Best Dr Cassidy Freitas Podcasts (2024)

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142: Caring for the Postpartum Body with Ruth Macy and Courtney Naliboff 50:01

12d ago50:01

50:01

What 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 "Yo…

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141: The Spicy Book Chat: Two Therapists Dissect Romantasy with Vanessa Marin 1:06:15

1M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

You are cordially invited to tune into our spicy book chat! I invited Sex Therapist and New York Times Bestselling Author Vanessa Marin on to the podcast to talk about all things Fantasy Fiction (especially of the spicy variety). Together we dissect: *What exactly is "smut?" *Why is fantasy so appealing? *What are some of the benefits for women rea…

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140: Supporting Your Family's Gut Health From Birth to Beyond with Chery Sew Hoy 43:21

1M ago43:21

43:21

Gut 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 entre…

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139: The Decision to be One and Done with Dr. Jasmine 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

In 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 th…

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138: The Bluey Breakdown: Bad Mood and Perfect 1:08:06

3M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

BLUEY! The beloved Heeler Family has touched the hearts and homes of children and adults around the world. But have you ever wondered what a therapist or parenting expert's take might be on the show and your favorite episodes? Have you ever wanted to really bring home the themes/lessons of the episode with your child or thought to yourself in a tri…

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137: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications with Emily Oster 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

In 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…

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136: How to Carry Less While Enjoying Motherhood More with Erica Djossa 51:03

4M ago51:03

51:03

In 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 mother…

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135: How to Support Our Kids in a World of AI with Audrey Wisch 37:42

5M ago37:42

37:42

AI (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 c…

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134: How to Help Your Kid Discover THEIR Passions with Audrey Wisch 29:24

5M ago29:24

29:24

"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 th…

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133: How to Break Cycles that Started Before You Were Born (aka Intergenerational Trauma) with Dr. Mariel Buqué 38:07

7M ago38:07

38:07

This 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 u…

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132: How to Help Your Toddler Play Independently with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler 52:49

8M ago52:49

52:49

In this episode you get to witness my conversation with Susie Allison, M.Ed., of @busytoddler, in which I share our 3 year olds current struggles with independent play, and the impact it's having on our whole family. Susie talks me through the proven strategies to support independent play and guess what...they worked! Susie shares the benefits of i…

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131: When Both Parents Struggle Postpartum with Tessa Ritchie 49:17

9M ago49:17

49:17

In this episode I invited fellow therapist Tessa Ritchie to join me in sharing the challenges of postpartum for BOTH parents, the impact these struggles can have on our relationship, and how to feel better together! Tessa shares her own personal story of experiencing postpartum anxiety and rage, her partner's struggles with depression postpartum, a…

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130: Disability Parenting and Finding the Right Support with Casey Mouton 58:24

9M ago58:24

58:24

I am so excited to introduce you to Casey Mouton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mom. Casey was the first therapist I hired to join my group practice, and today you get to hear her story. Casey is a survivor of postpartum depression and anxiety, and in today's episode she shares how that experience showed her the kind of support she tru…

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129: How to Embrace Softness in a Hard World with Dr. Akilah Cadet 59:14

9M ago59:14

59:14

Let's talk about softness, and being soft in a world that can be so hard. What does it mean to be soft? I invited Dr. Akilah Cadet to share in this conversation about softness as a human. Together we explore the beauty of connecting with softness, within ourselves and in our relationships. We identify how softness can get squashed and the benefits …

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128: How to Support Speech While Connecting with Your Child: An Episode for Parents AND Kids with Wee Talkers 50:14

10M ago50:14

50:14

This is a Holding Space first! In today's special episode with speech therapists Carly and Katie of Wee Talkers, we are inviting your little one to tune in too! In the first half of the episode Carly and Katie offer supportive (and simple) ways you can support speech everyday with your children. Ever find yourself more stressed from all the informa…

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127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Parent with Ashley Neese 50:54

10M ago50:54

50:54

How do we actually experience restorative rest as busy parents? What are the layers that can get in the way when it comes to resting? Why is rest so important? We are diving in for some rest talk in today's episode with Ashley Neese, author of the book Permission to Rest. Ashley was previously on the podcast, episode 38: How to Breathe, following t…

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How to Make Private Pay Therapy an Easy Choice (For You and Clients) with Christine Li of Mentaya 30:52

10M ago30:52

30:52

In 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 opt…

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126: How to Rely on Your Partner (and Others) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish 49:07

11M ago49:07

49:07

Do you find it hard to ask for support and rely on others? Does this struggle show up in your partner relationships? Are you hoping to break this pattern and set a strong model/foundation of autonomy AND 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 …

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125: Self-Care for Skeptics with Taylor Elyse Morrison 46:37

11M ago46:37

46:37

In this episode we honor that self-care sounds great, but how does it realistically fit into our busy lives? I sat down with Taylor Elyse Morrison, author of the book Inner Workout, to discuss self-care for skeptics. With the wellness world booming, why are so many of us still struggling?! Tune in and walk away with a deeper understanding and pract…

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Future Proofing your Private Practice Marketing Plan with Kristie Plantinga 57:54

11M ago57:54

57:54

In this episode I sit down with Kristie Plantinga, founder of TherapieSEO and Best Therapists Directory to explore the future of marketing for therapists. With AI becoming more mainstream, I've had a lot of questions about how the marketing landscape for therapists is changing. In this episode Kristie answers our questions about how to future-proof…

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124: Motherhood and Sibling Bonds: A Candid Conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt 33:58

12M ago33:58

33:58

In this episode we dive into the world of sibling relationships. Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, a New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and mother, shares her unique perspective and experiences on this often complex and cherished bond. In this candid conversation, Katherine opens up about her own relationship with her siblings, highli…

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123: Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness: A Personal Story of Type One Diabetes with Amanda Berg 50:47

12M ago50:47

50:47

Following on the heels of our last episode all about navigating unexpected challenges and diagnoses as a parent, in this episode Dr. Cassidy talks to a parent who has been through it. Amanda Berg is a mom to a type one diabetic toddler and former NICU RN and contributor to the organization Type One Together. Her toddler was diagnosed with Type One …

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122: Unexpected Challenges and Diagnoses in Parenthood with Dr. Kelly Fradin 45:11

1y ago45:11

45:11

In this episode Dr. Kelly Fradin, pediatrician and author of the book Advanced Parenting, talks to us about the unexpected challenges and diagnoses that many families may find themselves facing. Dr. Fradin shares with us what some of these unexpected challenges and diagnoses might look like, the emotions and struggles that come with them, and advic…

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121: The Roots of Perfectionism with Monique Melton 43:07

1y ago43:07

43:07

In this episode we explore the roots of perfectionism with anti-racism educator Monique Melton! Monique answers the questions: What is the cost of perfectionism on all humans? What steps can we begin to take to unhook from perfectionism and face the way it hurts black people? Monique Melton is an educator, published author, content creator, interna…

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120: How to Handle FOMO on Social Media When it Comes to Motherhood and Milestones with Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn 42:57

1y ago42:57

42:57

How 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 an…

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119: Interior Design for Parents and Tackling the Never-Ending Laundry with Anita Yokota 55:57

1y ago55:57

55:57

In 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…

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142: Caring for the Postpartum Body with Ruth Macy and Courtney Naliboff 50:01

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141: The Spicy Book Chat: Two Therapists Dissect Romantasy with Vanessa Marin 1:06:15

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140: Supporting Your Family's Gut Health From Birth to Beyond with Chery Sew Hoy 43:21

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139: The Decision to be One and Done with Dr. Jasmine 41:47

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138: The Bluey Breakdown: Bad Mood and Perfect 1:08:06

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137: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications with Emily Oster 28:07

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136: How to Carry Less While Enjoying Motherhood More with Erica Djossa 51:03

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135: How to Support Our Kids in a World of AI with Audrey Wisch 37:42

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134: How to Help Your Kid Discover THEIR Passions with Audrey Wisch 29:24

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133: How to Break Cycles that Started Before You Were Born (aka Intergenerational Trauma) with Dr. Mariel Buqué 38:07

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132: How to Help Your Toddler Play Independently with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler 52:49

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131: When Both Parents Struggle Postpartum with Tessa Ritchie 49:17

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130: Disability Parenting and Finding the Right Support with Casey Mouton 58:24

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129: How to Embrace Softness in a Hard World with Dr. Akilah Cadet 59:14

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128: How to Support Speech While Connecting with Your Child: An Episode for Parents AND Kids with Wee Talkers 50:14

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127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Parent with Ashley Neese 50:54

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How to Make Private Pay Therapy an Easy Choice (For You and Clients) with Christine Li of Mentaya 30:52

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126: How to Rely on Your Partner (and Others) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish 49:07

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125: Self-Care for Skeptics with Taylor Elyse Morrison 46:37

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Future Proofing your Private Practice Marketing Plan with Kristie Plantinga 57:54

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124: Motherhood and Sibling Bonds: A Candid Conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt 33:58

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123: Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness: A Personal Story of Type One Diabetes with Amanda Berg 50:47

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122: Unexpected Challenges and Diagnoses in Parenthood with Dr. Kelly Fradin 45:11

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121: The Roots of Perfectionism with Monique Melton 43:07

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120: How to Handle FOMO on Social Media When it Comes to Motherhood and Milestones with Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn 42:57

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119: Interior Design for Parents and Tackling the Never-Ending Laundry with Anita Yokota 55:57

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