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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48: The Invisible Load of Postpartum Motherhood with Erica Djossa

Episode #50

In this episode I share my conversation with registered therapist, maternal mental health specialist, and Happy as a Mother founder Erica Djossa. Together we explore the invisible mental load of motherhood in that...
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47: Calling all Mamas: Let's Talk about Race, Mental Health, and Motherhood with Dr. Angel Montfort

Episode #49

In this episode I'm sharing my conversation with Psychologist Dr. Angel Montfort. Together we explore the impact of racism on mental health, physical health, and relationships. We discuss ways we can begin to talk to...
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46: Preparing Siblings for Baby

Episode #47

In this episode of Holding Space Podcast I invited Dr. Christine Sterling, board certified OBGYN, back on the podcast! In this episode we flip the script. Dr. Sterling is pregnant and in this episode she asks me...
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45: My Birth Stories

Episode #46

In this personal episode, I'm sharing my two cesarean birth stories...what I learned, what I changed, and what I wish I had done to prepare. In the sharing of my first belly birth, I explore the ways that Fear showed...
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44: Body Love in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Chrissy Powers, LMFT

Episode #45

In today's episode I'm welcoming back Chrissy Powers, LMFT to Holding Space Podcast! In our last episode we discussed Anxiety in Motherhood, and in today's episode we're exploring body image and body love during...
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43: Breastfeeding for the Working Family with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC

Episode #44

In this episode I sit down with Robin Kaplan, founder of the San Diego Breastfeeding Center and author of Latch. Robin has her Masters in Education and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. In this...
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42: Teletherapy with Dr. Therese Mascardo

Episode #43

In this episode I virtually sit down with online therapist and digital nomad Dr. Therese Mascardo @exploring.therapy. We talk about what it means to offer teletherapy and ways to make therapy more accessible. We also...
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41: Cultivating a New Relationship With Emotion Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Sophie Mort

Episode #42

In this episode I share my conversation with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sophie Mort. Together we discuss our experiences with an evidence-based clinical approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We explore the...
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40: Boundaries with Vienna Pharaon, LMFT

Episode #41

In this episode I share my conversation with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vienna Pharaon. This episode is all about boundaries! We define the different types of boundaries that can show up in our intimate...
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39: Human First, Therapist Second: The Power of Stories with Lisa Olivera, LMFT

Episode #40

In this episode of Holding Space Podcast, I virtually sit down with Lisa Olivera, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Lisa and I talk about her approach to therapy which is: human first, therapist second. We...
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38: Living Life Fully While Facing Life's Fragility with Krystal Festerly

Episode #39

In this episode I sit down with Krystal Festerly, writer and founder of Gather the Village, a magazine aimed at building community through honest storytelling. Krystal's superpower is her ability to show up as fully...
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37: How To Breathe with Ashley Neese

Episode #38

I'm back from podcast sabbatical :) and so happy to share this new episode with all of you! Ashley Neese is a breathwork teacher and author of the book How To Breathe. In this episode we explore how Ashley came to do...
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