{"podcast":{"title":"Holding Space","slug":"holding-space-559589","podcast_index_feed_id":559589,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/5af0ccb6-166f-43fe-841a-57f4053937a3","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/holding-space","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/1/13/16/892021c0-9e27-4f79-bd6d-0f254dd60b18_3adlgjr1g6bymwnwad_holdingspace_podcastcover_1.jpg","author":"Dr. Cassidy Freitas","episode_count":163,"summary":"Hey parents, tune in as Dr. Cassidy Freitas holds space for conversations with experts from around the world and parents who have been through it. With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. Cassidy offers 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T16:17:46.121942+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589"},"episode":{"title":"144: When Play Feels Hard in the Age of Intensive Parenting with @mothercould","slug":"144-when-play-feels-hard-in-the-age-of-intensive-parenting-with-mothercould","published_at":"2025-05-12T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/144-when-play-feels-hard-in-the-age-of-intensive-parenting-with-mothercould","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589","url":"https://www.drcassidymft.com/podcasts","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/5872612e-5ef0-4491-b749-f2c5a2c96cee/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Holding Space, I welcome parenting educator and content creator behind the account Mother Could, Myriam Sandler, for a real and refreshing conversation about play in parenthood. Together, we unpack the pressure many parents feel to “play the right way,” especially in today’s era of intensive parenting. Episode highlights: How perfectionism and productivity culture shape our expectations around play Why boredom matters—and how it supports creativity and independent play The role of accessibility in helping kids play independently What to do when your child wants to play with you—but you need space How to identify your own “play superpower” (even if it’s not getting on the floor) Practical tips for setting up multi-age play spaces at home Whether you love crafting sensory bins or prefer connecting through board games, 3D printing, or sports, this episode invites you to reclaim play in a way that honors your capacity and your child’s uniqueness. Resources Mentioned: Playful by Design by Myriam Sandler Follow Myriam on Instagram @mothercould Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In this episode of Holding Space, I welcome parenting educator and content creator behind the account Mother Could, Myriam Sandler, for a real and refresh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2396,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/holding-space-559589/episodes/144-when-play-feels-hard-in-the-age-of-intensive-parenting-with-mothercould/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/144-when-play-feels-hard-in-the-age-of-intensive-parenting-with-mothercould.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}