Pregnancy Brain—Plasticity & Purpose

Your Mom Brain Is Changing—But Will It Ever Go Back?

Join host Lisa Urbanski as she sits down with Dr. Susan Landers, neonatologist and bestselling author, to decode matrescence—the emotional and neurological metamorphosis every woman experiences on the road to motherhood.

Drawing on fresh research that shows pregnancy literally rewires a mother’s brain, Susan explains:

• Why this season feels as disruptive as adolescence
• How women can harness the change instead of fearing it
• Identity shift & Postpartum mental health struggles
• The science, stories, and self-care strategies to help moms thrive

Whether you’re expecting your first child or navigating life with little ones, this deep dive gives you the tools to thrive mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

🔗 Explore more resources and insights on work-life balance at https://susanlandersmd.com/

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📖 Discover the captivating story of balancing career and motherhood in Dr. Susan Landers' book "So Many Babies" - a must-read for anyone craving a compelling tale of resilience and work-life balance. Get your copy now at https://susanlandersmd.com/book/.

👏 Her insights come from both professional expertise and lived experience—plus, her writing is striking a nerve. Her Substack newsletter has skyrocketed to over 2,000 subscribers in just one month: susanlandersmd819.substack.com.


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Connect with Susan Landers
🔗 Explore more resources + insights on work-life balance: ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/⁠
📚 Follow Dr. Susan Landers, MD for newborn care + parenting guidance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/⁠
📖 Get Dr. Landers’ book So Many Babies (career + motherhood + resilience): ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/book/⁠
👏 Subscribe to her Substack newsletter (2,000+ subscribers in one month): ⁠https://susanlandersmd819.substack.com/⁠