Birth of a Parent
Early Childhood Matters with Michael FeigelsonWhen a baby is born, a parent is born too. But what if that's more than a metaphor? Birth of a Parent explores the emerging science of how parenthood transforms the human mind. Host Michael Feigelson speaks with leading scientists, writers, and thinkers to investigate whether becoming a parent is one of life's most profound – and least understood – developmental stages.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingEducationKids & Family | |||
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Parenthood may be one of the biggest transformations in human life. So why are there so few stories about it? Franklin Leonard, founder of The Black List, has spent his career identifying overlooked stories. In this conversation, he helps us think ab... more
For much of history, becoming a father came with a script. Today, many of those expectations have disappeared. Richard Reeves explores what happens when old ideas about manhood no longer fit, and why fatherhood may be one of the places where a new sc... more
Why do children make ordinary things feel extraordinary again? Writer and On Being host Krista Tippett reflects on how becoming a mother transformed the way she sees the world, and why wonder may be one of parenthood's most overlooked gifts.
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Before children, a city is something you move through. After children, it's something you start to see. Ecological engineer Nadina Galle explores how parenthood reshapes our relationship with nature—and why even a blade of grass can begin to matter. more
Every parent eventually becomes the CEO of a small, chaotic organization. Economist and data expert Emily Oster explains what parenting can teach us about decision-making, leadership, and why good management matters more than perfect answers.
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The human brain loves a good explanation. Parenthood has other plans. Science journalist and Radiolab host Lulu Miller explores why we are so determined to make sense of the world, and what happens when life refuses to fit the story.
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Why does a bedtime routine feel so important? Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas studies rituals, from firewalking ceremonies to family traditions. His work reveals why humans return to rituals whenever life becomes uncertain, and why parenthood may b... more
Sometimes a child is looking right at you and seems completely elsewhere, and sometimes they're completely with you. Developmental neuroscientist Vicky Leong studies those moments of connection, uncovering how parents and children synchronize their m... more
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- So fascinating
Loved this series. So much interesting info that’s presented in an entertaining way
Apple Podcasts5TiredMamma22
United Kingdom14 days ago - Truth
Thank you for providing science to the truth that women and parents have know since the dawn of time - namely that we are not lesser, the object of ridicule, and to be dismissed because of envy, jealousy and helplessness of those that profit from that biased narrative.
Apple Podcasts5judie saunders law
United States21 days ago - Obsessed
Beautifully researched and then produced!
Apple Podcasts5toerney
Canadaa month ago - Becoming a parent, reimagined
A fascinating, beautifully produced podcast that completely reframes how we think about becoming a parent. From Oren Harman’s
idea of parenthood as a kind of human metamorphosis, to Lee Gettler’s surprising biology of fatherhood, and Vicky Leong’s work on the extraordinary synchrony between parent and child (and more), each episode opens a different dimension of this profound transformation. Smart, moving, and curious.
Apple Podcasts5ikoebnerUnited Statesa month ago - Best parenting show
A great mix of science, psychology, with anecdotal insight - this is the kind of smart parenting show I’ve been looking for… well researched, written and beautifully produced.
Apple Podcasts5RoseEReidUnited Statesa month ago - Great podcast
The episode with Lulu Miller is amazing 👏
Apple Podcasts5Makiii568
Netherlandsa month ago - Fascinating listen
A well-done, entertaining podcast that profiles cutting-edge research in the emerging parental brain field
Apple Podcasts5DarbyS.United States2 months ago - I love this
Really enjoyed this show because it makes the experience of parenthood interesting to everyone, not just to parents. The guests are all so interesting and so different. But, my favorite part is definitely when the hosts mom makes a cameo in every episode. She should have a talk show!
Apple Podcasts5Oma#86United States2 months ago - Amazing!
The idea that the birth of a parent is the beginning of a new developmental stage resonates so much with my experience as a mother, but also as an artist. What I love about this show is that it speaks to both. And, unlike so many other shows in this category, it also lands in a similar way with my husband so it’s something we can enjoy and talk about together. In fact, he’s the one who put it in my radar in the first place! Excited to hear the rest of the season.
Apple Podcasts5Pupstar🐶United States2 months ago - A podcast you definitely want to talk about
My partner shared this podcast with me. We are exploring our own plans for parenthood. So far we have really enjoyed listening to episodes with each other. The science is cool and covers both the motherhood/fatherhood stories. Very insightful!
Apple Podcasts5Jo-di90Netherlands2 months ago - Sigh… it’s hosted by a man, first episode guest is a man
I was excited to see this new podcast advertised in one of the trades, but quickly became disheartened. I can get past the host being a man, but the first episode centers a man, and his first anecdote includes a comment after his wife’s 40(!) hour labor that his child is definitely his because of details on their toes. As a new parent myself, after a difficult labor, I can’t imagine what I would’ve thought my husband had made such a stupid remark. I know parenthood changes both men and women but... more
Apple Podcasts2podcastfansince2014United States2 months ago
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What is Birth of a Parent about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful exploration of how parenthood reshapes the mind, behavior, and social life through conversations with leading researchers and thinkers. Episodes repeatedly center on ritual, brain plasticity, and the biology of parenting, from how routines become meaningful tools for anxiety reduction and cohesion to how parent-child interactions synchronize learning and development. Noteworthy angles include the deep dive into hormonal and neural shifts in mothers and fathers, the metamorphosis of identity that accompanies parenthood, and provocative cross-cultural perspectives on rituals, care, and meaning in family life. The show frequently blends empirical research with accessible storytelling, personal anecdotes, and practical implications... more
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Recent guests on Birth of a Parent include:
1. Emily Oster
2. Lulu Miller
3. Dimitris Xygalatas
4. Vicky Leong
5. Lee Gettler
6. Susana Carmona
7. Oren Harman
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