Nikhil Chowdhury

Nikhil Chaudhary, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, shares his insights on parenting lessons from hunter-gatherer societies. He discusses how communal living and cooperative child-rearing in these cultures contrast with modern family dynamics, reducing parental stress. The conversation explores unique topics such as the roles of alloparents, the emotional complexities of parenting, and the intricate relationship between mental health and societal support. Chaudhary also reflects on how our understanding of family can evolve by looking at these traditional practices.