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   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc    Keep in touch with Suzanne Reese:   Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) Training: https://imusa.squarespace.com/trainingcalendar/2024/11/09suzanne  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infantmassageusa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfantMassageUSA   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thefuturegensd  https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thefuturegensd/  If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording  Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com  San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services.   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here.   Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, "Real Food Club PMA". My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link.   Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.