Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health

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With over 219,000 streams and nearly 200 episodes, The Penis Project Podcast—hosted by Australian Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett —offers groundbreaking conversations about men’s sexual health. Launched in 2020 by Melissa and physiotherapist Jo Milios, the podcast combines expert knowledge, scientific insights, and interviews with her patients and their partners to address sensitive topics men often struggle to discuss, including erectile dysfunction, prostate and bladder cancer recovery, Peyronie’s disease, premature ejaculation and intimacy in relationships. Melissa,...

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Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

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23. ‘’Mrs Parker” - The partner’s perspective in Prostate Cancer 02.03.2021 30:16

Episode 23: Mrs. Parker Prostae Cancer from a wife’s perspective We have received a lot of requests to interview and hear the stories of the partners of patients diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. So for today’s episode, please meet Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Parker is Mr. Parker’s spouse, who we interviewed for our 3rd episode. If you have not listened to Mr. Parker’s interview, click here to liste...

22.Can Yoga make you a better lover? Meet “Donna” 23.02.2021 36:11

For today’s episode, we speak with Donna, the founder of The Yoga Vine. Donna talks about Yoga and its benefits on focus, clarity, and mindfulness. It may come as a surprise but Yoga has become quite popular with men, even prior COVID. And since this is the Penis Podcast, we have asked her the question we might be quite embarrassed to ask. Do you think men who do yoga make better lovers? Hear the...

21. ‘Pike’ = Diabetes & Peyronie’s disease in a young man 16.02.2021 37:38

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20. In depth with Dr Jo – A PhD review 09.02.2021 43:16

Welcome to the Penis Project podcast! Today, we speak with the other half of The Penis Project Podcast gigglers - Dr. Jo Milios. Dr. Jo discusses her new research, the subject thereof, which is one that she accidentally stumbled upon when she noticed a gap between pelvic floor exercises and positive continence control. Dr. Jo's prior research, "The Therapeutic Interventions for Patients with Pro...

19. “Mr Positive Penis”– Prostate Cancer, Incontinence & a Sling 02.02.2021 53:15

So Penis Project podcasters, you asked for it so we have delivered. This is a story where things post prostate treatment didn’t go quite as planned. Mr Positive Penis had a long rough road but got there eventually. Both Jo and I have had a lot of feedback that we have presented positive stories re prostate cancer rehab. So we have listened and given you a view from the not so rosey side. Today...

18: ‘’Heather” – Look mum, no hands. The HandiBook of Love, Lust & Disability 26.01.2021 35:44

For today’s episode, we speak with Heather. Heather talks about the most recent innovation there is for medical sex toys - sex toys for persons with disability. Listen as to how this innovation came about, the inspiration to create it, and all the people who brought this masterpiece together. Heather, Dr. Jo, and Melissa also discuss about Heather’s book entitled The Handi Book of Love, Lust &am...

17. ‘’Claire & the Kai Eardley Foundation’’. Turning Grief to Help More Boys in suicide prevention 19.01.2021 38:07

Welcome back to the Penis Project podcast! We hope that everyone had a great holiday. This is episode 17. Today, we speak with Claire. Claire started the Kai-Fella / Kai Eardley Foundation after the passing of one of her sons, Kai. The foundation aims to help boys of all ages have the necessary support to battle mental health issues like anxiety and depression through school programs. This episode...

16. “Pedro” – The Psychological dilemma of a Prostate Cancer diagnosis 12.01.2021 37:49

Today, we speak with Pedro. Pedro was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at age 62. At first, he felt lost and looked into his situation as 'half empty', even initially deciding not to go through treatment. But a request from his daughter changed his perspective. Today, Pedro is enjoying his experience and new discoveries, even saying that he felt like losing his virginity all over again - in terms...

15. Season’s Greetings 2021 with “’Dr Jo and Melissa” 23.12.2020 17:52

Today, we send you our Holiday greetings! And... some amazing tips from Dr. Jo! By the way, we will have a two-week break so we will see you on the 13th of January 2021 which will be our 16th episode. Enjoy your holidays and have a Happy New Year! ----------- The Penis Project Podcast is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embar...

14. ‘’Glen”: Getting diagnosed with Testicular Cancer aged 32 15.12.2020 36:45

Welcome to episode 14 of The Penis Project Podcast. Today, we speak with Glenn. Glenn was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at the age of 32. That was three years ago. And fortunately, according to him, his life is now back to normal. Glenn talks about his experience from the time symptoms appeared to that time when he decided to have his check-up (6 months after experiencing signs and symp...

13. “Craig Allingham” : Men’s Health Expert & Author of the MAP 08.12.2020 49:32

Welcome to episode 13 of The Penis Project Podcast. Today, we talk with Craig. Craig is a men's health expert and also the author of Prostate Recovery MAP (Men's Action Plan 2). Craig talks about the importance of a holistic approach to men's health, explains what man points are, and why prostate cancer is not a war but a guerilla movement. His advice: try to get the emotion out of the diagn...

12. “Naomi’’- Meet the woman who had her prostate removed. Transexuality in Prostate Cancer 01.12.2020 1:03:34

Welcome to episode 12 of The Penis Project Podcast. Today, we speak with Naomi. Naomi is a male to female trans woman. Please listen as she shares her story in a heartfelt, honest exchange. From overcoming her prostate cancer at 47, her challenges to becoming the woman she is now, and to advocating the importance of frequent PSA checks. We hope this interview will educate and assist more in reduci...

11. “Dr Declan Murphy’” : Urologist Extraordinaire in Prostate Cancer 24.11.2020 34:59

Welcome to episode 11 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. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicid...

10. “BINS 4 BLOKES’’ – Lunatic Lina & her campaign for men’s sanitary bins 17.11.2020 37:40

Welcome to episode 10 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. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicid...

9. ‘’Percy’’ – Prostate Cancer in the family. A MOVEMBER conversation 10.11.2020 40:43

Welcome to episode 8 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. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental heal...

8. “Perry” – PTSD: How it feels to deal with post traumatic stress disorder 03.11.2020 48:20

7. “Prince” Twisted P: a story of Peyronie’s disease in a young man 27.10.2020 35:38

Welcome to episode 7 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 7, Jo and Melissa speak with Prince and his mum Penelope. Prince is a young man and he tells the story of his penis and its weird new shape when erect. Prince discusses his condition, his feelings, his trea...

6. Positive “Paul” – the Conqueror of Peyronie’s disease, Prostate Cancer & Heart Surgery -aged 45! 20.10.2020 41:55

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 d...

5. Adult Circumcision- Turtlenecks to be or not to be- with “Dr Stephen Adams” and “Patsy” 13.10.2020 37:12

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:...

4. Introducing Penile and Pelvic Floor anatomy PLUS Psychologist ‘’Patrick Lumbroso’’: A pop-up episode! 06.10.2020 30:42

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...

3. ”Phil” - A Younger Man with Prostate Cancer – the almost perfect patient 30.09.2020 46:36

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. Septem...

2. ”David” – Awesome orgasms and Advanced Prostate Cancer in the middle of COVID19 22.09.2020 43:40

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 m...

1. ‘’Parker’’ – The Performer & the Disappearing Penis – following surgery for Prostate Cancer 13.09.2020 36:50

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 Cance...