Oxytocin
Topic
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a key role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth, and is also used medically to induce labor.
2 episodes featuring Oxytocin
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Fatherhood shrinks gray matter and drops testosterone by a quarter
Understanding the biological reality of fatherhood reframes paternal caregiving from a social choice to an evolutionary imperative with profound neurological consequences.
Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 29m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Constant digital stimulation is driving a modern epidemic of anxiety and addiction
As digital platforms engineer increasingly potent short-form content, understanding how dopamine drives compulsive behavior is essential for protecting our mental health and focus.
Jan 5, 2026 · 1h 47m