Hello Lunch Lady

How Motherhood Sculpts our Brains for the Better

May 17, 2023 Lunch Lady Season 2 Episode 3
How Motherhood Sculpts our Brains for the Better
Hello Lunch Lady
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Hello Lunch Lady
How Motherhood Sculpts our Brains for the Better
May 17, 2023 Season 2 Episode 3
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A chat with Dr Sarah Mackay, neuroscientist, mother and author of Baby Brain - a new book which argues baby brain - as we know it - isn't scientifically true and becoming a mother is actually one of the best things to ever happen to a woman's brain.

Weaving together studies and interviews with other specialists, Dr Sarah Mackay makes a pretty convincing argument that having a baby improves a mother's memory making her smarter, more empathetic, intuitive and socially savvy.

For more info on the book head here.


If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with interesting content, all served wth a side of optimism, hope and FUN.

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A chat with Dr Sarah Mackay, neuroscientist, mother and author of Baby Brain - a new book which argues baby brain - as we know it - isn't scientifically true and becoming a mother is actually one of the best things to ever happen to a woman's brain.

Weaving together studies and interviews with other specialists, Dr Sarah Mackay makes a pretty convincing argument that having a baby improves a mother's memory making her smarter, more empathetic, intuitive and socially savvy.

For more info on the book head here.


If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with interesting content, all served wth a side of optimism, hope and FUN.