Jodi Pawluski, PhD, HDR, PMH-C​​​​

 

I’m Dr. Jodi Pawluski—a neuroscientist, therapist, and author passionate about the science of motherhood and perinatal mental health. My work centers around understanding how the brain changes during the transition to motherhood, how maternal mental health conditions affect a mother and her children, and how treatments like antidepressants and probiotics play a role in this journey.

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In addition to my research, I provide counseling, mentoring, and consultation services focused on perinatal mental health. I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and trained as a Motherhood Studies Practitioner, combining both evidence-based knowledge and lived experience to support families and clinicians alike.

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I am on the Editorial Board at Archives of Women's Mental Health (Springer) and a Guest Editor at Jounral of Neuroendocrinology (Wiley) where I am co-editing a special issue on the Neuroscience of Parenting. 

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One of my goals is to make the fascinating science of the parental brain accessible to everyone. That’s why I created the podcast Mommy Brain Revisited  and wrote Mommy Brain—the first book to explore the parental brain from a parental brain researcher.

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Originally from Canada, I earned my B.Sc. in Psychology (UBC), M.A. in Psychology (Toronto), Ph.D. in Neuroscience (UBC), and Habilitation Degree (HDR) in Life Sciences (Rennes). I’m a mother of two, and I draw from both my professional expertise and personal experiences to guide my work and advocacy.

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Ultimately, I believe that understanding the brain and mental health during parenthood not only empowers individuals but helps build healthier families and communities.