Neuroscience of a New Mom: Understanding the Postpartum Brain

The Parentologist Podcast

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Nicole Pensak. Dr. Nicole Pensak is a Harvard and Yale-trained Clinical Psychologist certified in Postpartum Mental Health and the Author of RATTLED, How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain. RATTLED was awarded Best Book for Parents by Zibby Owens, featured on Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and The Bright Side Podcast, and named by Audible as Most Anticipated Reads 2025 in Well-Being. Dr. Pensak also serves on the Expert Review Board of Parents Magazine and owns her Private Practice in NJ, NY, and 40+ states nationwide.