“There isn’t a whole lot of discussion about penile rehabilitation.” ~ David Today, we talk with David, a listener from New York, he contacted us to share his story. David was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and has undergone robotic radical prostatectomy. All the numbers after the surgery were good, even his continence. What was difficult for David was what he was experiencing mentally in relation to his sexual function. Pre-surgery, sexual function effects were brought up. He even shared his in...
Aug 02, 2022•44 min•Ep. 96
Laughter is the best medicine, they say. And today, our guest might just explain why that can be true. Meet Bianca Spears, THE laughter coach. Bianca works to help people relieve stress, and tension, and rest their minds through using laughter. She says laughter is a path to neuro pathways. In today’s episode, you will learn about the power of laughing, the science behind why it is great medicine, and experience the exercise yourself. The main takeaway is this: When you’re having fun and laughin...
Jul 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 95
“It’s ok to say I want back what was me before. It’s ok to say I want the quality of life back.” ~ Steve Today, we talk with Steve. Steve is an experienced physiotherapist who lived with a temporary ileostomy for 7 months post resection, after surgery due to Bowel Cancer. He decided to choose quality of life over quantity when he opted to stop his 2nd chemotherapy midway, focusing on improved choices of lifestyle - fitness, food, good relationships, etc. However, this experience was also an eye ...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min•Ep. 94
We live everyday, we only die once.” ~ Brad Millsteed Did you know that the research says that blokes (when conversing with other blokes) prefer to talk side by side rather than face to face? Well, our guest for today Brad from the #6Bs agrees. Perhaps, you’ve already heard about #6Bs. But if not, this is your chance. #6Bs is a group of normal blokes trying to encourage men to connect with each other. Which brings us to what the B’s mean - you can probably guess the first two, Blokes and Bonfire...
Jul 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 93
So for this bonus episode, we're going to do something a little bit different. On Saturday the 11th of June, I went along to the Perth Urology Clinics Masterclass. It's a great day that they have once a year and they had about 250 delegates. Mostly general practitioners(Drs) but also some nurses, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals. It was an excellent day and they had a lot of really amazing speakers. Attendees were from rural and metropolitan areas. Feedback from the day was e...
Jul 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 92
This week, we have a very special treat for you all and a suggestion for a date night. Any of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen a post a couple of weekends ago that I went to see “ How To Please A Woman ” at the movies with some girlfriends. I laughed so loud my oldest girlfriend was embarrassed sitting next to me. I loved it so much that I took my husband to see it a couple of days later and I enjoyed it even more the second time. Resident Roger's (my husband) takeaway was “ when I r...
Jun 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 91
For today’s episode, we talk with Bionic Brian. The things you will be hearing from Brian will be quite varied but also very familiar. His story is like a full recipe. Why? Because he has utilised multiple solutions (ingredients) to come up with the greatest result - expelling all cancer from his body. Brian was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 69. He had his non-nerve sparing operation that same year. Then, radiotherapy the year after. After a year, he had his sling. And finally, after another...
Jun 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 90
Today, we talk to Owen Catto, the Executive Officer of The Regional Men's Health Initiative, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness for men's wellbeing and health. It serves regional, rural, and remote Western Australia. Owen will share what the organisation is doing to empower blokes and communities to take responsibility of their own health; how they are funded, who are in the team, what they do and don't, and the programs that they've developed and are in place to help blokes in ...
Jun 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 89
Today, we will talk more about foreskin restoration. We discussed this in Episode 67 when we interviewed Tim. And since Dr Jo and I wanted to know more about it, we have invited David Smith, the CEO of 15Square. David will share with us what 15Square is, what they do, how the organisation was formed, its growth, the different issues surrounding circumcision that the organisation tackles, and the interesting story ofwhy they named the organisation 15Square. It’s quite an insightful episode where ...
Jun 07, 2022•58 min•Ep. 88
Today's episode will be a bit different from what we usually have. Meet Frank and his buddy, Nino. Frank will be sharing funny anecdotes of the highs and lows of his Prostate Cancer journey even though they weren't funny at the time. But as he shares his anecdotes now to give us with a chuckle and you might learn a lesson or two. One important lesson is to always listen to instructions before doing anything 'fun'. If you are an eager beaver, beware! These moments might have happened due to Frank...
May 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 87
Today, we speak with RJ Windham – an author, a survivor, and a Prostate Cancer adventurer. RJ is a survivor of various incidents – from a hit and run, to terrorist bombings and then, to Prostate Cancer. It was in 2019 when RJ was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer after a 4K blood test. It wasn’t smooth sailing because, in the middle of his treatment, the pandemic hit, and he had to switch doctors due to health insurance issues. He likes to call his journey an adventure. Why do you ask? He will tell...
May 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 86
Just a heads-up, the audio has a bit of issues but the discussions are still clear. We will make sure in our next podcasts to figure out the issue causing this. If anyone of you have an idea why this happens, we would be thankful for your thoughts and solutions! For today’s episode, we will talk with Kanga who had his Radical Prostatectomy at 50 years old. Kanga, with a family history of cancer, already braced himself... so when his results came out, he was somewhat ready. Fit for life, which is...
May 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 85
Did you know that 1/3 of Australian men do not have blokes to talk to? So today, we will talk with Mark who will share about The Man Walk, where you can find blokes to walk and talk with. The Man Walk started when Mark, with the help of his wife, wanted to change his routine. He started a daily morning walk from 6 to 7 AM. And along the way, a few men blokes and friends heard about what Mark was doing that they too joined him... Because of this , The Man Walk was born. Come along and listen to w...
May 11, 2022•37 min•Ep. 84
For today’s episode, we talk to Tony who at 49, underwent nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Tony learned about nerve grafting whilst listening to the radio. And almost immediately, he knew this was what he needed for his penis. So together with his wife, he booked an appointment and the rest is history. Tony will share with you his nerve grafting journey – from the pros to the cons. He will talk about a lot of things like: That One major side effect that came with the surgery (numbness, nope ...
May 05, 2022•46 min•Ep. 83
Since a lot of you loved listening to our previous Question and Answer from Melissa, we're sharing with you part 2! In Melissa's most recent webinar, she received quite a lot of interesting questions we know you will be able to relate to. Some of the questions are: Having had a non-nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy 24 years ago is there any chance in getting an erection back? Why is the time of day you take viagra (etc ) important? If Cialis lasts longer, would it be better to use than Viagra ...
Apr 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 82
For today’s episode, we will be listening to Glen and his recount of events that brought him here to us today. It will be an episode that will teach us a very important lesson on penis size expectations. Melissa has long shared that one of the most Googled searched questions is penis size. And perhaps most men listening here has that exact question themselves. Nope, for this episode, we won’t talk about that but we will listen to a story that began from a penis size comment . The first time Glen...
Apr 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 81
In this week’s episode, we have an inspirational chat with Ken Bezant, Prostate Cancer survivor who has taken things to the next level. Not only has he achieved the trifecta of cancer clearance, continence control, and Erectile function following treatment for Prostate Cancer - but Ken has also been giving back. Initially, a member in the audience of a PCFA support group, Ken put his hand up to take over the reins when a new leader was needed. Eight years on, Ken is still delivering monthly supp...
Apr 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 80
"4 Years on” In this episode, we speak to Ron who you may remember back in episode 24 when he generously shared his story of “Fighting the Black Dog”. At this time he talked about the 3 boxes he wanted to tick: Get rid of cancer To be continent Address sexual function. Today, he will share with us his way back to sexual function The Big Bang (wow moment) happened in August 2021, the first-time lovemaking was possible post-surgery without an injection. How did he get here? He also had developed a...
Mar 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 79
For today's episode, Melissa will share her answers to questions she has been asked in one of her Penile Rehab webinars. These questions could also be your questions so make sure to have a listen! If you have questions that you're still embarrassed to ask, send it to us via email and we'll do our best to answer them. ;) If you feel The Penis Project is valuable to you then, please review and subscribe as this will ensure more people get to hear what we have to say. ---------- Websites: https://m...
Mar 26, 2022•30 min•Ep. 78
(A refreshing look into Prostate Cancer Journey ) For today’s episode, we will be talking with Picasso. Picasso was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at 59 years old. His history involves up and down PSA levels. One day, his new GP, after looking at his records, advised him to go and see a specialist. After an MRI and a biopsy, Picasso had to undergo assisted robotic prostatectomy – amidst the early stages of the pandemic. After surgery, Picasso had great results when it came to his continence (he ...
Mar 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 77
In today’s podcast, we speak to Glenn Poole, CEO of the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF), the peak body for men’s health in Australia. With the aim of improving male health across the lifespan, AMHF explores the how and why of male attitudes to health and how this may impact their quality & quantity of life. Linking up with a diverse network of individuals and organisations that work together, AMHF provides a central point for improved outcomes and the sharing of knowledge and programs a...
Mar 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 76
Join Dr Jo as she interviews, Accredited Dietician & Nutritionist Boris Kazakov, founder of ‘’Dietbiz’’ on all topics food and exercise! With more than 30 years experience in the health industry, Boris is devoted to taking care of the nutritional health needs and well-being of his clients. His extensive experience includes Weight Management, Nutrition & Sports, Nutrition & Cancer, Optimizing Health & Performance and Healthy Eating across the lifespan. Boris has also worked as die...
Mar 02, 2022•49 min•Ep. 75
Today, we speak with Peri-pain Pete. Pete is a 72-year old retired geologist who experienced pain in his perineum following prostate removal. Being a retiree who loves to cycle and is quite active sports wise, the peri-pain did affect his life. When did the pain start? According to Pete, it was when his catheter came out that he noticed the pain. The pain is exacerbated by standing but is relieved when sitting or lying down. After much research, Pete didn't find any explanation as to the cause. ...
Feb 23, 2022•36 min•Ep. 74
Perhaps you’re wondering what menopause has to do with the Penis Project podcast? Dr. Tamara and Melissa will help answer that! This episode with Dr. Tamara will 'enlighten' men about the changes that may happen in a woman's body as they age. Dr Tamara emphasises the importance of approaching 'these' changes holistically, the whole nine yards. What has this got to do with men? A LOT especially if you live with a woman! Listen to the podcast to find out more and make sure to take some notes. We h...
Feb 16, 2022•29 min•Ep. 73
In this week’s episode, we talk with Dr. Shanek Wick and discuss TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). TMS is a revolutionary treatment that precisely targets regions of the brain to produce sustained results. It stimulates neural activity in underactive areas of the brain associated with mental illness. Dr Wick is an adult psychiatrist with a special interest in treatment-resistant depression. He talks about what TMS is, how it treats depression, PTSD/OCD and even pain. This episode will be ...
Feb 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 72
Did you know that 1 in 6 men develop Peyronies after Radical prostatectomy? So for today’s episode, we will talk about it - Peyronies disease... but instead of a patient’s, it will be FROM a physiotherapist’s point of view. And for this one, we will be talking to our resident physio, Dr. Jo. Dr. Jo will discuss the causes, the old (fad) treatments, the newest discoveries (focus shockwave plus Dr Jo’s research), theories why this happens (‘Neuropraxia’ and trauma), herbal supplements that MAY hel...
Feb 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 71
Today, we talk with Kendall Gow. Kendall is RS Health's newest nurse practitioner - who not only specialises in all things related to Prostate Cancer, Diabetes, and Erectile Dysfunction but also an expert in Medical Weight Loss Management. For this episode, Kendall discusses and explains the importance of weight management, how weight affects the pelvic floor, and a few more information regarding weight (and sandwiches) that you'll surely want to remember. Kendall has worked in general and surgi...
Jan 26, 2022•14 min•Ep. 70
In today’s podcast, we interview the ‘’Father of Men’s Health Physiotherapy ‘’– Peter Dornan AM from Brisbane, Australia. Recently confirmed as the ‘’Champion of Prostate Cancer’’, Peter shares his very personal story - 25 years in the making. He reveals his battle with a prostate cancer diagnosis as a 52 year old fit, healthy, health professional and the impacts it had on him physically and psychologically at a time when there was minimal support. Now 77, Peter continues to challenge the status...
Jan 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 69
Today, we talk with Ros Thomas. Ros is a Perth-based author and former journalist of 25 years who has written a long-running weekend column for The West Australian Newspaper. Together with Dr Jo and Melissa, Ros will talk about the inspiration of her very 1st novella 'How to Shame the Devil', what moved her to start writing ~ again ~ and to remind us all that 'it's never too late to become who we want to be or to start again'. Themes of the book relate to sexual consent, and the #metoo movement ...
Jan 12, 2022•55 min•Ep. 67
Our first episode of the new year will be about restoration - foreskin restoration. For this topic, we talk with Tim. Tim will talk about his experience, the reason why he reached out to us, and few 101s about foreskin restoration, namely; devices, groups, and orgs. Plus a few more interesting topics you'll surely enjoy! Few resources for you: h https://15square.org.uk/ ---------- If you feel The Penis Project is valuable to you then, please review and subscribe as this will ensure more people g...
Jan 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 68
