In this episode, Natalie and I dig into the article Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for L...

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 com...

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 conv...

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, an...

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 happ...

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...

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 ...

 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...

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 ey...

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.

In this episode, Natalie and I talk with one of her former students to hear her perspective on reflective practice.

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 t...

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 C...

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. Resou...

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.<...

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 ha...

 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. 

In this episode, Natalie and I discuss an upcoming training she has planned for new reflective supervisees.  

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 en...

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:

In this episode, Natalie and I discuss the concepts of Ghosts in the Nursery and Angels in the Nursery.  Please see the following references for the full articles:Fraiberg, S., Adelson, E., & Shapiro, V. (1975). Ghosts in t...

In this episode, Natalie and I discuss the magic of "I Wonder..."As always you can send us your feedback and questions at amy@theinfantmentalhealthpodcast.com.

In this episode, Natalie and I talk some about the logistics of providing reflective supervision, some about work culture, and some about our own ways of replenishing.As always reach out to us at amy@theinfantmentalhealthpodcast.com.

In this episode, Natalie and I  reflect on the past year.  

This episode is a little different. I speak with my good friend, professor, and overall one of the smartest people I know Dr. Janice Lindstrom.  She and I try to wrap our minds around the parallel process and how it is used in RSC.  <...