How does the brain change when you become a parent? Even if you don’t have children, you likely know friends and family who are parents. A new baby brings a lot of change to your routine, sleep, and lifestyle. But the brain has the amazing ability to adapt in preparation for parenthood. And whether you’re a new parent or simply want to learn what friends and ... Show More
Jul 20
How to Build a Nighttime Routine for Better Sleep, Memory, and Focus
In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I walk you through my personal evening routine and the habits I use to wind down, clear my mind, and prepare my brain for restorative sleep.I explain why sleep is essential for memory consolidation, mental clarity, and brain health, and ... Show More
18m 31s
Jul 13
4 Daily Decisions That Can Transform Your Life
In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down a practical framework you can use to improve your brain, body, business, relationships, and even your bank account by becoming more intentional about the choices you make.Every day, you are deciding what to do more of, what ... Show More
14m 24s
Jun 2025
“Dad brain”: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD
Becoming a parent is a huge life transition. Now, researchers are finding evidence that parenthood actually changes the brain – and these changes happen to fathers as well as to mothers. Darby Saxbe, PhD, talks about the hormonal and brain shifts that occur in new moms and dads; ... Show More
35m 36s
Jun 2025
The Ultimate Guide to the Female Brain: Neuroscientist Reveals How to Boost Mood, Energy, & Focus
<p>This episode will change how you understand your brain – and yourself. </p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your brain is working against you – think brain fog, mood swings, and exhaustion – you’re not crazy, you’re not broken, and it’s not your fault. </p><p>Today, world-renowned ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2025
Parenting Has Changed. Here’s What You Need To Know
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Sleep-deprived and drowning in advice? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Parenting can have many different approaches and let’s face it, has changed a lot since you were an infant. Dr. David Hill, pediatrician, author, and AAP spokesperson, break ... Show More
27m 52s
Jun 2021
This is Your Brain on Menopause with Dr. Sarah McKay (Episode 38)
Recent research using brain imaging analysis shows our brains physically change during perimenopause. So our brains are clearly—sometimes substantially—impacted by our hormones. But those hormones are part of a larger chorus that includes nature, nurture, culture, society, lifest ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2021
052: Mindfulness for Mommy Rage with Psychiatrist Dr. Diana Korevaar
As a parent, we are stretched and transformed in ways that we never expected. Think about all the ways we are pushed beyond our capacity in ways that we never could have imagined. It’s important for us, as parents, to gain new skills to help us during this demanding time. If we l ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2022
The Brain and Parenting with Dr. Cindy Hovington, Episode # 6
<p>In this episode, Tania and Tammy are joined by Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of <a href="https://www.curiousneuron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Curious Neuron</a>. Listen to Dr. Hovington break down neurobiological principles in easily digestible parenting gu ... Show More
26m 47s