Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski: How our brain changes when we become parents

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we are joined by Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski. We discuss all things parent brain - if you’re not sure what that is, this episode is for you.Why is it important to talk about the postpartum period and the brain?Is “mommy brain” negative?Does parenting keep you young?Does a father or non-birthing parent’s brain change when their child is born?Is parental leave adequate around the world?What is the “perfect mother myth”Do we really need the village to raise our children?Is it normal to be stressed and depressed as a new parent?What kind of support exists in the US and Canada for mothers and fathers?What is “mom rage”?Is it normal to have intrusive thoughts about how your child will get hurt?What is the definition of the postpartum period?#1 tips for new parents from Chelsea and JodiResources:Chelsea’s book: Mother BrainJodi’s book (en Français): Le Mommy Brain Boot camp for new dads in the USAPostpartum support internationalAfter the Storm: Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood - Emma Jane UnsworthSupport the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/