. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Mar 27, 2025 • 32min
Navigating the Truth about Food Online: Who Can You Trust?
Food and agriculture thought leader, Charlie Arnot, explores the conflicting and confusing information about food and nutrition online and helps us find the truth. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Mar 13, 2025 • 45min
How Too Much Body Fat May Affect Health
Body composition expert and obesity specialist, Dr. Robert Dubin, explains body composition and how too much body fat may affect health. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
A Little Sweetness Goes a Long Way (Reducing Sugar)
Sweetness researcher Adams Berzins explains artificial and natural sweeteners and their role in reducing sugar intake. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Feb 13, 2025 • 47min
Make America Healthy for All Kids
A pediatric dietitian's wish list for how to make America healthy for all kids. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Jan 30, 2025 • 43min
How Cooking Can Improve Your Child's Mental Health
Dr. Debbie Kennedy, a chef and PhD nutritionist, discusses the psychological benefits of cooking for children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Jan 16, 2025 • 38min
Easy Ways to Shape Your Child's Health and Habits
Researcher Dr. Stephanie Anzman-Frasca shares easy parenting strategies for shaping good habits for kids. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog


