The Nourished Child

The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today's child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.

Navigate Thanksgiving Food Dynamics like a Pro

Let's talk turkey! Learn how to make Thanksgiving a positive experience to remember, especially if you have a picky eater or a child with high weight. 

11-20
26:46

New Treatments for ARFID in Children

Feeding therapist, Kelly Komisaruk, chats about ARFID in kids and teens and the new treatment she's using to help them overcome anxiety about food.

11-06
33:11

Beyond Salt and Water: Practical Nutrition Strategies for Families Navigating POTS in Children

Registered dietitian Cheryl Harris teaches us about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, in children, including how to manage symptoms with nutrition.

10-23
47:44

Understanding PANS/PANDAS: How Diet Can Make a Difference

Registered dietitian, Shannon Leatherman discusses PANS/PANDAS illness and how nutrition can help reduce inflammation and help your child heal.

10-09
59:48

Win the Veggie War with Real Life Strategies that Work with Sarah Schlichter

Registered dietitian, Sarah Schlichter shares actionable, real-world strategies that help parents increase their child's intake of fruits and vegetables without turning mealtime into a battle.

09-18
45:31

Heal Your Relationship with Food and Raise Competent Eaters with Jessica Setnick

Jessica Setnick helps parents heal their relationship with food, what she calls the "inner eater," so you can raise a competent eater.

09-04
46:05

Raising an Intuitive Eater When Diet Culture is Everywhere

Dietitian and Eating Disorder specialist, Sumner Brooks, shares insights about raising an intuitive eater in a diet- and body-focused culture.

08-21
51:13

Kids' Food Preferences: The Role of Nature vs. Nurture

Food scientist, John Hayes, discusses the research behind food preferences. Learn about our complicated food world and what you can (and cannot do) to influence your child's food preferences. 

08-07
44:13

The Case for Goat Milk-Based Infant Formula

Pediatric Dietitian, Malina Malkani, discusses the research behind, and benefits of, goat milk-based infant formula. 

07-17
43:02

Baby Led Feeding: The New Way to Start Solids with Babies

Dr. Krupa Playforth and Cinthia Scott, RD discuss their new book, Baby Leads the Way. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

07-03
35:54

The Self-Feeding Journey: Expert Tips from Barbara Coven-Ellis

From the very first bites to mastering the self-feeding journey, feeding expert Barbara Coven-Ellis gives us tips for helping children develop skills with eating. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

06-19
42:02

"Just Regular:" How the Culture of Fitness Influences Women and Children

Sara Dean, a former fitness professional and gym owner, shares her reasons for leaving the fitness world. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/  

06-05
43:33

Raising a Child with Celiac Disease

Learn about celiac disease in kids from a pediatric dietitian and a mom living with it. We'll cover key symptoms, diagnosis, and how to successfully manage the gluten-free diet for your child's health. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

05-22
45:03

Do your Kids Need Omega-3 Fish Oil?

Do your kids need Omega-3 fish oil? https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

05-08
43:59

5 Reasons Parents Struggle with Feeding Kids

Want to be more confident with feeding your kids? Understand the common reasons parents struggle with confident parenting and food. https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/

04-22
23:50

Empowering Families and Healthier Communities through Food with Lynn Fredericks

Lynn Fredericks, founder of FamilyCook Productions, shares her innovative work in nutrition education in the community and its impact on well-being. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog 

04-10
46:18

Navigating the Truth about Food Online: Who Can You Trust?

Food and agriculture thought leader, Charlie Arnot, explores the conflicting and confusing information about food and nutrition online and helps us find the truth. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog 

03-27
31:44

How Too Much Body Fat May Affect Health

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 

03-13
45:20

A Little Sweetness Goes a Long Way (Reducing Sugar)

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 

02-27
01:01:29

Make America Healthy for All Kids

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

02-13
46:50

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