The Livin’Sky Podcast, Season 3 Episode 2

What if posture isn’t about “sitting up straight”… but about how your child breathes, eats, moves, sleeps, and connects? In this episode, I sit down with movement coach and Postural Restoration–trained specialist Kasia Galica (founder of Move with Kasia and LOA Movement) to rethink everything we’ve been told about alignment. Kasia’s approach is refreshingly human: posture isn’t a pose to hold—it’s a living conversation between the feet, pelvis, diaphragm, senses, and nervous system.

Whether you’re navigating picky eating, speech challenges, or just want your child to feel better in their body, this conversation offers simple, powerful shifts you can use right away.

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What You’ll Learn

Play as therapy Balloons, rhythm, singing, wrestling, dancing, nature time—how everyday play builds sensory integration and resilient posture.

Posture is dynamic, not static Why “shoulders back, chin up” often closes airways and makes breathing and movement harder—and what supportive alignment really looks like.

How posture shapes feeding & speech The quiet links between chair height, foot support, light/noise at the table, nervous system regulation—and chewing, swallowing, and talking.

Footwear as a brain tool Barefoot vs. minimalist vs. supportive shoes: why the ground you live on (flat sidewalk vs. variable terrain) should guide your choice, and how the right shoe gives the brain better “arch information.”

Environment > micromanagement Why kids eat, move, and communicate better when the environment (stable feet, calmer light/sound, no screens) supports safety and curiosity.

Posture in pregnancy & postpartum Gentle, foundational ways to restore pressure, breath, and pelvic floor function—so you can return to strength training and life with confidence.

Episode Highlights

“Posture isn’t something you hold; it holds you—through breath, vision, hearing, the diaphragm and pelvis.”

Why “90–90–90” at mealtimes isn’t a rule—it’s about supported, adaptable alignment (think grounded feet, supported hips, calmer senses).

Shoes are environmental inputs: on mostly-flat city surfaces, many kids (and moms) do better with a supportive heel counter and midfoot stability; save true barefoot time for varied natural terrain.

The fastest wins for picky eaters often start with connection and environment, not pressure: dim lights, feet on a stool, slower pace, real conversation.

Postpartum rebalancing is less “Kegels forever,” more positional breath work + progressive strength—ideally with a PRI-informed provider or class.

Quick Starts You Can Try This Week

At the table: Give your child a foot stool so feet are planted, dim overhead lights, turn off screens, and slow the pace with conversation.

Movement diet: Add five minutes of balloon play, clapping games, or family dancing after school—rhythm and breath are posture gold.

Shoe sanity: If you live on flat sidewalks most days, test a supportive sneaker (firm heel cup, minimal midfoot flex, roomy toe box). Save minimalist shoes for grass, sand, trails.

Postpartum basics: Practice gentle nasal breathing in a side-lying position with knees hugged, then reintroduce strength work as breathing and pressure control improve.

Protect the vibe: When in doubt, choose play and connection over perfect “form.” A regulated nervous system eats, moves, and learns better.

About Our Guest

Kasia Galica is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and founder of Move with Kasia and LOA Movement. Trained through the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), she helps clients restore functional alignment through breath, tissue training, and natural movement—bringing science and ease to everyday bodies.

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Resources Mentioned

Postural Restoration Institute — shoe guidance & provider directory
- Shoe criteria/video and updated lists
- Find a PRI Provider near you
LOA Movement — Kasia’s online rebalancing classes for moms and movers
Move with Kasia — 1:1 and education

Key Takeaway

Posture isn’t a posture; it’s a sense-making system. When we support breath, feet, rhythm, and connection, kids (and moms) naturally move, eat, and speak with more ease. Start small. Adjust the environment. Make it playful. The body knows what to do.

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