Sarah Mckay
Neuroscientist / Author / Speaker / Mother at Think Brain
New Zealander-Australian, living in Australia
Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist, science communicator, author, and speaker known for her skill in “explaining the brain”.
After moving to Sydney, Australia, and completing five years of postdoctoral research, Sarah hung up her lab coat to establish Think Brain, an online education company offering professional development in applied neuroscience and brain health.
She is the author of three books on women’s brain health: The Women’s Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones, and happiness; Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better); and her third book on brain health, written for the iconic yellow-and-black “Dummies” brand, is set for release in early 2025. Sarah has also appeared on screen, presenting episodes of ABC’s Catalyst on brain health, social connection, and longevity. She regularly shares her expertise on radio and podcasts, discussing all things “neuroscience”.
Sarah lives on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with her Irish husband, where they’re raising two Aussie teenage lads and a clingy springer spaniel. The family can often be found surfing, sailing, or ocean swimming.
