Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I dig into the article Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life and reflect on what it really means to feel like you matter—starting in infancy and continuing throughout our lives. We talk about being seen, valued, and knowing that who you are (and what you bring) counts, both in our work and in our relationships. It’s an honest, relational conversation about why mattering isn’t an “extra,” it’s foundational… and yes,...
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Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I dig into the article Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life and reflect on what it really means to feel like you matter—starting in infancy and continuing throughout our lives. We talk about being seen, valued, and knowing that who you are (and what you bring) counts, both in our work and in our relationships. It’s an honest, relational conversation about why mattering isn’t an “extra,” it’s foundational… and yes,...
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I dig into the article Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life and reflect on what it really means to feel like you matter—starting in infancy and continuing throughout our lives. We talk about being seen, valued, and knowing that who you are (and what you bring) counts, both in our work and in our relationships. It’s an honest, relational conversation about why mattering isn’t an “extra,” it’s foundational… and yes,...
Send us a text Our conversation with Jess touches on navigating change, embracing growth, and maintaining connection with ourselves while staying committed to the families we support. Whether you’re a professional in the field or someone curious about the complexities of early relationships, this episode offers reflection, insight, and encouragement for the evolving journey of life and work in IMH.
Send us a text Natalie and I spend most of our time working directly with providers and students through reflective consultation and training, so it was a refreshing shift to step back and talk with Christy Serrano about the broader policy landscape. Our conversation offered a wider lens on how policy shapes infant mental health. It was a great reminder that while our work often happens in the moment, it’s deeply connected to the systems and decisions happening around us. Here is the paper ...
Send us a text We thought we wrapped it up last time… but there’s more to say! After our Same Baby, New Name? episode, we kept thinking — and talking. So we’re back to revisit the ideas we didn’t quite finish, explore what still feels fuzzy, and reflect on how our understanding of Early Relational Health continues to grow.
Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into the buzz around Infant Mental Health and Early Relational Health — are they really different, or just two ways of talking about the same thing? We chat about where the language came from, why the shift is happening, and what it means for those of us working with babies and families — what we know, and what we don’t. Let’s talk about it. And for those of you who know more (and we know that’s many of you!), reach out and teach us — we’d love to ...
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I dive into the unique experience of providing reflective supervision as a manager. We share our insights, challenges, and practical takeaways for anyone navigating this important role. We’d love to hear what you think! Drop us a note at amy@theinfantmentalhealthpodcast.com
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I dive into my experience participating in a fishbowl presentation at the Safe Babies Cross Site Conference. We unpack what it was like to be “in the bowl” and even create a little fishbowl of our own as we reflect together.
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I share our reflections from the Safe Babies Cross Site Conference — focusing on one powerful presentation that has stayed with us. Join us as we unpack what we learned and why it continues to shape our thinking. Find out more about Safe Babies.
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I reflect on a powerful webinar we attended through First3Years, From the NICU to the Nest: The Dual Journey of Infant and Parental Mental Health. We revisit one family’s story and explore it through the eyes of the parents, the medical professionals, and our own lens as reflective practitioners. Join us as we consider what these different perspectives can teach us about ourselves and supporting families. We’d love to hear your reflections, too — re...
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I explore the importance of cultivating compassion and empathy — why they matter and how we can intentionally grow them in our daily lives.
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I discuss a recent webinar she attended that sparked some reflections on the power of perspective-taking — a key element we practice in reflective supervision and consultation. Find more information on the Greater Good Science Center here.
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I share a bit about what’s been going on in our lives recently, along with a preview of what’s coming up. We also take some time to process our personal reactions to the devastating floods that impacted Central Texas on the Fourth of July. If you feel moved to support the flood relief efforts, you can donate here. Interested in registering for one of the upcoming trainings we mentioned? You can sign up here. We’d love to hear from you! Feel f...
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I talk with Dr. Phill Stepka about Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). We explore the foundations of CPP, its impact on young children and their caregivers, and what it looks like in practice. Resources mentioned in the episode: Learn more about Dr. Phill Stepka. You can find out more about Child Parent Psychotherapy.
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with our colleague and Infant Mental Health trainer, Heather Pugh, MS, IMH-E®. We explore her journey into the field, what has shaped her path, and the insights that continue to guide her professional growth. Here are a few of the resources we mentioned: "The Danger of a Single Story" – TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieHow Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Dr. Lisa Feldman BarrettFirst3Years – Visit First3Years for informat...
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I talk with Dr. Eric Hansen about his work, what it’s like being a man in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), and the importance of relationships. It was such a pleasure to meet him and have this conversation. If you're doing work in this space and would like to connect, we’d love to hear from you! We're always excited to meet others who are passionate about this work. You can reach us at amy@theinfantmentalhealthpod...
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I explore what it's like to hear about an incident from someone else's perspective, and how to invite others into the process of change rather than trying to force them to be different.
Send us a text In this episode, Natale and I have the opportunity to sit down with Alex Mylius, the interim CEO of First3Years, Texas' leading organization for infant mental health. Alex brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did. Let us know what you think!
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I talk more about co-regulation. We discuss how our presence, not only our words, can be a tool. Here are a few things we referred to in the podcast: Dr. Cynthia Frosch on Calming Cycle Theory Dr. Stephen Porges Polyvagal Theory Alex Korb Ted Talk Bonnie Badenoch: The Myth of Self-Regulation
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I dig into the article Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life and reflect on what it really means to feel like you matter—starting in infancy and continuing throughout our lives. We talk about being seen, valued, and knowing that who you are (and what you bring) counts, both in our work and in our relationships. It’s an honest, relational conversation about why mattering isn’t an “extra,” it’s foundational… and yes,...
