As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to take stock — not just of your physical health, but your mental one, too. Dr. Mills kicks off the year by welcoming renowned therapist Dr. Steve Poulter. Together, they explore modern masculinity, shame, isolation, and what it really means for men to be emotionally resilient. Drawing on decades of clinical experience — and a remarkable life path that included stints in law enforcement and the seminary — Dr. Poulter offers practical tools for growth, accountability, and connection. 

As the New Year begins, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to take stock &mdash; not just of your physical health, but your mental one, too. Dr. Mills kicks off the year by welcoming renowned therapist Dr. Steve Poulter. Together, they explore modern masculinity, shame, isolation, and what it really means for men to be emotionally resilient. Drawing on decades of clinical experience &mdash; and a remarkable life path that included stints in law enforcement and the seminary &mdash; Dr. Poulter offers practical tools for growth, accountability, and connection.&nbsp;

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. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.

As Director of The Men&rsquo;s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he&rsquo;s bringing that expertise to The Male Room &mdash; 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. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works &mdash; and what doesn&rsquo;t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills

New Year, New Man: Redefining Masculinity with Dr. Steve Poulter

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Dr. Mills is joined by reproductive urologist Dr. Jim Smith, a longtime colleague and leading expert in male fertility and men’s health. Together, they break down what a semen analysis actually measures, why quality and timing matter, and why men shouldn’t wait a year into the fertility journey to get checked. Dr. Smith also explains sperm cryopreservation — who should consider banking, how long it lasts, and why access remains a major barrier. Plus, they'll bust the biggest myths about what “kills” sperm, explain why semen can be a window into overall health, and offer a surprisingly practical prescription for better fertility.

Dr. Mills is joined by reproductive urologist Dr. Jim Smith, a longtime colleague and leading expert in male fertility and men&rsquo;s health. Together, they break down what a semen analysis actually measures, why quality and timing matter, and why men shouldn&rsquo;t wait a year into the fertility journey to get checked. Dr. Smith also explains sperm cryopreservation &mdash; who should consider banking, how long it lasts, and why access remains a major barrier. Plus, they'll bust the biggest myths about what &ldquo;kills&rdquo; sperm, explain why semen can be a window into overall health, and offer a surprisingly practical prescription for better fertility.

Before IVF, Before Panic: The Truth Behind Low Sperm Count 

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Dr. Mills sits down with hormone therapy physician and entrepreneur Dr. Peter Fotinos to unpack the difference between “hormone replacement” and true hormone optimization. They dig into how studies like the Women’s Health Initiative shaped decades of fear, and why symptoms and lived experience sometimes matter more than a single lab cutoff. The conversation also tackles common pitfalls of “testosterone mill” medicine (including routine aromatase inhibitors), plus what’s changing in women’s hormone care and why testosterone matters for women beyond libido. Finally, Dr. Fotinos shares how he’s scaling more responsible, check-in-driven telehealth—and what proactive medicine can look like for the everyday guy staring down metabolic syndrome.

Dr. Mills sits down with hormone therapy physician and entrepreneur Dr. Peter Fotinos to unpack the difference between &ldquo;hormone replacement&rdquo; and true hormone optimization. They dig into how studies like the Women&rsquo;s Health Initiative shaped decades of fear, and why symptoms and lived experience sometimes matter more than a single lab cutoff. The conversation also tackles common pitfalls of &ldquo;testosterone mill&rdquo; medicine (including routine aromatase inhibitors), plus what&rsquo;s changing in women&rsquo;s hormone care and why testosterone matters for women beyond libido. Finally, Dr. Fotinos shares how he&rsquo;s scaling more responsible, check-in-driven telehealth&mdash;and what proactive medicine can look like for the everyday guy staring down metabolic syndrome.

Inside Modern Hormone Therapy: Safety, Symptoms, and Smarter Telehealth

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Dr. Jesse Mills sits down with gastroenterologist-turned-biotech leader Dr. Josh Ofman, president of GRAIL, the company behind a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect dozens of cancers early by analyzing DNA shed by tumors. They break down how multi-cancer early detection works, who should consider testing (even before age 50), and how the technology fits into the larger—and often confusing—longevity conversation. The episode also tackles concerns about over-screening, false positives, and why waiting decades for perfect data may cost lives today.

Have a question for Dr. Mills? Send us an email at: themaleroompod@gmail.com

Dr. Jesse Mills sits down with gastroenterologist-turned-biotech leader Dr. Josh Ofman, president of GRAIL, the company behind a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect dozens of cancers early by analyzing DNA shed by tumors. They break down how multi-cancer early detection works, who should consider testing (even before age 50), and how the technology fits into the larger&mdash;and often confusing&mdash;longevity conversation. The episode also tackles concerns about over-screening, false positives, and why waiting decades for perfect data may cost lives today.
Have a question for Dr. Mills? Send us an email at: themaleroompod@gmail.com

Catching Cancer Early: What’s Actually Possible Now?

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New Year, New Man: Redefining Masculinity with Dr. Steve Poulter

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