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Deb explores the neuroscience behind decision fatigue and mental overload in early parenthood.

Send us Fan Mail Why does early parenthood suddenly make even tiny decisions feel impossible? In this episode of Doula Talk, Deb dives into the neuroscience behind postpartum brain fog, decision fatigue, mental overload, and why so many parents feel emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, and stuck second-guessing themselves. From sleep deprivation and the invisible mental load of parenting to the overwhelm of too much information and conflicting advice, Deb explores what’s actually happening ...

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