"Birth of a Parent" is a science-driven interview podcast that explores the profound, under-researched neurological and biological transformations that accompany the transition into parenthood. Host Michael Feigelson engages leading neuroscientists, anthropologists, and researchers—such as Susana Carmona, Lee Gettler, and Vicky Leong—to unpack cutting-edge studies on the "mom brain," paternal hormone shifts, and parent-infant neural synchrony. Each episode blends rigorous scientific findings with accessible storytelling, offering listeners a deep dive into how pregnancy, childbirth, and caregiving reshape the human mind and body. Produced as part of the Van Leer Foundation's Early Childhood Matters platform, the show appeals to new and expecting parents, developmental psychologists, and curious minds interested in neuroscience, human development, and the evolutionary biology of caregiving. Its thoughtful, research-backed approach and expert-led conversations distinguish it from typical parenting advice shows, positioning it as a bridge between academic science and everyday parental experience.
"Birth of a Parent" is a science-driven interview podcast that explores the profound, under-researched neurological and biological transformations that accompany the transition into parenthood. Host Michael Feigelson engages leading neuroscientists, anthropologists, and researchers—such as Susana Carmona, Lee Gettler, and Vicky Leong—to unpack cutting-edge studies on the "mom brain," paternal hormone shifts, and parent-infant neural synchrony. Each episode blends rigorous scientific findings with accessible storytelling, offering listeners a deep dive into how pregnancy, childbirth, and caregiving reshape the human mind and body. Produced as part of the Van Leer Foundation's Early Childhood Matters platform, the show appeals to new and expecting parents, developmental psychologists, and curious minds interested in neuroscience, human development, and the evolutionary biology of caregiving. Its thoughtful, research-backed approach and expert-led conversations distinguish it from typical parenting advice shows, positioning it as a bridge between academic science and everyday parental experience.
