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Holding Space143: Perfectionism and Feeding Your Children with Megan McNamee, MPH, RDNIn this episode of Holding Space, Dr. Cassidy sits down with Megan McNamee, a registered dietitian nutritionist and co-founder of Feeding Littles, to discuss the intersection of perfectionism, parenting, and feeding children. Megan shares insights on how parents can move away from the pressures of perfectionism, especially in the context of feeding their kids, and embrace a more intuitive and balanced approach to mealtime.We dive into common struggles parents face when it comes to feeding their kids, such as dealing with picky eating, the pressures of packing lunches, and the stress of meeting societal expectations. Megan...2024-09-0240 minHolding Space142: Caring for the Postpartum Body with Ruth Macy and Courtney NaliboffWhat do you REALLY need to know about caring for your postpartum body?To answer this question I invited Ruth Macy, a pelvic health physical therapist, and Courtney Naliboff, a teacher, writer, and musician, on to the podcast to talk about all things postpartum recovery and self-compassion.Together we explore:The inspiration behind their book "Your Postpartum Body: The Complete Guide to Healing After Pregnancy"The concept of radical self-acceptance and compassion in healing after birthThe essential needs for postpartum recovery: rest, hydration, nutrition, and support (and how to make them a priority)The...2024-07-0150 minHolding Space140: Supporting Your Family's Gut Health From Birth to Beyond with Chery Sew HoyGut health...the gut microbiome...people are talking about it, but what does it all mean?!In my quest for answers, I connected with Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health. In this episode you're invited to learn about the fascinating world of gut health right alongside with me. During our conversation Cheryl shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur and mother, highlighting how her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth led her to discover the importance of gut health. We dive into what the gut microbiome is, where it comes from, and why it’s crucial for ov...2024-06-1243 minHolding Space139: The Decision to be One and Done with Dr. JasmineIn this heartfelt episode, we welcome back Dr. Jasmine, a clinical pharmacist, perinatal mental health specialist and mom to one, to discuss her journey of deciding to have only one child. Dr. Jasmine shares her personal story of battling severe postpartum depression and anxiety, the pressures and expectations from society, and how she navigated these challenges to make a decision (with support from therapy) that felt right for her and her family. We discuss the societal pressure and expectations of having more than one child as well as the stigma and stereotypes associated with only children and highlighting the...2024-05-2041 minHolding Space137: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications with Emily OsterIn this episode I invite you to tune into my conversation with Emily Oster, professor of Economics, parenting data expert and NYT Bestselling Author. We dive deep into her latest release, "Unexpected," where she explores the often murky waters of pregnancy complications.Together we explore:*Understanding Pregnancy Complications: Emily shares some fascinating insights from "Unexpected," her newest book. We talk about the common threads among pregnancy complications and why it's crucial to understand why things happen during pregnancy. Hint: it's not always as straightforward as we'd like it to be.*Dealing with Medical...2024-04-2228 minHolding Space136: How to Carry Less While Enjoying Motherhood More with Erica DjossaIn 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 redistributing responsibilities to alleviate burnout and foster personal growth.• Embracing values over perfectionism: practical steps for identifying core val...2024-03-1151 minHolding Space135: How to Support Our Kids in a World of AI with Audrey WischAI (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 topic (episode 134) was all about...2024-02-1237 minHolding Space134: How to Help Your Kid Discover THEIR Passions with Audrey Wisch"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 school learning with real-world passions.This episode provides valuable perspectives for parents...2024-02-1229 minHolding Space133: How to Break Cycles that Started Before You Were Born (aka Intergenerational Trauma) with Dr. Mariel BuquéThis 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 the cycles we're caught in that started before we were born.You deserved someone to p...2024-01-0838 min
Holding Space132: How to Help Your Toddler Play Independently with Susie Allison from Busy ToddlerIn 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 independent play happening in our homes. This is an episode you won't want...2023-11-1352 min
Holding Space131: When Both Parents Struggle Postpartum with Tessa RitchieIn 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. Cassidy's or Tessa by visiting www.drcassidymft.com (CA residents only).*Not based in Cal...2023-10-3049 min
Holding Space130: Disability Parenting and Finding the Right Support with Casey MoutonI 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 navigating parenting a child with a disability. She...2023-10-2358 min
Holding Space128: How to Support Speech While Connecting with Your Child: An Episode for Parents AND Kids with Wee TalkersThis 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 a speech therapist to support your child's speech while having fun!Towards t...2023-10-0250 min
Holding Space For TherapistsHow to Make Private Pay Therapy an Easy Choice (For You and Clients) with Christine Li of MentayaIn this episode I sit down with Christine Li, founder of Mentaya, an incredible resource for private pay therapists and their clients!
We unpack the superbill out-of-network benefits process and discuss the challenges that both clinicians and their clients can face. Christine provides an answer to all of our problems with Mentaya, an affordable option for therapists to support their clients in instantly checking their benefits and an option that allows clients to rest easy when it comes to reimbursement.
Curious?! I was too, and once I learned how easy it was, this outsourcing was a...2023-09-1830 min
Holding Space127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Parent with Ashley NeeseHow 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 of embodiment, transformation, and renewal....2023-09-1850 min
Holding Space126: How to Rely on Your Partner (and Others) with Dr. Tracy DalgleishDo 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. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who is...2023-09-0449 min
Holding Space125: Self-Care for Skeptics with Taylor Elyse MorrisonIn 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).
*Not based in California but looking for more support? Click her...2023-08-2146 min
Holding Space124: Motherhood and Sibling Bonds: A Candid Conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger PrattIn 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 resonate with anyone who has shared a special bond with their brothers or sisters.
We explore the dynamics that can shape sibling relationships, the impact o...2023-08-0733 min
Holding Space123: Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness: A Personal Story of Type One Diabetes with Amanda BergFollowing 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 One toddler is like, with a f...2023-07-2450 min
Holding Space122: Unexpected Challenges and Diagnoses in Parenthood with Dr. Kelly FradinIn 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. Fradin and her book visit https://drkellyfradin.com/ or give her a follow over on...2023-07-1045 min
Holding Space120: How to Handle FOMO on Social Media When it Comes to Motherhood and Milestones with Dr. Anisha Patel-DunnHow 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 margins, stealing away from the real connections in front of us, an...2023-05-2242 min
Holding Space119: Interior Design for Parents and Tackling the Never-Ending Laundry with Anita YokotaIn 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 Anita you can find her on instagram @anitayokota or at her website www.ani...2023-05-0855 min
Holding Space118: How to Share the Load of Home and Parenting with Eve RodskyIn 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 marriage, and she's here to share more about the system that saved hers and countless others.
To...2023-04-1049 min
Holding Space117: The Thread Between Toddlers and Tweens/Teens with Dr. Becky KennedyI'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..."Do you think we're all destine...2023-04-0345 min
Holding Space116: Parenting When You're a Highly Sensitive Person with Amy Lajiness, LCSWParenting 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 herself as well as a mother of two highly energetic you...2023-03-2756 min
Holding Space115: Where Do We Even Start? Intimacy in the Trenches of Parenting with Vanessa and Xander MarinLet'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 many blocks to intimacy after baby and beyond. Thi...2023-03-2059 min
Holding Space114: How to Support Kids Through Change with Sarah Rosney, LCSWThe 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 connection and communication with ou...2023-03-1347 min
Holding Space112: What is Internal Family Systems and "Parts" Work? with Vanessa Trine, LPCCYou 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 personal work as parents, breaking cycles, and supporting our children.
To c...2023-02-2747 min
Holding Space109: Postpartum OCD with Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, CPTIn 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 Jenna:
@jenna.overbaugh on Instagram
All The Hard Things Podcast
Resources me...2023-02-0149 min
Holding Space108: Am I Screwing up my Kids? with Dr. Sumi RaghavanAm 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 practicing virtually in Brooklyn, New...2023-01-181h 01
Holding Space107: The Toddler Years with Gayane Aramyan, LMFTThe 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 motherhood group by visiting her website www.therapywithgayane.com or following along on instagram @therapywithgayane.
...2023-01-0449 min
Holding Space106: How to Survive Sick Season with Dr. Krupa PlayforthThe 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 home, and the data...2022-12-0744 min
Holding Space103: The Default Parent with Libby WardYou 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.
How did we get here? What's the cost? (hint: burnout, anxi...2022-10-1243 min
Holding Space102: The Tongue Tie Journey with Brita DeStefano PT, DPT, PCSLet'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 getting the support you and your child need.
...2022-09-1452 min
Holding Space101: Pregnancy Loss with Kristin Gallant of Big Little FeelingsIn 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 experience.
We hope you walk away from this episode feeling less alone in what can be a very...2022-08-171h 03
Holding Space100: Potty Training with Allison JanduToday 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, supportive tools and language, and other actionable tips to...2022-08-0346 min
Holding Space For TherapistsPursuing a Career in Mental Health with Dr. Ann GarlandToday I am so excited to welcome Ann Garland, Ph.D. on to the podcast to talk about pursuing a career in mental health.
Dr. Ann Garland is a professor at both USD and UCSD and has taught across disciplines to support students in all areas of mental health. Dr. Garland is also the author of Pursuing a Career in Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Professionals - this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in any area of mental health care!
We're talking about the different paths...2022-07-2050 min
Holding Space99: "Balance" and the Working Parent with Justine CarinoLet'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 Justine:
Thoughts from the Couch - Using Your Values to Guide Your Decisions in...2022-07-1346 min
Holding Space98: Surviving Severe PPD with Dr. JasmineIn 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 who has experienced PPD and PPA, we hope you find this episode supportive and walk away fro...2022-06-221h 03
Holding Space97: “I look fine, but I’m not fine” with Dr. Sahar MartinezDoes 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. We hope you find some valuable tools in thi...2022-05-2549 min
Holding Space96: The Mind-Body Connection in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Krystle Howald DPTWhen 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 between physical and mental health symptoms, and discussing the ways physical therapy and being proactive about your mental health can...2022-05-1852 min
Holding Space95: How to Build Friendships after Baby with Miriam KirmayerFriendship 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 baby, strategies for making and sustaining friendships, and the importance of meaningful and supportive friends in...2022-05-1159 min
Holding Space For TherapistsHow to Co-Write a Book with Dr. Rebecca WilliamsIs there a book brewing in your heart, and yet you find yourself staring at a blank page with that dreaded blinking cursor...
Sound familiar? You're not alone!
The process of writing a book is overwhelming! Today, we're talking all about how to co-write a book with published author, psychologist, and my former professor, Dr. Rebecca Williams!
In this episode, we're discussing everything from taking your ideas from your brain to the page, publishing with a publisher vs. self-publishing, building an effective working relationship with collaborators, marketing a book, and so much more. I...2022-05-0348 min
Holding Space94: The Depleted, Distracted, Grumpy, Guilty Parenting Cycle with Dr. Morgan CutlipParenting can be...A LOT, and today we're talking all about PARENTAL BURNOUT.
We often hear about burnout in the context of work or career, but burnout and exhaustion can absolutely show up in parenting. If you find yourself dreading the end of naptime because there wasn't enough time, feeling depleted, struggling with the idea of attaining perfection in parenting... you're not alone.
I invited my friend Dr. Morgan Cutlip to talk about her experience as a professional and a mom in navigating burnout. We're discussing what parental burnout looks like, how you can identify i...2022-04-2748 min
Holding Space93: How Your Past Impacts Your Present in Motherhood With Yara HearyHow does your past impact your parenting? Today we're talking all about the ways that motherhood and parenthood can trigger our past pain or trauma.
I invited my friend Yara Heary on this week's episode to discuss her own story with healing in parenthood. We're sharing our own experiences and hope you leave this episode with actionable steps and a better understanding of how we can heal and re-wire our past wounds.
Yara is a Perth, Australia psychologist who works exclusively with women throughout conception, pregnancy, and motherhood. Yara started Life After Birth Psychology following...2022-04-2051 min
Holding Space92: Self-Compassion for Sensitive Parents Raising Sensitive Kiddos with Runda EbiedCompassion is something we often give to others with ease, but it's so much harder to give ourselves that same type of grace -- especially in tough parenting moments. If you are a highly sensitive parent (or suspect you may be!) these difficult moments can feel even MORE intense.
If you are struggling to navigate sensitivity in you or your child, you are not alone.
I invited my friend Runda Ebeid on the podcast today to talk all about self-compassion for sensitive parents and sensitive kids. Runda is a pediatric Occupational Therapist & brings her expertise t...2022-04-0647 min
Holding Space91: Daycare, Immunity, and Healthy Habits with Dr. Krupa PlayforthOn the first day I dropped my daughter off at preschool, she came home and said "Mommy, there are ouchies in my mouth." -- as it turned out, she had the hand foot mouth disease & I had to call her daycare on DAY ONE to let them know!
If you have a child in daycare, this may be a familiar story. You're not alone! Navigating healthy habits and immunity with children in daycare and school is a challenge and can bring up a lot of difficult feelings like anxiety & guilt.
Today, we're talking all about ke...2022-03-3049 min
Holding Space90: Money Anxiety with Lindsay Bryan-PodvinLet's talk about Anxiety, particularly when it shows up around money.
Money and finances can feel complicated, overwhelming, and anxiety-inducing! Our own individual and family stories around money can inform the way we think about money as adults, and as we navigate the discussion around money with our own children.
Today, we're talking all about Money Anxiety with Financial Therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin to address all things personal finance, financial anxiety, finances in relationships, and how to talk about money with your children.
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her) is a biracial financial therapist, podcast host, s...2022-03-2350 min
Holding Space89: We're on the Same Team- Partner Relationships After Baby with Matthias BarkerNew parenthood comes with so many challenges--sleep deprivation, so many decisions, new identities, and the monumental shift in the relationship with your partner as you become parents.
With all this stress, how do we find each other again? How do we get on the same team?
Today, I'm talking with Matthias Barker all about partner relationships and parenting. We're covering everything from the research behind relational satisfaction in parenting to tangible tips for supporting your parter relationship in the trenches of early parenthood and beyond.
I hope you find this episode supportive and t...2022-03-1654 min
Holding Space88: Driving Anxiety & Car Seat Safety with Michelle from Safe in the SeatDo you experience driving anxiety as a parent? Dread getting in the car because your kiddo seems to hate it? Feel overwhelmed by picking and installing a car seat?
If this sounds like you, you're definitely not alone!
I've invited my friend Michelle from Safe in the Seat to talk all about driving anxiety and car seat safety. You'll leave this episode with steps to build your car seat confidence and tools for navigating the anxiety triggered by driving.
Michelle is a parent and the founder of Safe in the Seat. She is recog...2022-03-0957 min
Holding Space87: Pandemic Parenting Burnout with Dr. Veronica EyoRemember when we thought we would stay home for a few weeks and this pandemic would be behind us?!
Well, here we are a few years later and it's still impacting our every day in so many different ways.
Caution fatigue, decision fatigue, anxiety, uncertainty, isolation, grief, sadness...if you're feeling it, you're not alone.
In today's episode I sit down with my colleague Dr. Veronica Eyo, mom to 3 and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to discuss pandemic burnout for parents. You'll walk away with a better understanding for WHY you're feeling burnt out...2022-02-0745 min
Holding Space For TherapistsSEO for Therapists with Kristie PlantingaSEO-what?!
Let's demystify SEO (search engine optimization) together and find out how you can start utilizing this mysterious (but not so mysterious after this episode) SEO stuff to rank high on your ideal client's google search!
My guest, Kristie Plantinga, is the founder of TherapieSEO, an SEO agency that helps therapists, coaches, and content creators reach more of their ideal clients on Google.
You'll walk away from our episode with a clear understanding of how SEO can support your business as a therapist and with 3 tangible tips for integrating intentional SEO into your b...2022-02-0739 min
Holding Space For TherapistsAdding Coaching to Your Business with Chasity HolcombThe doors to my digital courses for therapists are officially open! This includes The Crafted Practice, The Established Therapist Toolkit and Podcasting for Therapists. You can learn more and join here. The doors only open 3 times a year, so if you're ready, let's do this!
Ok fellow coaching dreamers, welcome to the Cassidy and Chasity show! Have you ever wondered if you, as a licensed therapist, could integrate coaching offerings into your business? Well, if the answer is YES you're in the right place!
Chasity is a fellow Therapist, wife, mom of two girls, and...2022-01-3145 min
Holding Space86: Staying Connected Through Conflict After Baby and Beyond with Dr. Steve and Lisa CallHaving a baby can put a strain on partner relationships and with all the shifts in identity, sleep deprivation, and new found pressures and boundaries to navigate...new parents are at risk for increased conflict. So, how can couples stay connected while experiencing the struggles that understandably bring them conflict?
This is an important question, and to support you in this new season as a couple I've invited Dr. Steve and Lisa Call from The Reconnect Institute onto the podcast and together we are unpacking conflict and finding connection again after baby and beyond.
Connect with...2022-01-3153 min
Holding Space For TherapistsInstagram Reels for Therapists with Kelly McKennaThe doors to my digital courses for therapists are officially open! This includes The Crafted Practice, The Established Therapist Toolkit and Podcasting for Therapists. You can learn more and join here. The doors only open 3 times a year, so if you're ready, let's do this!
I'm REELY glad you're tuning into this episode, fellow therapists! ;)
All puns aside, Instagram's newest feature can be a great way to reach and connect with potential clients. Today's guest, Kelly McKenna is a therapist herself and has a background in business. She completely filled her caseload through Instagram alone! ...2022-01-2644 min
Holding Space85: How to Get Ahead of Picky Eating with Jenny Friedman, MS, RDDo you have a picky eater in your life?! I was! So this is a topic especially close to my heart. A child's relationship with food, eating, and their body can follow them into adulthood. So how do we navigate these incredibly important conversations around "pickiness"?
The relationship with food is complicated. It is personal, relational, and unavoidable.
We're talking all about that complicated dynamic today. I invited Jenny Friedman, MS, RD onto the podcast. Join us as we discuss how you can support your child in building a healthy and comfortable relationship with food...2022-01-2447 min
Holding Space84: A Little Less of a Hot Mess with Kaitlin Soule, LMFTI'm a recovering perfectionist, and in this episode I'm sharing my story.
Perfectionism is often rooted in Anxiety. Maybe if I do this perfect, then I'll be safe? Unfortunately, there's no shortage of messages that can keep us stuck in the cycle of striving for control through Perfection while ignoring our own needs, falling short because, well...we are HUMAN, and feeling swallowed up by the Guilt or Shame that follows. Can you relate?
I invited my friend Kaitlin Soule, LMFT (author of the upcoming book A Little Less of a Hot Mess) to hear...2021-11-0149 min
Holding Space83: Addressing Prenatal Anxiety with Liesel Teen BSN-RNWant to know one of the most common questions I get asked from expecting parents: Can Postpartum Anxiety show up BEFORE baby is born?
Yes it totally can, and this challenging yet not discussed enough experience has its own name: PRENATAL Anxiety.
In this episode I share my conversation with Liesel Teen, Labor and Delivery Nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse. Together we discuss ways you can begin to identify and address Prenatal Anxiety. She offers us many helpful and actionable tips to support you in navigating the Anxiety that may pop up during p...2021-10-2550 min
Holding Space82: Preparing Your Emotions for Postpartum with Nicole Makowka, LMFTWhen you think about preparing for a new baby, what comes to mind?
The perfect registry. Check!
The finished nursery. Check!
The ideal birth plan. Check!
These are often the featured items on our checklist when we are expecting, and checking these things off our list can offer us a sense of control.
Yet, what about preparing for the more nuanced and unexpected aspects of postpartum? Like, how this huge transition can bring up some pretty big emotions...
We face a lot of conflicting and ambiguous feelings...2021-10-1850 min
Holding Space For TherapistsEmbracing Therapreneurship and Diversifying your Income Along the Way with Dr. Christie KederianIn today's episode we are exploring ways that YOU, as a therapist, can begin to embrace that inner entrepreneur.
I've invited Dr. Christie Kederian onto the podcast to share how you can begin to develop your "CEO-rientation" as a "therapreneur" as well as creative ways that a therapist can begin to create passive forms of income.
Dr. Kederian is a nationally renowed relationship expert, radio host, and has been a featured expert in ABC, NBC, KTLA, the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan and many more. She is also a professional speaker and provides t...2021-09-2843 min
Holding Space For TherapistsPodcast Appearances: Your New Marketing Super Power Tool with Dr. Michaela BuccianeriHave you been wondering how you could become a guest on a podcast as a therapist? Occasionally, someone might come to you directly and ASK, but other times you might need to pitch yourself as a potential guest. If that feels a bit scary and you're a bit unsure of where to even start, this is the episode for you!
Today I'm joined by licensed psychologist and copy coach, Dr. Michaela Buccianeri, and we are talking about pitching yourself to be a guest on a podcast! We talk about why therapists make incredible podcasts guests, some reasons t...2021-09-2253 min
Holding Space For TherapistsManaging Money in Private Practice with Therapist & Money Coach Linzy BonhamIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by money management as a therapist, today's episode is for you! It's understandable. There's all the nitty gritty logistics of managing money like preparing for taxes, budgeting, opening a business bank account, and tracking your expenses. There's also all the emotions and experiences we have related to money that impact the way that we may run our businesses and manage our money as therapists.
In today's episode I am joined by therapist turned money coach, Linzy Bonham of @moneynutsandbolts. What I really appreciate about this episode is not only how Linzy demystifies...2021-09-1546 min
Holding Space81: Mindfulness Resource Alert: Expectful with Nathalie WaltonRESOURCE ALERT! This is a different kind of podcast episode. In this episode I'm highlighting a resource that I've personally found helpful in my own mindfulness/wellness journey.
We're all starting to learn how important Mindfulness is when it comes to our mental health, right? I know I talk about it often with clients, and I've talked about it's role in my own life here on the podcast. I often recommend apps like Calm and Headspace as a great starting off point, but always wished there was a resource directed to new parents.
Enter...Expectful...2021-08-3046 min
Holding Space80: Dog Meets Baby with Dominika Knossalla-PadoFor many of us our 'fur babies' hold a very special place in our heart. So much so that when we're preparing to become a parent to a human baby, sometimes we can't help but feel a little guilty, anxious, or fearful about how a newborn might change our relationship with our pets.
Maybe you're worried about how your pet will react to your baby, how your relationship with your pet will change with a baby around, or maybe you're already in the thick of postpartum and struggling with some of the big feelings coming up related...2021-08-1648 min
Holding Space For TherapistsMaternity Leave and Private Practice with Mary Bech SomichIn this episode I am joined by fellow private practice owner and new mama, Mary Beth Somich from @yourjourneythrough!
Mary Beth just recently had her first baby and today we're talking about her transition into motherhood as a business owner and therapist. We explore how she disclosed her pregnancy with clients, how she prepared for maternity leave as a private practice owner, and the logistical and emotional transition back to work after baby.
Mary Beth and I share some of our personal experiences with maternity leave as therapists and we both offer our own tangible...2021-08-1145 min
Holding Space79: Intimacy After Baby with the Shrink ChicksSex and intimacy after having a baby can be very different. We're often approved for sex and exercise at that six week postpartum appointment…but what if we're not ready? What if it's too soon? What if your partner is ready and you aren't or vice versa? What if your libido is off because of the hormonal fluctuations after having a baby? What if you're worried about pain or not feeling comfortable in your body?
No one prepares us for these challenges. That's why today I am joined by the Shrink Chicks to talk about sex and in...2021-08-0949 min
Holding Space78: Scary Thoughts in Postpartum with Dr. Alice PickeringHave you ever had a thought in postpartum that felt disturbing or distressing to you? It pops up randomly, and you're kind of like, WOAH, where did that come from? What is wrong with me??
Maybe it was something like dropping your baby, getting into a car accident, an unwanted thought about your baby while changing their diaper, or something else of that nature...bottom line, it's intrusive and distressing.
If you can resonate with this experience, chances are you may have never even mentioned them to anyone. You might feel ashamed and lonely in t...2021-08-021h 00
Holding Space77: Raising a Sensory Sensitive Child with Pediatric OT Laura PetixThis episode has a really special place in my heart on a personal level. Over the last two years we’ve worked with Occupational Therapists to support the sensory processing challenges my own kids experience.
Maybe you're in the same boat and your child is experiencing something similar or maybe, you're wondering what sensory processing disorder even is and if your child might be having a sensitivity to sensory processing...
Whichever the case, you're in the right place. I have invited Laura Petix of @theotbutterfly onto the podcast to demystify Occupational Therapy, to talk about th...2021-07-2652 min
Holding Space76: Breastfeeding and Sleep with Robin Kaplan, MA, IBCLCWhen I'm working with an individual or couple who just had a baby, one of the first things I ask about is...SLEEP! Not the age old question you get from most other people: "how is the baby sleeping?" No, I want to know how YOU are sleeping.
Postpartum can be a beast and a big part of that is often the lack of sleep that accompanies having a baby. Getting restorative rest can become even more challenging when navigating feeding. That's why I invited my own lactation consultant, friend and colleague, Robin Kaplan, onto the podcast...2021-07-1947 min
Holding Space75: Postpartum Mental Health for Couples with Dr. Tracy DalgleishIn this episode we are talking about postpartum mental health for couples. I am joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Dr. Tracy is a licensed clinical psychologist and couples therapist based in Canada as well the creator of the supportive Instagram account, @dr.tracyd.
Dr. Tracy shares with us some signs and symptoms to look for if you or your partner are experiencing anxiety or depression during postpartum and she explains how postpartum anxiety or depression can impact your couple relationship. I share a bit about my personal experience with postpartum anxiety and depression...2021-07-1247 min
Holding Space74: Preparing a REAL Couple for their First Baby with Mallory and Stranz WolfgrammToday's episode is a little bit different than most here on Holding Space Podcast...in the best way! Today I'm inviting my friends Mallory and Stranz Wolfgramm onto the podcast to talk about their experience preparing for their first child.
Mallory is actually a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and creator of the Instagram account @makemarriagework, but as I've shared from my personal experience, being a therapist doesn't actually prepare you for all the challenges that you and your partner can face when becoming parents and experiencing postpartum.
Today I'm walking Mallory and her husband...2021-07-061h 16
Holding Space73: Dads, Bonding, and Babies with Eli Weinstein, LCSWToday's episode is for the non-birthing partners and those mama's who want to help support their non-birthing partner through the experience of having a baby and becoming a parent!
Today I'm excited to share with you my conversation with Eli Weinstein. Eli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, creator of the Instagram account @eliweinstein_lcsw, and host of the Dude Therapist Podcast. In this episode Eli shares his experience as a first-time postpartum father. He discusses his personal struggles with expectations and bonding in the fourth trimester. Together we explore the important role of the non-birthing partner...2021-06-2850 min
Holding Space72: Healing your Pelvic Floor with the Vagina Whisperer, Sara Reardon, PTLet's cut right to the chase, this episode is about PEE, POOP, SEX, and all things pelvic floor after baby!
I'll be honest...for my postpartum experience, I had no idea what the pelvic floor even was. That's why in today's episode I have invited on The Vagina Whisperer, Sara Reardon. Sara is a pelvic floor physical therapist and creator of the popular Instagram account @the.vagina.whisperer.
Today Sara is helping to demystify the role of the pelvic floor and it's importance in our lives, particularly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Sara is walking...2021-06-2141 min
Holding Space For TherapistsSetting Your Fee with Josie Rosario, LMSWFor many therapists in private practice, we start setting our fee based on outside data...what are other therapists charging in my area?? Or, what are clients going to be willing to pay for my services??
While this information can be helpful, we also have to be able to first and foremost look INWARD when setting our fee. We need to determine our own needs, the needs of our business, and to consider the incredible value that we bring to our client's lives.
I am so excited to share this conversation I had with fellow...2021-05-2652 min
Holding Space For TherapistsPerfectionism and Private Practice with Dr. Jen Douglas...any other recovering perfectionists here? I know I am! Perfectionism has had a way of coming up in many different aspects of my life...education, motherhood, etc. But, I have also found it to be incredibly prevalent when it comes to my work as a therapist and my life as an entrepreneur.
As we know, our work as therapists can be incredibly nuanced, ambiguous at times, and messy. These are all things that our friend Perfectionism is not too fond of. Perfectionism wants to find control. It wants things to feel linear. And, our inner p...2021-05-1954 min
Holding Space For TherapistsImposter Syndrome with Dr. Kelly VincentImposter Syndrome is bound to come up at different stages of our careers as therapists. It definitely has a tendency to come up when we're new therapists and just starting out, but these feelings and fears can show up even further down the road. Maybe you're starting your private practice or maybe you're creating a brand new offering...anytime we're feeling new and inexperienced with something, in comes our friend Imposter Syndrome.
There's no one else I would love to explore this topic with more than Dr. Kelly Vincent. Kelly is a licensed psychologist and the creator...2021-05-1254 min
Holding Space For TherapistsMoney Mindset Blocks with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, Financial TherapistDo you struggle with your mindset around money as a therapist? Do you find it hard to feel confident in your rates and financial management of your practice? If so, this episode will be for you!
Each of us has a story and a history when it comes to our relationship with money. We see this often with our clients, but we tend to underestimate just how much our own relationship with money can impact our lives as therapists, humans, and business owners.
This week I am excited to welcome Lindsay Bryan-Podvin onto the podcast...2021-05-0545 min
Holding Space For TherapistsProtecting Your Private Practice Business with Attorney Kate SantonIn this episode I am joined by my attorney Kate Santon! In our conversation we talk about the important steps you can take as a business owner to protect your business. This can be scary and overwhelming since many therapists did not learn any of this in school, but I'm hoping this episode will help you feel more confident when it comes to protecting your business.
To learn more about Kate you can visit http://www.sgclegal.com/ or contact her at kate.santon@sgclegal.com or via phone at (949) 396-1040.
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Holding Space For TherapistsBranding and Website Design for Therapists with Monica KovachIn this episode I share my conversation with Monica Kovach, former Art Therapist and Counselor turned Web Designer. Monica shares why a website is so important when it comes to marketing, what our websites communicate to clients, how we can incorporate our personality into our branding, and offers some tangible branding and design tips for therapists. No matter what stage of branding or web design you're in, you'll find great takeaways in this episode. You can connect with Monica at @holdspacecreative and https://www.holdspacecreative.com/.
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Holding Space For TherapistsAn Intimate Look at Digital Marketing Through Instagram with Stephanie Essenfeld @therapyuntangledIn this episode I share my conversation with Stephanie of @therapyuntangled. We discuss the steps she took to build meaningful content through digital marketing on instagram that has filled her private practice with her dream clients. We explore ways to connect with your audience and the vulnerable experience of "showing up" in the public digital arena. In these uncertain times (with the current COVID-19 crisis) many therapists are moving their businesses online. While many of us have taken the steps to move our current clients online, Stephanie offers tangible ways we can authentically build meaningful bridges through digital platforms...2020-03-3149 min
Holding Space For TherapistsBeginning to Prepare for Maternity LeaveIn this part 2 conversation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, we discuss steps she took and that I am currently taking to prepare for maternity leave. You can continue to follow Miriam's work by visiting her website here or on social media @miriamkirmayer.
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The Crafted Practice, Established Therapist Toolkit, and Podcasting for Therapists click here. For free resources such as the Private Practice Start-Up Guide and to learn more about working one-on-one with Dr. Cassidy, click here!
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Holding Space For TherapistsBuilding a Strong Referral Network with Dr. Miriam KirmayerIn this part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, we discuss steps therapists can take to build a strong referral network to support your business and to know where to send clients or community members when needed. We also discuss the experience of comparison to other therapists who share your zip codes and specialities. You can continue to follow Miriam's work by visiting her website here or on social media @miriamkirmayer.
In light of the recent COVID-19 crisis, I'll be hosting two live webinars this week for therapists in private practice who are navigating moving their...2020-03-2339 min
Holding Space For TherapistsHiring a Virtual Assistant with my VA Taylor AndersonIn this episode I'm sharing the best business decision I made in 2019, hiring a virtual assistant! I sit down with my VA Taylor to discuss her journey into becoming a VA, the roles a VA can take on for a therapist in private practice, costs, helpful systems for communication, and where you can find a VA for yourself! Hiring Taylor has supported growing my business WHILE protecting me from burn-out, and the extra bonus...I feel less alone in my work!
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The...2020-03-1648 min
Holding Space For TherapistsFrom Agency to Private Practice with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT @lizlistensIn this episode I share my conversation with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT @lizlistens. Liz shares her story of making the transition from agency work to private practice on a low budget! We explore the fears and blocks that can come up for clinicians who are interested in taking the leap into private practice and offer some tangible ways we made it happen. To continue to follow Liz's work you can find her @lizlistens and @moderntherapypractice.
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The Crafted Practice, Established Therapist Toolkit, and Podcasting f...2020-03-0956 min
Holding Space For TherapistsTime Management with Mary Beth Somich, LPCIn this episode I share my conversation with Modern Therapist Academy student Mary Beth Somich, LPC @yourjourneythrough. where we explore all things time management as a modern therapist! We talk about creating your ideal schedule and making it work, boundaries, carving out space for administrative tasks and marketing, and we share our tried and true tips, tricks, and favorite time hacks as business owners in private practice. To continue to follow Mary Beth's work you can find her @yourjourneythrough and at her beautiful website (which you need to check out, it's beautiful and really reflects her voice and values!)...2020-03-0245 min
Holding Space For TherapistsCultural Sensitivity and Micro Aggressions in our Field with Narissa Harris, LMFTIn this episode I share my conversation with cultural consultant Narissa Harris, LMFT @bloomintoyourbestself. I first connected with Narissa when she reached out to me on social media. She appreciated my posts and wanted to share them with people in her life, but found a lack of inclusive representation in the images I was sharing within my content. She was right. Her reaching out led to us connecting and me hiring her to come on the podcast and share her work addressing cultural inclusivity and sensitivity with me (and with you). To continue to follow Narissa's work you can...2020-02-2447 min
Holding Space For TherapistsPrivate Practice Growth with @mindfulmft Vienna Pharaon, LMFTIn this episode I sit down with Vienna Pharaon, LMFT to discuss growth in private practice and her experience scaling her business. We discuss her private practice journey, the importance of defining growth for ourselves, the mindset shifts she had to navigate, and the role of social media in her private practice sustainability and success. To continue to follow Vienna's work you can find her @mindfulmft and at www.newyorkcouplescounseling.com.
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The Crafted Practice, Established Therapist Toolkit, and Podcasting for Therapists click h...2019-11-2546 min
Holding Space For TherapistsSetting Boundaries to Start Your Business with Allison Maglica, LMFTIn this week's BONUS episode, I share a conversation with one of my coaching clients, Allison Maglica. Allison took time off from seeing clients to care for her son, and is in the process of stepping back into the work of a therapist. She recently signed up for the The Crafted Practice, and opted in to have a few coaching sessions! In this episode we explore the ways she has found clarity and set boundaries to take the leap into building her business.
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Holding Space For TherapistsThe Magic of Copywriting to Connect with your Ideal Client with Dr. Michaela BucchianeriIn this episode I share my conversation with the Queen of copywriting for healers and helpers, Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri. This episode is so much more than an episode about copywriting though, we explore the ways you can use your voice and words to connect with your ideal client so that you look at your schedule and find that your days are filled with doing the meaningful work with people you can help the most.
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The Crafted Practice, Established Therapist Toolkit, and Podcasting f...2019-11-2047 min
Holding Space For TherapistsPrivate Practice and Parenthood with Dr. Tracy DalgleishIn this episode with Psychologist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, we explore our experiences as mothers and business owners. We share the struggles, values, and resolutions we've discovered in our journeys into private practice as parents. Dr. Tracy and I also discuss something that therapists in private practice don't often talk about...we talk about money! I'm so excited to share this episode with you. To continue to follow Dr. Tracy's work, you can find her @dr.tracyd.
The doors to Modern Therapist Academy close November 27th 2019! To learn more about this comprehensive digital course for modern therapists interested i...2019-11-1846 min
Holding Space For TherapistsHumans and Healers with Lisa Olivera, LMFTThe doors to Modern Therapist Academy are officially open! This is my comprehensive digital course to support therapists in building or growing profitable, sustainable, and meaningful private practices (all with a modern twist!) Enrollment will be open for two weeks, when the doors close for the last time this year. I'd love to have you join our private facebook group and community. For more information on how to enroll, click here!
In this episode I share my conversation with Lisa Olivera, LMFT. Lisa and I explore the human side of being a therapist and holders of space...2019-11-1352 min
Holding Space For TherapistsDiversifying Your Income with Sahar Martinez, LMFTIn this episode I share my conversation with Sahar Martinez, LMFT. We discuss the different ways in which we, as therapists, can diversify our income. One of the biggest fears I hear from therapists who are thinking of stepping into private practice often reflect their personal values of security and stability. We're here to tell you that you CAN have financial security and stability in private practice, and diversifying your income can be a huge part of the process. To continue to follow Sahar's work you can find her at @saharmartinezmft.
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Holding Space For TherapistsInstagram for Therapists with @sitwithwhit Whitney GoodmanIn this episode I sit down with Whitney Goodman, LMFT (you may know her as @sitwithwhit on Instagram!) We talk about the ways in which therapists are showing up on social media and the role it has had in scaling her business. We explore the ethical/legal considerations, the process we go through when posting, and how to come up with content ideas. You can follow Whitney's work on social media @sitwithwhit or in her members only community @thecccmiami. Whitney ALSO has an e-course all about instagram for therapists that you can find here!
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Holding Space For TherapistsDr. Jenn Hardy Part 1: Shifting the Insurance Narrative and Setting Up Shop in a Rural CommunityIn this Part 1 episode with Dr. Jenn Hardy, we talk about her journey to setting up her private practice in a rural community and her decision to take insurance. Want to hear more from Dr. Jenn? Check out part 2 of our conversation: Stepping Into Social Media or you can also find her at @drjennhardy.
Ready to take the step to build or grow YOUR modern private practice? Click here to learn more about the The Crafted Practice!
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The Crafted Practice...2019-11-0432 min
Holding Space For TherapistsDr. Jenn Hardy Part 2: Stepping Into Social MediaIn this Part 2 episode with Dr. Jenn Hardy we explore her decision to step into social media as a therapist, we unpack the term "insta-therapy," and discuss boundaries as therapists in the digital space. To continue to follow Dr. Jenn, you can find her at www.drjennhardy.com or on instagram @drjennhardy.
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To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's step-by-step private courses for therapists including The Crafted Practice, Established Therapist Toolkit, and Podcasting for Therapists click here. For free resources such as the Private Practice Start-Up Guide and to learn more about working one-on-one with D...2019-11-0432 min
Holding Space For TherapistsIntroduction to the Podcast!In this episode you get to know your host Dr. Cassidy. We explore what it means to be a "modern therapist," and she shares what you can expect in future episodes!
Let's connect with each other! Be sure to join our private instagram community @holdingspacefortherapists. Interested in hearing more about the The Crafted Practice? Click here to enroll or join the waitlist.
To be the first to hear about future episodes, be sure to subscribe. Have some ideas for future episodes you'd love to see covered? Email Dr. Cassidy at cassidy@drcassidymft.com (honestly, I'd lo...2019-10-1417 min
Holding Space13: Grief and DeathDeath has no respect for the differences we have created among us; we will each be touched by it. Those left behind often report feeling disconnected from the events of the world, as if the one who died took a part of them with. For a period of time people check in, give their condolences, share memories. Slowly, but often not slowly enough, people stop asking. There is an expectation that death is something to get over, something to move on from. We are to be sad, of course, but we are expected to say goodbye and let go. I...2018-05-1230 min
Holding Space4: Creativity, Joy, and Pain with Joy ChoIn this episode of the Holding Space podcast, Dr. Cassidy sits down with designer and blogger Joy Cho to explore the relationship between inspiration, creativity, joy and pain. We explore the answers to the questions, "Where does inspiration come from?" "Do we need to be in a place of joy and happiness to access our creativity?" "What is the relationship between trauma, pain, and creativity?" "When can extra support such as therapy be helpful in the creative process?" To find out more about Joy Cho and her work click here!
Did you connect with that episode? The be...2018-03-2645 min
Holding Space2: Defining Your ValuesIn this episode of the Holding Space podcast, Dr. Cassidy unpacks the definition of values and offers a framework from which you can begin to explore your own personal values. We discuss the relationship between values and our emotions, values and goals, and how values can offer the direction we need for creating meaningful change.
Did you connect with that episode? The best way to support Holding Space podcast is to subscribe and leave a review! Podcast reviews are the best way to make sure the podcast reaches those who need it most, and I read each and every o...2018-03-2133 min
Holding Space1: Welcome to Holding Space Podcast!In this episode of the Holding Space podcast, you will be introduced to your host Dr. Cassidy Freitas and get an idea of what you can expect in future episodes. We will explore the mission of the podcast, upcoming episodes, and how to get in touch with and find out more about Dr. Cassidy's practice.
Did you connect with that episode? The best way to support Holding Space podcast is to subscribe and leave a review! Podcast reviews are the best way to make sure the podcast reaches those who need it most, and I read each and every...2018-03-2120 min