Holding Space

Holding Space

Hosted by: Dr. Cassidy Freitas

Hey parents, tune in as Dr. Cassidy Freitas holds space for conversations with experts from around the world and parents who have been through it. With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. Cassidy offers...

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132: How to Help Your Toddler Play Independently with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler

In this episode you get to witness my conversation with Susie Allison, M.Ed., of @busytoddler, in which I share our 3 year olds current struggles with independent play, and the impact it's having on our whole...
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131: When Both Parents Struggle Postpartum with Tessa Ritchie

In this episode I invited fellow therapist Tessa Ritchie to join me in sharing the challenges of postpartum for BOTH parents, the impact these struggles can have on our relationship, and how to feel better...
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130: Disability Parenting and Finding the Right Support with Casey Mouton

I am so excited to introduce you to Casey Mouton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mom. Casey was the first therapist I hired to join my group practice, and today you get to hear her story. Casey is a...
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129: How to Embrace Softness in a Hard World with Dr. Akilah Cadet

Let's talk about softness, and being soft in a world that can be so hard. What does it mean to be soft? I invited Dr. Akilah Cadet to share in this conversation about softness as a human. Together we explore the...
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128: How to Support Speech While Connecting with Your Child: An Episode for Parents AND Kids with Wee Talkers

This is a Holding Space first! In today's special episode with speech therapists Carly and Katie of Wee Talkers, we are inviting your little one to tune in too! In the first half of the episode Carly and Katie offer...
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127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Parent with Ashley Neese

How do we actually experience restorative rest as busy parents? What are the layers that can get in the way when it comes to resting? Why is rest so important? We are diving in for some rest talk in today's episode...
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126: How to Rely on Your Partner (and Others) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

Do you find it hard to ask for support and rely on others? Does this struggle show up in your partner relationships? Are you hoping to break this pattern and set a strong model/foundation of autonomy AND...
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125: Self-Care for Skeptics with Taylor Elyse Morrison

In this episode we honor that self-care sounds great, but how does it realistically fit into our busy lives? I sat down with Taylor Elyse Morrison, author of the book Inner Workout, to discuss self-care for skeptics....
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124: Motherhood and Sibling Bonds: A Candid Conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

In this episode we dive into the world of sibling relationships. Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, a New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and mother, shares her unique perspective and experiences on this...
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123: Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness: A Personal Story of Type One Diabetes with Amanda Berg

Following on the heels of our last episode all about navigating unexpected challenges and diagnoses as a parent, in this episode Dr. Cassidy talks to a parent who has been through it. Amanda Berg is a mom to a type...
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122: Unexpected Challenges and Diagnoses in Parenthood with Dr. Kelly Fradin

In this episode Dr. Kelly Fradin, pediatrician and author of the book Advanced Parenting, talks to us about the unexpected challenges and diagnoses that many families may find themselves facing. Dr. Fradin shares with...
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121: The Roots of Perfectionism with Monique Melton

In this episode we explore the roots of perfectionism with anti-racism educator Monique Melton! Monique answers the questions: What is the cost of perfectionism on all humans?What steps can we begin to take to unhook...
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