EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 24 MIN
What Happens to Your Brain (and Nervous System) After Birth w/ Dr. Kate Williams
from Motherhood Alliance Podcast · host Motherhood Alliance
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate Williams, owner of Well Within Chiropractic, to unpack why so many moms feel emotionally, mentally, and physically different after having a baby. Dr. Kate shares a mix of science and practical, real-life strategies to help you understand what’s happening in your brain and nervous system and, just as importantly, what you can actually do to support yourself through it. In this episode, we discuss:The role of the pre-frontal cortex vs limbic systemHow a chiropractic adjustment impacts the brainThe impact of short-term vs long-term stressorsPostpartum depression & anxietyHow to prepare for postpartum mental health during pregnancy This episode is part of a 3-part series with Dr. Kate Williams, owner of Well Within Chiropractic based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!Part 1: Dig Deeper: What Your Symptoms and Emotions Are Trying to Tell YouPart 2: Simple Routines to Make Your Mornings and Evenings Less StressfulPart 3: What Happens to Your Brain (and Nervous System) After Birth 👋Connect with Dr. Kate:🔗 Dr. Kate's Motherhood Alliance profile🔗 Website🔗 Instagram🔗 Facebook ❗PROMO CODES:$25 off a new patient exam when you mention MA PODCAST Resources mentioned in this series:🔗 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay🔗 Heal Your Body by Louise Hay ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate Williams, owner of Well Within Chiropractic, to unpack why so many moms feel emotionally, mentally, and physically different after having a baby. Dr. Kate shares a mix of science and practical, real-life strategies to help you understand what’s happening in your brain and nervous system and, just as importantly, what you can actually do to support yourself through it. In this episode, we discuss:The role of the pre-frontal cortex vs limbic systemHow a chiropractic adjustment impacts the brainThe impact of short-term vs long-term stressorsPostpartum depression & anxietyHow to prepare for postpartum mental health during pregnancy This episode is part of a 3-part series with Dr. Kate Williams, owner of Well Within Chiropractic based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!Part 1: Dig Deeper: What Your Symptoms and Emotions Are Trying to Tell YouPart 2: Simple Routines to Make Your Mornings and Evenings Less StressfulPart 3: What Happens to Your Brain (and Nervous System) After Birth 👋Connect with Dr. Kate:🔗 Dr. Kate's Motherhood Alliance profile🔗 Website🔗 Instagram🔗 Facebook ❗PROMO CODES:$25 off a new patient exam when you mention MA PODCAST Resources mentioned in this series:🔗 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay🔗 Heal Your Body by Louise Hay ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)
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