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The Nourished Child

The Nourished Child

By: Jill Castle MS RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
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 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.© 2026 Jill Castle | The Nourished Child® Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"

    Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Lebovitz, co-author of Food Positivity, to explore why emotional safety at the table matters more than food rules—and what actually helps kids build trust with eating.
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    46 mins
  • The Hidden Ways Parents Shame Kids About Food (And How to Stop)

    The Hidden Ways Parents Shame Kids About Food (And How to Stop)
    Feb 5 2026

    Most parents don't mean to shame their kids about food — but it happens more often than we realize. In this episode, Jill Castle breaks down the subtle ways food shame shows up at home, why it backfires, and how parents can shift toward supportive, emotionally safe feeding practices that help kids thrive.
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    20 mins
  • ARFID vs Picky Eating: Red Flags, Anxiety Signs, and What Helps

    ARFID vs Picky Eating: Red Flags, Anxiety Signs, and What Helps
    Jan 22 2026

    When picky eating is extreme, it's rarely just about the food. Pediatric dietitian Katharine Jeffcoat explains how anxiety and sensory challenges impact eating, what helps beyond nutrition, and how to reduce pressure at the table—plus a simple "food science" approach to support progress.
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    39 mins
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