{"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":"147: How To Protect Your Postpartum Sleep (Even When Baby Isn't Sleeping Through the Night)","slug":"147-how-to-protect-your-postpartum-sleep-even-when-baby-isn-t-sleeping-through-the-night","published_at":"2025-08-13T11:00:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/147-how-to-protect-your-postpartum-sleep-even-when-baby-isn-t-sleeping-through-the-night","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589","url":"https://www.drcassidymft.com/podcasts","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/68ffae69-dfd5-4636-9871-f2d528a3d844/stream.mp3","summary":"If you’re in the postpartum season, you already know...sleep deprivation is A BEAST. It affects everything: your mood, your relationships, your health, and your ability to feel present with your baby. In this episode I’m breaking down why protecting your rest matters, how to get restorative sleep (even if your baby is waking frequently), and how to navigate sleep conversations with your partner without spiraling into resentment. We’ll cover: Why your sleep matters How to get consolidated rest when your baby’s not sleeping through the night Support strategies for breastfeeding parents How to share the load with your partner A framework/scripts for bringing up tough sleep conversations Practical ideas for splitting shifts, activating support, and improving sleep hygiene What to do when anxiety or hypervigilance keeps you awake If you’re ready to start valuing your own rest without guilt, this episode will give you permission, strategies, and a plan to start tonight. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Read the written version of this episode on Substack here Find a therapist or learn more about my practice here  If you found this episode helpful: 💌 Subscribe to my Substack for written tools and strategies from new episodes. 🎧 Share this episode with a friend in the postpartum season. ⭐ Leave a review to help other parents find this resource! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"If you’re in the postpartum season, you already know...sleep deprivation is A BEAST. It affects everything: your mood, your relationships, your health, an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1969,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/holding-space-559589/episodes/147-how-to-protect-your-postpartum-sleep-even-when-baby-isn-t-sleeping-through-the-night/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/147-how-to-protect-your-postpartum-sleep-even-when-baby-isn-t-sleeping-through-the-night.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}