{"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":"153: Why Your House Is Stressing You Out (and What To Do About It) with Katy Wells","slug":"153-why-your-house-is-stressing-you-out-and-what-to-do-about-it","published_at":"2025-12-15T12:00:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/153-why-your-house-is-stressing-you-out-and-what-to-do-about-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589","url":"https://www.drcassidymft.com/podcasts","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/e394b961-31ee-4ab6-938f-2f0daf38566c/stream.mp3","summary":"On today’s episode I’m joined by holistic decluttering expert and host of the top-rated podcast The Maximized Minimalist , Katy Joy Wells. As a therapist and parent, I know how often our homes can feel like one more place we’re “falling behind.” In this conversation, we explore how clutter impacts our nervous systems, our relationships, and our sense of enoughness. Katy offers a shame-free, deeply human approach that looks at the emotions, beliefs, and habits under the piles. In this episode, we talk about: Why clutter isn’t neutral...how visual chaos pulls on our time, energy, and attention The difference between clutter and expected mess...and why that distinction can instantly lower your shame Katy’s idea of a “good enough home” and how it connects to good enough parenting Why traditional decluttering methods (bins, labels, marathon purges, “spark joy”) often backfire for busy, emotionally-connected humans How we can model softening, self-compassion, and boundaries with stuff for our kids My hope is that this episode offers you something Katy and I kept coming back to: hope for a lighter, calmer home that supports presence with the people you love...without having to become a different person or maintain a Pinterest-perfect house. Connect with Katy Listen to Katy’s podcast: The Maximized Minimalist Get her book: Making Home Your Happy Place: A Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm Find her on Instagram: @katyjoywells If you loved this episode Share it with a friend whose home feels “loud” right now Support the podcast and leave a rating or review! Subscribe to my Substack, A Little Space, Please , and check out the post that goes with this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"On today’s episode I’m joined by holistic decluttering expert and host of the top-rated podcast The Maximized Minimalist , Katy Joy Wells. As a therapist…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2981,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/holding-space-559589/episodes/153-why-your-house-is-stressing-you-out-and-what-to-do-about-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/holding-space-559589/153-why-your-house-is-stressing-you-out-and-what-to-do-about-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}