The Mel Robbins Podcast - The Ultimate Guide to Male Hormones & Men’s Health

This is the ultimate guide to male hormones and men’s health. If a man you love has seemed a bit off lately, this episode will help you understand why. It’s for both men - and the people who love them. This conversation, the first-ever men’s health episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, was inspired by Mel wanting to learn more about her husband Chris and what she can do to help him with his hormones. Specifically, it all began with the question: should he be taking testosterone? That led Mel to the world-renowned Stanford urologist Dr. Michael Eisenberg, who joins her today to talk all things men’s health. No topic is off limits – Mel asks the questions that may be on your mind – including everything you and your loved ones need to know about testosterone, erectile dysfunction, sexual health, and prostate health. Dr. Eisenberg explains what happens to men’s hormones as they age, what symptoms to keep a close eye on, and what you and the men you love can do about them. Dr. Eisenberg is a board certified urologist and Professor of Urology at Stanford University. He also leads Stanford's Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Program. He specializes in men’s health, testosterone, fertility, and sexual dysfunction. He will also explain why reproductive health is not separate from the rest of a man’s health. It isn't just directly tied, but it is also a window into what's happening throughout a man’s body. You’ll learn: -The signs of low testosterone – and when it makes sense to get tested. -Who may benefit from testosterone therapy and who probably should not be taking it. -How sleep, stress, excess body fat, depression, and alcohol can affect testosterone levels. -The side effects and fertility implications every man should understand before starting testosterone. -What erectile dysfunction is, what causes it, and why it can be an important signal about a man’s overall health. -The differences between Viagra, Cialis, and other treatments for erectile dysfunction. -Why erectile dysfunction can deeply affect confidence, intimacy, and relationships, and how a partner can help. -Why male fertility matters even if you are not trying to have children right now. -What changes in urination and prostate health are worth bringing up with a doctor. -Why pelvic floor health matters for men. If there is a man in your life who has seemed more tired, withdrawn, less interested in sex, or simply not like himself lately, this conversation will help you understand what may be going on and what the two of you can do next. And whether you are listening for a man you love, or you’re a man who wants to take control of your health, you’ll be empowered by what Dr. Eisenberg has to share today. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: MIT Longevity Expert: Do These 3 Things Now to Stay Young, Live Longer, & Keep Your Freedom Mel also wants to tell you: Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morning Join 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspiration The Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about Watch the episodes on YouTube Connect with me on Instagram Follow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more Find some daily positivity on my TikTok Want zero ads? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer

Duration: 1h 18m
Broadcast on: 08 Oct 2026
Audio Format: other

This is the ultimate guide to male hormones and men’s health.

If a man you love has seemed a bit off lately, this episode will help you understand why. It’s for both men - and the people who love them.

This conversation, the first-ever men’s health episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, was inspired by Mel wanting to learn more about her husband Chris and what she can do to help him with his hormones.

Specifically, it all began with the question: should he be taking testosterone?

That led Mel to the world-renowned Stanford urologist Dr. Michael Eisenberg, who joins her today to talk all things men’s health.

No topic is off limits – Mel asks the questions that may be on your mind – including everything you and your loved ones need to know about testosterone, erectile dysfunction, sexual health, and prostate health.

Dr. Eisenberg explains what happens to men’s hormones as they age, what symptoms to keep a close eye on, and what you and the men you love can do about them.

Dr. Eisenberg is a board certified urologist and Professor of Urology at Stanford University. He also leads Stanford's Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Program. He specializes in men’s health, testosterone, fertility, and sexual dysfunction.

He will also explain why reproductive health is not separate from the rest of a man’s health. It isn't just directly tied, but it is also a window into what's happening throughout a man’s body.

You’ll learn:

-The signs of low testosterone – and when it makes sense to get tested.

-Who may benefit from testosterone therapy and who probably should not be taking it.

-How sleep, stress, excess body fat, depression, and alcohol can affect testosterone levels.

-The side effects and fertility implications every man should understand before starting testosterone.

-What erectile dysfunction is, what causes it, and why it can be an important signal about a man’s overall health.

-The differences between Viagra, Cialis, and other treatments for erectile dysfunction.

-Why erectile dysfunction can deeply affect confidence, intimacy, and relationships, and how a partner can help.

-Why male fertility matters even if you are not trying to have children right now.

-What changes in urination and prostate health are worth bringing up with a doctor.

-Why pelvic floor health matters for men.

If there is a man in your life who has seemed more tired, withdrawn, less interested in sex, or simply not like himself lately, this conversation will help you understand what may be going on and what the two of you can do next.

And whether you are listening for a man you love, or you’re a man who wants to take control of your health, you’ll be empowered by what Dr. Eisenberg has to share today.

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: MIT Longevity Expert: Do These 3 Things Now to Stay Young, Live Longer, & Keep Your Freedom

Mel also wants to tell you:

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Hey, it's your friend, Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins Podcast. Today, you and I are learning all about male hormone health from one of the greatest medical experts alive today, Dr. Michael Eisenberg. Dr. Eisenberg is the head of Stanford's male reproductive medicine and surgery program, and today he is here in our Boston studios to teach you and the men that you love, everything you need to know about men's health. We're going to cover low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, fertility issues, and so much more. And I just have to tell you, I have been dying to do an episode on male hormone health for over a year. This is something that my husband, Chris and I have been talking about. We've been talking about testosterone for two years. Should Chris go on it? Should he not? I have his permission to tell you all of this. Well, today, Dr. Eisenberg is here and he says, look, reproductive health for men, it's more than having a healthy sex life. It's more than being successful at trying to have a baby. Men's hormone health is a window into his future health. So if you have a man in your life who just doesn't seem like himself anymore, if you've been badgering him, like I have, saying you should go talk to your doctor. You don't seem like yourself. If you've been on the receiving end of badgering from your partner who's pushing you to go talk to your doctor because you don't seem like yourself, that's why we're doing this episode. Dr. Eisenberg is going to answer all your questions and he's going to help you and your partner understand what may be changing, what deserves attention and what the two of you can do to help the men in your life be happier and healthier at any age. This is the ultimate guide to male hormones and men's health. When I think of fall, I think of a couple of things. I think of the first school drop off, the first sweater weather day, the first chilly evening around the fire pit and our sponsor, LL Bean. For over a hundred years, LL Bean has been part of these traditions, crunching leaves and manemade bean boots, cheering from the sidelines and scotch plaid flannel and walking the dog in a rugged field coat. Go grab the layers you love and the people you love and get outside. Visit LL Bean dot com to shop the fall collection. LL Bean, be an outsider. The Mel Robbins podcast is brought to you by Expedia. I love Expedia because I love traveling and here's the thing. You may be holding off on booking a trip right now because you think you need the whole plan to come together. But guess what? You don't. With Expedia's bundle and save, the more you book, the more you can save. Get up to 30% off every time you add something and then you add more later Expedia, the one place you go to go places. Sign in to save on select bookings. The Mel Robbins podcast is proudly sponsored by Amiga Insurance, our exclusive insurance partner.

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