
Everything You Never Knew About "Mom Brain" (Ft. Hannah Keeley)
About this episode
MRIs show that our brains physically change after having kids.
As a mom, your brain prioritizes the survival of your kids. It is subconsciously assessing potential scenarios and trying to figure out how to prepare for all the what-ifs.
But all these subconscious thoughts can lead to anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and overwhelm - without us even realizing why.
So how can we learn to work with our brains?
In this episode, Jordan talks with "America's #1 mom coach" Hannah Keeley about practical changes that can help ease the burden of mom fog and overwhelm.
You'll learn:
- How your brain changes after having kids
- What "mom fatigue syndrome" is and why you experience it
- Why a lot of programs and techniques don't work for moms and their brains
- How to interrupt the spiraling thoughts that accompany "mom brain"
- Habits that can help with "mom brain"
- Tips for how to de-stress when you're feeling overwhelmed
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