The Science of Motherhood: Breaking Stigmas & Embracing Postpartum Realities

Dr. Nikki Pensak is a working mom of 2 and after dedicating her work to supporting the medical field, she turned her interest and research to understanding how to support the caregivers in the room best. To her, mothers are the ultimate caregivers, and this has inspired her most recent book Rattled which breaks down the science of motherhood and matrescence. Dr. Nikki Pensak is a clinical psychologist, researcher specializing in treating postpartum mental health issues, author, and TEDx Speaker. 

In their uplifting conversation, Dr. Nikki and host Samantha Saxby discuss:

• Understanding the Neurocognitive Development of Motherhood

  
  



• Destigmatizing Mental Health Treatment for Mothers

  
  



• Challenging the ‘Mommy Brain’ Stigma through science

  
  



• Understand matescence through science

  
  



• The Benefits and Skills of Motherhood

  
  



• Navigating Postpartum Challenges and Emotional Experiences

  
  



• Managing Mom Guilt, Mom Shame, and Mom Rage

  
  



• Embracing Postpartum as a Normative Trauma

  
  

If their conversation resonated with you, check out our Amazon book list for Dr. Pensak’s book “Rattled” and Instagram to stay up to date. You can also connect with Nikki on LinkedIn.

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