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The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills

As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr

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33:48

Too Tight to Stretch? The Stiff Guy’s Guide to Yoga

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/09/29

Think yoga isn’t for you? This week, Dr. Jesse Mills sits down with Man Flow Yoga founder Dean Pohlman to explain why flexibility and mobility matter just as much as strength — especially as men get older. Dean breaks down how yoga can help fill the gaps in traditional workouts, improve range of motion and balance, reduce stiffness, and potentially lower the risk of injuries whether you’re lifting weights, running, or playing weekend pickleball. Plus, he shares practical advice for

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56:33

Prostate Cancer (Part 3): Surgery, Radiation, and the...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/09/24

In the third and final installment of our prostate-cancer trilogy with UCLA urologic oncologist Dr. Wayne Brisbane, Dr. Mills walks a 55-year-old patient through the modern treatment menu—active surveillance, focal therapy, surgery, and radiation—and why “having prostate cancer” doesn’t always mean “operate immediately.” Dr. Brisbane breaks down how doctors risk-stratify tumors (including what Gleason scores really mean), why PSA “ups and downs”

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Introducing: Free Therapy with Ben & Kevin

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/09/12

We’re two best friends having unfiltered conversations about the modern sh*t we all go through, with a rotating cast of top therapists to help us unpack it all. We’re not experts, just very curious, slightly unhinged, and can label our feelings (most of the time). Come hang with us as we have the uncomfortable conversations about dating, love, sex, mental health, loneliness, friendships, grief and everything else that only Alex Cooper talks about. Listen to Free Therapy on the

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42:15

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Part 1): Screening...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/09/10

With September being prostate awareness month, we're resharing our lengthy discussion with UCLA urologic oncologist and surgeon-scientist Dr. Wayne Brisbane. In our first installment, Dr. Mills tackles the most confusing—and most important—starting point: screening. What does an “elevated PSA” actually mean, why is it controversial, and how do you avoid unnecessary panic (or unnecessary procedures) while still catching cancer early? Using a real-world “55-year-old

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28:28

Protecting Your Balls: A Guide to Genital Trauma

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/09/08

Today's episode is a ball buster — literally. Dr. Mills tackles the subject no man wants to think about: genital trauma. Using the story of a pro baseball player who finished an at-bat with a ruptured testicle as a jumping-off point, he explains what can happen when the penis or testicles suffer a serious injury, how doctors repair the damage, and why timing matters. From testicular rupture and protective cups to penile reconstruction and even transplants, Jesse walks through some of the most

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33:17

Should You Be Taking Creatine? The Truth Behind the Hype

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/08/25

Dr. Mills takes a closer look at creatine—what it does, who may benefit from it, and whether it lives up to the hype. He breaks down the evidence on muscle growth, athletic performance, kidney health, and emerging research into possible cognitive benefits. Dr. Mills also explains when creatine may be most useful, how much of a difference it can realistically make, and why you don’t need to spend extra on elaborate formulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:12

The Enlarged Prostate Playbook (Part 2): Surgical...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/08/18

Dr. Kymora B. Scotland returns for part two of a deep dive into enlarged prostates, this time focusing on what happens when the “big boys” require more than an office-based procedure. From robotic Aquablation and GreenLight vaporization to HoLEP and simple prostatectomy, she breaks down how urologists tackle larger glands—and the tradeoffs involving bleeding, recovery, ejaculation, and incontinence. We also explore what happens when prostate obstruction becomes dangerous enough to

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30:39

The Enlarged Prostate Playbook: Your Procedure...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/08/11

When medications aren’t enough to tame an enlarged prostate, what comes next? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Mills is joined by fellow UCLA urologist Dr. Kymora Scotland to break down the growing menu of procedures for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), from the longtime standard TURP to minimally invasive options like UroLift, iTind, Optilume and Rezūm. They explain how prostate size, recovery time, ejaculation, fertility and potential side effects can determine which treatment

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58:51

How Fatherhood Changes the Male Brain

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/06/16

Clinical psychologist and USC professor Dr. Darby Saxbe joins The Male Room to unpack the science behind fatherhood, from the ways caregiving reshapes the brain to how testosterone, sleep loss, stress and postpartum mood changes can affect new dads. Drawing from her new book Dad Brain, Saxbe explains why great fathers are made through practice, presence and repetition and not just biology. The conversation also explores dad bods, men’s mental health, changing gender roles, sitcom father

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42:06

How Long Should Sex Last? Understanding Ejaculatory...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/06/09

What happens when a man finishes too quickly — or struggles to finish at all? Dr. Jesse Mills explains why issues like premature ejaculation and delayed orgasm are more common than many men realize, and walks through the treatments that may help. He and Jordan also discuss unrealistic expectations shaped by porn, the internet phenomenon known as “death grip syndrome,” and why honest communication with a partner is often the best place to start.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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39:29

The Hard Truth About Penis Size: What Most Men Get Wrong

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/06/02

Dr. Mills and Jordantackle one of the most common — and least openly discussed — insecurities among men: penis size. Inspired in part by a story from recent guest Jordan Ritter Conn's new bookAmerican Men, the pair explore the surprising history of cultural attitudes toward penis size, how pornography and unrealistic expectations shape men's self-image, and why most men dramatically overestimate what is actually considered average. The conversation separates myth from reality on

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53:31

When Medical Care Becomes Trauma: One Man’s Story of...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/05/26

Dr. Mills speaks with writer Brad Snyder about the lasting emotional impact of childhood medical trauma, body shame, and the complicated relationship many men have with vulnerability. Drawing from a deeply personal HuffPost essay about his experience with an undescended testicle and humiliating pediatric exams, Snyder opens up about fear, secrecy, masculinity, and the long road toward self-acceptance. The conversation explores how shame shapes men’s health decisions, why so many men avoid

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47:57

American Men and the Crisis of Connection with Jordan...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/05/19

Dr. Mills sits down with journalist and author Jordan Ritter Conn to explore the emotional lives, hidden struggles, and evolving identities of modern American men. Drawing from his deeply reported new bookAmerican Men, Conn shares the stories of four vastly different men — from a closeted fighter and a haunted Army veteran to a trans man navigating life in the Rust Belt — and examines how masculinity, loneliness, vulnerability, and the pursuit of power shape their lives. The conversation

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65:43

Assistant HHS Secretary Admiral Brian Christine on...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/05/12

In this episode of The Male Room, Dr. Mills sits down with Admiral Dr. Brian Christine — Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — for a sweeping conversation about the state of men’s health in America. From testosterone therapy and erectile dysfunction to depression, chronic disease, diet, and the alarming ways men avoid the healthcare system, the trio unpack why men are dying younger, seeking help less often, and what can finally be done

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55:23

What to Do When Bad Things Happen to Good Penises

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/05/05

In this episode, Dr. Mills details the Five Ps of the Pen-ocalypse — a mix of real medical emergencies and under-discussed conditions that can derail even the healthiest sex life. From the urgent dangers of priapism and penile fracture to the lesser-known but equally important issues like phimosis, paraphimosis, and Peyronie’s disease, he breaks down what each one is, how it happens, and when it’s time to seek help. Along the way, Jordan plays the queasy but curious stand-in for

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56:51

Playlists with Purpose: How to Use Music to Hack Your...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/04/28

Dr. Mills sits down with internationally acclaimed DJ, licensed therapist, and host of the iHeart podcastMusic Is Therapy, DJ Hesta Prynn, to explore the surprising science behind music, mindset, and emotional health. From learning vinyl from Questlove to developing her “music connection therapy,” she breaks down how the right song can literally rewire your brain—and change how you show up in the world. The conversation moves from rage-fueled pump-up anthems to deeply personal

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Dr. Daniel Levitin Explains How Music Can Help Heal...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/04/21

Dr. Mills sits down with cognitive neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author Daniel Levitin for a wide-ranging conversation on the brain, music, and what it really means to age well. From the science of dopamine and why music can literally rewire the brain to the difference between lifespan and “healthspan,” Dr. Levitin breaks down complex ideas with the same clarity that made 'This Is Your Brain on Music' a modern classic. He also shares insights from his latest book, 'I Heard

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49:47

Make America Hairy Again: The Truth About...

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/04/14

Every guy wants to keep his hair—but not at the expense of everything else. Dr. Mills unpacks finasteride, its benefits, and the rare but real side effects that have fueled online panic around post-finasteride syndrome. Along the way: hormone deep-dives, myth-busting, and why “one-size-fits-all” medicine doesn’t work. It’s the truth about hair loss drugs—without the fear-mongeringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:40

Bridging the Gap: Inside The Fight for Healthcare Equity

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/04/07

Dr. Mills sits down with longtime collaborator Dr. Stanley Frencher Jr. for a wide-ranging conversation on healthcare disparities, entrepreneurship, and building systems that actually reach underserved communities. From his upbringing in a family of physicians to leading innovative care models in South Los Angeles, Frencher shares how his work with HubMD is bridging gaps through technology, partnerships, and patient-centered design. The discussion explores how fragmented systems fail vulnerable

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34:59

Undoing the Snip: Inside Vasectomy Reversal Surgery

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills ·

2026/03/31

In Part 2 of our vasectomy series, Dr. Jesse Mills and Dr. Jay Sandlow dive into what happens when “permanent” birth control isn’t so permanent—breaking down the science, success factors, and surprising complexities of vasectomy reversals. From the difference between surgical techniques to the real-world variables that impact fertility—including partner age, prior history, and timing—they walk through what couples need to know when considering their options. Along

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