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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. 

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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.

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

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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 Adichie
• How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
• First3Years – Visit First3Years for information on upcoming training opportunities with Heather

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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. 

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 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.