Home / Podcast / Season 9 Author Abigail Tucker on the amazing ways our brains change after giving birth In this podcast, Liz Tenety speaks with Abigail Tucker about her book, Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct By Motherly November 19, 2021 Rectangle In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz speaks with Abigail Tucker about her book, Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct. In their conversation, they explore the biology and science of motherhood — the second adolescence we go through after giving birth, the science behind our maternal impulses, our so-called “mommy brain,” and some of the superpowers of resilience, adaptability, and heightened perception that we acquire after becoming a mother. Related Stories Season 9 Natalie Hemby wants mamas to know they can’t do it all — and that’s ok Podcast Registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins on allergy prevention Our Partners 16 entertaining podcasts that will reduce your kids’ screen time Categories: Season 9, Podcast Related articles Celebrity News Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one February 13, 2025 Baby Health Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery January 22, 2025 News Joss Stone is shocked to find out she’s pregnant—weeks after adopting a baby boy January 2, 2025 News ‘Am I enough?’: Jennifer Lopez reflects on raising twins and the realities of being a single mom December 3, 2024 News The whirlwind years: What a viral TikTok gets so right about parenting 3 under 5 November 13, 2024