The MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast

Curious if craniosacral therapy (CST) is right for you? Tune in to discover the top qualities that make a great infant craniosacral therapist! While not everyone may possess all of these qualities initially, a willingness to grow and change is key. Meaghan emphasizes the importance of being called to help others, having empathy, maintaining a growth mindset, being willing to do personal work, bein...

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 to the podcast. She discusses the addition of teaching assistants to support students in CST Foundations and the expansion of the Infant CST Level 1 program to accommodate a wider audience. Hear about the hands-on experience provided in the higher lev...

Did you know that craniosacral therapy (CST) has been around for centuries? It’s true! This episode uncovers the fascinating history of craniosacral therapy, as well as provides an in-depth explanation of past pioneers who made significant contributions to the development and understanding of this healing modality. Hear about important figures like Emanuel Swedenborg, the first known person to doc...

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 will correct themselves with time, Meaghan believes in taking proactive steps to alleviate discomfort and promote healing. She discusses how craniosacral therapy techniques can be used to release tension along the falciform ligament, creating relief and a...

There is no perfect. There's just better. Meaghan opens up about her transformative journey with perfectionism, and how it has shaped her career as a craniosacral therapist. She reflects on her childhood experiences and the pressure she put on herself to be perfect from the start.  Hear how rock climbing taught Meaghan the importance of taking breaks and trying different approaches, which she...

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 somebody else? Many practitioners often notice the need for craniosacral therapy in infants but may not be able to provide the necessary treatment themselves. Learn how this can add a lack of trust and unnecessary stress on the parents, and may even p...

Why is the topic of tongue ties so controversial? In recent years, there have been many debates surrounding the existence, overdiagnosis, and different types of tongue ties. As an infant craniosacral therapist, Meaghan has had the opportunity to work with numerous babies and witness the impact of tongue ties firsthand.  In this episode, she provides insight from a craniosacral therapist’s point of...

Curious about how Meaghan became an infant craniosacral therapist? Tune in as she shares her personal journey of following her intuition and finding her purpose in helping others! From a young age, she felt called to help people and create a safe space for others. After exploring different paths, including a 10 year career as a hairdresser, she discovered her true passion of infant craniosacral th...

Learning craniosacral therapy goes beyond just the techniques. It's also about embracing self-acceptance, forgiveness, and personal growth.  In this short episode, Meaghan explains how this subtle technique requires us to listen in ways that go beyond our ears. For many adults, this can be a challenging and unfamiliar territory. However, by embracing this practice, you not only learn to heal...

As a registered massage therapist and craniosacral therapist, I am on a mission to bring the knowledge of infant craniosacral therapy to health practitioners worldwide. Let’s work together to change the world, one baby at a time! In this episode, we explore the intersection of metaphysics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the impact of infant craniosacral therapy. By understanding how atoms and m...

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 town in North America. Why? Because as humans, we are being told to ignore symptoms.  “Don't worry, that'll go away!” “Don't worry, I have medication for you!”  Sound familiar? I have heard this time and time again, and I don’t believe it...

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 feedback about the course and how her life has changed since graduating.  In this honest conversation, Carrie shares her own experience of how CST has helped her young son. We also discuss the impact of CST on the nervous system, emotional well-being, and...

Are you ready to take the leap and start your own craniosacral therapy business?  As a Registered Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist, I have experienced the challenges and success of starting and growing (not 1, but 2!) businesses from scratch. Like most, I initially had self-doubts and fears about getting started on my own. However, with support, I was able to overcome that fear, grow m...

Different from previous episodes, this Q/A conversation is a pure and honest discussion about what it looks like to become certified in craniosacral therapy. Tracey Jedrzejek, a lactation consultant from California, shares her journey of seeking out craniosacral therapy to enhance her ability to help families with breastfeeding challenges. She discusses her frustration with not being able to provi...

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 treat one million babies. For those new to the show, I’m Megan, a registered massage therapist and craniosacral therapist who works with babies, children, and pregnant postpartum people in the Toronto area. I’ve been practicing since 2015 and have a stro...

For the past 4 days, I’ve been teaching infant craniosacral therapy to some amazing practitioners from many different types of healthcare backgrounds. Every time I teach this course, I experience it differently than the time before. I find myself grown by the end of the week - different than I was before. I know without a doubt, that same change occurs for the people in the class. Hear how just a...

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 Pediatric Head Shape Clinic in Toronto. Sarah gives details about ROKband’s 3D printed and lightweight helmets, which are becoming an alternative to traditional cranial remolding orthosis (CRO). She provides useful insight on babies’ head shapes, the importance of...

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 using the ‘sleep training’ approach, Cayla looks at it all through a more holistic lens and helps to figure out the underlying issues that can present as sleep challenges.  In this episode, Cayla shares the three main reasons she will refer out to a...

That squeaking sound… What is that? The squeaking sound that some babies make when they're breathing is called stridor, or laryngomalacia. In today’s episode, we're going to go over possible causes of laryngomalacia, which include excessive tissue in the larynx or the voice box, weak laryngeal cartilage, or shortened laryngeal muscles.  As craniosacral therapists, we can help relieve sym...

Change can be scary - especially when it comes to making a career change and trying something totally different. This is exactly what Melanie Alcobendas did, and I’m excited to have her talk more about this on the podcast today! In this episode, Melanie is sharing more about her journey working as a registered massage therapist for 20 years, to becoming an infant craniosacral therapist. Melanie ad...

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 trained as a birth doula, but the work I do in the postpartum space as a craniosacral therapist is what resonates with me now. In today’s episode, I share more about how doulas can support parents in the postpartum space, as well as how I help parents...

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 Therapy - Level 4. This course will help you continue learning about complex symptoms that affect babies. However, you’ll also learn more about cranial-based strain patterns and how they’re going to show up in a baby’s body. You’ll even be able to visua...

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 Therapy - Level 3.   This course will help you learn about complex symptoms affecting babies, and how you can best treat them. There are more underlying issues to consider here, like birth trauma the baby may have experienced, or even the family dynam...

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 Therapy - Level 2 .  This course teaches you how birth affects the baby's body and how that can show up as a variety of symptoms. Expect to learn what these symptoms mean, as well as understand how you can help these babies and their families - whi...

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 share insight into the Infant Craniosacral Therapy - Level 1 Course . Expect to learn about a baby’s unique experience during pregnancy and birth, and how that ties into the specific symptoms they’re experiencing after being born. You’ll even learn how to...