Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist, professor at USC, and author.
Do dads get postpartum depression? Mothers face enormous physical and emotional changes after childbirth, but fathers can struggle too, often in silence. So what happens to men when they become dads, why does it affect some so deeply, and how can they adapt to a new life that nature has thrust upon them?
Expect to learn what actually happens to dads after moms give birth, the physiological changes that happen to dads after birth, which behaviors create the effect known as “dad brain”, the biggest upsides and downsides of fatherhood for men, why postpartum depression in fathers goes unrecognized, the worst advice dads get, and much more…
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0:00 What is Dad Brain?
2:00 How Fatherhood Has Changed Over Time
8:00 What Happens to Men During Pregnancy?
12:38 Should Fathers Be in the Delivery Room?
13:28 Are Sympathetic Pregnancies Real?
14:58 What Couples Should Focus on During Pregnancy
17:38 The Real Cause of Dad Brain
23:59 The Top Behaviours That Trigger Dad Brain
31:12 Biology or Choice: What Makes a “Hands-On” Dad?
33:30 The Truth Behind the Deadbeat Dad Narrative
36:25 Can Fathers Bond at Any Age?
38:31 How Fatherhood Changes Male Hormones
46:25 Why Becoming a Father Is the Ultimate Masculine Role
50:06 Does Dad Brain Get Worse With More Kids?
53:00 How Daughters Change Fathers
1:00:30 Does Housework Ruin Cortisol Recovery?
1:03:25 Do Dads Experience Postpartum Depression?
1:15:10 Why Postpartum Depression Happens in Women
1:18:37 How to Support a Partner Through Postpartum Depression
1:31:50 The Worst Advice New Dads Hear
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Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives
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Dr Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist, professor at USC, and author.
Do dads get postpartum depression? Mothers face enormous physical and emotional changes after childbirth, but fathers can struggle too, often in silence. So what happens to men when they become dads, why does it affect some so deeply, and how can they adapt to a new life that nature has thrust upon them?
Expect to learn what actually happens to dads after moms give birth, the physiological changes that happen to dads after birth, which behaviors create the effect known as “dad brain”, the biggest upsides and downsides of fatherhood for men, why postpartum depression in fathers goes unrecognized, the worst advice dads get, and much more…
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Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at functionhealth.com/modernwisdom
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at shopify.com/modernwisdom
Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at livemomentous.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at chatgpt.com
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0:00 What is Dad Brain?
2:00 How Fatherhood Has Changed Over Time
8:00 What Happens to Men During Pregnancy?
12:38 Should Fathers Be in the Delivery Room?
13:28 Are Sympathetic Pregnancies Real?
14:58 What Couples Should Focus on During Pregnancy
17:38 The Real Cause of Dad Brain
23:59 The Top Behaviours That Trigger Dad Brain
31:12 Biology or Choice: What Makes a “Hands-On” Dad?
33:30 The Truth Behind the Deadbeat Dad Narrative
36:25 Can Fathers Bond at Any Age?
38:31 How Fatherhood Changes Male Hormones
46:25 Why Becoming a Father Is the Ultimate Masculine Role
50:06 Does Dad Brain Get Worse With More Kids?
53:00 How Daughters Change Fathers
1:00:30 Does Housework Ruin Cortisol Recovery?
1:03:25 Do Dads Experience Postpartum Depression?
1:15:10 Why Postpartum Depression Happens in Women
1:18:37 How to Support a Partner Through Postpartum Depression
1:31:50 The Worst Advice New Dads Hear
-
Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives
here's a link to purchase: amazon.com/dp/1250387523?lv=shuf&tag=macmillan-20&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback
-
Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - apple.modernwisdom.com
Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - chriswillx.com/books
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - neutonic.com/modernwisdom
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Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
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