SH&TNS - The Science of the Dad Bod: Fatherhood and the Male Mind

Dr. Rob Whitley, Professor of Psychiatry at McGill University and researcher at the Douglas Research Centre, joins Shane Hewitt to explore how fatherhood reshapes men’s brains and bodies—what science and society are now calling the “dad bod” effect. Drawing from his book Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health, Whitley discusses the psychological shifts, hormonal changes, and evolving cultural narratives that influence how men experience and express fatherhood today. 

Originally aired on 2025-06-09