Podcast: HEALTH & WELLNESS

Episode 73: Health Behavior – What Is It, What Do We Understand About It, How Do We Change It?

Explore the intricacies of the Health Belief Model in this enlightening episode, where we delve into the factors influencing individual health decisions, the pivotal role of knowledge, and the impact of societal norms on men’s health behaviors.


Join us as we unpack the significance of understanding perceived barriers, the benefits of behavioral change, and the instrumental role health practitioners play in shaping healthier communities. This discussion offers valuable insights into improving health behaviors and the various elements that motivate individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles.

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Episode 72: Real Talk on Men’s Health Part 3

The latest podcast episode wraps up the ‘Real Talk on Men’s Health’ series with two informative presentations. The first part emphasizes the early detection of Prostate and Testicular Cancers, offering crucial information. The second presentation delves into new treatments for obesity, including insights on Obesity, Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome.

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Episode 71: Real Talk on Men’s Health Part 2

In our latest episode, we focus on two critical areas of men’s health as presented during the October 25 live event, ‘Real Talk on Men’s Health.’ These areas are Cardiovascular Disease and Its Management and Understanding and Managing Prostate Enlargement.
This episode is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of these key men’s health issues.


This episode not only provides vital information but also serves as a comprehensive guide for men to understand and manage their health effectively. Tune in to stay informed and take proactive steps towards a healthier future.

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Episode 68: Rheumatological Diseases

Episode Summary: What are those aches and pains in your fingers, hand, elbow, toes, foot, ankle, and knee? What causes them? What do you do when they seem more severe and interfere with your activities? What are the various types of arthritis?  Not all Rheumatological disease is arthritis; what else does this area of medical…

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Episode 67:  Longevity: What we know and what we need to know about living longer and better

In this episode we explore our understanding of longevity with a leading longevity researcher.

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Episode 65: Success with Pelvic Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic Pelvic Pain, Chronic Prostatic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Testicular and Penile Pain often have origins in abnormal pelvic floor muscle tension. Listen and find out how modern pelvic physical therapy can help.

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Episode 64: Preventing Gun Violence

A community based initiative partnering with multiple agencies and resources toward gun violence prevention. Learn what’s involved in this campaign.
Listen and be educated on opportunities to intervene and resources needed.

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Episode 63: Let’s Examine This: Body Image and Eating Disorders

For this month we are collaborating with The Partnership for Male Youth, to share their amazing podcast, Let’s Examine This hosted by Dennis Barbour. We will be doing a collaborative episode with them in June for Men’s Health Awareness Month, so be sure to check out their show and we’ll be back with a new episode of The Original Guide to Men’s Health in June.

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Episode 62: Understanding Obesity, New Concepts and Therapies

Obesity is a chronic disease associated with related conditions such as cardiovascular disease(heart attack and stroke), type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The current understanding of obesity demonstrates biological and environmental factors like economics and infrastructure, as psychosocial and developmental issues as essential contributors, and a newer understanding of their role in influencing the hypothalamus.

New treatment strategies and medications demonstrate opportunities for success in the management of obesity.New treatment strategies and medications demonstrate opportunities for success in management of obesity.

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Episode 61: ARE MALES IN CRISIS?

In this two part episode we explore where the modern male finds himself. We review data demonstrating a trend of increasing gaps in educational achievement, increasing rates of male suicide, and addictions, the preponderance of males in the homeless population and the decline in males participating in key careers.

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