Mom Needs a Moment: Unabridged Audiobook by Cassidy Freitas
Unabridged: Mom Needs a Moment is Cassidy Freitas’s audiobook guide for mothers who want to understand reactive patterns and respond more intentionally. It introduces “margins,” or mental, emotional, physical, and relational spaces for pausing and choosing a response, and includes stories alongside practical tools.
At a glance
- Focuses on recognizing what may underlie snapping, spiraling, or shutting down under stress.
- Introduces “margins” as spaces that can support pausing, noticing, and more intentional responses.
- Combines the author's motherhood stories with tools drawn from her therapy work.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The author also narrates the unabridged audiobook, keeping the spoken presentation with the book's creator.
- Its focus on practical ways to interrupt reactive cycles gives the material a clear parenting context.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 12 hours and 4 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | June 16, 2026 |
| Author | Cassidy Freitas PhD LMFT |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Cassidy Freitas PhD LMFT |
| Publisher | Workman Publishing Company |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Mothers looking for reflection and practical approaches to feeling reactive or overwhelmed.
- Listeners interested in parenting-focused mental health material presented through both personal stories and tools.
Less suited to
- Anyone specifically seeking clinical treatment or a substitute for individualized mental health care.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as helpful and relatable, with appreciation for tools to understand the roots of recurring cycles and for personal stories from the author's therapy office. That emphasis aligns with the listing's combination of stories and practical approaches. The overall ratings are mostly positive, though a smaller three-star share indicates that experiences are not uniformly enthusiastic. The feedback is a limited signal about reader response, not evidence that the material will suit every listener.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as helpful and value its practical tools for understanding recurring cycles.
- Customers appreciate the relatable personal stories.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mom Needs a Moment about?
The listing describes a guide for mothers who want to understand reactive patterns and change how they respond. It introduces “margins,” or spaces that help make a pause possible.
Who narrates the audiobook?
Cassidy Freitas PhD LMFT is listed as both author and narrator.
Is this an abridged audiobook?
It is listed as unabridged, with a listening length of 12 hours and 4 minutes.
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