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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Dec 18, 2025 • 43min
Fiber for Kids Made Simple: How to Boost Gut Health and Regularity
Fiber researcher, Joanne Slavin, discusses fiber for kids and why it's so important to their health.
Dec 4, 2025 • 41min
A Conversation about Obesity Meds for Kids
Pediatrician and mom, Dr. Chrissie Ott, chats about the use of GLP-1 meds in kids and teens.
Nov 20, 2025 • 27min
Navigate Thanksgiving Food Dynamics like a Pro
Let's talk turkey! Learn how to make Thanksgiving a positive experience to remember, especially if you have a picky eater or a child with high weight.
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.
