Welcome to The Craniosacral Podcast!
Do you love cranial work? If so, you’ve come to the right place! It is my goal to help you integrate craniosacral therapy into your professional life in an authentic and meaningful way.
This podcast ran continuously from 2015-2021, largely featuring interviews with prominent practitioners and teachers in the field. Also included are live classroom recordings and a few meditations. Much of the content elaborates on timeless principles, so jump right in and I hope you find it useful!
-Ryan Hallford
Michael Shea has spent the last ten years developing a biodynamic approach to cardiovascular therapy, following A.T. Still's Osteopathic dictum of “the rule of the artery is supreme.” In today's episode Michael will elaborate on ten principles of biodynamic cardiovascular work and discuss why moving a toaster can be quite an emotional event.
Giorgia Milne joins us today to talk about her journey through the world of CST and her fruitful alliance with Charles Ridley.
Charles Ridley, the author of “Stillness: Biodynamic Cranial Practice and the Evolution of Consciousness” discusses his influential book and the importance of cultivating a direct sensory experience of the Breath of Life.
Haley Winter, the host of “How's the Pressure?” podcast, interviews Ryan Hallford about craniosacral therapy and his life as a bodywork podcaster. “How's the Pressure?” podcast features interviews with leaders in the field of massage therapy.
Today's episode features live teaching from Dr. Steve Sanet on the topic of Cranial Osteopathy. Dr Sanet is the founder of the Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute as well as the Osteopathic College of Ontario. He teaches Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine to healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines, in addition to maintaining a clinical practice of his own.
Today's episode will be a departure from the norm for this podcast, as our topic will not be directly and solely related to craniosacral work. I have invited biodynamic practitioner Bob Gardner on the show to discuss his struggle with pornography addiction and subsequent work to help liberate other men from its grasp.
Franklyn Sills doesn't need much of an introduction to those familiar with the world of craniosacral therapy. As the founder of the Karuna Institute in England and author of the seminal work “Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics,” Franklyn's influence permeates the entirety of the world of biodynamics. In today's interview he weaves stories from his childhood, clinical practice, and teaching to help us understand how he put it all together.
Suzanne Scurlock-Durana has been educating craniosacral therapists about effective clinical work and the importance of self-care for over 30 years. In this episode she talks about her latest book, the passing of John Matthew Upledger, her business life, and many other topics.
Kate White is one of the most well-connected people I have yet to meet in the fields of Biodynamics and Prenatal and Perinatal Health. Today she tells us about her journey of personal and professional discovery through these worlds, and sheds light on her work with APPPAH, The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health.
In this episode Michael Morgan shares his experience and research findings for the application of craniosacral therapy to Alzheimer's and Dementia. Michael is an instructor for the Upledger Institute and author of the book “The BodyEnergy Longevity Prescription: How Craniosacral Therapy Helps Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia While Improving the Quality of Your Life.” In the interview Michael sheds light on the causes of dementia and how craniosacral therapy may ameliorate its effects and possibly stop its progression.
