The MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast

When Fever Brings Back Old Patterns

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ill...

Don't Miss the Holiday Season Due to Reflux or Colic

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

What Reflux Actually Looks Like in the Body - Patterns from My Practice

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Privilege of Growing With Families - From Newborns to Toddlers

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this heartfelt episode, Meaghan shares the profound privilege of working with babies from newborn through toddlerhood and watching families evolv...

Why 5 Grams of Pressure Changes Everything in Craniosacral Therapy

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Tongue Ties & Babies: How Craniosacral Therapy Supports Feeding and Release Recovery

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

One Therapist for Thousands of Babies: Why Parents Are Driving Hours for CST

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when 11 million babies need support—but only a few hundred craniosacral therapists are trained to help them? Parents are driving hours...

Why Babies Favor One Side—and What CST Can Do About It

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What Every Doula Needs to Know About Infant Bodywork

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Pastuck, a birth and postpartum doula from Edmonton, shares her transformative journey into doula work after a challenging birth experience. He...

What Happens in a Craniosacral Therapy Session for Babies?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Unlocking Baby Airway Health with Craniosacral Therapy

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Meaghan Beames dives into the often-overlooked relationship between head shape and airway health in babies. Drawing on her years of experience a...

From Wound Care to Latch Care: Jaimie Zaki's Lactation Journey

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Meaghan Beames sits down with IBCLC Jaimie Zaki to explore how CST and other bodywork therapies can revolutionize breastfeeding ...

The Truth About Tongue Ties: Breastfeeding, Bodywork & Baby Wisdom with Emily Swann

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and honest conversation, Meaghan Beames and Emily Swann dig into the complexities of tongue ties, infant reflux, and the pressures mo...

Head-to-Toe Mini Series: A Sneak Peek!

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Speak with Intention: Transforming Infant Feeding Through Compassionate Language

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Meaghan Beames delves into how the words and tone we use around infants shape their neural development, emotional regulation, an...

How Craniosacral Therapy Creates Safety in an Uncertain World

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Meaghan Beames delivers a powerful and heartfelt message about the importance of showing up, speaking out, and sharing the heali...

Understanding Infant Reflux: A Holistic Approach with Specialist Emma Jeater (Part 2)

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the My Baby Craniosacral podcast Meaghan Beames explores alternative approaches to treating infant reflux with Emma Jeater (The Ref...

Understanding Infant Reflux: A Holistic Approach with Specialist Emma Jeater (Part 1)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Meaghan Beames interviews Emma Jeater (The Reflux Tummy Mummy), an Infant Reflux Specialist from Chelmsford, England. Emma shares he...

The Ripple Effect of Craniosacral Therapy: Benefits for Babies, Families, and Communities

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the My Baby Craniosacral Podcast, Meaghan Beames explores how craniosacral therapy goes beyond the treatment table. She explains ho...

From Broadway to Breastfeeding: How Cass Christopher is Transforming Infant Care

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the My Baby Craniosacral Podcast, Meaghan sits down with Cass Christopher, a former professional dancer turned lactation consultant...

Ayurvedic Postpartum Care with Christine Eck

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Eck, founder and director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, shares her journey into Ayurvedic practices after becoming a mother. She ...

Improving the Lives of Infants and Their Families with Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC (Part 2)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meaghan and Lisa Paladino continue their deep dive into holistic infant wellness, sharing their expertise, challenges, and resources designed to suppo...

From Tension to Relief: CST for Tongue Ties in Babies with Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC (Part 1)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a gentle touch could unlock a baby’s full potential? Listen to Meaghan’s conversation with Lisa Paladino on The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast...

The Three C’s for Healthcare Practitioners: Comparison, Competition, and Collaboration

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enroll Now in Beames CST! beamescst.com/course-calendarIn this first episode of the year, Meaghan dives into the "Three C's" – compar...

Top 5 Episodes of 2024 - Highlights of Healing and Growth

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This unique recap episode revisits clips from the year’s most downloaded episodes. First, explore the connection between maternal trauma and a baby’...

Inside the Beames CST Level 2 Training

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it's like to be in one of the Beames CST in-person classes? Tune in and get a behind-the-scenes look! Meaghan takes listeners ...

Reduce the Need to Refer Out for CST!

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could gain additional revenue each month by simply expanding your skill set? In this episode, Meaghan dives into the transformative potent...

A Dental Hygienist’s Journey into Infant CST with Katelyn Friedt

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katelyn Friedt shares her journey from feeling burnt out in dental hygiene to discovering a passion for craniosacral therapy through myofunctional the...

How CST Transformed Her Lactation Practice with Cindy Rogers Maitland

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Rogers Maitland shares her journey into craniosacral therapy, initially driven by curiosity about infant body behavior and positioning. She was ...

CST and Speech Pathology: A Dynamic Duo in Infant Care with Carley Powers

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carley Powers, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and infant craniosacral therapist from a small town in Texas, shares how experiencing challenges wi...

The Integration of CST and Lactation Consulting with Amanda Western

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Western shares her unique career journey, starting as an ER nurse and paramedic then transitioning into the world of lactation consulting and c...

Do Babies Remember Birth & Infancy?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About BabiesMeaghan addresses the common misconception that babies do not remember their infancy. She dives int...

Why Crawling Matters

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About BabiesMeaghan addresses the misconception that crawling is not a necessary developmental milestone. She c...

The Truth About Tummy Time

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About BabiesStruggling with tummy time? Meaghan discusses why some babies might dislike tummy time, including r...

Baby Poop Myths Busted

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About BabiesLet’s talk about poop! Meaghan addresses four common myths about baby poop, such as the notion th...

Following Her Passion and Making a Profound Impact with Brianne Persoage

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brianne Persoage shares her journey of transitioning from massage therapy to nursing school and ultimately to practicing infant CST, driven by her pas...

From the Tech Industry to Infant CST: A Unique Career Shift with Kate Rutledge, CLC, ICST

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enroll Now! Beames CST Training Center → beamescst.com/cst-foundationsFrom working in tech and web development to transitioning into the world of in...

Small Techniques, Big Changes: Benefits of CST for Lactation Consultants with Melissa Schiff, IBCLC

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enroll Now! Beames CST Training Center → beamescst.com/cst-foundationsMelissa Schiff, a Infant CST Level 4 student of Beames CST, shares her journe...

Craniosacral Therapy in the NICU with Rosemarie Holliday

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the sensitive environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where the tiniest and most fragile babies are cared for, the addition of cran...

Benefits of CST for Babies With Sleep Issues with Holistic Sleep Coach, Kim Hawley

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the world of holistic sleep coaching and how it offers a valuable approach to addressing challenging sleep patterns in babies and toddlers. ...

Overcoming Money Blocks and Valuing Postpartum Care with Julia Jones

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Jones of Newborn Mothers, a global postpartum education business, discusses the barriers and challenges faced by women in the postpartum care in...

The Importance of Support in the Pre and Postpartum Period with Kristin Revere

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"It's all about knowing options and building your own dream team of professionals based on however you choose to birth your baby and parent ...

What I Wish I Had Known

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a craniosacral therapy business takes time and patience. Learn from Meaghan’s years of experience and hear her secrets to success. In this ...

Integrating Craniosacral Therapy into Your Midwifery Practice with Kristy Wilson (Part 2)

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to PART 2 of Meaghan’s conversation with Kristy Wilson! They dive deeper into the benefits of craniosacral therapy (CST) for newborns, as we...

Integrating Craniosacral Therapy into Your Midwifery Practice with Kristy Wilson (Part 1)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in enhancing your skills as a midwife? In this episode, Kristy Wilson shares her journey as a midwife and her experience with using cranios...

Building a Thriving Business in the Perinatal World with Dr. Sarah Winward, ND, IBCLC, ICST

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of perinatal care, building a successful business requires more than just expertise and passion. It requires strategic networking, effect...

Benefits of Bodywork for Breastfeeding Babies with Angela Grant-Buechner BA, BSCN, RN, IBCLC

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that bodywork can play a role in improving breastfeeding outcomes for babies? In this episode, Angela Grant-Buechner shares her journey f...

Addressing Challenging Cases in Infant Craniosacral Therapy

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode tackles challenging cases and discusses the tools and techniques used to make a difference for infants and their families. Meaghan emphas...

CST and OT - A Powerful Combination for Holistic Healing with Kaili Ets

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the synergy of occupational therapy (OT) and craniosacral therapy (CST); a powerful combination for assessing and supporting babies’ develo...

How a Baby’s Birth Experience Shapes Their Life with Deirdre Kennedy

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deirdre Kennedy, a highly accomplished practitioner in the field of craniosacral therapy (CST) and holistic wellness, shares her passion for working w...

Top Qualities of a Great Craniosacral Therapist

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious if craniosacral therapy (CST) is right for you? Tune in to discover the top qualities that make a great infant craniosacral therapist! While n...

2024 Forecast - Expansion of CST Programs and Podcast Collaboration

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Exciting things ahead in 2024! Meaghan shares the news about the expansion of the Beames CST Training Center programs, as well as the changes coming t...

History of Craniosacral Therapy

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that craniosacral therapy (CST) has been around for centuries? It’s true! This episode uncovers the fascinating history of craniosacral...

Outie Belly Buttons: How Craniosacral Therapy Can Help

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s dive into the world of belly buttons! Specifically, outie belly buttons in newborn babies. While it is often said that outie belly buttons wil...

Practice Makes Better: Overcoming Perfectionism

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is no perfect. There's just better.Meaghan opens up about her transformative journey with perfectionism, and how it has shaped her career a...

Benefits of In-House Craniosacral Therapy vs Referring Out

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you work with babies? When you see a baby that needs craniosacral therapy, are you able to provide that service to them or do you refer it out to s...

Controversy Surrounding Tongue Ties

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the topic of tongue ties so controversial? In recent years, there have been many debates surrounding the existence, overdiagnosis, and differen...

Discovering Her Passion: Meaghan’s Journey to Becoming a Craniosacral Therapist

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how Meaghan became an infant craniosacral therapist? Tune in as she shares her personal journey of following her intuition and finding h...

How Craniosacral Therapy Helps You Become a Better Version of Yourself

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learning craniosacral therapy goes beyond just the techniques. It's also about embracing self-acceptance, forgiveness, and personal growth. In t...

How I Teach Infant Craniosacral Therapy Virtually

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a registered massage therapist and craniosacral therapist, I am on a mission to bring the knowledge of infant craniosacral therapy to health practi...

How Parents are Being Gaslit by Physicians

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am on a journey to train as many professionals in craniosacral therapy as possible so that we can have an infant craniosacral therapist in every tow...

Guiding Others Towards a Healthier Life with Carrie Dean

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Dean, a level 4 graduate of MyBaby CST, shares her thoughts on craniosacral therapy and how it has personally affected her life. Hear her feedb...

Tips for Building a Successful Craniosacral Therapy Business

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to take the leap and start your own craniosacral therapy business? As a Registered Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist, I have...

The Value of Craniosacral Therapy with Tracey Jedrzejek, MA, IBCLC, CST

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Different from previous episodes, this Q/A conversation is a pure and honest discussion about what it looks like to become certified in craniosacral t...

Building Businesses and Changing Lives Through Craniosacral Therapy

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1 million babies. I am on a mission to train 1,000 practitioners to become certified in craniosacral therapy (CST). Then as a community, we will trea...

CST Will Change the Way You See the World

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 4 days, I’ve been teaching infant craniosacral therapy to some amazing practitioners from many different types of healthcare background...

Baby Head Shape Correction with Sarah Elhanafy of ROKband Pediatric Head Shape Clinic

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about babies’ head shapes and the use of helmets with Sarah Elhanafy, a member of the ROKband Pediatri...

Sleep and Wellbeing Specialist with Cayla Solomon

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting little sleep can be so exhausting for a new parent. Thankfully we have sleep specialists, like Cayla Solomon, who are here to help! Instead of...

Infant Laryngomalacia

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That squeaking sound… What is that?The squeaking sound that some babies make when they're breathing is called stridor, or laryngomalacia.In tod...

The FIRST Year of Being an Infant Craniosacral Therapist with Melanie Alcobendas

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Change can be scary - especially when it comes to making a career change and trying something totally different. This is exactly what Melanie Alcobend...

How Doulas Use Craniosacral Therapy for Infants and Newborns

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a birth or postpartum doula (or even both), you are doing special work when it comes to helping families. I absolutely love doulas! I even...

Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 4 Course

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of our roadmap mini-series! In this episode, I share insight into the final course of Beames CST,  Infant Craniosacral Th...

Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 3 Course

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fourth episode of our roadmap mini-series! In this episode, I share insight into the fourth course of Beames CST, Infant Craniosacral T...

Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 2 Course

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third episode of our roadmap mini-series! In this episode, I share insight into the third course of Beames CST, Infant Craniosacral The...

Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1 Course

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to continue the roadmap mini-series with the second course of Beames CST, Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1! In this episode, I sha...

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations - The First Course with Beames CST

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to bring you the first episode of our course roadmap mini-series! I started Beames CST training center in 2020 because I wanted to bring...

Becoming a Craniosacral Therapist: Insight into Beames CST Training Center

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve considered becoming a craniosacral therapist for babies, I’m excited to bring you a little taste of what our Infant CST offerings are li...

Birth on the Infant Body

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How important is it to know the birth story for a particular baby, as well as the pregnancy? When it comes to caring for infants as a craniosacral the...

Parent Involvement in Craniosacral Therapy

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do parents REALLY want to know during a craniosacral therapy session? As a craniosacral therapist, we see things that the average parent migh...

An Innie or an Outie: Does It Really Matter?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is your baby’s belly button an innie or an outie? Does it really matter? The answer, surprisingly, is yes!The differences between innies and outies ...

Appointment Fatigue is Real

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s make no mistake here. Appointment fatigue is REAL.Think about it: the logistics and hassle of planning out the diaper bag and packing the stro...

The Missing Piece for Tongue Tie Revision Aftercare

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Description:Gassiness, colic, difficulty gaining weight, fussiness, coughing while nursing, latching challenges… it all points to tongue tie. Once y...

The Importance of Bodywork BEFORE a Frenectomy

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Description:Should bodywork be a key part of the frenectomy/frenotomy preparation that you offer your clients? The answer is a resounding YES!Tongue t...

Learning Junkies and CST

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craniosacral therapy isn’t just a powerful treatment tool. It’s also a bridge that can connect all sorts of specialities and allow professionals t...

Going With My Gut

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! Welcome to episode one! For the first week I'm going to tell you the story of how I got into infant craniosacral therapy. Maybe this w...

Infant CST At A Glance

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! This week on the MyBaby podcast I'm giving a broad overview of craniosacral therapy, and how it affects and works with baby bodies specifi...

Positioning In Utero

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us start off inside the womb, and each womb is different. Today we're talking about positioning in utero and how it affects the baby. My...

Craniosacral and being an IBCLC - Interview with Dr. Sarah Winward

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you get when you combine lactation consulting with craniosacral therapy? You get a smoother, less frustrating, and more enlightening postpartu...

How Birth Doulas Can Use This In Their Work

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 1 of 2. Part 1 is here for birth doulas, part 2 will be for postpartum doulas, so stay tuned!To check out my training centre, visit the B...

Part 2 - How Postpartum Doulas can use this in their work

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey doulas! Here's another for you. To register for Intro to I-CST 101, or for more course details: I-CST 101Our website: beamescst.comInstagram...

Seasons of growth and rest/repair as a practitioner

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come learn infant craniosacral with us this spring. It'll be 9 days of amazing training both in-person and online, with hands-on practice.Course ...

Career Opportunity with MyBaby Craniosacral

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Career opportunity! If you're interested in this potential career as an infant craniosacral therapist, please have a look at the website below. T...

Side Preference

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about side preference- when a baby turns their head to one side more than the other, or only to one side.Don't forget to subs...

Treating During Covid

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about what it's been like treating during Covid- both the struggles and opportunities, as a human and as a business.http://www.my...

What If I Can't Feel Anything

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm answering the question from someone thinking of becoming a craniosacral therapist: What if I can't feel anything? Let's talk ...

What It's Like Being An I-CST Practitioner

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, learn what it's like to be an I-CST practitioner. And if you want to take it further, be sure to check out my traini...

Torticollis

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is torticollis anyway? And how can we correct it? Listen to learn!Book your baby in: www.mybabycst.comLearn Infant Craniosacral: www.beamescst.co...

That Scary Newbie Feeling

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When starting something new, we all get a little scared. On this episode I'm talking about my personal journey from scared newbie to feeling conf...