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123: Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness: A Personal Story of Type One Diabetes with Amanda Berg Jul 24, 2023

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Following on the heels of our last episode all about navigating unexpected challenges and diagnoses as a parent, in this episode Dr. Cassidy talks to a parent who has been through it.

Amanda Berg is a mom to a type one diabetic toddler and former NICU RN and contributor to the organization Type One Together. Her toddler was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at 26 months old (when here second baby was only 4 months old)!

In this episode she brings the raw and real of what living with a Type One toddler is like, with a focus on her mental health, getting support, and making meaning. As Amanda would say, "no sugar coating here. We're not happy all the time, and we're not sad all the time. Just real life, with a really hard disease."

You can learn more about Type One Together at www.typeonetogether.com. Also be sure to check out the Type One Together brand new podcast, The 108 Podcast!

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122: Unexpected Challenges and Diagnoses in Parenthood with Dr. Kelly Fradin Jul 10, 2023

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In this episode Dr. Kelly Fradin, pediatrician and author of the book Advanced Parenting, talks to us about the unexpected challenges and diagnoses that many families may find themselves facing.

Dr. Fradin shares with us what some of these unexpected challenges and diagnoses might look like, the emotions and struggles that come with them, and advice for taking steps to get support, make a plan, and show up for yourself and your children through the unexpected.

To learn more about Dr. Fradin and her book visit https://drkellyfradin.com/ or give her a follow over on Instagram @adviceigivemyfriends.

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121: The Roots of Perfectionism with Monique Melton Jun 05, 2023

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In this episode we explore the roots of perfectionism with anti-racism educator Monique Melton!

Monique answers the questions:

What is the cost of perfectionism on all humans?
What steps can we begin to take to unhook from perfectionism and face the way it hurts black people?

Monique Melton is an educator, published author, content creator, international speaker, and host of the Shine Brighter Together podcast. She is also the founder of Shine Bright School, which is a global community of people dedicated to doing the work from the inside out for our liberation. The school offers education on topics such as anti-racism in the workplace, equitable business development, anti-racism parenting, inner work/personal growth, committing to anti-racism as a daily practice, and healthy relationships.

She is a wife to her high-school sweetheart and a loving mother to two little ones. She is also a natural big, bold dreamer and a joyfully unapologetic Black woman who believes we shine brighter together.

Learn more from her through the Shine Bright School by clicking here or visiting https://www.shinebrightschool.com/

Monique Melton's Website: https://moniquemelton.com/

Follow on IG: @shinebrightertogether and @moemotivate

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120: How to Handle FOMO on Social Media When it Comes to Motherhood and Milestones with Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn May 22, 2023

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How did you and I first connect? How did you learn about this podcast? My best guess would be that you found yourself here through Instagram. Thank goodness for that!

And yet, that little app on our phone can also be the place where we find ourselves in spirals of comparison, shame, overwhelm. That little app gives us access to so many resources and possible connections, but we can leave it feeling more depleted and overwhelmed. Social media's addictive qualities can eat away at all our margins, stealing away from the real connections in front of us, and can have a direct impact on our mental health.

So...what can we do about this?

I invited Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn to explore this with me. Together we name the issues and identify some tangible strategies for developing a healthier relationship with social media.

We are the first generation to enter parenting in the era of social media and it's not going anywhere. So, let's figure it out together. For us, and for our children.

Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn is the Chief Medical Officer at LifeStance Health which you can learn more about at lifestance.com/.

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119: Interior Design for Parents and Tackling the Never-Ending Laundry with Anita Yokota May 08, 2023

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In this episode we are bridging mental health, interior design, and parenting with therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota!

Anita explores the role that our home environment can have on our mental health and relationships as a parent, and offers simple strategies for designing a home with intention.

I also get a chance to ask her my burning questions on making interior design/home purchase decisions and how to create a system for tackling the never-ending laundry.

To connect with Anita you can find her on instagram @anitayokota or at her website www.anitayokota.com. Be sure to check out her book Home Therapy!

If you liked this episode you might also enjoy:

Episode 110: How to Work Through Perfectionism and Tap Into Your Mom Intuition with Renata Cameron

Episode 108: Am I Screwing Up My Kids with Dr. Sumi Raghavan

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118: How to Share the Load of Home and Parenting with Eve Rodsky Apr 10, 2023

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In this episode I sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Eve Rodsky. Together we explore the real issue of women shouldering the brunt of domestic and parenting responsibilities, regardless of whether they work outside the home. The unequal emotional labor and “invisible work” in a relationship has real costs for everyone involved, but Eve is here to share the light that comes with the solution!

Eve's Fair Play book and card deck completely changed the trajectory of my own marriage, and she's here to share more about the system that saved hers and countless others.

To learn more about Eve's work and Fair Play visit https://www.everodsky.com/fair-play

To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's California-based private practice visit https://www.drcassidymft.com/

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117: The Thread Between Toddlers and Tweens/Teens with Dr. Becky Kennedy Apr 03, 2023

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I've got one foot in toddler land and one foot in tween land. Yes, it feels like the splits and damn do the splits hurt sometimes. AND, it has also provided me this unique experience to see the thread between these two seasons and the push for independence and big feelings that come with both.

I'm fortunate to call New York Times Bestselling Author and founder of Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy, a friend and colleague. And as I find myself looking ahead to the teen years I had to ask her..."Do you think we're all destined to have a strained relationship with our teens?" Her answer was "No", and together we wondered if we can set the stage for a different relationship with our children early on.

In this episode we invite you all to join us in this conversation as we dive deeper into exploring the link between how we parent our children early on and the connection and trust we experience with our teens.

Already past those toddler years? Don't worry, we walk you through the important conversations that can support you in building that connection and trust RIGHT where you're at today.

To connect with Dr. Becky Kennedy and learn more about her book, community, workshops (like the Potty Learning and Deeply Feeling Kids workshop mentioned in the episode), as well as her podcast visit https://www.goodinside.com.

If you're a California resident and interested in learning more about Dr. Cassidy's therapy practice you can connect with her directly at https://www.drcassidymft.com/contact.

If you're not a California resident and you're looking for supportive steps to find a therapist visit https://www.drcassidymft.com/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist-like-me.

Other episode you might like:

Ep. 108 Am I Screwing Up My Kid? with Dr. Sumi Raghavan

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116: Parenting When You're a Highly Sensitive Person with Amy Lajiness, LCSW Mar 27, 2023

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Parenting can be overwhelming, throw in being a Highly-Sensitive Person (HSP) and oof...it can be a lot.

In this episode we support you in understanding what it means to be a HSP, the challenges and gifts that come with it, and tangible ways to care for yourself in this modern era of parenting.

Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C is a Therapist and Coach who has spent countless hours supporting Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents in reclaiming their peace and confidence. Amy is a Highly Sensitive Person herself as well as a mother of two highly energetic young children. Amy holds certifications in Perinatal Mental Health and HSP, and is passionate about providing resources for HSP parents, teaching them how to harness their strengths and manage challenges with grace and confidence, in order to thrive in parenthood.

You can find Amy at www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com (for HSP Parent Resources & Coaching) and at www.innernaturetherapy.com (for Therapy for HSPs & Parents in California). Amy is offering listeners of Holding Space 20% off of any resources or services at Highly Sensitive Parenthood, simply use the code HOLDINGSPACE at checkout to save 20% on any of the following:

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course

Nourish Coaching Package

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit

Supporting Your Highly Sensitive Child Course (Presale)

To learn more about Dr. Cassidy's Group Therapy Practice for California parents visit www.drcassidymft.com.

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115: Where Do We Even Start? Intimacy in the Trenches of Parenting with Vanessa and Xander Marin Mar 20, 2023

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Let's talk about sex baby...but after baby!

I'm so excited to share my conversation with New York Times bestselling authors of the book Sex Talks: The Five Conversations that will Transform Your Sex Life, Vanessa and Xander Marin.

She's a sex therapist with 20 years of experience, and he's a regular dude! Together they've made it their mission to provide the sex education we all deserve but didn't get.

In this episode we are talking to parents, because let's be real...there can be SO many blocks to intimacy after baby and beyond. This episode will help you answer the question: "where do we even start?"

Vanessa is also one of my book besties. We connect over our love of spicy fantasy fiction, and share how reading spicy books can be a supportive step in reconnecting with that part of ourselves in parenthood.

Connect with Vanessa and Xander over on Instagram @vanessaandxander where they share informed and open sex education with a hint of humor that makes it oh so relatable. You can learn more about Vanessa's work at vmtherapy.com and get their book at sextalksbook.com

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To connect with Dr. Cassidy or learn more about her private practice, visit www.drcassidymft.com.

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114: How to Support Kids Through Change with Sarah Rosney, LCSW Mar 13, 2023

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The pandemic showed us all how quickly things can change, and as parents we had to face that not only for ourselves, but for our kids too.

I invited Sarah Rosney, licensed clinical social worker, back on to the podcast to provide strategies for supporting our children (and ourselves) with navigating change.

Whether the change has to do with a new baby, a new home, a new school, a new schedule, a divorce, a death, an illness, or even a new big kid bed...there are ways we can bridge both connection and communication with our children as we move through it. Sarah offers us the roadmap.

Follow Sarah and soak up more of her support at @sarah_the_therapist on Instagram or you can learn more about Sarah's courses at https://sarahrosneylcsw.com/mindful-wellness-classroom/

To connect with Dr. Cassidy or learn more about her private practice, visit www.drcassidymft.com.

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