The Good News about 'Baby Brain' with Dr. Sarah McKay

Our guest for this episode is a long time friend of the show. This is her third appearance and we love having her here. Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, science communicator, online educator and author of the new book "Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)"

 

In this illuminating conversation Sarah and I chat about:

The paradox of 'baby brain' - women's experience versus the science.
The many factors at play in the early life of a new mum
How hormones 'resculpt and rewire' our brains in pregnancy - and why
Those weird intrusive thoughts about 'breaking' your baby - What's that about?
Alloparenting - What is it and why is it important to new parents
Does having a baby affect other caregivers neurologically sense too?
And so much more!

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ABOUT OUT GUEST: 

Dr. Sarah McKay is the founder of Think Brain and the Neuroscience Academy which offers a suite of training programs in applied neuroscience and brain health. Sarah has been published extensively for public, academic and professional audiences. She's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Body & Soul. And she can be seen and heard 'explaining the brain' on SBS's Insight, ABC Radio National, Mamamia, NZ Radio National, ABC's Catalyst, and on stage at Business Chicks, Canberra Writers' Festival and Happiness & Its Causes.

 

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)

The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness

Demystifying The Female Brain: A neuroscientist explores health, hormones and happiness

 

Sarah has previously appeared on the Potential Psychology podcast talking about:

Mythbusting, neuroscience and a woman's brain

Don't Blame The Reptilian Brain

 

If you'd like to hear more from me about fulfilling your potential, I'm a guest on "Breakfast with Steve Martin: Behind the news and an insight into life in Ballarat" on ABC Ballarat, every second Wednesday.

 

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