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3:39 The Parent Brain with Dr. Rita Eichenstein

3:39 The Parent Brain with Dr. Rita Eichenstein

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In this episode, Susan talks with neuropsychologist Dr. Rita Eichenstein about the parent brain—how becoming a parent literally reshapes the brain, rewiring it for empathy, resilience, multitasking, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Eichenstein and Susan explore how understanding these changes can help parents recognize parenthood as a distinct and profound stage of human development, and appreciate the brain's remarkable capacity to evolve through love and caregiving. https://go.susanstiffelman.com/parent-brain-podcast

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3:39 The Parent Brain with Dr. Rita Eichenstein

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