The Nourished Child
Jill Castle, MS, RDN
The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today's child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2025 • 33min
New Treatments for ARFID in Children
Feeding therapist, Kelly Komisaruk, chats about ARFID in kids and teens and the new treatment she's using to help them overcome anxiety about food.
Oct 23, 2025 • 48min
Beyond Salt and Water: Practical Nutrition Strategies for Families Navigating POTS in Children
Registered dietitian Cheryl Harris teaches us about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, in children, including how to manage symptoms with nutrition.
Oct 9, 2025 • 60min
Understanding PANS/PANDAS: How Diet Can Make a Difference
Registered dietitian, Shannon Leatherman discusses PANS/PANDAS illness and how nutrition can help reduce inflammation and help your child heal.
Sep 18, 2025 • 46min
Win the Veggie War with Real Life Strategies that Work with Sarah Schlichter
Registered dietitian, Sarah Schlichter shares actionable, real-world strategies that help parents increase their child's intake of fruits and vegetables without turning mealtime into a battle.
Sep 4, 2025 • 46min
Heal Your Relationship with Food and Raise Competent Eaters with Jessica Setnick
Jessica Setnick helps parents heal their relationship with food, what she calls the "inner eater," so you can raise a competent eater.
Aug 21, 2025 • 51min
Raising an Intuitive Eater When Diet Culture is Everywhere
Dietitian and Eating Disorder specialist, Sumner Brooks, shares insights about raising an intuitive eater in a diet- and body-focused culture.
Aug 7, 2025 • 44min
Kids' Food Preferences: The Role of Nature vs. Nurture
Food scientist, John Hayes, discusses the research behind food preferences. Learn about our complicated food world and what you can (and cannot do) to influence your child's food preferences.
Jul 17, 2025 • 43min
The Case for Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula
Pediatric Dietitian, Malina Malkani, discusses the research behind, and benefits of, goat milk-based infant formula.
Jul 3, 2025 • 36min
Baby Led Feeding: The New Way to Start Solids with Babies
Dr. Krupa Playforth and Cinthia Scott, RD discuss their new book, Baby Leads the Way. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/
Jun 19, 2025 • 42min
The Self-Feeding Journey: Expert Tips from Barbara Coven-Ellis
From the very first bites to mastering the self-feeding journey, feeding expert Barbara Coven-Ellis gives us tips for helping children develop skills with eating. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/
