The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills

Dr. Mills is joined by celebrity nutritionist and gut-health expert Dr. Daryl Gioffre to break down what’s really driving America’s acid reflux epidemic—and why the root cause is often too little stomach acid, not too much. After revealing the deeply personal story that pushed him into this work following his father’s battle with esophageal cancer, Dr. Gioffre shares practical strategies to suppor...

Dr. Steve Poulter is back for Part 2 of our conversation, and this time we go straight to what he calls the hidden engine behind so much male anxiety, isolation, and anger: shame. Dr. Mills and Dr. Poulter break down how shame takes root early, why men often externalize it in ways that damage relationships, and why “anger management” is often really “shame management.” Plus, Dr. Poulter shares pra...

As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to take stock — not just of your physical health, but your mental one, too. Dr. Mills kicks off the year by welcoming renowned therapist Dr. Steve Poulter. Together, they explore modern masculinity, shame, isolation, and what it really means for men to be emotionally resilient. Drawing on decades of clinical experience — and a remarkable life path that...

Dr. Mills sits down with board-certified sleep medicine physician and UCLA faculty member Dr. Sam Kashani to break down what’s really happening when you can’t stay asleep. They demystify REM vs. deep sleep, explain why sleep trackers can sometimes make insomnia worse, and outline the real red flags for sleep apnea—plus how home sleep tests are changing the game. Along the way, they cut through the...

Urologist and informatics leader Dr. Denise Asafu-Adjei joins Dr. Mills to break down how AI is quietly transforming men’s health, from AI-powered scribes that free doctors to actually look patients in the eye to chatbots that could triage symptoms and streamline access to care. They dig into the big questions patients (and physicians) are asking right now: privacy, accuracy, and whether technolog...

Can testosterone really turn you into a superhero — or is there a hidden cost? Dr. Jesse Mills is joined by Dr. Jasper Bash to talk all things super-physiologic testosterone, from jacked gym dreams to shrinking testicles, heart risks, and hormone crashes. Together they separate internet myths from medical reality and explain what actually happens when testosterone levels go off the charts. See omn...

This week, Dr. Jesse Mills is joined by Dr. Jasper Bash — men’s health expert, researcher, and occasional a cappella tenor — for a candid look at how to build healthier sperm. They unpack the latest findings on marijuana, alcohol, and other environmental exposures, including what’s myth, what’s real, and what’s actually reversible. Dr. Bash also shares practical timelines, clinical tips, and the f...

Dr. Jesse Mills and Jordan are joined by sex therapist Natalie Finegood Goldberg for a no-shame, deeply practical crash course in the issues men are most afraid to talk about: premature and delayed ejaculation, mismatched desire, and the confusing role porn can play in modern sex lives. A licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical director of Creating Change LA, Goldberg explains why anxi...

In part two of The Male Room’s deep dive on low testosterone, Dr. Jesse Mills and Jordan shift from diagnosis to what everyone really wants to know: treatment. Dr. Mills walks through the major options — gels, pills, injections, and long-acting pellets — breaking down how they work, who they’re best for, and how to choose a provider who’s not just pushing the product of choice. He explains when te...

In the second episode of The Male Room, Dr. Jesse Mills and Jordan dive into one of the most misunderstood corners of men’s health: low testosterone. Dr. Mills explains what low T actually is — who gets it, why it’s wildly under-diagnosed, and how symptoms like fatigue, low libido, and mood changes often go overlooked. He also breaks down the science behind the diagnosis, the lifestyle factors tha...

In the debut episode of The Male Room, Jordan the Producer makes a confession that stops Dr. Mills in his tracks: he hasn’t had a full physical in nearly a decade. What starts as a sheepish admission quickly turns into a bigger conversation about modern men and medical avoidance — why so many guys skip routine checkups and how often you really need to see a doctor. Dr. Mills breaks down the guidel...

Dr. Jesse Mills, Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, brings his real-world medical expertise to The Male Room — the podcast where data-driven science meets common sense. He cuts through the noise to separate fact from hype and helps men live longer, stronger, and happier lives. The doctor is IN, starting November 18th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.