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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about why birth rates are falling, modern relationships and parenting pressures, and how stress, uncertainty, and changing social expectations are reshaping family life today.
- 00:00 – Statins and Testosterone: Dr. Morgentaler explains whether cholesterol medications affect testosterone levels and if men on statins can safely take TRT.
- 01:36 – Why Birth Rates Are Falling: The doctors explore why fewer people are having children and how modern stress, culture, and changing expectations may be driving it.
- 09:30 – Choosing Childfree and Modern Motives: Dr. Brandon opens up about her decision not to have children and how career goals and lifestyle priorities influence younger generations today.
- 14:12 – Porn, Consent, and Fear: The conversation tackles how porn, anxiety around pregnancy, and loss of bodily autonomy may be shaping younger people’s views on sex.
- 17:14 – Why Having Kids Feels Risky: Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss uncertainty about the future, AI, finances, stress, and why many people feel parenthood is overwhelming.
- 21:55 – Relationships, Reality, and Wrap-Up: The episode closes with an honest discussion about modern relationships, unrealistic expectations, divorce, and the pressures couples face today.
Resources
“Why So Few Babies?” – https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/opinion/falling-birthrates-fertility.html
