Reframing "Mom Brain" with Dr. Nicole Pensak

Dr. Nicole Pensak and Erin talk about the maternal brain, matrescence and why mothers deserve to be paid more. Dr. Pensak is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum mental health, anxiety, OCD, and depression. She is certified in postpartum mental health and provides evidence-based therapy to her patients. Dr. Pensak serves on the Expert Review Board for Parents Magazine. She is also the author of the book Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain.Follow Dr. Pensak on instagram: www.instagram.com/drnikkipensakLearn more about Dr. Pensak and purchase her book: www.drnicoleamoyalpensak.comWatch Dr. Pensak’s TED talk on YoutubeFollow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erinspahr.substack.com