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 within a day or two. 

Meaghan explains why all fascial lines connect through the suboccipital area, why that makes symptom-only treatment feel like a win in the moment, and what practitioners can do to find the real starting point of a tension pattern before it shows up somewhere else.

She also shares what this means for parents whose baby's improvement didn't hold after treatment, and why that's a sign to look deeper, not a sign that something went wrong. 

Plus, Meaghan announces CST Foundations returning in person this fall out of her new office space, a three day, hands-on training for practitioners ready to learn root cause craniosacral work.

Timestamps:

• 2:30 – The clinic story: what Meaghan really treated before a tongue tie release
• 8:00 – What she did (and didn't) do with the mouth
• 11:30 – Root cause vs. symptom: the bigger idea
• 16:00 – Introducing "Snap Back"
• 21:00 – For practitioners: finding the real starting point
• 27:30 – Key takeaways and CST Foundations in-person this fall

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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 weekend, or that this podcast is what gave them the push to start learning craniosacral therapy themselves (3:00). 

I get into why parents, seasoned practitioners, and total newbies are all listening side by side, and why even the most experienced practitioners tell me they still learn something new every time (6:00). 

I open up about how much I learn from my own students, how I tailor what I teach to whoever's in front of me, whether that's an IBCLC or someone walking away from a tech career entirely (11:00). 

And I share why I see other practitioners as community, not competition, because we're all working toward the same thing, making those very first years easier for the babies who are living through them (17:00). 

It's not always easy to keep showing up like this, and some days it's the easiest thing in the world (22:00). 

If you've been circling the idea of stepping into this work yourself, 2027 classes are opening with early bird pricing (25:00). 

Thank you for listening, for sharing this with someone who needed it, and for teaching me right back. 

Here's to the next hundred. More at www.beamescst.com.

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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 difference during the busiest year of her career. 

Plus, an update on the multidisciplinary team now coming together at the new space, and what's next for the podcast and for practitioners considering training.

Episode Timestamps:

0:28 - Why this is a comeback episode

1:17 - Going quiet without a heads-up, and owning it

2:18 - The real reason: a full caseload, a growing team, and life outside the podcast

3:27 - The renovation timeline: permit delays, a moved-up move-in date, and running the clinic from her home office

9:57 - What this year taught her about patience and letting go of control

11:14 - Meet the team behind Beames and MyBaby

12:16 - Taking care of herself: the meltdown that doesn't help, and the advice she gives her kids

14:33 - The clinic today: a growing multidisciplinary team, nearly complete

15:18 - Apology, gratitude, and how to connect if you're considering training

16:27 - What's next for the podcast

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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 reactivate old patterns. 

In this episode, we explore the connection between fever, the autonomic nervous system, and fascial tension, examining why the body's stress response during illness can bring back holding patterns you'd previously released. 

You'll learn about the multiple factors that create this "perfect storm"—from autonomic activation to coughing strain to decreased movement—and understand how to support families through post-illness regression with confidence. 

Episode Timestamps: 

• 0:00 Intro 
• 3:00 What You're Seeing in Practice 
• 8:00 The Autonomic Nervous System Connection 
• 15:00 The Perfect Storm
• 22:00 Supporting Recovery 
• 26:00 Key Takeaways

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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 systems so hard, how car seats and routine changes create physical and emotional dysregulation, and why craniosacral therapy isn't just about releasing tension—it's about helping families process what they've been through so they can move forward together. 

If you work with families in the perinatal space, this episode will help you understand what your clients need most during this season and how to support them.

Episode Timestamps: 

• [3:00] Why holiday disruptions dysregulate babies' nervous systems
• [8:00] When birth trauma is still replaying for both parent and baby
• [12:00] How CST helps families process without words
• [16:00] The isolation parents feel when they can't show off their baby
• [19:00] Why timing matters: benefits and booking before year-end
• [22:00] How to refer families for support

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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 practitioner or a parent trying to understand your baby's reflux, this episode will shift how you see this condition.

Episode Timestamps:

2:00 - Why reflux is treated as the wrong problem

7:30 - Pattern 1: Spinal torsion and asymmetry

13:00 - Pattern 2: Abdominal tension patterns

18:30 - Pattern 3: Nervous system dysregulation

23:00 - The biggest mistake practitioners make

26:00 - What to assess in your next reflux case

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 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-changer, and encourages practitioners to say yes to older babies even without pediatric specialty training. 

She shares how her staff grew from only treating infants to working with whole families, and includes a powerful example of helping an eight-month-old baby learn to sit by integrating her Moro reflex. 

This episode celebrates the clinical depth, emotional connection, and business growth that comes from investing in families over time.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 

2:00 Watching Families Grow 

6:00 Why Continuing Care Matters 

10:00 For Parents 

13:30 For Practitioners 

17:30 Business Growth

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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 is all we need.

Episode Timestamps

2:00 What Does 5 Grams of Pressure Feel Like?

6:00 Addressing the Skepticism: How Can Light Touch Work?

10:00 The Anatomy of Light Touch and Sensory Receptors

16:00 Understanding Thixotropy: How Fascia Changes Under Gentle Pressure

21:00 The Nervous System Connection and the Vagus Nerve

25:00 Real-Life Examples: Oliver and Sophia's Stories

Learn More

Interested in craniosacral therapy training for infants? Visit www.beamescst.com to explore courses, resources, and training opportunities.

About Your Host

Meaghan Beames is a Registered Massage Therapist, Infant Craniosacral Therapist, and founder of MyBaby Craniosacral, dedicated to supporting practitioners and families in infant health and development.

The MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast supports practitioners and families in understanding gentle, effective approaches to infant bodywork.

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 mobility and healing.
04:23 – How lactation consultants and therapists can integrate CST.
06:33 – Whole-body assessment: from jaw and hyoid to abdomen.
08:15 – Cortisol, abdominal tension, and the tongue connection.
08:46 – Why baby-led CST sessions matter.
11:08 – The fascia connection: tongue, hyoid, chest, and stomach.
13:53 – Lip ties, cranial bones, and high palate considerations.
15:56 – Key takeaways: CST’s role before and after releases.

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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 and why they refuse to give up.

04:36 — Realistic capacity: how many babies a therapist can see per year.

05:35 — The emotional toll on parents with limited access to care.

07:34 — What families sacrifice to seek CST treatment.

09:05 — Why the first year of life is critical for nervous system development.

11:32 — The ripple effect: more therapists = healthier babies, stronger families.

12:46 — Course invitation: Enroll in the Craniosacral Foundations virtual training.

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