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Mommy Brain Revisited

Dr. Jodi Pawluski
Pregnancy
Maternal Brain
Neuroscience
Hormonal Changes
Parental Brain
Postpartum Depression
Neuroplasticity
Maternal Brain Changes
Parenting
Fatherhood
Gestation
Postpartum Recovery
Maternal Mental Health
Childbirth
Gray Matter Volume
Paternal Behavior
Maternal Behavior
Mental Health
Adult Brain Studies
Stress Responsiveness

Welcome to Mommy Brain Revisited, a podcast where neuroscience meets parenting. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of the parental brain, bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and everyday parenting . Music - All in my head, Luna Wave (soundstripe)

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited, host Dr. Jodi Pawluski speaks with Dr. Jennifer O'Chan at Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. They discuss Dr O’Chan’s recent Nature paper investigating how p... more

In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited, host Dr. Jodi Pawluski speaks with Dr. Elseline Hoekzema about her recent research on how pregnancy reshapes the brain—and whether those changes happen differently during a second pregnancy.

Drawing on longi... more

In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited, host Dr. Jodi Pawluski speaks with Dr. James Rilling from the Department of Psychology at Emory University about his recent paper published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology special issue on the parental b... more

In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited, I answer thoughtful and candid questions submitted by midwifery students, our next generation of birth workers.

I dive into what questions they have around brain changes during pregnancy and the postpartum ... more

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Recent Guests

Elseline Hoekzema
Leads the Pregnancy Brain Lab at Amsterdam University Medical Center
Amsterdam University Medical Center
Episode: 64. How a Second Pregnancy Reshapes the Maternal Brain
James Rilling
Dr. James Rilling, Department of Psychology, Emory University
Emory University
Episode: 63. Fatherhood, Motivation, and the Paternal Brain
Dr. Tim Oberlander
Developmental pediatrician, clinician, scientist, and professor of pediatrics
University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital
Episode: 61. SSRIs and Pregnancy
Dr. Joe Lonstein
Researcher in neuroendocrinology focused on maternal behavior and gut microbiome.
Episode: 59. Probiotics and the Maternal Brain
Dr. Mariana Pereira
Associate professor at the University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
Episode: 58. Maternal Affect and Mother-Offspring Dynamics
Dr. Rosie Brown
Senior lecturer and group leader at the University of Otago specializing in neuroendocrinology and parental brain research.
University of Otago
Episode: 57. Prolactin and Thermoregulation in Pregnancy
Dr. Natalya Chechko
Specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy
University of Aachen, Germany
Episode: 56. Postpartum Brain Changes
Katie Haigler
Graduate student studying emotions and the maternal brain
Penn State
Episode: 55. Emotion Regulation and the Maternal Brain
Dr. Silvana Valtcheva
Researcher specializing in brain plasticity and maternal responses
NYU
Episode: 52. Oxytocin and Baby Cries

Host

Jodi Pawluski
Host of Mommy Brain Revisited; focuses on perinatal neuroscience and the maternal brain.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • So much important research

    This podcast has opened my eyes to the world of parental brain research! As a prospective PhD student in motherhood, this is so very useful and interesting! Thank you for your work Jodi

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heyheygeek
    Francea year ago
  • Always great information

    Thank you Dr Jodi for bringing these much needed conversations into the world. Every episode is brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PearsonMarcus
    Australia4 years ago
  • Essential and fascinating

    Jodi is such a brilliant interviewer and unearths the latest science on the parental brain in a way that’s accessible and like chatting to a friend. Such an important subject. I love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lujo3000
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • First Review!

    Thank you for making an excellent podcast highlighting new parental brain research. It’s a great way to keep up with new studies would working away in the lab on my own parental care dissertation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tori1205
    United States6 years ago
  • Great information!

    Really useful, thank you Dr Jodi!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anaïs NaturaChiro
    France6 years ago

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Podcasts are a valuable resource for staying updated on perinatal neuroscience and mental health.
The host asks thoughtful questions that illuminate research implications for families.
Guests are consistently experts, making cutting-edge science approachable for both pros and curious parents.
Listeners praise accessible explanations of complex science.
Overall, high-quality conversations that blend research with real-world parenting.

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64. How a Second Pregnancy Reshapes the Maternal Brain
Q: I'm just going to jump in with my first question, how did you become interested in studying the maternal brain?
The guest explains that the interest began during PhD work and was sparked by colleagues, leading to a long-running line of research, including a second longitudinal study that follows women from before conception, through pregnancy, and postpartum.
62. Midwifery Student's Q&A about the Maternal Brain
Q: Does oxytocin play a clear role in postpartum depression, and what about synthetic oxytocin during labor?
Oxytocin's role in postpartum depression is not clearly established; peripheral oxytocin during labor/lactation differs from central oxytocin, and synthetic oxytocin's effects on brain changes are not definitively proven.
62. Midwifery Student's Q&A about the Maternal Brain
Q: Question number five, what are the main structural and functional changes in the maternal brain observed during pregnancy and after childbirth?
Structurally, gray matter volume can decrease during pregnancy with a fine-tuning process, while functionally there is increased activity in brain regions related to caregiving, empathy, and emotion regulation, supporting the adaptive nature of parenting.
62. Midwifery Student's Q&A about the Maternal Brain
Q: Question number two, how do you define the maternal brain today from a neurobiological perspective?
The maternal brain is described as a network of interacting brain areas that support empathy, needs understanding, motivation/reward, emotion regulation, and decision making, with similarities across parents and species; pregnancy and postpartum involve significant plasticity.
62. Midwifery Student's Q&A about the Maternal Brain
Q: Question number one, could you tell us about your scientific background and the main themes of your research on motherhood?
The host outlines a background in psychology and neuroscience, with a focus on hippocampal plasticity in pregnancy and postpartum, stress, interventions like antidepressants or probiotics, and broader work on gut-brain interactions and offspring development under maternal stress.

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What is Mommy Brain Revisited about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights the neuroscience of parenting, focusing on how the parental brain adapts during and after pregnancy, and how these findings apply to everyday parenting. Episodes frequently center on maternal brain changes, perinatal mood disorders, hormonal influences, and the bidirectional link between caregiver behavior and brain chemistry. A standout pattern is the emphasis on translational science—bridging lab research (neuroimaging, neurochemistry, animal models) with practical implications for families and health professionals. The format often features researchers explaining complex concepts clearly, with attention to policy, support systems, and broader participation (including fathers and non-birthing parents). The host(s) are... more

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2. James Rilling
3. Dr. Tim Oberlander
4. Dr. Joe Lonstein
5. Dr. Mariana Pereira
6. Dr. Rosie Brown
7. Dr. Natalya Chechko
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