Prostate Cancer (Part 3): Surgery, Radiation, and the Reality of Side Effects

What does it really take to change your life after a cancer diagnosis? In part two of their conversation, Dr. Jesse Mills and urologist Dr. Susan MacDonald explore how cancer transformed her approach to nutrition, inspiring her to embrace a plant-based diet, give up alcohol, and discover the surprising benefits of growing her own food. She shares practical advice for building healthier habits, making sustainable lifestyle changes, and overcoming the inevitable setbacks along the way. Plus, Dr. MacDonald opens up about the powerful practices of gratitude and self-awareness that have helped her navigate her diagnosis and find renewed purpose in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if changing the way you eat could change the way you live? Dr. Jesse Mills welcomes back urologist Dr. Susan MacDonald, who shares how her diagnosis of stage four breast cancer transformed her relationship with food, health and the things that matter most. Drawing on her experiences as both a physician and an avid gardener, she offers practical tips for eating healthier, from simple meal-prep hacks to incorporating more fiber, fruits and vegetables into your diet. She also shares her powerful personal story of facing a life-altering diagnosis, finding purpose in the face of uncertainty and discovering what it truly means to live life to the fullest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Pohlman of Man Flow Yoga is back for Part 2, and this time we’re getting into what yoga can actually do for men’s bodies — from stiff hips and aching backs to better workouts and even better erections. Dean explains why mobility problems can sabotage your lifts, how core and hip strength can help protect your lower back, and the surprising connection between breathing, the pelvic floor and sexual function. He also busts some common fitness myths and lays out how quickly guys can expect to feel and see results from a regular mobility practice. Plus, Jordan learns there may still be hope for touching his toes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think yoga isn’t for you? This week, Dr. Jesse Mills sits down with Man Flow Yoga founder Dean Pohlman to explain why flexibility and mobility matter just as much as strength — especially as men get older. Dean breaks down how yoga can help fill the gaps in traditional workouts, improve range of motion and balance, reduce stiffness, and potentially lower the risk of injuries whether you’re lifting weights, running, or playing weekend pickleball. Plus, he shares practical advice for getting started even if you can barely touch your toes, including why just 15 minutes a day can make a noticeable difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third and final installment of our prostate-cancer trilogy with UCLA urologic oncologist Dr. Wayne Brisbane, Dr. Mills walks a 55-year-old patient through the modern treatment menu—active surveillance, focal therapy, surgery, and radiation—and why “having prostate cancer” doesn’t always mean “operate immediately.” Dr. Brisbane breaks down how doctors risk-stratify tumors (including what Gleason scores really mean), why PSA “ups and downs” can trigger anxiety, and how newer tools (from genomic tests to MRI-guided radiation) help personalize decisions. They also get real about side effects and recovery, from muscle-sparing prostatectomy techniques that can speed urinary control to the “sunburn in the bladder” sensations some men feel after radiation. The takeaway: treat the cancer the way it’s asking to be treated—and don’t be afraid to slow down, get second opinions, and choose the option that best matches your life. (Originally published March 3, 2026) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.