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

  • May 3 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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The Good News about 'Baby Brain' with Dr. Sarah McKay

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  • 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 mumHow hormones 'resculpt and rewire' our brains in pregnancy - and whyThose weird intrusive thoughts about 'breaking' your baby - What's that about?Alloparenting - What is it and why is it important to new parentsDoes having a baby affect other caregivers neurologically sense too?And so much more!Are You Ready to Fulfil Your Potential?Download your FREE copy of ‘Creating Thriving, Motivated Teams: A How To Guide’ by entering your details belowCLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT 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. *****************************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 happinessDemystifying 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 brainDon'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. Thank you for listening in and spreading the word about our podcast.*****************************If you liked this episode, please consider giving us a 5-star rating over at Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.auWant to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcastCheck out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel here--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message To hear more, visit potentialpsychology.substack.com
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