What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Parent — and How It Affects How You Age | Dr. Sarah McKay

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, I sit down with neuroscientist and author Dr. Sarah McKay to unpack the science behind parenthood, hormones, and brain plasticity. In part 1, we explore her career journey, the truth about “baby brain,” and how motherhood and fatherhood reshape the brain — not just in the moment, but over the course of your life.

Tune in for Part 2, where we dive into menopause and women’s increased risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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