When Medical Care Becomes Trauma: One Man’s Story of Shame, Healing, and Vulnerability

Finding Hope and Humor After a Peyronie’s Diagnosis: One Patient's Story

Writer and Peyronie’s disease advocate Don Cummings joins Dr. Mills to share the deeply personal—and often surprisingly funny—story behind his memoir, Bent But Not Broken. Don recounts the fear, guilt and depression he experienced after developing Peyronie’s at age 48, as well as the long treatment journey that ultimately restored his sexual function. He also explains how support from his husband, family, friends and fellow patients helped him cope with the condition’s emotional toll. Together, they offer an honest and hopeful reminder that Peyronie’s disease does not have to mean the end of intimacy, identity or a fulfilling sex life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Your Penis Has Changed: Finding a New Normal After Peyronie’s Disease

Dr. Mills is joined by University of Washington urologist Dr. Marah Hehemann to explain how Xiaflex injections can treat the curvature caused by Peyronie’s disease. They discuss who makes a good candidate, what the six-month treatment process involves, and the realistic benefits, risks and side effects patients should expect. The conversation also explores penile traction, surgical options when injections are not enough, and the significant emotional toll Peyronie’s can take. Most importantly, they offer reassurance that effective treatments and support are available. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Peyronie’s Disease Surgery: What Patients Should Know

Dr. Mills dives deep into the surgical side of Peyronie's disease with Professor Matt Ziegelman from the Mayo Clinic, one of the most renowned Peyronie's surgeons in the country. Building on previous episodes covering the disease's natural history and treatments, this conversation explores the intricate surgical options — including the highly complex plaque excision and graft procedure, which requires essentially disassembling and reassembling the penis to correct the condition. Whether you're a patient weighing your options or just curious about some of the most delicate surgery in all of medicine, this is a must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

When the Penis Changes: The Basics of Peyronie’s Disease

In the first installment of our multi-part series on Peyronie's disease, Dr. Mills explains what causes the condition, how it can change the shape, length and function of the penis, and why it may be far more common than most men realize. He also traces its unusual medical history, separates Peyronie's from congenital curvature and dispels the damaging idea that patients somehow caused it themselves. From medications and traction devices to injections and surgery, Dr. Mills previews the range of treatments that will be explored throughout the series. Most importantly, he addresses the condition’s profound psychological impact and offers reassurance that effective options are available—and that no one should suffer in silence. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How Fatherhood Changes the Male Brain

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 stereotypes and why modern fatherhood is far more flexible, complicated and rewarding than old clichés suggest. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.