Oct 15, 202627 min
Halloween candy looks different this year. Dye-free M&M's, Skittles, and Starburst have arrived, low sugar and protein candy are cropping up everywhere, and parents are asking a new question: which candy is okay for my...
About this Podcast:
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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What is The Nourished Child about?
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.
What has The Nourished Child covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Is "Better" Candy Better for Kids? A Halloween Candy Plan for Parents" (15 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Are Seed Oils in Baby Formula Safe? A Researcher Explains" (24 September 2026, 45 minutes), and "Oreogate: What a Viral Lunchbox Feud Teaches Us About Food Restriction" (10 September 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does The Nourished Child publish?
The Nourished Child publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Nourished Child?
Booking probability for The Nourished Child is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Nourished Child requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Nourished Child's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Nourished Child are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. The Nourished Child has a health audience.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 24, 202645 minIf you've scrolled social media lately, chances are you've seen someone call seed oils toxic, and that has a lot of parents second guessing the infant formula sitting in their pantry. In this episode, pediatric...
Sep 10, 202615 minA cookie ban in one family's lunchbox turned into a school-wide group chat feud, complete with trading, secret stashes, and a full-on parent showdown. It's a funny story, but it's also a near-perfect real-world example...
Aug 20, 202645 minFrozen food gets a bad reputation it hasn't earned. If you've ever felt a flicker of guilt tossing a bag of frozen peas into dinner, or wondered whether a frozen entree is really as nutritious as something made from...
Jul 23, 202646 minYou have probably seen it in your feed: "Seed oils are toxic." "Omega-6 fats cause inflammation." "Never cook with vegetable oil." But is any of that actually true? And more importantly, what does it mean for what you...
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Jul 9, 202617 minProtein bars in the lunchbox. Protein powder in the smoothie. Protein added to everything from waffles to mac and cheese. If it feels like protein is suddenly everywhere! You're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm...
Episode #265
Puberty, Periods, and Your Daughter's Health: A Conversation with OB-GYN Dr. Melisa Holmes
Jun 18, 202638 minIf you have a daughter who is heading into puberty or is already in the middle of it, this episode is one you will want to save. Jill Castle sits down with Dr. Melisa Holmes, board-certified OB-GYN, co-founder of...
May 21, 202642 minFood 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...
May 7, 202620 minNutrition 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...
Apr 23, 202644 minWhat 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...
Episode #260
Why Your Teen Won't Come to Dinner
Apr 9, 202621 minFamily 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...
Episode #257
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes
Mar 26, 202639 minWhat 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.
Mar 12, 202626 minLow 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.
Feb 19, 202646 minIn 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.
Feb 5, 202620 minMost 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...
Jan 22, 202639 minWhen 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...
Jan 8, 202625 minA 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.
Dec 18, 202543 minFiber researcher, Joanne Slavin, discusses fiber for kids and why it's so important to their health.
Episode #252
A Conversation about Obesity Meds for Kids
Dec 4, 202541 minPediatrician and mom, Dr. Chrissie Ott, chats about the use of GLP-1 meds in kids and teens.
Episode #251
Navigate Thanksgiving Food Dynamics like a Pro
Nov 20, 202527 minLet'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.
Recent guests
Recent guests on The Nourished Child. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Jill Castle
nutritionist and author, The Nourished Child
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Sara Dean
creator and host of Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, The Shameless Mom Academy
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Charlie Arnot
CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, The Center for Food Integrity
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Alison Miller
Founder and director of the Academic Writers Space, National Library of Scotland
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