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The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Amy Zuniga
41 episodes
2 weeks ago
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 ...
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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 ...
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Episodes (20/41)
The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 41: Same Baby, New Name?
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 ...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 40: Two Supervisors, One Meeting
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
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1 month ago
54 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 39: My Turn in the Bowl: A Reflective Reality Check
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.
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1 month ago
38 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 38: Safe Babies Cross Site 2025 (Part 1)
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.
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 37: Perspective Taking through a Story
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...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 36: Growing Compassion and Empathy
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.
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2 months ago
56 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 35: A Student's Perspective with Elaine Chen
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I talk with one of her former students to hear her perspective on reflective practice.
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2 months ago
47 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 34: Perspective Taking
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.
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3 months ago
47 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 33: What's Going on with Us
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...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 32: Child Parent Psychotherapy with Dr. Phill Stepka
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.
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3 months ago
1 hour 32 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 31: A Conversation with Heather Pugh
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...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 30: A Conversation with Dr. Eric Hansen
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...
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6 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 29: Fishbowls and Invitations
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.
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6 months ago
39 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 28: The Role of Reflective Supervisee
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I discuss an upcoming training she has planned for new reflective supervisees.
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7 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 27: Community-Level Infant Mental Health with Alex Mylius
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!
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8 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 26: Co-regulation Part 2
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
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8 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 25: Ghosts and Angels in the Nursery
Send us a text 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 the nursery: A psychoanalytic approach to the problems of impaired infant-mother relationships. The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, 23(3), 437-465. Lieberman, A. F., Padron, E., Van Horn, P., & Harris, W. W. (2005). Angels...
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9 months ago
49 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 24: The Magic of Wonder
Send us a text 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.
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9 months ago
54 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 23: Logistics and Other Musings
Send us a text 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. Mentioned in this episode: People I Mostly Admire Episode 143
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10 months ago
53 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
Episode 22: What Has Shaped Us This Year
Send us a text In this episode, Natalie and I reflect on the past year.
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10 months ago
52 minutes

The Infant Mental Health Podcast
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 ...