Fatherhood

Fatherhood

Topic

Heard in 5 episodes across 3 shows since Jul 2026

Fatherhood is the state of being a father, who is the male parent of a child. It encompasses the biological, legal, and social relationships between a father and his children, carrying various rights, responsibilities, and emotional bonds.

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Episodes

5
across 3 shows

First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

4
2 positive

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What experts have said about Fatherhood

4 statements · 2 positive · 2 neutral

  1. Darby SaxbeNeutralJul 27, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Fatherhood is associated with reduced gray matter volume in men.

    “Loses gray matter volume across that transition to fatherhood.”

    Listen at 0:42

    Open the episode · The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129
  2. Darby SaxbeNeutralJul 27, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Fatherhood is associated with approximately 1% gray matter volume loss in men.

    “dads titrated dose 1% of their gray matter volume”

    Listen at 1:51

    Open the episode · The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129
  3. Darby SaxbePositiveJul 27, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Being a good father is a highly masculine social role.

    “being a good dad is one of the most manly things you can do”

    Listen at 47:30

    Open the episode · The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129
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Episodes

5 episodes featuring Fatherhood, newest first

Fatherhood · PodLume