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Your health, your baby’s health: Explaining epigenetics
In this episode of Dad Starts Now, host Nick West unpacks how a man's health before conception can influence his future kids with Professor Patrick Western. He's a researcher at the Centre for Endocrinology and Reproductive Health at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Molecular and Translational Science at Monash University. Professor Western breaks down epigenetics — the way your lifestyle choices can switch genes on or off without changing your DNA — and what that means for your child’s long-term health. They cover how things like diet, chemical exposure and even your mental health can have an impact.
You'll learn:
- That sperm carries epigenetic information that can influence your future child’s health and development
- How to reverse epigenetic changes from poor habits through healthier lifestyle choices
- Mental health affects epigenetic markers in sperm, with possible impacts on the next generation
Timestamps
01:00 Understanding epigenetics and its importance
10:42 Everyday choices and their impact on epigenetics
20:02 Health before conception: Timing and importance
27:37 Mental health and its influence on future generations
30:16 Key takeaways for future dads
Got questions or feedback?
Email us at [email protected]. We love getting your voice notes.
The end bits:
This podcast was created by Healthy Male — an Australian not-for-profit that provides evidence-based information on men's health. You can find more from us on Instagram, TikTok and our website.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which this podcast was recorded — the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening today.
This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment and personalised medical guidance.
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By Healthy MaleIn this episode of Dad Starts Now, host Nick West unpacks how a man's health before conception can influence his future kids with Professor Patrick Western. He's a researcher at the Centre for Endocrinology and Reproductive Health at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Molecular and Translational Science at Monash University. Professor Western breaks down epigenetics — the way your lifestyle choices can switch genes on or off without changing your DNA — and what that means for your child’s long-term health. They cover how things like diet, chemical exposure and even your mental health can have an impact.
You'll learn:
- That sperm carries epigenetic information that can influence your future child’s health and development
- How to reverse epigenetic changes from poor habits through healthier lifestyle choices
- Mental health affects epigenetic markers in sperm, with possible impacts on the next generation
Timestamps
01:00 Understanding epigenetics and its importance
10:42 Everyday choices and their impact on epigenetics
20:02 Health before conception: Timing and importance
27:37 Mental health and its influence on future generations
30:16 Key takeaways for future dads
Got questions or feedback?
Email us at [email protected]. We love getting your voice notes.
The end bits:
This podcast was created by Healthy Male — an Australian not-for-profit that provides evidence-based information on men's health. You can find more from us on Instagram, TikTok and our website.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which this podcast was recorded — the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening today.
This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment and personalised medical guidance.