Episode
Dad Brain: How Men Are Transformed by Fatherhood
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- The Next Big Idea Daily
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- Jun 29, 2026
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- 1841
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Summary
It turns out fatherhood isn't just a role — it's a biological transformation. Darby Saxbe, an award-winning psychologist at USC, draws on decades of research in Dad Brain to show how the fathering brain literally rewires itself through time and practice. Then, in the second half of the show, Emory University professor of Anthropology James Rilling traces the evolutionary story in Father Nature — how human males uniquely developed the capacity for deep parental involvement. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at nextbigideaclub.com ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to homeserve.com/nbid to find the plan that's right for you FODZYME — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to icaneatagain.com/daily