

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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Jul 4, 2024 • 46min
The Kissing Game (and Other Sleep Strategies for Children) with Kendall Hampton
Kendall Hampton, pediatric sleep specialist, walks us through some key strategies for helping children who don't want to go to bed, get good quality sleep. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Jun 20, 2024 • 39min
Advancing Nutrition Security for Children with Dr. Caree Cotwright
Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity for the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA, shares the many programs aimed at ending hunger for children in the United States. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Jun 6, 2024 • 41min
Trends in Sports Nutrition for Student Athletes with Kelly Jones
Kelly Jones, a sports and media dietitian, talks about trends in sports nutrition with student-athletes. From creatine, energy drinks and RED-S, Kelly shares her insight and knowledge and sets the record straight. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

May 23, 2024 • 34min
"I'm Feeding Two Very Different Kids and Stages of Childhood"
In this one-time counseling session, Jill helps a working mom who is simultaneously navigating babyhood and adolescence. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

May 9, 2024 • 43min
The Psychology of Eating Habits with Nina Crowley
Nina Crowley, the psycho dietitian, talks about the psychology of eating habits, health behaviors, and motivation and how these impact both parents and children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Apr 25, 2024 • 18min
How to Tell if Your Child is Really Hungry
Jill explores true, physiologic hunger versus "head" hunger, and gives parents a series of questions so they can assess what's going on and respond accordingly. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/

Apr 11, 2024 • 47min
How to Support Kids with Feeding Problems
Cheryl Pelletier, a speech-language pathologist and feeding professional, discusses feeding problems in children and how to find the right support for children who aren't eating well. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/

Mar 28, 2024 • 22min
How to Help Kids with Low Iron
Jill reviews iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in kids and what parents can do to help. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/

Mar 14, 2024 • 17min
Easy Food Tips to Help All Children Eat Better
Jill reviews for easy tips for helping all children, especially those with large bodies, eat better. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/

Feb 29, 2024 • 14min
My Child is Always Hungry and Overweight
Jill reviews nutrition and feeding tips for parenting a child who is always hungry and overweight. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/


