Holding Space
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsHey 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 education in topics ranging from pregnancy, fertility, postpartum, parenting, partner relationships, emotional wellness, creative living and more! This podcast is not a substitute for therapy and if you're struggling you should seek help from a licensed provider in your area. Follow for more @drcassidy and you can learn more about her California-based private practice at www.drcassidymft.com.
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136: How to Carry Less While Enjoying Motherhood More with Erica Djossa
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode I invited Erica Djossa, Canadian based psychotherapist, founder of Momwell, and author of the book Releasing the Motherload: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More, back on to the podcast! Together we discuss: • An introduction to intensive mothering: unpacking societal expectations and the weight of invisible burdens in motherhood. • The role of comparison and social media in exacerbating feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm. • Strategies for releasing control and r...
135: How to Support Our Kids in a World With AI with Audrey Wisch
February 12, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAI (Artificial Intelligence) isn't going anywhere, but that didn't stop me from (at first) putting my head in the sand about it. But the truth is, it's not going anywhere and our kids are going to grow up with AI being a part of their schooling, future careers, and their life...so it was time to take my head out of the sand and learn everything I can so that I can support them too. This episode with Audrey Wisch, founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals was not originally planned! Our original ...
135: How to Support Our Kids in a World of AI with Audrey Wisch
February 12, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAI (Artificial Intelligence) isn't going anywhere, but that didn't stop me from (at first) putting my head in the sand about it. But the truth is, it's not going anywhere and our kids are going to grow up with AI being a part of their schooling, future careers, and their life...so it was time to take my head out of the sand and learn everything I can so that I can support them too. This episode with Audrey Wisch, founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals was not originally planned! Our original ...
134: How to Help Your Kid Discover THEIR Passions with Audrey Wisch
February 12, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB"Mommmm why do I have to go to school?!" This is a question all parents will face at some point. In this episode I'm joined by Audrey Wisch, founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals. Curious Cardinals is a peer-mentorship/tutoring company rooted in passion based learning to support kids in nurturing their interests and ambitions...while also getting their homework done. Together we explore steps we can take to support our kids in discovering THEIR passions, and how to connect traditional scho...
133: How to Break Cycles that Started Before You Were Born (aka Intergenerational Trauma) with Dr. Mariel Buqué
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis one's for the cycle breakers, and in this episode we're unpacking intergenerational trauma. Dr. Mariel Buqué, trauma-informed Psychologist and author of the book BREAK THE CYCLCE: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma breaks it down for us. Together we explore how to recognize when generational trauma is impacting us today, identifying unhealthy patterns that get passed down in families, how trauma shows up in our bodies and our nervous systems, and steps we can take to break th...
132: How to Help Your Toddler Play Independently with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler
November 13, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn 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 family. Susie talks me through the proven strategies to support independent play and guess what...they worked! Susie shares the benefits of independent play for your child's development and for the whole family system...and how we can still feel present and connected even with more in...
131: When Both Parents Struggle Postpartum with Tessa Ritchie
October 30, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn 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 together! Tessa shares her own personal story of experiencing postpartum anxiety and rage, her partner's struggles with depression postpartum, and the communication tools and strategies they used to heal and feel more present with each other and in parenthood. *Become a client of Dr. Cas...
130: Disability Parenting and Finding the Right Support with Casey Mouton
October 23, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBI 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 survivor of postpartum depression and anxiety, and in today's episode she shares how that experience showed her the kind of support she truly needs. Learning about the type of support SHE needs became protective later on when her son unexpectedly had a stroke and she found herself n...
129: How to Embrace Softness in a Hard World with Dr. Akilah Cadet
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBLet'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 beauty of connecting with softness, within ourselves and in our relationships. We identify how softness can get squashed and the benefits of connecting with the parts of us that are soft. We unpack the complexity of being a human in a hard world, the dance between anger and softness...
128: How to Support Speech While Connecting with Your Child: An Episode for Parents AND Kids with Wee Talkers
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis 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 supportive (and simple) ways you can support speech everyday with your children. Ever find yourself more stressed from all the information about child development out there? This conversation will leave you feel informed and empowered, without the pressure. You don't need to be ...
127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Parent with Ashley Neese
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBHow 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 with Ashley Neese, author of the book Permission to Rest. Ashley was previously on the podcast, episode 38: How to Breathe, following the release of her first book all about the power of breath. She is a breathwork teacher who has spent over a decade working at the intersections...
126: How to Rely on Your Partner (and Others) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
September 04, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBDo 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 interdependence for your kids? Well, i'm so glad you're here! In this episode I share my conversation with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish all about breaking these cycles, getting the support we need from our partners, and finding the balance between intimacy and autonomy in our relationships. Dr. Tra...
125: Self-Care for Skeptics with Taylor Elyse Morrison
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn 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. With the wellness world booming, why are so many of us still struggling?! Tune in and walk away with a deeper understanding and practical tools you can start using today! *Become a client of Dr. Cassidy's private practice by visiting www.drcassidymft.com (CA residents only). ...
124: Motherhood and Sibling Bonds: A Candid Conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn 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 often complex and cherished bond. In this candid conversation, Katherine opens up about her own relationship with her siblings, highlighting the joys and lessons learned along the way. From childhood adventures to adult camaraderie, she shares heartwarming anecdotes that resonat...
123: Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness: A Personal Story of Type One Diabetes with Amanda Berg
July 24, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFollowing 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 one diabetic toddler and former NICU RN and contributor to the organization Type One Together. Her toddler was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at 26 months old (when here second baby was only 4 months old)! In this episode she brings the raw and real of what living with a Type ...
122: Unexpected Challenges and Diagnoses in Parenthood with Dr. Kelly Fradin
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn 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 us what some of these unexpected challenges and diagnoses might look like, the emotions and struggles that come with them, and advice for taking steps to get support, make a plan, and show up for yourself and your children through the unexpected. To learn more about Dr. Fradi...
121: The Roots of Perfectionism with Monique Melton
June 05, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn 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 from perfectionism and face the way it hurts black people? Monique Melton is an educator, published author, content creator, international speaker, and host of the Shine Brighter Together podcast. She is also the founder of Shine Bright School, which is a global community of...
120: How to Handle FOMO on Social Media When it Comes to Motherhood and Milestones with Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn
May 22, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHow did you and I first connect? How did you learn about this podcast? My best guess would be that you found yourself here through Instagram. Thank goodness for that! And yet, that little app on our phone can also be the place where we find ourselves in spirals of comparison, shame, overwhelm. That little app gives us access to so many resources and possible connections, but we can leave it feeling more depleted and overwhelmed. Social media's addictive qualities can eat away at all our mar...
119: Interior Design for Parents and Tackling the Never-Ending Laundry with Anita Yokota
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode we are bridging mental health, interior design, and parenting with therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota! Anita explores the role that our home environment can have on our mental health and relationships as a parent, and offers simple strategies for designing a home with intention. I also get a chance to ask her my burning questions on making interior design/home purchase decisions and how to create a system for tackling the never-ending laundry. To connect with ...
118: How to Share the Load of Home and Parenting with Eve Rodsky
April 10, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode I sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Eve Rodsky. Together we explore the real issue of women shouldering the brunt of domestic and parenting responsibilities, regardless of whether they work outside the home. The unequal emotional labor and “invisible work” in a relationship has real costs for everyone involved, but Eve is here to share the light that comes with the solution! Eve's Fair Play book and card deck completely changed the trajectory of my own marriag...
117: The Thread Between Toddlers and Tweens/Teens with Dr. Becky Kennedy
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBI've got one foot in toddler land and one foot in tween land. Yes, it feels like the splits and damn do the splits hurt sometimes. AND, it has also provided me this unique experience to see the thread between these two seasons and the push for independence and big feelings that come with both. I'm fortunate to call New York Times Bestselling Author and founder of Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy, a friend and colleague. And as I find myself looking ahead to the teen years I had to ask her......
116: Parenting When You're a Highly Sensitive Person with Amy Lajiness, LCSW
March 27, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBParenting can be overwhelming, throw in being a Highly-Sensitive Person (HSP) and oof...it can be a lot. In this episode we support you in understanding what it means to be a HSP, the challenges and gifts that come with it, and tangible ways to care for yourself in this modern era of parenting. Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C is a Therapist and Coach who has spent countless hours supporting Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents in reclaiming their peace and confidence. Amy is a Highly Sensitive Person ...
115: Where Do We Even Start? Intimacy in the Trenches of Parenting with Vanessa and Xander Marin
March 20, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBLet's talk about sex baby...but after baby! I'm so excited to share my conversation with New York Times bestselling authors of the book Sex Talks: The Five Conversations that will Transform Your Sex Life, Vanessa and Xander Marin. She's a sex therapist with 20 years of experience, and he's a regular dude! Together they've made it their mission to provide the sex education we all deserve but didn't get. In this episode we are talking to parents, because let's be real...there can be SO man...
114: How to Support Kids Through Change with Sarah Rosney, LCSW
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThe pandemic showed us all how quickly things can change, and as parents we had to face that not only for ourselves, but for our kids too. I invited Sarah Rosney, licensed clinical social worker, back on to the podcast to provide strategies for supporting our children (and ourselves) with navigating change. Whether the change has to do with a new baby, a new home, a new school, a new schedule, a divorce, a death, an illness, or even a new big kid bed...there are ways we can bridge both co...
113: How to Support Sibling Relationships with Jessica Rolph Founder of Lovevery
March 06, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBSibling relationships...the challenges, the pressure, the rivalries. Yep, it's real. If you grew up with siblings, maybe you can even connect to these experiences. Yet, supporting sibling relationships can also provide opportunities for deep connection, empathy-building, and so much more. I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery and mom to 3. Jessica and I offer tangible strategies for you to support the relationship between your children ...
112: What is Internal Family Systems and "Parts" Work? with Vanessa Trine, LPCC
February 27, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBYou know what's really having it's moment right now (and I'm LOVING it!)? Internal Family Systems and "parts" work. What is Internal Family Systems, and why is this therapeutic approach so helpful when it comes to understanding our triggers and developing a new relationship with our emotions? You're going to leave this episode with the answer. I invited Vanessa Trine, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor on to the podcast to help me unpack why "parts" work is so powerful in our person...
111: How to Heal Family Wounds with Vienna Pharaon, LMFT
February 20, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBToday we are talking about origin wounds, those painful experiences from when you were young that find themselves showing up in present day relationships and patterns. I invited fellow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the book Origins of You, Vienna Pharaon, to walk us through understanding how we can begin to understand and heal our origin wounds. Even if you had a wonderful childhood, we have all experienced disappointment, been hurt, or felt pressure to look or be a ...
110: How to Work Through Perfectionism and Tap Into Your Mom Intuition with Renata Cameron, LMFT
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBYou're reading the parenting books, following the experts on social media, listening to the podcasts, maybe even buying the courses...and somehow in the tough moment with your child none of the "strategies" feel intuitive...can you relate? Yea, same, and I'm considered one of those "experts!" Maybe you relate to trying to hold it all together, but underneath you wonder if something is actually wrong with YOU. In this episode I invited my good friend and fellow therapist and mom Renata Cam...
109: Postpartum OCD with Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, CPT
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode we are shedding light on the often misdiagnosed experience of Postpartum OCD. I invited Licensed Therapist Jenna Overbaugh to share her professional (and personal!) experience with postpartum OCD. Together we open the door to the internal experience of living with OCD and discuss the symptoms, impact, treatment and how to get the support you need from your healthcare team. Jenna doesn't hold back and you'll leave this episode informed and feeling less alone. Connect with Je...
108: Am I Screwing up my Kids? with Dr. Sumi Raghavan
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBAm I screwing up my kids? I've laid in bed wondering this and I know I'm not alone. In this episode I invited Dr. Sumi Raghavan to help us explore the answer to this question. Together we discuss steps we can take today to begin the work of breaking generational cycles as parents, unhook from unrealistic expectations of perfection, and tap into our own intuition amidst all the noise when it comes to showing up for our kids (and ourselves). Dr. Sumi Raghavan is a clinical psychologist pra...
107: The Toddler Years with Gayane Aramyan, LMFT
January 04, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe toddler years...somehow one of my favorite stages and simultaneously so exhausting and triggering. In this episode I invited my colleague Gayane Aramyan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and fellow mother to a 2 and half year old, on to the podcast to talk about the challenges of the season and how we can move beyond survival. We discuss tantrums, triggers, self-care and relationships during this cute AND demanding season. You can learn more about Gayane, her practice, and her mo...
106: How to Survive Sick Season with Dr. Krupa Playforth
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe coughing, the sneezing, the snot, the sore throats...this viral season has been A LOT. I invited Dr. Krupa Playforth, board certified pediatrician and mom of 3 back on to the podcast to help us navigate the load of caring for our sick kids while navigating all the stress of being a parent (and possibly sick yourself!) We discuss: *Proactive steps we can take to boost immunity and protect our family from all the germs going around *Caring steps we can take once the illness hits our ho...
105: What is EMDR? with Sarah Rosney, LCSW
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBFinally, an episode fully dedicated to EMDR! In this episode we're taking you behind closed doors to demystify this powerful and evidence-based approach to processing your trauma and triggers. We walk you through what EMDR is, who it can help, and how to find an EMDR trained therapist. I'm also thrilled to introduce you to EMDR certified therapist and consultant Sarah Rosney, LCSW. Licensed in New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts she has a special interest in supporting adults in pro...
104: Birth Trauma with Dr. Alexandra Shrake
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThis episode has been a long time coming. I've shared my birth stories on this podcast before, but I've wanted to do a deeper dive into birth trauma for a long time now. When planning this episode there was no better person to dive deep with than my colleague Dr. Alexandra Shrake. Her own traumatic birth was the muse for her research and her desire to hold space for others who have experienced an intense or traumatic birth, and in this episode we: *Support you in naming the parts of your ...
103: The Default Parent with Libby Ward
October 12, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBYou have a million tabs open in your brain, you're the one keeping track of all the family appointments, the school emails, the grocery list, each child's current preferences, and when your kids need something....they come to you first. Can you relate? If you can, there's a word that might resonate...the default parent. In today's episode I invited mental health advocate, cycle breaker, content creator and mother of two Libby Ward (from Diary of an Honest Mom) to unpack this experience. ...
102: The Tongue Tie Journey with Brita DeStefano PT, DPT, PCS
September 14, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBLet's talk about tongue ties! In this episode I share my conversation with pediatric physical therapist Brita DeStefano to demystify tongue ties. Brita shares both her personal and professional experience with tongue ties and the stressors and emotions that can come with this experience. Together we discuss: *What exactly is a tongue tie? *What are some stressors that can come with this experience? *Experiences of being invalidated by providers and questions to ask to make sure you're ...
101: Pregnancy Loss with Kristin Gallant of Big Little Feelings
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this very personal episode, I sit down with Kristin Gallant, co-founder of Big Little Feelings. We are getting real, raw, and vulnerable as we discuss our own pregnancy loss stories. This episode discusses the physical, emotional, relational, and mental toll of pregnancy loss as well as the ways we individually processed these experiences. We talk about the importance of support and community, resources like EMDR therapy, and the varied ways birthing people process this type of experienc...
Pregnancy Loss with Kristin Gallant of @biglittlefeelings
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIn this very personal episode, I sit down with Kristin Gallant, co-founder of @biglittlefeelings. We are getting real, raw, and vulnerable as we discuss our own pregnancy loss stories. This episode discusses the physical, emotional, relational, and mental toll of pregnancy loss as well as the ways we individually processed these experiences. We talk about the importance of support and community, resources like EMDR therapy, and the varied ways birthing people process this type of e...
100: Potty Training with Allison Jandu
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBToday I am SO excited to be talking all about potty training with Allison Jandu! Personally, I was thrilled to sit down with Allison to ask all of my questions as I enter the potty training stage with my youngest. I am thrilled to share this episode with all of you to support and de-mystify the potty training journey. We're talking all about timing, signs your child is ready, developmental changes around the time of potty training, ways to support your child's readiness for potty training,...
Potty Training 101 with Allison Jandu
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBToday I am SO excited to be talking all about potty training with Allison Jandu! Personally, I was thrilled to sit down with Allison to ask all of my questions as I enter the potty training stage with my youngest. I am thrilled to share this episode with all of you to support and de-mystify the potty training journey. We're talking all about timing, signs your child is ready, developmental changes around the time of potty training, ways to support your child's readiness for potty ...
99: "Balance" and the Working Parent with Justine Carino
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBLet's unpack the idea of "balance" for the working parent! In this episode we explore the relationship we have with our work while holding space for our relationships and family life. I invited New York based therapist Justine Carino on to the podcast, and together we share our personal journeys in navigating the challenges of being working parents, unpack the impact of societal expectations and share tangible tips for prioritizing your values in work and family life. For more from Justin...
"Balance" and the Working Parent with Justine Carino
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBLet's unpack the idea of "balance" for the working parent! In this episode we explore the relationship we have with our work while holding space for our relationships and family life. I invited New York based therapist Justine Carino on to the podcast, and together we share our personal journeys in navigating the challenges of being working parents, unpack the impact of societal expectations and share tangible tips for prioritizing your values in work and family life. For more fr...
Surviving Severe PPD with Dr. Jasmine
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBIn this episode I am honored to sit down with Dr. Jasmine to talk about her real-life experience with severe PPD (postpartum depression), which happened to show up for her alongside PPA (otherwise known as postpartum anxiety.) We are diving deep into what PPD and PPA can really look like. Together we explore sleep deprivation, breastfeeding, the decision to supplement, medication, seeking support, guilt, shame, and intrusive thoughts. If you are a new parent, expecting parent, or ...
98: Surviving Severe PPD with Dr. Jasmine
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode I am honored to sit down with Dr. Jasmine to talk about her real-life experience with severe PPD (postpartum depression), which happened to show up for her alongside PPA (otherwise known as postpartum anxiety.) We are diving deep into what PPD and PPA can really look like. Together we explore sleep deprivation, breastfeeding, the decision to supplement, medication, seeking support, guilt, shame, and intrusive thoughts. If you are a new parent, expecting parent, or a person ...
97: “I look fine, but I’m not fine” with Dr. Sahar Martinez
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBDoes the phrase "I look fine, but I'm not fine" sound anything like you? If is does, you're not alone. I invited my friend Dr. Sahar Martinez to talk all about this idea on this week's episode. We're talking all about anxiety, the tough moments of parenting, healing as parents, and connecting with your own inner child through the experiences of parenting. We're sharing personal stories and actionable tips of ways you can start to not only "look fine” but truly start to care for your needs....
“I look fine, but I’m not fine” with Dr. Sahar Martinez
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBDoes the phrase "I look fine, but I'm not fine" sound anything like you? If is does, you're not alone. I invited my friend Dr. Sahar Martinez to talk all about this idea on this week's episode. We're talking all about anxiety, the tough moments of parenting, healing as parents, and connecting with your own inner child through the experiences of parenting. We're sharing personal stories and actionable tips of ways you can start to not only "look fine” but truly start to care for yo...
96: The Mind-Body Connection in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Krystle Howald DPT
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBWhen you're going through the challenges of TTC, pregnancy, and postpartum, we often hear about the physical challenges and mental health - but how are those things connected? If you find the challenges of becoming a parent difficult both physically and mentally, you are definitely not alone! Today, we're talking all about that physical and mental health connection with Krystle Howald from Expecting and Empowered. We're sharing our own experiences as parents, addressing the connection betw...
The Mind-Body Connection in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Krystle Howald DPT
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWhen you're going through the challenges of TTC, pregnancy, and postpartum, we often hear about the physical challenges and mental health - but how are those things connected? If you find the challenges of becoming a parent difficult both physically and mentally, you are definitely not alone! Today, we're talking all about that physical and mental health connection with Krystle Howald from Expecting and Empowered. We're sharing our own experiences as parents, addressing the connec...
95: How to Build Friendships after Baby with Miriam Kirmayer
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBFriendship in motherhood and parenthood is life-giving -- but it's also really challenging! Do you find yourself struggling to balance your friendships with your new role as a parent? Or feeling awkward trying to meet new friends after baby? If so, you're not alone. This is an all-too-common challenge of parenthood which is why I invited my friend Miriam Kirmayer to talk all about friendships after baby on today's episode. We're talking about our personal experiences with friendship after ...
Friendships after Baby with Miriam Kirmayer
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBFriendship in motherhood and parenthood is life-giving -- but it's also really challenging! Do you find yourself struggling to balance your friendships with your new role as a parent? Or feeling awkward trying to meet new friends after baby? If so, you're not alone. This is an all-too-common challenge of parenthood which is why I invited my friend Miriam Kirmayer to talk all about friendships after baby on today's episode. We're talking about our personal experiences with friendsh...