E27: Holding Space for Moms in Maternal Mental Health Month and Beyond with Dr. Cassidy Freitas, Ph.D

We're honored to have Dr. Cassidy Freitas, LMFT, join us to discuss how critical conversations around maternal mental health must be discussed often and openly. Dr. Freitas is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in peripartum mental health. With a wealth of firsthand experience as a mother herself and expertise running her own group practice, Cassidy supports the treatment of emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, while honoring the courage and vulnerability it takes to ask for help. She encourages us to look at our wounds, to embrace the messy parts of our lives, and understand the WHY behind so many common struggles. She explains what it means to "hold space" for meaningful change and healing, while sharing strategies for how we can prioritize our own mental well-being during the lifelong journey of motherhood. In this episode, you'll learn about: - Balancing Work and Motherhood: Strategies for mothers to prioritize mental well-being while managing professional and family responsibilities. - Supporting Maternal Mental Health: Dr. Cassidy discusses varying approaches to supporting mothers experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. - Understanding Mom Rage: Exploring common triggers for mom rage and coping strategies for navigating the common intense emotions. - Addressing Guilt: How to help mothers address feelings of guilt while validating their range of emotions. - Coping Strategies: Techniques for managing inevitable stress and overwhelm both at home and in the workplace. Tune in for a rich discussion that will empower and support you, wherever you may be on your motherhood journey.  Links: Dr. Cassidy's Website Dr. Cassidy's Instagram Holding Space Podcast Open Path Collective Postpartum.net Psychology Today For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts  Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: ⁠@mightyasamotherpodcast⁠!