Reframing "Mom Brain" with Dr. Nicole Pensak

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Written By Erin Spahr (she/her)
 

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/drnikkipensak⁠

Learn more about Dr. Pensak and purchase her book: ⁠www.drnicoleamoyalpensak.com⁠

Watch Dr. Pensak’s TED talk on ⁠Youtube⁠

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Erin Spahr (she/her)

Erin Spahr is a licensed therapist, mother, intersectional feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate. Erin uses a feminist lens in her work with mothers and strives to help mothers free themselves from oppressive societal expectations and find more self-confidence and self-compassion.

She hosts the Feminist Mom Podcast where she discusses the intersection of feminism and motherhood with inspiring guests. Erin recently launched the Inclusive Provider Directory, a directory that serves as a vital link connecting mothers, birthing individuals, and families in the United States and Canada with perinatal providers who prioritize inclusivity and identity-affirming care.

Erin sees clients in her private practice (available to folks in North Carolina and Maryland). She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two kids.

https://www.erinspahrtherapy.com
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