I sat down with Dr Robin Hadley to discuss involuntary male childlessness - the research around it and his personal experience. Dr Hadley is the author of many scientific publications on the subject, as well as the book, ‘How is a Man Supposed to be a Man? Male Childlessness – a Life Course Disrupted’, available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1800731876/Dr Hadley on X: https://x.com/RobinHadley1Dr Hadley’s website: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/CHAPTERS:00:00 Robin’s experience of male childlessness04:35 We’re conditioned to dismiss male broodiness09:24 The stigma around childless men12:16 Economic factors delaying fertility15:17 Is it ethical to bring a child into the world?19:31 We want instant gratification - which kids don’t provide22:49 IVF is mostly unsuccessful25:17 Young people are now corporate targets27:24 Can antinatalism override biology?31:04 The depopulation crisis34:02 We’re living sicker, for longer37:37 Attachment issues reduce fertility43:40 Sperm health and steroids47:06 Men have a biological clock too48:12 The biggest predictors of male childlessness48:48 The West does not celebrate the family51:19 “There’s something missing”52:47 The grief of not raising children55:35 Tackling inequality56:54 Final wordsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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