Dr. Jodi Pawluski is an internationally recognized expert on the Science of Mommy Brain, the Neuroscience of Parenting, and Perinatal Mental Health.
Dr. Pawluski's research and practice delves into the transformative changes that occur in the brain during motherhood, particularly examining how stress and mental load influence these processes. She also explores the effects of perinatal depression and its treatment on neural outcomes for both mothers and their children. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Pawluski shares her compelling research findings on the national and international stage, highlighting the intriguing ways parenting shapes the brain.
Dr. Pawluski's research has made a significant impact in the field of neuroscience, with findings published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, including JAMA Neurology and Trends in Neurosciences. Her work has reached a broader audience through media outlets such as The New York Times, Scientific American, and CNN, among others. Additionally, she has shared her insights as a guest on national radio programs such as FranceInter and BBC Radio Woman's Hour.
Dr. Pawluski is dedicated to enhancing perinatal mental health care through her active involvement in counseling (CPCA RPC-C), mentoring, training, consulting, and advocacy. With a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International and The Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification , she is committed to advancing research on the parental brain and improving support for families. Her work with individuals and various organizations reflects her passion for creating positive change in this vital area of family health.
In 2020 Dr. Pawluski started a podcast called Mommy Brain Revisited where she aims to bridge the gap between scientific findings and everyday parenting. In 2022, she authored Mommy Brain (Demeter Press and in French at Larousse), the first book dedicated to the parental brain from a neuroscientist's perspective.
She completed her B.Sc. (2000) in Biopsychology at The University of British Columbia, her M.A. (2003) in Psychology at the University of Toronto, a Ph.D. (2007) in Neuroscience at The University of British Columbia, and a Habilitation Degree (H.D.R.)(2019) in Life Sciences at the University of Rennes, France, where she is an affiliated researcher.
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