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 overcome unexpected latching trouble and milk supply issues. She empowers mothers to make informed decisions from a place of confidence and intuition.

Episode Timestamps:

• 01:14 – Jaimie Zaki's origin story & hyper-specialization in latching issues
• 02:19 – Transition from nurse to IBCLC and the challenges of clinical training
• 06:05 – Early referrals to bodyworkers: successes and frustrations
• 08:44 – Why “pop-and-go” treatments often fail—and the need for time
• 19:05 – Understanding fascial contractility and session time requirements
• 21:10 – Magic of tongue function: how tissue release enables palate expansion
• 23:08 – The role of “active waiting” in infant healing
• 26:13 – Closing thoughts.

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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!

Episode Timestamps:

02:04 – Emily’s birth story and transition from nurse to breastfeeding advocate

05:37 – How movement and body unwinding helped resolve her daughter’s reflux

09:56 – Overstimulated environments and their role in oral dysfunction

14:17 – Why just looking in a baby’s mouth isn’t enough to diagnose tongue tie

16:58 – Why moms are stressed and unsupported by modern systems

20:31 – Emily’s break with same-day frenectomy protocols and provider misalignment

24:17 – Differences between CFT and her own hands-on bodywork approach

30:41 – The healing power of nature, simplicity, and ancestral movement

49:14 – Children’s nighttime needs: why “more mom” is often the answer

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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-series, available exclusively at beamescst.com!

Episode Timestamps:

00:01:51 – Common connection between flat head and reflux.

00:02:13 – Causes of head shape concerns in babies. Description of the baby’s skull being soft and affected by pressure.

00:03:33 – Explanation of flat head types: Defining plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and the role of torticollis.

00:04:25 – Understanding reflux beyond spit-up.

00:06:21 – Case study: Baby Leo’s head shape, reflux, and CST treatment journey.

00:09:34 – How CST supports body awareness in infants.

00:12:33 – Parental guidance and repositioning to help relieve pressure.

00:14:01 – Connection between cranial alignment, cranial nerves, and improved digestion.

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