The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills
The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills
Playlist by The Male Room with Dr. Jesse MillsAs 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 —…Follow the podcast:
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Dr. Daniel Levitin Explains How Music Can Help Heal the Brain
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 …
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Make America Hairy Again: The Truth About Post-Finasteride Syndrome
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” me…
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Bridging the Gap: Inside The Fight for Healthcare Equity
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 S…
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Undoing the Snip: Inside Vasectomy Reversal Surgery
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…
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Let’s Talk About the Snip: The Truth About Vasectomies
March is vasectomy season (really) and to honor the occasion, Dr. Mills is joined by leading urologist Dr. Jay Sandlow—one of the architects behind modern vasectomy guidelines—for a candid, myth-busting conversation about one of the most common (and misunderstood) procedures in men’s health. Togeth…
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What to Expect After Prostate Surgery: Reclaiming Sex, Confidence, and Control
Dr. Mills walks listeners through what life after prostate cancer surgery can really look like, with a candid focus on sexual recovery, continence, and quality of life. He explains how “prehab” — including medication, pelvic floor exercises, nutrition, and follow-up care — can help men improve thei…
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Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford on His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tim Commerford joins The Male Room to speak candidly about his prostate cancer journey — from the shock of diagnosis and the emotional aftermath of surgery to the hard-won strength he’s built on the other side. The Rage Against the Machine bassist opens up about masculin…
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Prostate Cancer (Part 3): Surgery, Radiation, and the Reality of Side Effects
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…
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Prostate Cancer (Part 2): Diagnosing Without the Panic
On Part 2 of our prostate cancer series, Dr. Mills welcomes back UCLA urologic oncologist Dr. Wayne Brisbane to walk listeners through what happens after a PSA bump — touching on how doctors use prostate MRI, biomarkers, and shared decision-making to determine who really needs a biopsy. Dr. Brisban…
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Prostate Cancer (Part 1): Screening Without the Scare Tactics
In the first episode of our three-part Prostate Cancer series, Dr. Jesse Mills and Jordan Runtagh sit down with UCLA urologic oncologist and surgeon-scientist Dr. Wayne Brisbane to tackle the most confusing—and most important—starting point: screening. What does an “elevated PSA” actually mean, why…
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