The Woman’s Brain, Rewired for Power: Matrescence, Stress & Making Space w/ Dr Sarah McKay

27/10/2025 1h 7min

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Episode Synopsis

Estelle sits down with Dr Sarah McKay a neuroscientist, author, and educator known for translating complex brain science into everyday life. Together, they unpack the truth about the female brain, motherhood, and stress, overwhelm and behaviour change.In this episode we dive into:What the science really says about hormones (and why the female brain isn’t “broken”)How matrescence remodels the brain and why “mom brain” is focus reallocation, not declineA new language for stress and learning to treat your nervous system like a dial, not a switchA model of behavior change plus habit stacking that actually sticksThe real reason you feel overwhelmed and simple strategies to manage and prevent thisKiss your 9-5 Goodbye starts in Jan 2026. The bold corporate exit program for the woman who knows she's meant for more.Connect with Dr Sarah McKay Follow Dr Sarah McKay on Instagram and Linkedin Connect with Estelle:InstagramLinkedinWebsite

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