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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 ChildWeight Loss Camps for Kids? with Lauren Harris-Pincus
Dietitian Lauren Harris-Pincus talks about her journey of being a larger child, dieting, her experience at weight loss camps for kids, and how she helps others…
The Nourished ChildWellness vs. Weight with Dr. Lori Fishman
Child Psychologist Lori Fishman joins me for a conversation about why we should focus on wellness for kids who are larger instead of their weight. Get full…
The Nourished ChildToddler Eating with Feeding Littles
Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware (Feeding Littles) are on the show talking about toddler eating and much more. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildAyurveda 101 for Families with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh
Learn about Ayurveda 101 and how you can apply one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildThe Biggest Nutrition Stories of 2021
From the Dietary Guidelines to ultra-processed foods, we look at the biggest nutrition stories and news of 2021. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildThe Infant Microbiome with Noel Mueller
Dr. Noel Mueller shares the latest research on the infant microbiome and how to build a healthy infant gut from the start. Get full show notes and information…
The Nourished ChildRaising Plant Based Kids with Plant-Based Juniors
Learn how to raise and feed plant based kids with Alex Caspero and Whitney English of Plant Based Juniors. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildChild Temperament and Eating with Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
How child temperament affects behavior and eating with parenting expert and author Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. Get full show notes and information here…
The Nourished ChildKids Learn How to Eat with Dawn Winkelmann
Did you know kids learn how to eat? Pediatric feeding therapist and co-inventor of EZPZ pediatric feeding products, Dawn Winkelmann, tells us how. Get full…
The Nourished ChildAdverse 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…
The Nourished ChildBack 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…
The Nourished ChildEstablishing 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…
The Nourished ChildCooking 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…
The Nourished ChildTNC 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…
The Nourished ChildTNC 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
The Nourished ChildTNC 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
The Nourished ChildTNC 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…
The Nourished ChildTNC 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…
The Nourished ChildTNC 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
The Nourished ChildTNC 136: Tips for Keeping Kids on a Summer Schedule
Learn about tips for keeping kids on a summer schedule. I'm talking about weight, healthy habits, and some ways you can maintain structure in your child's…
The Nourished ChildTNC 135: How Children's Preference in Food Begins
Dr. Julie Mennella explains how children's preference in food develops, evolves and influences eating choices and health. Get full show notes and more…
The Nourished ChildTNC 134: How Did I Get Here? The Jill Castle Story
A special episode about my journey, the work I do, and where I am today (literally!). Get full show notes and more information here…
The Nourished ChildTNC 133: Responsive Feeding 101
Learn how to use respond to baby feeding cues and set a foundation of trust and parent-child attachment. Get full show notes and more information here…
The Nourished ChildTNC 132: How Dads Can Help Kids with Healthy Eating
Dezi Abeyta, "The Dad's Dietitian," joins me to talk about how dads can be a positive role model for kids and help them establish healthy eating habits. Get…
The Nourished ChildTNC 131: How to Encourage a Child's Autonomy at Snack Time
Build your child's autonomy at snack time through a variety of hands-on activities to encourage self-regulated eating and nutritious snack choices. Get full…
The Nourished ChildTNC 130: The Dietary Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers
Sharon Donovan, dietitian researcher and committee member of the 2020 DGA for Americans talks about the new infant and toddler guidelines. Get full show notes…
The Nourished ChildTNC 129: A Good Time to Be Born
There's been much progress in child health over the years. Dr. Perri Klass, author of A Good Time to Be Born, talks about child health and mortality. Get full…
The Nourished ChildTNC 128: Why Supertasters Need Extra Help with Vegetables
Do you have more than a picky eater on your hands? Learn about supertasters and what you can do to help them learn to like vegetables. Get full show notes and…
The Nourished ChildTNC 127: How BMI Report Cards in School Impact Kids
Do BMI report cards help or harm a child? Dr. Kristine Madsen discusses the impact of using BMI measurements in schools. Get full show notes and more…
The Nourished ChildTNC 126: How to Recapture Your Family Health Goals in 2021
Learn how to reset your family health habits in 2021, from eating to sleep, exercise, and more. Get full show notes and more information here…
The Nourished ChildTNC 125: Food Dignity: A Lesson in Facing Blind Privilege (& Hunger)
Hunger is still an issue for children and families during the pandemic. Learn about food dignity, blind privilege, and how we can all face our assumptions…
The Nourished ChildTNC 124: How to Raise a Smart Snacker
Learn how to raise a smart snacker with The Smart Mom's Guide to Healthy Snacking, a book to help parents and caretakers. Get full show notes and more…
The Nourished ChildTNC 123: What My Relationship with Sweets Can Teach You
I've got a history with candy and it's shaped my relationship with sweets. Learn how to normalize and neutralize desserts for you and your family. Get full…
The Nourished ChildTNC 122: The Body Image Book for Girls
Dr. Charlotte Markey discusses girls' body image, how to parent through the tweens and teens, and her book, The Body Image Book for Girls. Get full show notes…
The Nourished ChildTNC 121: The Latest in Eating & Early Childhood Nutrition
Discover the latest research and recommendations on early childhood nutrition, including nutrient needs, self-feeding, and baby food innovations. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildTNC 120: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy (& Why it Matters)
Liz Ward, RD talks pregnancy diet, food cravings, nutrients for a successful pregnancy, and prenatal supplements. Get full show notes and more information…
The Nourished ChildTNC 119: How Weight Gain in College Happens (& What to Do About It)
Joan Salge Blake, RD, college professor and podcaster, discusses how weight gain in college happens, from increasing independence with food selections to…
The Nourished ChildTNC 118: How School Nutrition Programs Became a Champion for Kids
Dayle Hayes, RD and school food champion, discusses how schools stepped up to the pandemic, how COVID-19 impacted food insecure kids in school, the safety…
The Nourished ChildTNC 117: How to Cultivate the Eating Behaviors You Want to See
One show that a lot of my listeners enjoyed was my episode with Catherine Pearlman, author of the book, Ignore it! I thought that perhaps your child's…
The Nourished ChildTNC 116: Emotional Eating in Kids
There's no denying that how we feel (sad, mad, or glad for example) may be tied to what we choose to eat and how we eat it. One of my personal favorite…
The Nourished ChildTNC 115: How Nutrition Helps Brain Development in Early Childhood
I nerd out on brain development. All the changes that happen in the brain throughout childhood are simply amazing. Brain development has been a fascination of…
The Nourished ChildTNC 114: When Grandparents Feed Your Child Sweets & Treats
When other relatives take care of your kids, your food choices for them and feeding routines can swerve off track. One of the questions I get from parents is…
The Nourished ChildTNC 113: How to Uphold Food Boundaries (without Being Mean)
What do you say to your child when he refuses to eat? When he throws a tantrum because what you served for his meal isn't what he wants to eat? Or, what do you…
The Nourished ChildTNC 112: How to Help Kids Eat Better
The kids are home for summer and eating and feeding naturally intensifies. That structure associated with school is looser, and food options are influenced by…
The Nourished ChildTNC 111: Understanding Climate Change & Greenhouse Gases
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, The Greenhouse Guru, explains climate change, the role of greenhouse gases, and how agriculture may play a helpful role. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildTNC 110: Feeding the Child with ADHD: 5 Things You Should Know
Learn what the child with ADHD needs you to think about so you feed holistically and nutritiously, enabling good growth, behavior, and learning. Get full show…
The Nourished ChildTNC 109: Teen Age Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Learn how Faith Newsome overcame severe obesity with bariatric surgery and how she helps other teens through OCEANS Lifestyles. Get full show notes and more…
The Nourished ChildTNC 108: The Toll of Teen Obesity
Ted Kyle helps us understand teen obesity as a health condition, while advocating for treatment and humane approaches. Get full show notes and more information…
The Nourished ChildTNC 107: Family Feeding Tips During COVID-19
How to balance food and feeding your family during the coronavirus pandemic. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/107
The Nourished ChildTNC 106: Child Food Insecurity: Challenges & Solutions
GENYOUth CEO, Alexis Glick, talks about child food insecurity, coronavirus, and the partnership of the public and private sectors to help children achieve…
The Nourished ChildTNC 105: Selective Eating and Autism
Pediatric dietitian Rashelle Berry of The Marcus Center for Autism chats about selective eating, autism and the important role nutrition plays in autism. Get…
The Nourished ChildTNC 104: Food for Baby: Past, Present & Possibilities
I'm chatting about the history of baby food, what's important to know and think about as you begin the food for baby journey, and some guidance about your…
The Nourished ChildTNC 103: Puberty, Body Dissatisfaction and Girls
Maryann Jacobsen discusses the risk of body dissatisfaction in girls as they move through puberty, offering guidance from her book, My Body's Superpower: The…
The Nourished ChildTNC 102: Children's Growth 101
Let's dive into children's growth: The growth spurt, growth charts, the role of growth hormone and how these relate with puberty, sleep and weight. Get full…
The Nourished ChildTNC 101: Toddler Milk
Dr. Jennifer Harris helps us understand toddler milk, transition formulas and toddler snacks, sharing her research and insight on food marketing to young…
The Nourished ChildTNC 100: 10 Tips for Your Best Food Parenting Year Ever
Join me on the podcast this week and discover how to instill healthy habits in your family from a young age by becoming a good food parent. I'm sharing 10 tips…
The Nourished ChildTNC 099: 9 Sports Nutrition Myths about Food, Eating & Kids
Chrissy Carroll and I debunk common sports nutrition myths for young athletes and set the record straight using common sense and evidence. Get full show notes…
The Nourished ChildTNC 098: Kid Food
Bettina Siegel chats about her new book, Kid Food, and outlines the (many) obstacles parents face when it comes to raising healthy kids as well as the…
The Nourished ChildTNC 097: Parent Effectiveness Training: How to Work with Your Child
Learn the basics of parent effectiveness training so that you can become a respectful parent and raise children who trust you (and whom you trust). Get full…
The Nourished ChildTNC 096: Nutrition Books for Kids
Books are a great gateway to learning about nutrition in a non-pressurized way. I'm reviewing several books and interviewing Shanon Morris, children's book…