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

Episode 100 – Ryan Hallford – So We’ve Reached 100 …

Ryan Hallford

Ryan wraps up 100 episodes of the podcast.

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Episode 99 – Michael Dunning – Birth Ignition

Michael Dunning

Michael Dunning contributes to the podcast again with some thoughts on birth ignition.

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Episode 98 – Marianne D’Amore – Interviewed by Donna Jo Thornton

Marianne D'Amore

Dr. D’Amore has been practicing her dynamic blend of acupuncture, nutritional counseling, chiropractic, meditation, yoga and Tai Qi for more than 30 years in Newport Beach, California. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy brings the dimensions of wholeness, resonance, stillness and vitality to her practice in one complete package.

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Episode 97 – Susan Lange and Mary Louise Muller – Natural Facial Rejuvenation

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Dr. Susan Lange, OMD, L.Ac and Mary Louise Muller, M.Ed., RCST, RPP have teamed up to help you “open up your heart by opening up your face.” Natural Facial Rejuvenation combines the gentleness of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with the laser-like focus of Facial Acupressure as well as the latest research on brain science, social engagement, head trauma, and attachment issues. In this episode Susan and Mary Louise give us an introduction to how they have learned to utilize the face as a gateway into deeper health and happiness.

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Episode 96 – Ken DiPersio – The Sea is Our Treatment Room – Biodynamics in the Ocean, Part 2

Ken DiPersio Craniosacral

In this episode we will hear a continuation of live audio of Ken DiPersio teaching in Florida about his evolving model of multi-hands biodynamic work in the ocean. Included are some lectures on biodynamics, embryology, and a meditation on our journey from egg to implantation.

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Episode 95 – Ken DiPersio – The Sea is Our Treatment Room – Biodynamics in the Ocean, Part 1

Ken DiPersio Craniosacral

Ken DiPersio began his craniosacral journey as an early student and teacher at the Upledger Institute. He eventually went on to study Biodynamics with Michael Shea. In this episode we will hear live audio of Ken teaching in Florida about his evolving model of multi-hands biodynamic work in the ocean. Included are some lectures on biodynamics and a meditation recorded at the beach.

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Episode 94 – Interviews with Breath of Life Conference Presenters and Attendees

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Enjoy this compilation of Ryan Hallford visiting with a few presenters and attendees at the 2018 Breath of Life Conference. Featured guests include Kate White, Brigit Viksnins, Cator Shachoy, Shelby Rugg, and Kimberly Clark.

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Episode 93 – Visiting with the BCTA/NA Leadership and Administration

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Enjoy this compilation of Ryan Hallford visiting with members of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America's Board of Directors and administration. Featured guests include Robyn Michele Jones, Jennifer Corlett, Lucie Mitchell, and Pam Hower.

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Episode 92 – James Foulkes – 2018 Breath of Life Conference Interview

James Foulks

James Foulkes synthesizes craniosacral therapy, yoga therapy, martial arts and more to help people find new and healthier experiences of embodiment. He has studied CST with the Upledger Institute, Milne Institute, Roger Gilchrist, and others. James is the author of the book Principles and Themes in Yoga Therapy. In this interview from the Breath of Life conference he discusses his many areas of interests and how they relate to craniosacral therapy.

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Episode 91 – Roger Gilchrist – 2018 Breath of Life Conference Interview

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Roger Gilchrist teaches energy medicine internationally, specializing in Polarity Therapy and Craniosacral Biodynamics. He has been teaching Polarity Therapy since 1982 and is an approved teacher with the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association. He studied Craniosacral Biodynamics with Franklyn Sills, and is the author of the book Craniosacral Therapy and the Energetic Body, a forthcoming textbook on Polarity Therapy, and has published many articles on energy medicine.

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