If you've ever been pregnant you've probably blamed baby brain for any memory lapse, missing key or mixed up words... but is it actually a real thing?
Today we talk to Neuroscientist and author Dr Sarah McKay about how we may have talked ourselves into believing baby brain is real and that having a baby could actually make you smarter.
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Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Elle Beattie
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Thanks to our special guest Neuroscientists and author of 'The Womans Brain Book' Dr Sarah McKay
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The Quicky news update for Wednesday, April 24th 2024.
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross
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Setting the dress alight, reshaping your wedding ring and the ceremonial unfollowing of all social media accounts... there are many ways to deal with divorce.
But are these rituals actually helpful? And who do we call upon to help us start that next chapter of life after a split?
For every breakup story, there's also a friendship story, and we've heard some pretty good ones. 
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Host: Grace Rouvray
With thanks to:
Elisabeth Shaw - CEO Of Relationships Australia NSW
Producers: Grace Rouvray
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

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Divorce Rings, Parties & Trashing The Dress: How We're Celebrating Divorce

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, April 23rd 2024.
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Egg donation is not a common practise here in Australia.
Many women don't consider doing it unless they are specifically approached by someone they know to do so. So what would it take for you to donate your eggs to help a couple who haven't been able to conceive themselves?
We speak to Stef, who has undergone the full process of egg donation to demystify what it takes to give the ultimate gift to a couple desperate to start a family.
For more information on how to become an egg donor yourself, you can find details at IVF Australia.
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Stef, egg donor
Producers: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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