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Why Gen Z Are Choosing Not to Have Kids
Description
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