What Happens to Your Brain (and Nervous System) After Birth w/ Dr. Kate Williams

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate Williams, owner of Well Within Chiropractic, to unpack why so many moms feel emotionally, mentally, and physically different after having a baby. Dr. Kate shares a mix of science and practical, real-life strategies to help you understand what’s happening in your brain and nervous system and, just as importantly, what you can actually do to support yourself through it.

In this episode, we discuss:

The role of the pre-frontal cortex vs limbic system
How a chiropractic adjustment impacts the brain
The impact of short-term vs long-term stressors
Postpartum depression & anxiety
How to prepare for postpartum mental health during pregnancy

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Dr. Kate Williams, owner of Well Within Chiropractic based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Dig Deeper: What Your Symptoms and Emotions Are Trying to Tell You
Part 2: Simple Routines to Make Your Mornings and Evenings Less Stressful
Part 3: What Happens to Your Brain (and Nervous System) After Birth

👋Connect with Dr. Kate:

🔗 Dr. Kate's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Instagram

🔗 Facebook

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$25 off a new patient exam when you mention MA PODCAST

Resources mentioned in this series:

🔗 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

🔗 Heal Your Body by Louise Hay

✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.

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