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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, who refers to herself as the ”Unexpected Sexologist,” brings decades of clinical experience and compassion to every episode, highlighting that sexual wellbeing involves both physical and emotional health. Join this global community in breaking down stigma, finding support, and accessing practical solutions to common yet overlooked men’s health issues. Available on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes every fortnight—start listening today.
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In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett chats with Mish Middelmann — a prostate cancer survivor, men’s leadership coach, and founder of The Recovering Man. Mish is also the author of a book about sex beyond erections, called Beyond Erections - reclaiming sexual pleasure and intimacy with erectile differences.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, Mish shares his raw and insightful journey of treatment, recovery, and rebuilding life as a man post-cancer. From Johannesburg to Canada, his story spans continents and emotions — and ultimately, his experience led him to create a space for other men navigating the often-silent challenges of prostate cancer recovery.
Mish now supports men and their partners through personalised coaching, offering emotional guidance, tools for self-reinvention, and a path toward rediscovering identity and intimacy. He also speaks about the recent release of his book — including why the original title sparked controversy and was later renamed.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Mish’s prostate cancer diagnosis and the decisions he faced
- The physical and psychological recovery process after treatment
- How prostate cancer affects male identity, sexuality, and relationships
- The importance of support networks for both men and their partners
- His work as a men’s health coach and the creation of The Recovering Man
- The evolving conversation around masculinity, vulnerability, and healing
- Insights from his newly released book on finding sexual pleasure without relying on hard erections.
Key Takeaways:
Life after prostate cancer is about more than just surviving — it’s about reclaiming who you are. Mish encourages men to explore healing not only of the body but also of self-image, connection, and purpose.
Resources & Links:
- Book a confidential consult, in clinic or on telehealth, with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic
- For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com.au
- Visit The Recovering Man: https://www.recoveringman.net/ – Coaching, articles, and resources for men navigating life after prostate cancer.
- Book by Mish Middelmann: Beyond Erections available as paperback or eBook. Details at www.beyonderections.com/book.
- Learn more about men’s sexual health services: www.rshealth.com.au
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