Podcast
The Nourished Child
Hosted by Jill Castle, MS, RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert · EN
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.
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The Future of Food Allergy Treatment for Kids Is Here
4d ago00:41:30Tap to summarizeFood allergies in children are on the rise, but so are treatment options. In this episode, I interview Christopher Parrish, a leading food allergy expert and researcher, about the latest treatments for kids with food allergies, including oral immunotherapy, biologic medications, and emerging therapies that may change the future of allergy care. If you're a parent navigating food allergies, this conversation will help you understand: New treatment options for children How oral immunotherapy works The role of biologics in food allergy treatment What's on the horizon for safer allergy management For more resources, visit the Latitude website: www.latitudefoodallergy.com If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps more parents find reliable, research-based information.
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Raising Healthy Eaters Without Food Fear or Food Rules
3w ago00:20:05Tap to summarizeNutrition advice for kids can feel overwhelming right now. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle breaks down popular nutrition trends like seed oils, sugar, protein obsession, clean eating, and the Dirty Dozen list. She explains what parents actually need to know, what's worth paying attention to, and how to support a child's health without creating fear or rigid food rules.
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Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image (Without Pressure or Shame)
Apr 2300:43:58Tap to summarizeWhat if the way we feel about our child's body matters more than anything we say? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by body image psychotherapist Zoë Bisbing to unpack what body image really is—and how it quietly develops in childhood. We talk about the subtle, often unintentional ways parents influence their child's relationship with their body, and why even well-meaning efforts to "help" can sometimes backfire. You'll learn: What body image actually is (and why it's more than appearance) The difference between body positivity and body neutrality Early signs your child may be struggling with body image Why some children are more vulnerable than others How parental "vibe" around food and bodies shapes kids more than words What to do if your child says, "I hate my body" When to seek professional support—and what therapy looks like We also explore a powerful idea: that supporting your child's body image often starts with your own awareness, beliefs, and healing. This episode will help you create a home where kids feel safe, respected, and supported in their bodies—no matter their size.
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Why Your Teen Won't Come to Dinner
Apr 900:21:13Tap to summarizeFamily dinners can get complicated during the teen years. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle explains why teens' appetite rhythms change, why they may resist family meals, and how parents can maintain healthy habits and strong connection without pressure or conflict.
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes
Mar 2600:39:07Tap to summarizeWhat is REDs, and why are more teen athletes at risk? Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
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Low Appetite in Kids and Teens: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry
Mar 1200:25:53Tap to summarizeLow appetite in kids and teens can be completely normal, or a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, Jill Castle explains how to tell the difference and when under-fueling becomes a concern.
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Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"
Feb 1900:45:43Tap to summarizeIn 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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The Hidden Ways Parents Shame Kids About Food (And How to Stop)
Feb 500:20:01Tap to summarizeMost 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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ARFID vs Picky Eating: Red Flags, Anxiety Signs, and What Helps
Jan 2200:38:41Tap to summarizeWhen 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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The Nutrition Shift That Changes Everything in 2026
Jan 800:25:29Tap to summarizeA powerful reframe on child nutrition for 2026—why food alone isn't enough and how a whole-child approach supports lifelong health and well-being.
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