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

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 their different stages of life.

One of the things that Owen shared in the podcast is how beautiful the community's response is whenever they go back to a place for another talk - which is 'Great to see you back'.

He also further emphasises the importance of following-up blokes - as he said, 'Blokes like to be followed-up'.

To listen more to Owen and learn about the Regional Men's Health Initiative and their programs that you might be interested in, click the button below.

Note: Even if you are not in Western Australia, the resources are still accessible to you. Also, if you would like to coordinate with Owen and his team about building up your own, please feel free to reach out to them through their website.

Below are links to the resources mentioned in the podcast:

• https://regionalmenshealth.com.au/
• https://regionalmenshealth.com.au/category/podcast/
• Warrior Education Sessions: https://regionalmenshealth.com.au/about/what_we_do/warrior-education/
• Fast-track Pitstop: https://regionalmenshealth.com.au/about/what_we_do/pit-stops

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Music

David Mercy

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Producer

Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process

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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.

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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

You've probably heard about stress causing ED, but what about the role of repressed emotions?

In this episode I chat via Zoom with Michael Hodge in Texas, who shares his unique perspective and introduces what he describes as the "root cause model" of sexual dysfunction.

Michael’s personal journey included five years of grappling with severe pelvic pain, persistent urinary issues, and sexual dysfunction in his 20s. After his recovery, he embarked on a quest to uncover the root causes of these complex mind-body issues. In collaboration with renowned pelvic health specialist Dr. Brianne Grogan, Michael developed a program dedicated to helping men go beyond the surface level symptoms and delve deeper into the depths of genitourinary dysfunction.

Michael's Website: https://www.transformpelvichealth.com/

Vigor Sexual Strength Program (for ED and PE): https://bit.ly/vigorstrongsex

Transform YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformPelvicHealth

The topics discussed in today’s podcast include:

• Mind/Body Connection
• Breathwork
• Masculinity

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Websites:

https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only

https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders

http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/

http://prost.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/

This week, Melissa and Kate speak to a couple who met at a swinger’s group.

Yes, you heard correctly, swingers.

This is a lifestyle choice that many of our listeners may not know anything about. I think I am open minded and have come across many different types of relationships, but I have to say I learnt a lot in this interview. Kate is a little more naïve, so she was shocked as to what she heard and asked lots of interesting questions. I encourage you all to listen, have a laugh and keep an open mind. This lifestyle may or may not be for you, but this episode is guaranteed to give you a giggle and broaden your horizons.

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Websites:

https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only

https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders

http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/

http://prost.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/

In this episode, we have a chat with Jonathon and Jeanine, all the way from NZ.

Jonathon thought he would get prostate cancer, as his family had a history of it, and he was proactive in getting a diagnosis and watched it for 4 years before finally being advised it was time to remove it in December 2022.

This is an excellent, honest conversation with this lovely couple where they discuss their fears, treatment and recovery journey. They are both open and vulnerable with how this journey affected them as a couple and individually.

Being proactive, Jonathan sort out as much information as he could and that is how he found The Penis Project and Victoria Cullen- A Touchy Subject https://www.atouchysubject.com/

He found these both invaluable resources. He was surprised to find out that despite being offered excellent treatment for the cancer, his aftercare and information provided to enable him to return to ‘normal” was lacking. This led him to enroll in the Online Penile Rehabilitation Program which he found to be an invaluable tool in his recovery process.

Jeanine discusses her reaction to the changes and how she dealt with these and the changes in his responsiveness.

Listen to this episode for these and many more useful tips to navigate this journey.

If you enjoy this podcast, you may also like Episode #123: 300-400 Times Penile Injections

If you would like to know more about the Online Penile Rehabilitation Program please go here: https://melissahadleybarrett.com/penile-rehabilitation-program/

Link for the products discussed in podcast:

Vacurect- https://melissahadleybarrett.com/product/vacurect-penis-pump/

Bathmate- https://melissahadleybarrett.com/product/bathmate-hydro-7-penis-pump/

Firmtech Ring-

https://melissahadleybarrett.com/product/firmtech-tech-ring/

https://melissahadleybarrett.com/product/firmtech-maxpr-ring/

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Websites:

https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only

https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders

http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/

http://prost.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/