The Nourished Child Podcast
1) Low Appetite in Kids and Teens: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry
Low 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 ...Show More
2) Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"
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 eati...Show More
3) The Hidden Ways Parents Shame Kids About Food (And How to Stop)
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 backfir...Show More
4) ARFID vs Picky Eating: Red Flags, Anxiety Signs, and What Helps
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...Show More
5) The Nutrition Shift That Changes Everything in 2026
A 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.
6) Fiber for Kids Made Simple: How to Boost Gut Health and Regularity
Fiber researcher, Joanne Slavin, discusses fiber for kids and why it's so important to their health.
7) A Conversation about Obesity Meds for Kids
Pediatrician and mom, Dr. Chrissie Ott, chats about the use of GLP-1 meds in kids and teens.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) 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.