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What podcasts say about Motherhood

Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.

What experts have said about Motherhood

3 statements · 1 negative · 2 neutral

  1. Darby SaxbeNeutralJul 27, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    First-time motherhood is associated with approximately 2.5% gray matter volume loss.

    “new moms lose about 2.5% of their gray matter volume across the transition into first time motherhood”

    Listen at 1:03

    Open the episode · The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129
  2. Suzanne VenkerNeutralJun 20, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Motherhood commonly shifts women’s priorities from paid work toward nurturing.

    “when a woman goes through all of that physically in being pregnant, giving birth, breastfeeding, and being at home in those early months or years, nurturing. I mean, when she has a baby, her first inclination is not to financially provide for the baby.”

    Listen at 34:35

    Open the episode · The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113
  3. Freya IndiaNegativeApr 27, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Product-oriented self-concepts reduce young women’s willingness to accept motherhood’s risks.

    “if your goal is to be a perfect pristine product, then why would you take the risk of motherhood”

    Listen at 11:42

    Open the episode · The Extreme Crisis of Young Women - Freya India - #1090

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