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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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/
Jun 5, 2025 • 43min
“Just Regular:” How the Culture of Fitness Influences Women and Children
Sara Dean, a former fitness professional and gym owner, shares her reasons for leaving the fitness world. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/
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/
