SuperSalon
Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 02:00 PM EDT
Dad Brain: How fatherhood remakes a man
Becoming a father alters a man forever, both externally -- how he is perceived by society and the social roles he plays -- and internally -- his brain, hormones, and outlook. The researchers in Darby Saxbe's lab investigate these changes, which she writes about in her forthcoming book Dad Brain, available for pre-order.
Join Darby Saxbe, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Southern California, and Interintellect host Taylor Zapolsky, for a salon discussion about how fatherhood changes the bodies and minds of men. We'll explore how the experience of being a dad varies across cultures, and throughout a man's lifetime. In an age where dads are more involved in childrearing than ever, we'll discuss the unique contributions fathers make to a child's life.
This salon is for everyone who's ever wondered what makes a dad tick -- whether that's your own father, your partner, or your present or future self. By uniting scientific research with the personal experiences of everyone in the room, this promises to be a memorable event!
Darby is offering a free paid subscription to her Substack Natal Gazing for anyone who pre-orders Dad Brain. Take advantage of this generous offer here!
At the time of listing, Bookshop is offering a discount on pre-orders here.
Pre-salon reading:
- An exclusive excerpt of Dad Brain will be available to attendees after they register for the salon
- Speaking of Psychology podcast -- Dad Brain: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD
- Darby Saxbe Substack (Natal Gazing) -- Dads really do have more fun
- Poems:
Community Tags: Gender and Sexuality, Psychology, Science
Ticket Price: $25
Availability: 7 public tickets available, 1 free member space available