In today’s episode of Scales Of Success Podcast, host Marcus Arredondo connects with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay to reveal the real science behind identity, agency, and how the brain changes across life stages. You’ll learn why “baby brain” is misunderstood, how neuroplasticity fuels confidence, and what actually helps the brain create clarity, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. If you want a simple, smart way to understand your mind and upgrade your life, this conversation gives you the science and the strategy to start now.

Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist, Oxford-trained researcher, author, and founder of Think Brain and The Neuroscience Academy. She specializes in neuroplasticity, women’s brain health, pregnancy, and cognitive wellbeing. She is the bestselling author of The Women’s Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, and is known for turning complex neuroscience into practical insights for everyday life.

Learn more about Dr. Sarah McKay:
🌐 Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmmckay/?originalSubdomain=au

Check out her books:
https://drsarahmckay.com/books/

Episode highlights:
(3:25) How the brain gathers information
(7:05) Thoughts, body signals, and meaning
(10:50) What gray matter changes really mean
(13:15) Pregnancy, pruning, and efficient brain wiring
(17:04) The father’s brain and parenting changes
(19:54) Why “baby brain” is misunderstood
(26:19) Culture, confidence, and kids’ self-belief
(31:23) Belonging, self-belief, and opportunity
(48:32) The path to clear science communication
(56:12) Real habits that support brain health
(57:28) Outro

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