Aligned Family Wellness Exclusive Patient Podcast

As a mom, you absolutely know your baby best!! So when a provider tells you at every checkup that they’re “perfectly healthy,” your gut may be telling you something completely different. That something is off or isn’t quite right. Maybe it’s the constant fussiness, the fact that they are struggling to sleep, or the nonstop reflux or constipation. You’ve voiced your concerns, only to hear it’s all...

You trained and prepared for pregnancy and birth, which is exactly what you are supposed to do! And there are so many resources provided for that season! BUT what about after baby arrives?? How do we heal and recover?? 🫣 Most women enter the fourth trimester completely under-supported. After months of physical changes and the intensity of labor, the body and nervous system go through massive shif...

Your child’s scans are looking better, which is a HUGE win! 🙌 But… the meltdowns? Still happening. The sensory struggles? Still strong. The digestive issues? Still showing up. You’re wondering: “Is this even working?” The answer is YES, and Dr. Sheppard explains exactly why in this video! Watch now! Spoiler Alert!!! 📣 True healing doesn’t start on the outside; it starts in the nervous system. 🧠...

Does it feel like you’ve tried everything for your child? Special diets. Supplements. Detoxes. Therapy after therapy… But the digestive issues still flare up. The anxiety still spikes. The meltdowns, the sleepless nights, the focus struggles, they just don’t let up. And no one seems to have a straight answer. 😔 It’s exhausting trying everything and still not finding the answers you’ve been search...

If you’re doing all the things like sleeping (kind of), eating clean, taking your supplements, working out, and STILL feel exhausted, foggy, moody, bloated, or like your hormones are completely off… This video is for YOU. 👇 Sometimes we feel like all of these symptoms are just the “norm,” especially for our age and as parents, BUT maybe they’re not normal at all! Maybe they’re just common because...

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And no, you don’t need another energy drink or fourth shot of espresso!! ☕ If you’ve tried every sleep hack, supplement, smoothie, and 5 AM workout but still feel like you’re dragging yourself through the day on caffeine and willpower alone, this message from Dr. Sheppard is totally and completely for you! 🙌 You’re likely not dealing with a motivation issue. Y...

Your child’s nervous system is doing A LOT behind the scenes… 🧠 Teething, growth spurts, immune flares, emotional outbursts, seasonal changes, every single one of these can throw off your child’s regulation, mood, sleep, digestion, and more. As parents, it’s easy to chalk it up to “just a phase” or “something going around,” but what if there’s actually something deeper going on... 👀 These challe...

Has your child been making amazing progress… And now it feels like everything’s stalled? Or even slipping backwards?! As Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractors, we see this more often than you may think, and it’s one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey! This video from Dr. Sheppard will help clear some things up! 👏 That 3-week sleep regression, the return of meltdowns,...

Are you ready for the summer holidays or dreading them?? 😩 A lot of parents that we meet have tried all the things: noise-canceling headphones, keeping a “safe distance,” or even skipping events altogether. While these may help in the moment, they don’t get to the root of why your child feels overwhelmed in the first place. HIT PLAY on this episode from Dr. Sheppard to find out how to get to the...

Feeling like you've tried everything to address chronic health issues, but nothing seems to work? 😫 We were in the same boat!! Believe it or not, many kids struggle with symptoms like fatigue, digestive problems, and mood swings for years without finding a lasting solution. 😞 Which is why our team at AFW is working daily to change that! 🧠 We want to get down to the root cause of all of these ch...

Did you know this stat?! 🤯 The CDC says that nearly 1 in 2 high school students have persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. These statistics are devastating… But these teens aren’t just a part of a statistic. They are sons, daughters, siblings, students, athletes, and so much more! They are so loved and are the future of our country. And right now, our teens are not okay. 😞 Many doctors...

As a culture, we are taught to spend most of our time preparing for pregnancy and birth. I mean technically, our culture tells us to prepare for baby showers and get all of the “right” baby products and toys! All of this is fun, but how come nobody warned us about postpartum?! It’s like everything is surrounding pregnancy and birth and then, bam, you’re wearing diapers too! 😣😂 Not to mention, mo...

Okay, but co-regulation really is the greatest hack EVER!!! A tool that we have as moms that makes us feel like superheroes! 🤩 The best feeling ever is when our baby is handed back to us and immediately stops crying and feels safe! 🥲 But we also know that this doesn’t happen for every mama and baby. Does this mean something is broken?! No way! It could be that the nervous system just needs a lit...

Did you ever think that your child would need chiropractic care if they played sports?! Most parents may say yes to this!! For injuries, aches, and pains, chiropractic works wonders. But what about enhancing concentration, improving coordination, decreasing anxiety, adapting to pressure, and improving overall performance?! 🤩 That’s what can happen when the nervous system is fully regulated and ad...

If your child has ever struggled with ear infections, then you know how frustrating it can be when your pediatrician recommends more antibiotics and another round of tubes?! 😭 Like when are we going to get to the root cause instead of masking all of these symptoms with another bandaid treatment?!? 😩 We hear you, Mama! Recurring ear infections are one of the most common pediatric health challenge...

Fevers are one of the most common reasons for pediatric visits, but also one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing process! 🤯 Most parents are taught to immediately lower a fever with medication. However, research and clinical experience show that moderate fevers actually play a critical role in supporting the immune system! 🤧 A fever is not the body "losing control" — it’s the nervous...

As a parent, you want to give your newborn the absolute best start in life. 💛 But what many parents don’t realize is that even the most “normal” birth can place tremendous stress on your baby’s delicate nervous system… And that stress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. In the U.S., 1 in 5 deliveries involve C-sections, and many others include interventions like vacuum extraction or forceps....

We live in a world that runs on stress. Deadlines, traffic, screens, sugar, caffeine, doom scrolling, true crime TV, overstimulation… It all pushes our bodies into constant fight-or-flight. The scary part is that many of us have been living in this state for so long that our body thinks it’s normal. 😩 Your child may be stuck in the same pattern, too. ⚠️ Difficulty focusing, meltdowns, emotional o...

We’ve all been there. You’re in the checkout line, your toddler is having a meltdown, and all eyes seem to be on you. Later, it’s a battle to get them into bed, only for them to lie awake for hours. 😩 These moments aren’t just “bad behavior” or “strong-willed” personalities. More often than not, what you’re witnessing is a dysregulated nervous system in action. The truth is, our kids are growing...

So many moms find chiropractic care when their baby is breech (and we’re so happy you do!). 🫶 But what if we told you there’s more to the story than a breech baby turning?! Yes, we want those babies to be head down! AND the coolest thing about Neurologically-Focused Prenatal Chiropractic is that WE ACTUALLY DON’T TURN BABIES!! We just wanted to make that extra clear. 😉 Watch this video to learn...

Being a mom is literally the coolest gig in the world! But sometimes it feels like we’re running on empty. 😅 From dropping kids off at practice to grocery shopping to feeling behind on work so we could go on that field trip and everything else in between. It’s hard to slow down and take a deep breath. So as moms, what can we do to be the most adaptable in our busy day?! In this video, Dr. Sheppar...

It’s 10 PM. The kids are finally asleep. The dishes are still in the sink, your to-do list is still a mile long, and your shoulders haven’t relaxed all day. You're running on empty, and somehow… You still can’t fall asleep. 😩 Sound familiar? This isn’t just burnout. It’s a chronically stressed nervous system crying out for help!! You’ve done it all for your child: specialists, therapy appointment...

We are diving deep into how chiropractic care has truly changed our lives. Dr. Sheppard and Dr. Kylie sit down and discuss how their paths intertwined and the effect that starting a chiropractic journey has had on their relationship, career, and overall wellness. Tune in to see how the patient becomes the doctor. Website: https://forsythdecaturchiropractor.com IG: @alignedfamilywellnesschiro TikTo...

Welcome back to the Align Family Wellness Podcast ! In this episode, Dr. Kim Sheppard—pediatric and prenatal chiropractor, as well as an internationally board-certified lactation consultant—dives into a topic that’s near and dear to her heart: chiropractic wellness care . Many people think chiropractic care is just about pain relief, but the truth is, it’s a holistic approach that enhances your ov...

In this episode, Dr. Sheppard talks about out unique office setup combining lactation support and chiropractic care to infants and moms. Learn why your baby may be struggling to breast feed and how chiropractic care can help!! IG=@alignedfamilywellnesschiro FB= Aligned Family Wellness Chiropractic and Acupuncture Youtube= https://www.youtube.com/@alignedfamilywellnesschiro Email=alignedfamwellness...