Your child is melting down in the grocery store. You've tried consequences, bribing, reasoning—nothing works. You leave red-faced, heart racing, wondering what you're doing wrong. Here's the truth: you're not using the wrong strategy, you're using the wrong playbook.

In this episode, Dr. Veronica Schiltz and Dr. Serena Coffman reveal the neurological difference between tantrums and meltdowns—and why it changes everything about how you respond. If traditional discipline keeps backfiring, this episode will finally help you understand what's really happening in your child's overwhelmed nervous system.

Timestamps:

00:25 Understanding Pregnancy Stress

00:49 Personal Stories of Pregnancy Challenges

02:38 Impact of Stress on Pregnancy and Baby

02:57 Fetal Programming and Nervous System

10:26 Stress and Its Long-Term Effects

12:44 Empowering Mothers to Manage Stress

20:15 Taking Control of Stress

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Your child was making incredible progress in chiropractic care. Their scans were improving, symptoms were fading, you were counting down the visits until wellness. Then suddenly—everything stalled. What happened?

In this revealing episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman and Dr. Veronica Schiltz share the pattern they keep seeing in their offices: kids who plateau in their healing journey until their parents get under care too. Through real patient stories—including a blood sugar case that finally broke through when parents started getting adjusted, and babies who can't settle because mom's anxiety creates a frequency they're tuned into—the doctors reveal the powerful science of co-regulation.

Discover why your child's nervous system is constantly mirroring yours (even when you think you're hiding your stress well), how tears of joy literally look different under a microscope than tears of sorrow, why entire families often show nearly identical HRV patterns, and the "seventh sense" babies have that makes them more tuned in to your nervous system than you realize.

This isn't about blame or mom guilt—it's about understanding that trying to heal your child's nervous system while yours is stuck in fight-or-flight is like pushing a car uphill with the brakes on. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your child's health is get yourself adjusted first.

Timestamps:

00:26 Introduction: Understanding Family Wellness Challenges

01:27 Case Studies: Overcoming Plateaus

02:44 The Importance of Co-Regulation

04:23 The Role of Parental Anxiety

08:02 The Science of Emotional Frequencies

11:21 Navigating Family Dynamics

15:24 Taking Action for Better Health

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Merry Christmas! You're only halfway through winter, and your kid has already been sick 12 times. You've tried vitamins, essential oils, immune boosters—nothing is working. You're starting to question everything.

Here's the truth: you're doing everything right... just in the wrong order.

In this episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman and Dr. Veronica Schiltz flip the script on childhood immunity. Through real patient stories—including a 3-year-old who went from chronic bronchitis and hospital stays to his first healthy winter under chiropractic care—they reveal why pouring supplements into a dysregulated nervous system is like pouring water into a bucket full of holes.

Discover the 5 foundational pillars of health (and why the order matters more than you think), how 90% of healthy newborns already have nervous system dysfunction before their first cold, and why antibiotic use before age two increases allergy risk by 40% by age seven. Learn the "perfect storm" pattern that creates chronic illness cycles and the exact sequence that actually changes everything: nervous system first, then sleep, then movement, then nutrition, then community.

This isn't about shaming your parenting—it's about giving you a roadmap that actually works. Stop the medicine cabinet shuffle and start building real immunity from the inside out.

00:25 Introduction: Winter Health Struggles and Solutions

00:55 The Importance of Order in Health Solutions

01:01 A Patient's Journey: From Chronic Cough to Wellness

07:22 The Five Foundational Pillars to Health

11:08 The Role of Chiropractic Care in Health

17:21 Perfect Storm: Identifying Health Patterns

22:08 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

You're standing in the ER with your child. Medical staff are moving fast. Someone's asking you to make a decision—now. Your heart is racing, your brain is foggy, and you're supposed to know what's best. But do you?

In this raw and personal episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman shares the story of her son Duke's emergency hospital visit while she was traveling in Denmark. What started as a suspected choking incident led to a high-risk bronchoscopy under anesthesia—only to discover it was croup, not choking. Through her story, Dr. Serena and Dr. Veronica Schiltz reveal the lessons every parent needs about advocating in medical emergencies, even when you're overwhelmed and out of your depth.

Discover why most of us weren't raised to question medical advice, how to recognize when you're being rushed into unnecessary procedures, and the power of simply asking "How much time do we have?" Learn practical language to use with providers, why you're the expert on your child (even when they're the expert on emergencies), and how a regulated nervous system gives you the clarity to make better decisions under pressure.

If you've ever felt unheard, dismissed, or bulldozed in a medical setting—or if you want to be prepared before it happens—this episode will give you the tools and confidence to trust your voice again.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:54 A Personal Story: Navigating a Medical Emergency

05:04 The Importance of Asking Questions

09:36 Reflecting on the Experience

12:42 Advocating for Your Child's Health

06:58 Trusting Pediatric Experts

15:20 Parental Expertise and Advocacy

16:51 The Dance of Collaboration

17:27 Co-Regulation in Emergencies

18:36 The Role of Chiropractic Care

23:49 Practical Tips for Advocacy

27:27 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer

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You're taking the vitamins, going to every prenatal appointment, checking every box on your pregnancy app. But here's the question nobody's asking: Who's checking on YOU—not just physically, but neurologically?

In this episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman and Dr. Veronica Schiltz reveal the one test every pregnant mama deserves but rarely gets: a nervous system scan. While your OB checks blood pressure, glucose, and baby's measurements, nobody's checking the system that controls all the others—your nervous system.

Discover how your stress doesn't just affect you—it programs your baby's nervous system for life through the umbilical cord. Learn why conditions like preeclampsia aren't just "bad luck" but often rooted in oxidative stress and nervous system dysfunction. The doctors break down the three scans they use (HRV, EMG, and thermography), what they reveal about your adaptability to stress, and how addressing nervous system tension can prevent newborn struggles like colic, latching issues, and sleep problems.

If you're pregnant or planning to be, this episode offers a missing piece in prenatal care that could change everything for you and your baby.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why your nervous system controls hormones, immunity, and labor success
• How maternal stress signals transfer through the umbilical cord to baby
• The link between preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and nervous system dysfunction
• Why anxiety doesn't run in families—it's mirrored through nervous systems, not genetics
• Three non-invasive scans that reveal your stress adaptability and nervous system health
• What HRV (heart rate variability) reveals about hypervigilance and chronic stress
• How EMG shows where your body holds tension (and steals energy from baby)
• What thermography patterns reveal about old injuries vs. acute stress responses
• Timeline of healing: comfort first, then organ function, then mood and anxiety relief
• How supporting your nervous system during pregnancy prevents newborn colic and latching struggles

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:26 The Importance of Checking on Moms

01:14 Understanding the Nervous System's Role in Pregnancy

04:02 The Impact of Stress on Pregnancy

11:44 Scans and Tests for Nervous System Health

20:11 What to Expect from Nervous System Care

25:27 A Message of Encouragement for Moms

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You've been told your baby will just grow out of the colic. But what if colic doesn't disappear—it just evolves into chronic ear infections, speech delays, sensory issues, and behavioral problems?

In this episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman and Dr. Veronica Schiltz, nervous system specialists, discuss how a stressed-out nervous system impacts infants, causing issues like colic, reflux, and sleep disturbances. Through the real-life case of Baby Titus, they reveal how birth trauma—even from natural births—can overwhelm the vagus nerve, disrupting digestion, sleep, and emotional regulation.

Discover why "waiting it out" steals precious bonding time and how neurologically focused scans and gentle chiropractic adjustments release nervous system stress, leading to better sleep, digestion, and overall happiness for babies and families. They emphasize the importance of early intervention for lasting health benefits and offer a compassionate prayer for mothers navigating these challenging beginnings.

00:25 Introduction

01:24 Case Study: Baby Titus

10:45 The Role of the Vagus Nerve

12:52 Healing Through Chiropractic Care

14:48 A Prayer for Mothers

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Your child is melting down in the grocery store. You've tried consequences, bribing, reasoning—nothing works. You leave red-faced, heart racing, wondering what you're doing wrong. Here's the truth: you're not using the wrong strategy, you're using the wrong playbook.

In this episode, Dr. Veronica Schiltz and Dr. Serena Coffman reveal the neurological difference between tantrums and meltdowns—and why it changes everything about how you respond. If traditional discipline keeps backfiring, this episode will finally help you understand what's really happening in your child's overwhelmed nervous system.

What You'll Learn:

• The critical difference between behavioral tantrums and neurological meltdowns
• Why your child's brain goes "offline" during sensory overload (and why reasoning doesn't work)
• The three-layer breakdown: input, processing, and output in your child's nervous system
• Warning signs that signal your child's bucket is about to overflow
• Why punishments, ignoring, and giving in all backfire during true meltdowns
• The "perfect storm" of prenatal stress, birth trauma, and early challenges that load the nervous system
• Practical strategies for supporting your child in the moment (tight squeeze hugs, reducing stimulation, safe withdrawal)
• How nervous system scans reveal hidden stress patterns affecting behavior

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:25 The Grocery Store Meltdown Scenario

01:11 Understanding Meltdowns vs. Tantrums

01:51 Neurological Shutdowns and Parenting Strategies

06:20 The Perfect Storm: Prenatal and Birth Stress

11:15 Behavioral Challenges and Nervous System Stress

17:00 Practical Tips for Managing Meltdowns

Resources Mentioned:

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In this episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman and Dr. Veronica Schiltz explore the connection between the nervous system and speech development in children. They share a case study of a young boy whose speech issues improved significantly through chiropractic care. The doctors explain the importance of addressing the brain-to-body connection and how subluxation, vagus nerve dysfunction, and early life stress can contribute to speech delays. They also discuss the vital role of insight scans in diagnosing and treating these issues, helping children to thrive. Tune in to discover how pairing speech therapy with neurologically focused care can lead to breakthroughs in your child's communication skills.

00:25 The Frustration of Unresolved Speech Issues

00:57 Understanding the Brain-Body Connection

01:22 A Real-Life Success Story

03:33 The Neurological Process of Speech

04:11 The Role of Chiropractic Care

07:01 Addressing Early Life Stress

12:31 Insight Scans: A Diagnostic Tool

16:26 Combining Speech Therapy with Nervous System Care

Resources Mentioned:

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