{"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":"148: Preparing for Perimenopause: Lessons from Postpartum","slug":"148-preparing-for-perimenopause-lessons-from-postpartum","published_at":"2025-09-15T11:00:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/148-preparing-for-perimenopause-lessons-from-postpartum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589","url":"https://www.drcassidymft.com/podcasts","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/0c5a92d1-c3c1-4c9f-b71f-fbe8dd5aaf2d/stream.mp3","summary":"In today’s solo episode, I open up about how I’m preparing for perimenopause at 40, and why I don’t want to walk into this transition as unprepared as I felt during postpartum. We’ll talk about: What perimenopause and menopause actually mean The commonly known symptoms and the less-discussed symptoms that can feel really destabilizing too How perimenopause intersects with mental health, parenting, and relationships The protective practices I’m layering in now (yep, increasing protein is in there). My goal is to help you feel less blindsided and more resourced, so you can move through this season informed, intentional, and supported! Resources Mentioned T he New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver (plus her provider directory ) Melissa Wood Health for strength and functional movement Based in CA or NY and ready to start therapy? Learn more about my group practice at www.drcassidymft.com For written takeaways, resource links, and updates on my journey, subscribe to my Substack: A Little Space, Please If today’s episode resonated, share it with a friend who might need it too! Subscribe to Holding Space wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss upcoming episodes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In today’s solo episode, I open up about how I’m preparing for perimenopause at 40, and why I don’t want to walk into this transition as unprepared as I f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1687,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/holding-space-559589/episodes/148-preparing-for-perimenopause-lessons-from-postpartum/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/148-preparing-for-perimenopause-lessons-from-postpartum.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}