Dad Bods, Brains and Testosterone | Darby Saxbe (Mom of 2, Author and Professor at USC)
Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist, professor at USC, and one of the few researchers in the world studying how men’s brains change when they become fathers. She is also the author of Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives, a book that explores the neuroscience, hormones, mental health, relationships, and social shifts that come with becoming a dad.
She’s also a mom of two teenagers and a returning guest on Startup Dad. We discussed:
Understanding how fatherhood changes the brain: Why Darby believes becoming a parent is a major window of brain plasticity…
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