In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha welcome their guest Lisa Wolfe-Schacter, a craniosacral therapist, to explore the intricacies of craniosacral therapy (CST). Lisa explains that CST is a light touch manual therapy that works with the body's systems to promote healing and emotional release. The discussion covers the applications of CST, its benefits for various conditions, and its role in collaborative care with other therapies. Lisa also addresses common misconceptions about CST, its insurance coverage, and shares a compelling case study demonstrating its effectiveness in infants. The conversation aims to educate listeners about the potential of craniosacral therapy in holistic health.

Lisa Wolfe-Schacter

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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

In this Birth Stories episode, Ciarra and Samantha chat with Carley Pearson about her fertility and birth experience. She shares her struggles with infertility due to previously undiagnosed PCOS as well as experiencing the joys and challenges of pregnancy and childbirth. As a doula, she reflects on her unique perspective and the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for and experiencing labor. The conversation highlights the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the significance of partner support, and the transformative nature of the birth experience. She discusses the emotional complexities of labor, the physical challenges of postpartum recovery, and the joys and struggles of navigating life with a newborn.

Carley Pearson is a DONA certified labor doula and lifestyle photographer who specializes in maternity, birth, and newborn photography. She grew up a total river rat in New Braunfels, Texas and moved to Austin in 2008 to attend the University of Texas and hasn't left since! Friends describe her as warm, bubbly, and rock solid. She takes her role as a doula very seriously and feels it is the greatest honor being invited into someone's birth space.

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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

In this conversation, Ciarra and Samantha discuss the often-overlooked aspect of postpartum preparation, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries with visitors. They highlight the emotional and physical challenges new parents face and the need for rest and recovery. The conversation also explores creative ways for family and friends to support new parents from a distance, while acknowledging the complex emotional dynamics that can arise during this period.

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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!