#85 | How Nervous System Regulation Shapes Pregnancy, Birth, and Healing with Dr. Scherina Alli

2026-01-20

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What if pain, stress, and even birth trauma weren’t things your body needed to “push through”, but signals your nervous system was asking for safety?In this powerful and deeply grounding episode, Karen sits down with Dr. Scherina Alli, a network spinal chiropractor specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic respiratory integration, and care for pregnant women, babies, and children.Together, they explore how the body holds emotional stress, why babies are communicating far more than we realize, and how nervous system regul...

What if pain, stress, and even birth trauma weren’t things your body needed to “push through”, but signals your nervous system was asking for safety?

In this powerful and deeply grounding episode, Karen sits down with Dr. Scherina Alli, a network spinal chiropractor specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic respiratory integration, and care for pregnant women, babies, and children.

Together, they explore how the body holds emotional stress, why babies are communicating far more than we realize, and how nervous system regulation can transform pregnancy, birth, postpartum healing, and even fertility.

Dr. Scherina also shares her own beautiful home birth story. One rooted in trust, presence, and deep connection with her body offering a refreshing and empowering perspective on what birth can be when women feel safe, supported, and embodied.

Tune in to hear:

How the nervous system stores emotional stress and trauma in the body
Why “colic” is often a sign of nervous system dysregulation, not a diagnosis
The difference between traditional chiropractic care and network spinal care
How babies communicate stress, tension, and discomfort without words
Why babies don’t “grow out of” nervous system stress
How pregnancy and birth experiences shape a baby’s lifelong nervous system blueprint
The role of breath, movement, and pelvic mobility in preparing for birth
How unprocessed emotions can impact pregnancy, fertility, and labor
Dr. Scherina’s calm, fast, and deeply present home birth story
Why presence (not avoidance) is the key to an empowered birth experience
How women can rebuild trust in their bodies after trauma or infertility
Simple ways to recognize stress versus safety in your own nervous system

CONNECT WITH DR SCHERINA:

Follow Dr. Scherina on Instagram: @drscherina
Website: drscherina.com
Network Spinal Chiropractor Directory: https://www.drscherina.com/directory
PX Docs Directory for neurologically focused prenatal and pediatric chiropractors: https://pxdocs.com/px-docs/

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE

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