The MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast

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  Why Treating the Symptom Isn't Enough (And What "Snap Back" Really Means) 10.09.2026 19min

  In this episode, Meaghan shares a story from her clinic about co-treating a baby before a tongue tie release, and why the ease of a neck release her new staff member noticed had almost nothing to do with the neck itself. She walks through why a cord wrap in utero can pull on abdominal fascia and travel all the way up into the neck and tongue, and introduces the concept of "Snap Back," what happens when a tight neck is treated in isolation and the baby reverts back to the same pattern wi...
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  A Gratitude Episode: Five Years, 100 Episodes, and the Community That Keeps Me Going 20.08.2026 17min

  Can you believe it? This is episode 100, and honestly, I've been sitting with that number for a while. Five years of this podcast, releasing every other week because that's the pace that actually works for me, and this year I took the longest break I've ever taken, six months. So instead of a technique breakdown or a clinical deep dive, I wanted to use this one just to say thank you. I talk about why I love hearing that someone binged their way through ninety plus episodes in a we...
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  A Special Comeback Episode 13.08.2026 17min

  After an unexpected hiatus, Meaghan returns to explain exactly why she went quiet, and owns it honestly. She walks through the renovation reality behind the new clinic, from permit delays to a stretch of running her practice out of her own home office, and why every warning she got about renovations taking longer than expected turned out to be true. She also opens up about learning to delegate, trusting her growing team, and why pausing to breathe through overwhelm made all the di...
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  When Fever Brings Back Old Patterns 25.12.2025 27min

  If you work with babies and toddlers, you've probably noticed this pattern: a baby you treated weeks or months ago comes back after a bout of illness, and symptoms you thought were resolved have returned. The torticollis that had improved is back. The reflux has resurfaced. Old tension patterns have reappeared. This isn't coincidence, and it doesn't mean your original work didn't hold. There are real physiological reasons why illness—particularly illness with fever—can temporarily...
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  Don't Miss the Holiday Season Due to Reflux or Colic 12.12.2025 20min

  The holiday season should be magical for new families, but for the parents you work with whose babies struggle with reflux, colic, or constant crying, it can feel devastating. In this episode, I'm talking to practitioners about what's really happening for these families emotionally—the isolation, the grief of missing out on showing off their baby, and how both parent and baby might still be processing their birth experience. You'll learn why holiday disruptions hit babies' nervous...
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  What Reflux Actually Looks Like in the Body - Patterns from My Practice 13.11.2025 21min

  Reflux isn't just a stomach acid problem - it's a whole-body tension pattern that often starts before birth. In this episode, I share three patterns I see consistently in my practice when working with babies who have reflux: spinal torsion and asymmetry, abdominal tension patterns, and nervous system dysregulation. You'll learn what to look for in assessment, why birth history matters, and the mistake practitioners make that causes symptoms to return. Whether you're a CST pr...
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  The Privilege of Growing With Families - From Newborns to Toddlers 30.10.2025 27min

  In this heartfelt episode, Meaghan shares the profound privilege of working with babies from newborn through toddlerhood and watching families evolve across years. She addresses both parents and practitioners, encouraging continued craniosacral care beyond the newborn stage to support deep fascial pattern release and developmental milestones. Meaghan validates the financial reality many families face while explaining how even two more sessions in the first year can be a game-chang...
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  Why 5 Grams of Pressure Changes Everything in Craniosacral Therapy 16.10.2025 21min

  How can touch as light as a nickel create profound change in a baby's body? In this episode, Meaghan Beames breaks down the science behind the gentle touch used in craniosacral therapy. You'll learn what five grams of pressure actually feels like, the anatomy behind why light touch works, and the thixotropic properties of fascia that allow gentle pressure to create lasting change. Whether you're a parent or practitioner, this episode will help you understand why five grams i...
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  Tongue Ties & Babies: How Craniosacral Therapy Supports Feeding and Release Recovery 02.10.2025 20min

  A tongue tie is never just about the tongue. It’s about the whole baby. In this episode, we explain how craniosacral therapy helps reduce strain patterns that make feeding painful and recovery from release harder. Whether you’re a parent or a practitioner, you’ll learn why looking beyond the mouth changes everything. Episode Timestamps: 02:15 – Why tongue ties are one of the most common questions from parents and practitioners 02:55 – CST doesn’t “fix” ties but supports mo...
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  One Therapist for Thousands of Babies: Why Parents Are Driving Hours for CST 18.09.2025 13min

  What happens when 11 million babies need support—but only a few hundred craniosacral therapists are trained to help them? Parents are driving hours, rearranging their lives, and waiting on endless lists just to get care. In this episode, we shine a light on the massive supply gap, share stories of families making extraordinary efforts for their babies, and call for more therapists to step into this critical role. Episode Timestamps: 03:08 — Parents traveling hours for help...
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  Why Babies Favor One Side—and What CST Can Do About It 21.08.2025 33min

  If a baby always turns their head one way or nurses better on one side, there’s a reason. In this episode, Meaghan Beames explores the root causes of side preference—like birth compression, fascial strain, oral ties, and more—and explains how craniosacral therapy helps restore symmetry, comfort, and developmental ease. Episode Timestamps: 02:31 – Defining side preference in babies and why it matters 04:00 – How Side Preference shows up 04:38 – Common signs: C-shape posture, rolling pa...
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  What Every Doula Needs to Know About Infant Bodywork 07.08.2025 32min

  Grace Pastuck, a birth and postpartum doula from Edmonton, shares her transformative journey into doula work after a challenging birth experience. Her story highlights the vital role of bodywork, the power of mentorship, and the importance of creating supportive communities for new families. Grace is a powerhouse birth worker based in Edmonton, Alberta, and the founder of Birth Pools by Grace, where she sells beautiful white birth pools, peanut balls, labour combs, and more. She’s...
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  What Happens in a Craniosacral Therapy Session for Babies? 24.07.2025 18min

  Ever wondered what’s really going on during an infant CST session? In this episode, Meaghan Beames breaks down what she’s feeling for, how she works with the baby (not on them), and what actually changes in the body. Whether you're a parent or a professional, this behind-the-scenes look will deepen your understanding of CST! Episode Timestamps: 01:18 – What people wonder about CST sessions 02:45 – How initial baby observation sets the tone 03:34 – The weight of a credit card: CS...
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  Unlocking Baby Airway Health with Craniosacral Therapy 10.07.2025 20min

  Host Meaghan Beames dives into the often-overlooked relationship between head shape and airway health in babies. Drawing on her years of experience as a craniosacral therapist and infant wellness educator, she explains how the birth process, positioning in utero, and delivery methods contribute to strain patterns in the cranial base. These subtle shifts can impact tongue function, feeding, breathing, and sleep. She breaks down how early craniosacral therapy interventions can prevent lon...
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  From Wound Care to Latch Care: Jaimie Zaki's Lactation Journey 26.06.2025 34min

  In this episode, host Meaghan Beames sits down with IBCLC Jaimie Zaki to explore how CST and other bodywork therapies can revolutionize breastfeeding outcomes. They discuss real-life origin stories, the importance of collaborative care, and strategies for identifying the root causes of feeding challenges. Jaimie Zaki is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and mom of 5! Jaimie provides holistic breastfeeding advice for pregnant & new moms, helping them overc...
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  The Truth About Tongue Ties: Breastfeeding, Bodywork & Baby Wisdom with Emily Swann 12.06.2025 57min

  In this powerful and honest conversation, Meaghan Beames and Emily Swann dig into the complexities of tongue ties, infant reflux, and the pressures modern mothers face. Emily shares her personal and professional evolution, advocating for slow, informed, and connection-based care over quick-fix solutions. Emily Swann is an RN, IBCLC , and holistic infant bodyworker, who feels passionately that mothers are innately designed to care for their babies and heal any issues with their babies! ...
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  Head-to-Toe Mini Series: A Sneak Peek! 30.05.2025 17min

  In this special teaser episode, Meaghan Beames kicks off the Head-to-Toe Mini-Series by diving into one of the most common (and overlooked) issues in baby wellness: how head shape and reflux are deeply connected—and what you can do about it as a practitioner. You’ll hear how CST helps babies with flat spots, tension, and digestion struggles—starting with a real-life case of baby Leo. This audio preview is just the beginning. If this piques your curiosity, you’ll want the full video mini...
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  Speak with Intention: Transforming Infant Feeding Through Compassionate Language 15.05.2025 17min

  In this solo episode, Meaghan Beames delves into how the words and tone we use around infants shape their neural development, emotional regulation, and sense of self. She shares real-world reframes for common phrases like “lazy eater,” explaining how intentional language fosters safety, trust, and curiosity. Learn practical tips for practitioners and parents to transform their speech into a healing tool for baby wellness! Episode Timestamps: 01:15 – Why babies hear and pro...
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  How Craniosacral Therapy Creates Safety in an Uncertain World 02.05.2025 7min

  In this solo episode, Meaghan Beames delivers a powerful and heartfelt message about the importance of showing up, speaking out, and sharing the healing potential of infant craniosacral therapy. With over 800 babies treated in her practice, Meaghan reflects on how the world’s current uncertainty affects not just adults, but the tiniest members of our society infants whose nervous systems are deeply attuned to their environment. She challenges practitioners to step out of f...
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  Understanding Infant Reflux: A Holistic Approach with Specialist Emma Jeater (Part 2) 17.04.2025 35min

  In this episode of the My Baby Craniosacral podcast Meaghan Beames explores alternative approaches to treating infant reflux with Emma Jeater (The Reflux Tummy Mummy), an Infant Reflux Specialist from Chelmsford, England. They discuss the limitations of common treatments like changing formulas and medications such as Gaviscon and Omeprazole. Emma shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of understanding how these treatments work in the body. They also de...