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The Nourished Child
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…
Episodes
The Nourished ChildAdvancing 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…
The Nourished ChildTrends 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…
The Nourished Child"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…
The Nourished ChildThe 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…
The Nourished ChildHow 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…
The Nourished ChildHow 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…
The Nourished ChildHow 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…
The Nourished ChildEasy 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…
The Nourished ChildMy 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…
The Nourished Child6 Principles for Introducing New Foods to Young Children
Jill reviews 6 principles to keep in mind when introducing new foods to young children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
The Nourished ChildThe Genetics of Your Child's Food Approach and Why It Matters
Jill reviews the genetics of food approach in kids and revisits an interview with Dr. Alison Miller about child eating styles. Why are some kids more…
The Nourished ChildDo Parents Restrict Food when Kids Are Larger?
Jill reviews how parent feeding may change when raising a child with a larger body. She chats about the genetics of being larger and the impact of restricting…
The Nourished Child3 Wishes for the New Year
Jill has three wishes for the New Year for parents and anyone who cares about children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
The Nourished ChildSimple Ways to Educate Toddlers about Food
Jill reviews three simple ways to teach toddlers about food without stigmatizing and compromising their developing relationship with food. Get full information…
The Nourished ChildEating in secret: Why do kids sneak food?
Jill reviews why kids sneak food and what parents can do about it. If your child is eating in secret, this is a must-listen! Get full information on the blog…
The Nourished ChildStereotyping Children About Their Size, Eating, and Activity Levels
Jill reviews three labels adults place on kids about their eating, size, and activity levels, and the impact these have on children's well-being. Get full…
The Nourished ChildHow to Arm Your Child Against Dysfunctional Eating with Jessica Setnick
Jessica Setnick shares her insights on dysfunctional eating in children and what parents can do right now to protect them. Get full information on the blog…
The Nourished ChildIs it okay for a child to be a pescatarian?
Is it safe for children to be pescatarian? Understand the benefits, watch-outs, and potential mistakes when raising a pescatarian child. Get full information…
The Nourished ChildThe State of the Teen Plate with Ty Beal
Ty Beal shares his research and insights on adolescent nutrition in the U.S. and globally. Sponsored by National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to…
The Nourished ChildCan Your Diet Be Healthy if You Eat Ultra-Processed Foods? with Julie Hess
Julie Hess shares how she planned a healthy diet pattern that meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans using ultra-processed foods. Get full information on…
The Nourished ChildThe Inlaws: Eating, Feeding, Food and Kids' Bodies
Jill answers a listener's question about inlaws who constantly talk about nutrition, weight, and health when her toddler is around. Get full information on the…
The Nourished ChildMaking Fruits and Vegetables Fun with Lori Taylor
Lori Taylor of The Produce Moms talks about making fruits and vegetables fun for kids. Get full information in the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
The Nourished ChildA Meal and Snack Schedule Works for Kids...Period
One of the easiest things you can do to help your child be a better eater (and all the reasons why)! Get full information in the blog…
The Nourished ChildRaw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk
In the quest for sustainable, unprocessed food, the consumption of raw milk is increasing. But is it a good idea for kids? Get full information in the blog.
The Nourished ChildIs Aspartame Bad for Kids?
Is aspartame bad for you? For your kids? Jill dives into the safety of aspartame for children and offers some strategies to ease your mind. Get full…
The Nourished ChildIs It Safe for Kids to Lift Weights?
Strength training is safe for kids under certain conditions. Jill Castle breaks down whether or not kids can lift weights and considerations for parents. Get…
The Nourished ChildIs Prime Drink Okay for Kids?
Many kids are asking for Prime drink, but is it good for them? Jill Castle breaks down nutrition, safety, and other considerations about Prime. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildMy Baby Won't Spoon Feed
My baby won't spoon feed! Jill Castle offers tips and advice for parents when their baby is refusing spoon feeding. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildIt's a Wrap (+ Some Updates)
Jill Castle recaps Season 7 of The Nourished Child podcast and shares some announcements for parents and professionals. Get full show notes and information…
The Nourished ChildMy Kids Want to Spend Money on Food
Listener question: How do I handle it when my child wants to spend money on food? Jill Castle answers and offers resources for parents and their kids. Get full…
The Nourished ChildNourish the Person, Not the Shame with JC Lippold
JC Lippold discusses the cycle of shame in nutrition, fitness, and parenting and offers tips for minimizing shame. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildHow Can I Support a Healthier Body Image?
Listener question: How can I support a healthier body image in my child? Jill answers and offers resources for parents and their kids. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildWhy is Sleep Important for Kids?
Dr. Cara Palmer sheds light on the physical and emotional benefits of sleep for kids. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildCultural Foods and Shaming with Maya Feller
Maya Feller discusses the importance of introducing children to cultural foods and the harms of food shaming and bias in promoting an unbiased approach to…
The Nourished ChildCooking with Preschoolers with Dr. Yum
Dr. Nimali Fernando, also known as "Dr. Yum," talks about why cooking with preschoolers can be a fun and educational experience and how parents can involve…
The Nourished ChildDisappointment and Concern: The AAP Guidelines for Children with Larger Bodies
Jill Castle talks about the new AAP clinical practice guidelines for children with larger bodies. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildHow Body Image and Stigma Spur Eating Disorders in Kids with Kendrin Sonneville
Dr. Kendrin Sonneville talks about how body image and stigma lead to the development of eating disorders in children. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildReframe Your Mindset: 5 Shifts for 2023
Jill Castle talks about how to reframe your mindset as a parent who is feeding kids in 2023. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildWeight Stigma in Youth with Rebecca Puhl
We talk about weight stigma in kids with Rebecca Puhl, professor and researcher at the University of Connecticut and Deputy Director of the Rudd Center for…
The Nourished ChildRaising Adventurous Eaters with Lara Dato
Occupational therapist Lara Dato discusses the sensory system and picky eating, highlighting how food sensory sensitivities affect pickiness. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildThe Power of Exercise for Kids with Rebecca Hasson
Dr. Rebecca Hasson discusses the power of physical activity and exercise for kids, the current recommendations, and the barriers to getting enough. Get full…
The Nourished ChildAppetite Traits, Eating, and Self-Regulation with Alison Miller
Developmental psychologist Dr. Alison Miller discusses appetite traits, executive functioning, and stress, highlighting how these affect eating behaviors in…
The Nourished ChildBreastfeeding, Mothering and Work-Life Balance with Johane Filemon
Johane Filemon, an Atlanta-based dietitian and mom, discusses the history of black women breastfeeding, mothering a family, and how she keeps it all in…
The Nourished ChildPCOS in Teens
Angela Grassi, a dietitian and founder of the PCOS Nutrition Center, discusses PCOS in teens, including symptoms and treatment. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildTips for ADHD, Eating Habits and Behavior
Holly Blanc Moses, a mental health therapist, offers advice to help kids with ADHD, eating habits, and behaviors at the table. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildMeet Your Superpower: Self-Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in self-compassion research and one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide, helps us embrace self-compassion…
The Nourished ChildTransform Your Parenting and Feeding Triggers
Dr. Lynyetta Willis discusses being triggered by well-meaning family members when feeding their child and co-parenting from different backgrounds. Get full…
The Nourished ChildThe Best of Feeding Young Athletes
Jill Castle explores low energy availability (EA) and RED-S, including recent research about how it impacts the young, growing athlete. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildThe Best of Body Challenges in Children
Jill Castle explores body challenges in children, including recent research about when kids put on extra body fat. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildThe Best of Why Kids Eat
Jill Castle explores eating regulation in children, including the parenting skills around feeding and food responsiveness. Get full show notes and information…
The Nourished ChildThe Best of Brain Development
Jill Castle reviews the latest science on child brain development, including new and emerging nutrients, like polar lipids. Get full show notes and information…
The Nourished ChildThe Best of Extreme Picky Eating
Jill Castle reviews the latest science on extreme pickiness and ARFID, including the topic of disgust as a reason for not eating. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildThe Best of Becoming a Good Food Parent
Jill Castle reviews the latest science on becoming a better food parent, including the topic of fathers and food parenting. Get full show notes and information…
The Nourished ChildBody Image Issues in Boys
Dr. Charlotte Markey, author of Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys, discusses the growing concerns around body dissatisfaction in boys. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildThe Disease of Obesity: Treating the Whole Child
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, discusses the disease of obesity in children, weight stigma, heritability and…
The Nourished ChildFormula for Baby: What's New?
Dr. Devon Kuehn, Chief Medical Officer at ByHeart, talks about formula for babies and the innovations emerging in the infant formula market. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildTable Talk: How to Engage Kids at the Table
Table talk is the language we use as we feed and interact with kids around the table. Author Stephanie Meyers guides us in optimal ways to converse with kids…
The Nourished ChildIron in Children and Brain Development
Dr. Michael Georgieff talks about the role of iron in children and brain development. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildEverything You've Learned about Building Habits is Flawed
Dr. Michelle Segar discusses her book, The Joy Choice, and why building eating and exercise habits is different from what we've been taught. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildThe Makings of a Secure Child
Psychologist Dr. Serena Messina discusses attachment as a cornerstone of children's emotional regulation skills and well-being. Get full show notes and…