Best Infants Research Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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MPFT Staff Wellbeing Hub 14:33

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11d ago14:33

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Making time for our own wellbeing is hugely important. For this latest episode we're joined by Sarah Hodgkins, Team Leader of the MPFT Staff Wellbeing Hub to explore how the Hub supports people who work for the Trust. MPFT staff can visit the Staff Wellbeing Hub SharePoint site to make a referral or find out more - https://c9online.sharepoint.com/s…

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The Reality of Being A New Montessori Parent 19:07

27d ago19:07

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In Season 2 Episode 41 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we dove into some of the ways we can embrace reality of new parenthood as a Montessori parent. We touched on ideas like: Preparing yourself Letting go of romanticized ideas Embracing the actual magic of childhood and more! Montessori Babies Resources: 👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2…

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Right care, right time, right place - Integrated Care Coordination for Urgent Care Service 14:42

28d ago14:42

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Most often the best place for a person to receive urgent care is in the community and, where possible in their own home. A core aim of the new NHS 10 Year Plan is to shift care from hospital to the community. The Integrated Care Coordination for Urgent Care Service, or ICC for short works to do just that. For this episode, we'll be talking about ho…

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#6 In Scientific Dialogue With...Dr. Mathias Epee (King Edward Memorial Hospital) and former patient Emily Lopez - "Defusing the Placenta Accreta Time Bomb" 36:59

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Welcome to the In Dialogue With...Pioneers in Women’s and Maternal Health Podcast series that celebrates the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal, and newborn health. This series shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving innovation in healthcare, medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in alli…

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Dr Gary Lamph – my journey to being selected for the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s Nursing Research Leadership Programme 18:26

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For this episode of The MPFT Podcast we're joined by Dr Gary Lamph, an Honorary Consultant Nurse (Mental Health) with MPFT and a Reader in Mental Health Nursing at Keele University, who has been selected for the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s (NIHR) Nursing Research Leadership Programme. Gary reflects on his impressive career, al…

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#5 In Scientific Dialogue With...Dr Kate Buchanan, Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Midwifery at ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery 32:03

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Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With.....The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health. This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. …

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How reciprocal mentoring supports our journey towards equity for all 19:02

2M ago19:02

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Reciprocal mentoring is a two way process where those paired together both gain as a mentoring pair through formal-and-informal group and one-to-one sessions. As part of MPFT’s journey to ensuring equity for all, members of the Trust Board took part in a reciprocal mentoring programme with colleagues from different ethnic minority backgroundsto hea…

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The future of respiratory care with Victoria Campbell 20:52

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Welcome to this latest edition of The MPFT Podcast! For this episode, Naomi Martin from the MPFT communications team is joined by Victoria Campbell, or Vicky, who’s doing amazing work as a Respiratory Nurse Consultant and one of only a few national Respiratory Champions in the UK. She’s helping to change the game for people with lung conditions, no…

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#4 In Scientific Dialogue With...Dr Gareth Baynam and Dr Andy Poh: "Rare But Everywhere: Rethinking Health and Health Systems Through the Lens of Rare Diseases" 48:25

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Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With.....The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health. This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. …

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Spiritual Preparation of the Montessori Adult with Lily Enchin 29:22

2M ago29:22

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In Season 2 Episode 40 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lily Enchin, a Montessori Infant/Toddler Director, Guide, and Mama, all about making the Spiritual Preparation of the Montessori Adult! In this episode, we dove into a wide variety of ideas to consider when preparing yourself for your work as a Montessori p…

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#3 In Scientific Dialogue With...Dr Brennen Mills - Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Medical & Health Sciences (SMHS) at Edith Cowan University (ECU) 36:18

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Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With. The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health. This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. Eac…

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0-19 Service: Dad’s and Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing 21:02

3M ago21:02

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In this episode Kristy, a Specialist Health Visitor in perinatal mental health talks to Darren, a dad who will share his experiences and struggles which have led him to now work with and support other men, helping them to build resilience. To speak to a Health Visitor please call 0808 178 0611 A transcript of this episode is available to download⁠⁠…

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0-19 Service: Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing 10:48

3M ago10:48

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In this latest episode with our 0-19 Service, Caroline, Kristy and Laura talk about Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing. Good infant mental health enables infants to feel safe andsecure and it establishes the foundations for children’s ongoing social and emotional development. If you would like to talk to a Health Visitor please callthe Hub on 0808 …

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Books and Social-Emotional Learning | S.16 Ep.8 24:33

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Books are powerful tools for exploring emotions and building empathy. Stories help children navigate feelings, manage stress, and connect with characters experiencing similar situations. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full no…

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Supporting Struggling or Reluctant Readers | S.16 Ep.7 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Some children face challenges with reading, even after early exposure to books and language. Learn to recognize common signs of struggle and explore simple, effective strategies to provide support at home. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provid…

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Opening of MPFT's new mental health crisis care facility 9:50

4M ago9:50

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Welcome to this latest edition of the new look MPFT Podcast! For this episode we're focusing on the opening of our new mental health crisis care facility at St George's Hospital in Stafford. Mark Fletcher from the MPFT communications team is joined on this chat by Shelley Evans, MPFT Service Lead for Mental Health Urgent Care Services in South Staf…

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Literacy in the Community | S.16 Ep.6 27:26

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Community spaces like libraries, farmers markets, and local events offer more than entertainment—they provide valuable opportunities to support language and literacy development. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discri…

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Reading with Adolescents | S.16 Ep.5 26:43

4M ago26:43

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Reading for pleasure boosts cognitive development and improves literacy, yet interest often declines in the teen years. Explore how reading impacts adolescent thinking, empathy, and emotional growth. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Fo…

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Becoming an MPFT Governor 8:27

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We’re back with another edition of the new look MPFT Podcast and for this episode we’re focusing on the brilliant work of our Governors. Governors are volunteer representatives who play a crucial role in the governance of NHS Foundation Trusts such as MPFT, and serve as an invaluable link between our members, the public, our Board and the wider Tru…

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Making the Decision to Montessori Homeschool with Lynda Apostol 39:02

4M ago39:02

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In Season 2 Episode 39 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lynda Apostol, known for her work as @themontessoriteacher, all about making the decision to Montessori Homeschool! In this episode, we dove into a wide variety of ideas to consider when choosing schooling options for your child. We discussed: Why more and …

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Elementary Readers: Building a Strong Foundation | S.16 Ep.4 34:23

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Shared reading routines, accurate word reading, writing integration, and selecting engaging texts all play a key role in developing strong reading skills during the early school years. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-…

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#2 In Scientific Dialogue With...Joanne Beedie - CEO, Helping Little Hands 27:43

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Welcome to the In Scientific Dialogue With...Women and Infants Research Foundation Podcast series that celebrates the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal, and newborn health. This series shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving innovation in healthcare including medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and pro…

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Preschool Literacy: Setting the Stage for Success | S.16 Ep.3 28:13

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Preschool is a prime time for building language and literacy skills. Reading at this stage involves emerging abilities that begin to resemble more traditional reading behaviors. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrim…

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Celebrating our CQC 'Good' rating for adult acute mental health wards 16:14

5M ago16:14

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We’ve relaunched the MPFT Podcast and have a fresh new look! As well as being able to listen to episodes via your podcast channel of choice, you can now also view episodes through our YouTube channel - ⁠www.youtube.com/@mpftnhs⁠ For this episode we’re celebrating our ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our adult acute mental he…

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Reading with Infants and Toddlers | S.16 Ep.2 32:37

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Reading with the youngest children focuses on talking, listening, and building a strong foundation in language—often referred to as “language nutrition.” Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or acc…

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Foundations of Literacy | S.16 Ep.1 22:24

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Before children can read or write on their own, they begin developing key skills that pave the way for literacy. Early literacy builds the foundation for future reading success. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrim…

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#1 In Scientific Dialogue With... Dr Sean Carter, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Senior Registrar at King Edward Memorial Hospital 44:18

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Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With. The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health. This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. Eac…

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Traveling with your Montessori Baby with Marisa Rodriguez 29:55

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In Season 2 Episode 38 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marisa Rodriguez from Luxe Baby Care all about practical infant travel! In this episode, we dove into how to support your baby's development through Montessori while you're on the go. We discussed: How to stick to Montessori while traveling What to bring Pla…

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Infant Sleep + Montessori with Katie, Parenting Doula 38:06

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In Season 2 Episode 37 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie @parentingdoula all about Montessori and infant sleep! In this episode, we dove how to support your baby's sleep development through Montessori principles. This week we discussed: Types of baby sleep What happens while baby sleeps Helping baby connect …

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How To Organize Your Baby's Montessori Experience 24:54

8M ago24:54

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In Season 2 Episode 36 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I speak all about how to plan out and organize your baby's Montessori educational foundation in a way that works for you and your unique baby. I offer tons of seasoned Montessori pro-tips that are sure to make Montessori with your little one easier! 👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Y…

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5 Things To Do Infancy to Support Toddlerhood 26:43

9M ago26:43

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In Season 2 Episode 35 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I dove into 5 main points to focus on with your baby to make everyone's transition into toddlerhood all the easier! 👉FREE Montessori At Home Guide: Birth - 2 Years! 👉 [FREE MONTESSORI WORKSHOP] How to Fostering Independence from Infancy to Toddlerhood - Join here FOR FREE! Shop for your Monte…

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0-19 Service: Baby Blues 7:07

11M ago7:07

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In this latest MPFT Podcast episode with the Families' Health and Wellbeing 0-19 Service, we hear from Health Visitors Caroline, Kristy and Carolyn talking about Baby Blues - a common experience for many new parents in the first few weeks after giving birth resulting in low mood and tearfulness. A transcript of this episode is available to download…

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Tackling Tough Behaviors: Leaning into Relationships | S.15 Ep.9 43:33

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When things get tough, relationships can too. In the last episode of this season, our parenting pros discuss research-based strategies to help strengthen and preserve our positive relationships even in challenging moments. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal o…

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Health and social care working better together to support mental health inpatients 12:47

11M ago12:47

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Joint working can often be key to providing comprehensive and effective mental health care to people in need. The Social Care In-Reach team works closely with health colleagues and external agencies to ensure holistic care for patients, and their unique position allows them to bridge gaps between medical treatment, social support, and community res…

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Tackling Tough Behaviors: Risk and Protective Factors | S.15 Ep.8 36:17

11M ago36:17

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Join our cohosts in this episode to explore characteristics that enhance resilience in kids and parents. Learn about protective factors and discover how these qualities can help your family navigate tough times! Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity …

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Tackling Tough Behaviors: Resilience in Tough Times | S.15 Ep.7 34:34

12M ago34:34

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There is more than one way for a family to get through a tough time and tap into their resiliency. In this episode our parenting experts discuss skills and strategies parents can use to help raise resilient kids and introduce the concept of “bouncing forward” during tough times. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on F…

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0-19 Service: Asthma 14:42

12M ago14:42

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In this latest MPFT Podcast episode with the Families' Health and Wellbeing 0-19 Service, Caroline talks to Sadie, a children’s respiratory consultant nurse about asthma. The episode covers what asthma is, the symptoms, how it is treated, the importance of Personal Asthma Action Plans and ‘Count it out’ methods. A transcript of this episode is avai…

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Reframing Terrible Twos with Blanca (Whole Child Home) 48:10

12M ago48:10

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In Season 2 Episode 34 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Blanca from @wholechildhome all about reframing toddlerhood to make both your experience and your toddler's experience easier and more peaceful! She is a psychotherapist and internationally certified positive discipline educator who specializes in supportin…

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Tackling Tough Behaviors: Relationships and Regulation | S.15 Ep.6 41:54

12M ago41:54

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Listen in on this episode to delve into attachment theory with our cohosts! They will explore what it is (and what it’s not) and the role that our parent-child relationship has in regulation. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the fu…