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

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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.

Beames CST Training Center - Enroll Now!

beamescst.com/cst-foundations

Stay Connected:

Website: mybabycst.com

Facebook: facebook.com/mybabycst

Instagram: instagram.com/mybabycst

Email address: info@mybabycst.com