Episode 530: The Surprising Science Of The Dad Brain

Podcast: Sex and Psychology Podcast · Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Opublikowano: 2026-08-25

Becoming a parent changes just about every aspect of life. But it doesn’t just change your routines, priorities, and relationships—it can actually change your brain and body. And while we’ve long recognized the profound biological transformation that accompanies motherhood, we’re only beginning to understand what happens to men when they become fathers. So what exactly is a “dad brain?” How does fatherhood reshape the male brain, hormones, and even the body? My guest is Darby Saxbe, a clinical psychologist and tenured full professor of psychology at the University of Southern California. She has published ov...