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The Neuroscience of Mom Brain: Hormonal Shifts, Cognitive Changes, and Biohacks for Optimal Brain Health Postpartum
Ever wonder why you can't remember where you put your keys or why it's hard to focus after becoming a mom?
I dive deep into the science of "mom brain" and explain how the hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum affect our cognitive function.
I share practical biohacks, personal experiences, and tips for boosting brain health during motherhood.
Tune in for an insightful conversation about navigating these changes and improving your well-being.
I talk about:
05:00 - What “mom brain” is
06:00 - The of role hormones and brain structure changes on “mom brain”
12:30 - Practical solutions for mom brain: Omega 3 fatty acids, Fatty 15, my pre-natal Needed (code:BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), cod liver oil
19:00 - The mental load of motherhood
24:00 - Biohacks for managing the mental load of motherhood: Mushroom Breakthrough (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY)
29:00 - Debunking myths about “mom brain”
33:00 - The benefits of journaling and therapy
36:00 - My “mom brain” moments
39:00 - Meditation for brain health and the importance of staying active
42:00 - Joining local and online mom groups for support and shared experiences
44:00 - How sleep impacts cognitive function
48:00 - Biohacks for sleep: EightSleep (code: BRITTANY)
Questions answered in this episode:
- What is mom brain, and why does it happen?
- How do hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum affect cognitive function?
- What specific hormones contribute to mom brain, and how do they impact memory and focus?
- How long does it take for the brain to return to its pre-pregnancy state?
- What can new moms do to improve their brain health during postpartum?
- Are there supplements that can help with brain fog and forgetfulness postpartum?
- How does carrying the mental load of motherhood affect memory and focus?
- How can mindfulness and breathing exercises help with managing mom brain?
- How does sleep quality and routine impact cognitive function during postpartum?
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