235: Awakening Primal Wisdom: Nurturing through Touch

This week, Dr. Stanton Hom hosts Suzanne Reese, an expert in infant massage with over 25 years of experience. Together they discuss the importance of baby massage and fascial work for children of all ages, emphasizing the benefits for self-regulation, heart rate variability, and overall development. Throughout this episode, Suzanne shares her journey from working with neglected teens to becoming an infant massage educator and trainer. She explains the biological, psychological, and social impacts of nurturing touch, highlighting the innate wisdom parents and babies possess. In addition, the conversation dives into the broader implications of such practices for creating emotionally intelligent and connected future generations.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Future Generations Podcast

01:48 Meet Suzanne Reese: Expert in Infant Massage

01:57 Suzanne's Journey: From Social Work to Infant Massage

04:49 The Impact of Infant Massage on Families

05:22 The Biopsychosocial Model of Caregiving

19:12 Training and Certification in Infant Massage

30:34 The Social Model of Parenting

31:17 Personal Birth Stories

34:10 The Power of Touch and Emotional Intelligence

36:13 Imagining a Compassionate Future

46:21 The Importance of Primal Wisdom

48:28 Empowering Parents and Communities

53:15 The Role of Chiropractic and Holistic Health

58:35 Workshops and Training Programs

01:01:33 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

 

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