204: 5 year anniversary episode: Kirk’s Story: Early PSA Testing, Surgery at 59, and Getting Back to Life (Fast!)

Welcome to episode 6 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask.   In episode 6, Jo and Melissa speak with Paul who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 45 years of age. Over this journey, he was also diagnosed with heart problems and Peyronie’s disease. This development led to Jo devising a new way to deal with Peyronie’s and years of research. We talk through emotions, why pumps are important, and much more.   The Penis Project is sponsored by PROST!  Exercise for Prostate Cancer.inc and the Yoga Vine. PROST is a not for profit organization in Western Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides professionally guided exercise training and support to men during Prostate Cancer treatment, to optimise preparation and recovery.   The Yoga Vine is a Perth based studio operating for the past 8 years on St Georges terrace in the heart of the CBD, offering daily classes as well as a suite of Professional education and personal development programs for students, Yoga Teachers and the broader community. They are based in Perth CBD and provide a full range of corporate Yoga, mindfulness and wellness packages, seminars and workshops designed to keep your workplace productive, positive and healthy.    Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for further episodes either where you listen to your podcasts or on the website www.thepenisproject.org and we would love your feedback. ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music David Mercy https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg   Producer Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/ https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/the-sota-process https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jf2IYXRlgfsiqNARsY8fi

20 Loka 202041min

Welcome to episode 5 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask.     In episode 5 Melissa speaks with her mentor Dr Stephen Adams. Stephen has over 30 experience and discusses circumcision in adults, reasons why a man may choose to have this procedure as an adult. Questions such as: Is it true snakes with hats are more sensitive? What age can a bot retract his foreskin? How should a penis be cleaned? Will be covered.    Following this Dr Jo and Melissa will speak with Patsy a young man who has recently had this procedure. He gives a very honest account of the why and how.       The Penis Project is sponsored by PROST!  Exercise for Prostate Cancer.inc and the Yoga Vine. PROST is a not for profit organization in Western Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides professionally guided exercise training and support to men during Prostate Cancer treatment, to optimise preparation and recovery.   The Yoga Vine is a Perth based studio operating for the past 8 years on St Georges terrace in the heart of the CBD, offering daily classes as well as a suite of Professional education and personal development programs for students, Yoga Teachers and the broader community. They are based in Perth CBD and provide a full range of corporate Yoga, mindfulness and wellness packages, seminars and workshops designed to keep your workplace productive, positive and healthy.     Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for further episodes either where you listen to your podcasts or on the website www.thepenisproject.org and we would love your feedback.   ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music  David Mercy   https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg    Producer  Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process   https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/   https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/the-sota-process https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jf2IYXRlgfsiqNARsY8fi

13 Loka 202037min

Welcome to episode 4 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask.   In episode 4 Dr Jo and Melissa will give some basic anatomy lessons. Have you ever wondered how your penis works, what makes it go up and down and what is your pelvic floor, do men even have one? Yes, they do, and it is a very important structure as you will find out.   We also introduce psychologist Patrick Lumbroso who founded Man Focused Psychology in Sydney Australia to address the big gaps in male mental health. His focus was sexual health, erectile dysfunction, and relationship challenges in men dealing. Although he did not complete his PHD due to his premature passing, his work is founding and explores new frontiers in men’s health. See this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLQUWbSAhrc for more of Patrick's work.   The Penis Project is sponsored by PROST! Exercise for Prostate Cancer Inc. and the Yoga Vine. PROST is a not for profit organization in Western Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides professionally guided exercise training and support to men during Prostate Cancer treatment, to optimise preparation and recovery.   The Yoga Vine is a Perth based studio operating for the past 8 years on St Georges terrace in the heart of the CBD, offering daily classes as well as a suite of Professional education and personal development programs for students, Yoga Teachers and the broader community. They are based in Perth CBD and provide a full range of corporate Yoga, mindfulness and wellness packages, seminars and workshops designed to keep your workplace productive, positive and healthy.    Thanks for listening! Please subscribe for further episodes either where you listen to your podcasts or on the website and we would love your feedback. Please feel free free to provide feedback here. ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music David Mercy https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg   Producer Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/ https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/the-sota-process https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jf2IYXRlgfsiqNARsY8fi

6 Loka 202030min

Welcome to episode 3 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. Today's first episode is all about prostate cancer. September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month. In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with Phil who has had prostate cancer robotic surgery in early 2020, he is 4 months post treatment and doing well. Phil is 53 years of age. His journey is a bit bumpy, entertaining and above all honest.  The topics covered include continence, sexual function, the psychological impacts of his diagnosis, and his physical recovery.  The Penis Project is sponsored by Prost Exercise for prostate cancer and the Yoga Vine. PROST is a not for profit organization in Western Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides professionally guided exercise training and support to men during Prostate Cancer treatment, to optimise preparation and recovery.   The Yoga Vine is a Perth based studio operating for the past 8 years on St Georges terrace in the heart of the CBD, offering daily classes as well as a suite of Professional education and personal development programs for students, Yoga Teachers and the broader community. They are based in Perth CBD and provide a full range of corporate Yoga, mindfulness and wellness packages, seminars and workshops designed to keep your workplace productive, positive and healthy.    Thanks for listening. ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music David Mercy https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg   Producer Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/

30 Syys 202046min

Welcome to episode 2 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask.   Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. As September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we will speak with another patient who has prostate cancer.  In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with David who was diagnosed with prostate cancer and his treatment regime was affected by Covid 19. This episode we discuss some difficult and controversial issues. Melissa and Jo both find out things that surprise them and will probably surprise you too. David is a fit, active 56-year-old sharing his challenging and thought-provoking story. He is honest, funny and inspiring. The topics covered include continence, sexual function, the psychological impacts of his diagnosis, politics, and orgasms.   The Penis Project is sponsored by Prost Exercise for prostate cancer and the Yoga Vine. PROST is a not for profit organization in Western Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides professionally guided exercise training and support to men during Prostate Cancer treatment, to optimise preparation and recovery.   The Yoga Vine is a Perth based studio operating for the past 8 years on St Georges terrace in the heart of the CBD, offering daily classes as well as a suite of Professional education and personal development programs for students, Yoga Teachers and the broader community. They are based in Perth CBD and provide a full range of corporate Yoga, mindfulness and wellness packages, seminars and workshops designed to keep your workplace productive, positive and healthy.    Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for further episodes. ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music David Mercy https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg   Producer Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/

22 Syys 202043min

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask.   Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. As September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we will speak with another patient who has prostate cancer.  In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with Parker. Parker had surgery in April 2020 and has recovered exceedingly well. He was newly married at diagnosis so sexual function was particularly important.  The topics covered include continence, sexual function and much more.   The Penis Project is sponsored by Prost Exercise for prostate cancer and the Yoga Vine. PROST is a not for profit organization in Western Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides professionally guided exercise training and support to men during Prostate Cancer treatment, to optimise preparation and recovery.   The Yoga Vine is a Perth based studio operating for the past 8 years on St Georges terrace in the heart of the CBD, offering daily classes as well as a suite of Professional education and personal development programs for students, Yoga Teachers and the broader community. They are based in Perth CBD and provide a full range of corporate Yoga, mindfulness and wellness packages, seminars and workshops designed to keep your workplace productive, positive and healthy.    Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for further episodes. ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music David Mercy https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg   Producer Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/ https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/the-sota-process https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jf2IYXRlgfsiqNARsY8fi

13 Syys 202036min