Ben Spencer

Ben Spencer, Science Editor at The Sunday Times, and Harriet Walker, Fashion Editor at The Times, discuss the societal revolution sparked by weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy. They explore how these medications are reshaping everything from fashion to lifestyle choices, influencing industries and public perspectives. Harriet shares her personal journey with weight loss drugs, depicting their normalization in fashion circles. The conversation also delves into the implications of these drugs on expectations around body image and their economic impact.

In this engaging discussion, Ben Spencer, Science Editor of The Sunday Times and father of two, highlights how becoming a dad fundamentally alters men's brains, enhancing patience and emotional responses. He shares amusing anecdotes about the chaotic reality of toddler mealtimes, emphasizing the challenges parents face. The conversation also delves into the emotional struggles, like baby blues, that new fathers experience, shedding light on the urgent need for better parental support. Tune in for eye-opening insights into the science of fatherhood!