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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

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All Episodes

45:20

How Too Much Body Fat May Affect Health

The Nourished Child ·

2025/03/13

Body composition expert and obesity specialist, Dr. Robert Dubin, explains body composition and how too much body fat may affect health. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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01:01:29

A Little Sweetness Goes a Long Way (Reducing Sugar)

The Nourished Child ·

2025/02/27

Sweetness researcher Adams Berzins explains artificial and natural sweeteners and their role in reducing sugar intake. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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46:50

Make America Healthy for All Kids

The Nourished Child ·

2025/02/13

A pediatric dietitian’s wish list for how to make America healthy for all kids. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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42:45

How Cooking Can Improve Your Child’s Mental Health

The Nourished Child ·

2025/01/30

Dr. Debbie Kennedy, a chef and PhD nutritionist, discusses the psychological benefits of cooking for children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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37:44

Easy Ways to Shape Your Child’s Health and Habits

The Nourished Child ·

2025/01/16

Researcher Dr. Stephanie Anzman-Frasca shares easy parenting strategies for shaping good habits for kids. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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40:39

6 Lessons We Learned from Feeding a Family

The Nourished Child ·

2025/01/02

Jill’s husband, Jon Castle, joins the show to talk about feeding a family and the lessons they learned along the way. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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45:31

How to Prevent Food Allergies with Malina Malkani

The Nourished Child ·

2024/12/19

Registered dietitian and author, Malina Malkani, shares the latest on food allergy prevention in childhood. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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53:24

The Future of Infant Formula and Parent Empowerment...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/12/05

Dr. Devon Kuehn, neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer at ByHeart, chats about the future of infant formula, advancements in formula nutrition, and how to navigate the baby formula market. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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31:43

Trying New Foods with Children’s Book Author, David...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/11/21

Registered dietitian and children’s book author, Dave Grotto, discusses trying new foods and building healthy eating habits in children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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56:18

Soy Foods: Navigating 4 Major Myths Using Research...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/11/07

In this special episode, we shine a light on soy foods and the myths surrounding them. Three registered dietitian nutritionists, including myself, team up for an insightful podcast collaboration to discuss four common misconceptions about soy using the latest evidence-based research. Joining me are Melissa Joy Dobbins, “The Guilt-Free RD” and host of Sound Bites, and Karen Collins, an expert in cardiovascular and cancer nutrition. Together, we break down myths like ‘soy increases breast cancer

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44:26

How to Support Vegetarian Teens with Dr. Reshma Shah

The Nourished Child ·

2024/10/24

Dr. Reshma Shah, a plant-based pediatrician, helps us navigate and support our vegetarian teens. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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43:29

Medical & Lifestyle Support for Kids with Larger...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/10/10

Dr. Zeena, a pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, chats about how she supports children with larger bodies. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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42:39

Feeding Kids with Autism with Sharon Lemons

The Nourished Child ·

2024/09/26

Sharon Lemons, a registered dietitian and autism specialist, chats about nutrition and feeding children with autism. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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56:14

BONUS: Help Your Child Thrive at Any Size

The Nourished Child ·

2024/09/19

Listen to Sara Dean, Creator of the Shameless Mom Academy and Shameless Leadership podcasts, interview Jill about how growing up with a smaller or larger body makes life more challenging for kids today. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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39:16

Healthy Coping Skills for Teens with Emily Gordon

The Nourished Child ·

2024/09/12

Dr. Emily Gordon, a Boston-area therapist specializing in teen mental health, joins me to talk about building healthy coping skills in teens. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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40:27

How Social Media Warps Our Perception of Feeding with...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/08/29

Sarah Ladden, registered dietitian and founder of Better Family Meals, explains how social media sets unrealistic standards for feeding kids and what parents can do to avoid feeling like a failure. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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42:43

BONUS: Whole Child Health and Nutrition on Rebel...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/08/22

Listen to Tanya Sheckley, Founder and President of UP Academy, a private school in San Mateo, CA, interview Jill about her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size, and how schools can positively influence health habits and body attitudes in children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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41:10

Kids Thrive at Every Size with Guest Interviewer...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/08/15

Monica Reinagel, registered dietitian and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast, now in its 16th year, takes over the show as a guest host! She interviews Jill about her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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40:45

Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life with Charlotte...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/08/01

Dr. Charlotte Markey, a researcher and expert in body image, is here to talk about her latest book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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37:56

We Need to Change How We Educate Kids about Food with...

The Nourished Child ·

2024/07/18

Dani Lebovitz, registered dietitian and founder of Kid Food Explorers, explains why our food and nutrition education approach with kids is problematic and how we can educate with inclusivity and support instead. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

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