Co-Author Dr. Nathan Fox (with Emily Oster) of The Unexpected hosts The Healthful Woman Podcast featuring Dr. Nicole Pensak Click here to listen: https://healthfulwoman.com/podcasts/rattled-and-the-power-of-the-postpartum-brain-with-author-and-psychologist-dr-nicole-pensak-phd/

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By Nicole Amoyal Pensak PhD and Andrew Novick MD, PhD At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs , in pregnancy. Click on link to read more...

Why does the trash matter more than sex? Why do new moms feel like they’re drowning—and new dads feel helpless? And is “mom brain” actually… genius? Erin and Abe go deep with psychologist Dr. Nicole Pensak on what nobody tells you about postpartum life—and how couples can stay close through the chaos.

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In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Nikki Pensak to talk all about the postpartum brain—what’s really happening neurologically after birth, why it can feel so overwhelming, and how we can shift the narrative from “mom brain” to one of strength and growth. Dr. Nikki breaks down the science behind the brain’s transformation in motherhood, explains why this time can leave us feeling so emotionally rattled, and shares practical tools for calming ne

Dr. Nicole Pensak is on a mission to rebrand the mommy brain. As a clinical psychologist, author of “RATTLED: How To Calm New Mom Anxiety With The Power Of The Postpartum Brain,” and mother of two, Dr. Pensak knows how difficult the postpartum period can be. She joins Danielle and Simone to dive into the profound changes that occur during matrescence, and how to leverage them to your advantage.