The Infant Mental Health Podcast

Amy Zuniga
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

We discuss infants, toddlers, their caregivers, and the relationships that shape their worlds.

  1. FEB 6

    Episode 46: From Vision to Impact: Growing IECMHC in Texas with Jenny Baldwin and Holly Gursslin Beseda

    Send a text In this episode, Natalie and I talk with Jenny Baldwin and Holly Gursslin Beseda  from the Texas Institute for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin about their work on an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) project here in Texas. Our guests are incredibly knowledgeable and bring the vision and practical expertise needed to build something meaningful where it didn’t previously exist. We hope you enjoy this conversation and learn as much from Jenny and Holly as we did.   As a bonus, their hope is infectious—and it added something meaningful to my own bucket, which was running a little low.   Resources Mentioned  TX IECMHC Project & Program Manual: https://www.tiemh.org/projects/preschool-development-grant-birth-through-5/   TX IECMHC Training Manual (including competencies and reflective supervision): https://www.tiemh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TIEMH-PDG-IECMHC-Training-Manual-FULL.pdf   TX IECMHC Outcomes Brochure: https://www.tiemh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TIEMH-IECMHC-Brochure_2025-PRINT.pdf

    1h 20m

  2. 12/15/2025

    Episode 45: You Matter. Yes, You.

    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, that includes you too. Reference: Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life.

    1h 3m

  3. 12/08/2025

    Episode 44: Shifting Seasons: Lessons in Life, Work, and IMH with Jess Taylor Pickford

    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.

    1h 1m

  4. 11/18/2025

    Episode 43: Building a Connected Ecosystem for Babies and Families with Christy Serrano

    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 Christy mentioned:  **Miller, A. L., Stein, S. F., Sokol, R., Varisco, R., Trout, P., Julian, M. M., Ribaudo, J., Kay, J., Pilkauskas, N. V., Gardner-Neblett, N., Herrenkohl, T. I., Zivin, K., Muzik, M., & Rosenblum, K. L. (2022). From zero to thrive: A model of cross-system and cross-sector relational health to promote early childhood development across the child-serving ecosystem. Infant Mental Health Journal, 43(4), 624–637. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.21996

    1h 14m

  5. 11/11/2025

    Episode 42: Same Baby, New Thoughts: Revisiting Early Relational Health

    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.

    40 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    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 keep the conversation going.

    49 min

  7. 09/29/2025

    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

    55 min

  8. 09/24/2025

    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.

    38 min
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We discuss infants, toddlers, their caregivers, and the relationships that shape their worlds.

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  • Creator
    Amy Zuniga
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Infant Mental Health Podcast
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