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 patterns, feeding asymmetries

06:58 – In-utero positioning and its long-term effects

10:34 – Birth interventions and their impact on spinal and fascial tension

14:41 – Torticollis and whole-body fascial restrictions

15:51 – Oral ties, genetic predispositions, and structural anomalies

19:25 – Environmental factors: swaddling, baby containers, and movement habits

23:51 – Developmental, feeding, and nervous system impacts of side preference

25:52 – Meaghan’s CST approach for assessing and treating side preference

29:23 – Practitioner tips and caregiver education

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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 a passionate advocate for water birth, babywearing, and childbirth education, and she’s built an incredible community of over 15,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Oh — and she’s doing all of this while raising a toddler boy!

Episode Timestamps:

01:22 – Grace shares her background and doula work

04:49 – The birth that started it all: Grace’s origin story as a doula

06:51 – From nursing school to 15 doula inquiries a month

08:13 – Fast labor, difficult postpartum: Her baby’s struggle

10:51 – The chiropractic visit that changed everything

12:51 – From revision to recovery: Breastfeeding and bodywork

16:04 – Milestone assessments and how crawling came after walking

20:19 – Discovering annatto and food dye allergies

24:10 – How Grace mentors doulas to build networks and educate clients

30:37 — Closing & how to connect with Grace

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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: CST’s gentle touch

04:11 – Listening to fascia and cerebral spinal fluid

06:30 – Signs of cranial imbalance and their impact on feeding, sleep, and development

08:31 – Releasing birth compression and nervous system down-regulation

10:25 – What visible changes can look like in real time

12:59 – Why CST doesn’t follow a routine or fixed protocol

14:18 – The importance of caregiver energy in the session

15:20 – What happens after the session: integration, fussiness, and long naps

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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 long-term challenges by decompressing cranial bones and nerves, enhancing oral reflexes, and supporting optimal airway development.

Whether you're a parent, lactation consultant, or pediatric professional, this episode offers compelling insights into why baby head shape truly matters.

Episode Timestamps:

02:15 – How cranial structure shapes the infant airway.

04:44 – Causes of cranial strain: in-utero constraint, C-section, and labor patterns.

07:35 – Long and prolonged labor and its impact on airway development

08:47 – Fast deliveries and assisted birth effects on cranial structure.

11:38 – The tongue’s critical role in airway development.

14:17 – Observable symptoms: reflux, mouth breathing, restless sleep.

16:12 – How CST helps: decompressing nerves, improving function, early intervention.

18:40 – Recap & call for collaboration among baby wellness professionals.

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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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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 process language even in utero

02:30 – The role of tone in activating stress vs. safety responses

03:37 – Case story: Reframing “lazy eater” to “good job”

05:02 How loving words land in the body and support progressive change

05:53 Neuroscience deep dive: Tone, rhythm, facial expression & neural connections

07:46 – Invitation: Level 2 CST training in Dublin, July 2025

08:22 – Top reframes for common judgmental phrases

10:47 Considering parents’ internalized stories & professional perspectives

12:23 Five practical tips for using intentional language in practice

14:51 – Closing: Power differential & speaking to babies as worthy

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