The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills

What if changing the way you eat could change the way you live? Dr. Jesse Mills welcomes back urologist Dr. Susan MacDonald, who shares how her diagnosis of stage four breast cancer transformed her relationship with food, health and the things that matter most. Drawing on her experiences as both a physician and an avid gardener, she offers practical tips for eating healthier, from simple meal-prep hacks to incorporating more fiber, fruits and vegetables into your diet. She also shares her powerful personal story of facing a life-altering diagnosis, finding purpose in the face of uncertainty and discovering what it truly means to live life to the fullest.
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Dean Pohlman of Man Flow Yoga is back for Part 2, and this time we’re getting into what yoga can actually do for men’s bodies — from stiff hips and aching backs to better workouts and even better erections. Dean explains why mobility problems can sabotage your lifts, how core and hip strength can help protect your lower back, and the surprising connection between breathing, the pelvic floor and sexual function. He also busts some common fitness myths and lays out how quickly guys can expect to feel and see results from a regular mobility practice. Plus, Jordan learns there may still be hope for touching his toes.
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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 getting started even if you can barely touch your toes, including why just 15 minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.
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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” can trigger anxiety, and how newer tools (from genomic tests to MRI-guided radiation) help personalize decisions. They also get real about side effects and recovery, from muscle-sparing prostatectomy techniques that can speed urinary control to the “sunburn in the bladder” sensations some men feel after radiation. The takeaway: treat the cancer the way it’s asking to be treated—and don’t be afraid to slow down, get second opinions, and choose the option that best matches your life. (Originally published March 3, 2026)
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We’ve all heard the rules: drink eight glasses of water, walk 10,000 steps, eat breakfast and maybe hold off on that diet soda. But how much of that advice is actually backed by science? This week, Dr. Jesse Mills sorts fact from fiction on some of the most common health and wellness claims, from detoxes and alkaline water to coffee and apple cider vinegar. He explains which rules are useful guidelines, which are mostly hype — and why healthy habits aren’t always one-size-fits-all.
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