

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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Oct 14, 2021 • 39min
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Resilience with Dr. Kelly Fradin
Pediatrician Kelly Fradin from Advice I Give My Friends discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACES), how they affect health, and what makes a child resilient to trauma. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/146

Sep 30, 2021 • 48min
Back to School Dinner Ideas with Stacie Billis
Cookbook author and co-host of the podcast, Didn't I Just Feed You?!, Stacie Billis chats about easy and fast back-to-school dinner ideas for the family. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/145
Sep 16, 2021 • 36min
Establishing a Parenting Partnership with Modern Mommy Doc
Author and pediatrician Whitney Casares of Modern Mommy Doc discusses work-life balance and how to establish an equal parenting partnership when raising children. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/144

Sep 2, 2021 • 43min
Cooking with the Family with Lacey Mauritz
Cookbook author Lacey Mauritz chats about cooking with the family and her Mother Goose inspired cookbooks for kids and families. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/143

Aug 19, 2021 • 50min
TNC 142: What You Should Know About Baby Brain Development
From key nutrients to talking to your baby, there are many ways to nurture healthy baby brain development. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/078

Aug 5, 2021 • 47min
TNC 141: Nutrition for Kids with Autism and Selective Eating
Learn how to manage the child with autism and selective eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/105

Jul 22, 2021 • 21min
TNC 140: Understanding Your Child's Picky Taste Buds
Learn how to handle picky taste buds so that children explore all foods. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/128

Jul 8, 2021 • 34min
TNC 139: What It Means to Raise an Emotionally Balanced Child
Learn about emotional health and how to work with your child to be more emotionally balanced. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/84

Jun 24, 2021 • 28min
TNC 138: How to Reverse Unhealthy Snacking Habits
Learn about the acronym "snacksmart" and how it helps parents raise kids with healthy snacking habits. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/124

Jun 10, 2021 • 54min
TNC 137: Why Girls Struggle with Body Image
Learn why girls body image issues are increasing and what parents can do about it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/122


