Men's Health

Men's health is in crisis — not because men's bodies are failing, but because the culture around men's health is. On Pair-A-Docs, we have the conversations that men need and rarely get: about mental health, emotional life, relationships, and what genuine strength actually looks like.

Men die younger than women, are less likely to seek medical care, and are significantly underrepresented in mental health treatment. These are not biological inevitabilities — they are the consequences of cultural norms that discourage men from acknowledging vulnerability, seeking help, or even recognizing that they are struggling. On Pair-A-Docs, we challenge those norms directly.

Questions We Answer

Why do men struggle to seek mental health help? The cultural norms that discourage men from acknowledging vulnerability are instilled from childhood and reinforced throughout life. We discuss where they come from and what they cost.
What are the mental health challenges specific to high-performing men? The drive for achievement can create profound suffering when not balanced with self-awareness and emotional health. We discuss burnout, depression, and the emptiness that can follow success.
How does men's emotional life affect their relationships? Men's difficulty with emotional intimacy affects their partners and relationships in ways that are worth understanding — and that can be changed with the right support.
What does the data say about men's health outcomes? Men have higher rates of suicide, cardiovascular disease, and substance use disorders than women. These outcomes are connected to mental health and the reluctance to seek care.
What does genuine strength look like? We challenge the equation of strength with stoicism and explore what it means to be a man who is willing to be honest about his inner life.
How can partners support the men in their lives? Dr. Tammy Nelson discusses what partners can do to support men's emotional health — without taking on the work for them.

Episodes on This Topic

Ep 1

Brooke Burke: Cancer, Body Image, and Coming Back

Entrepreneur, fitness expert, and health advocate Brooke Burke opened up about her experience with thyroid cancer, her relationship with her body, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again after a diagnosis.

Ep 2

Frank Anderson: Trauma, the Body, and Healing

Trauma psychiatrist and IFS (Internal Family Systems) expert Frank Anderson brought a powerful perspective on how trauma lives in the body — and how healing is possible at any age, for anyone.

Ep 4

Kelly Casperson: You Are Not Broken

Urologist, author, and podcast host Dr. Kelly Casperson joins us to talk about women's sexual health, menopause, and why so many women have been told they're broken — when they're absolutely not.

Ep 6

Gabor Maté: When the Body Says No

World-renowned physician and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté joins us for a profound conversation on how trauma, stress, and unmet emotional needs manifest in the body — and what true healing actually looks like.

Ep 7

Jane Seymour: Vitality, Intimacy, and Living Fully

Actress, wellness advocate, and cultural icon Jane Seymour talks about navigating health, vitality, and intimacy at every stage of life — with the kind of honesty only someone who has truly lived it can bring.

Ep 9

Mandy Ingber: Yoga, the Body, and Inner Peace

Celebrity yoga instructor and bestselling author Mandy Ingber joins us to explore the connection between movement, body image, and emotional well-being — and how to find peace in your own skin.

Ep 10

Johan Martinez-Khalilian: The Conversations Men Never Have

Executive coach to pro athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs Johan Martinez-Khalilian joins us to talk about performance, identity, and the real conversations men are never told to have.

Ep 11

Rachel Rubin: The Truth About Sexual Health

Urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Rachel Rubin joins us for a frank, eye-opening conversation about sexual health, hormones, and why so many people — of all genders — are being underserved by medicine.

Ep 12

Steven Weber: An Examined Life

Best known for his iconic roles in Wings and Once and Again, Steven Weber joins us for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about relationships, mental health, and what it means to live an examined life.

Ep 13

Terri Cole: Boundary Boss

Psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss, Terri Cole delivers a deeply practical conversation about setting boundaries, breaking codependent patterns, and reclaiming your power in relationships.

Ep 14

Camryn Manheim: Owning Your Identity

Emmy Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim joins us for an honest, powerful conversation about body image, self-acceptance, and what it really means to own your identity — on your own terms.

Ep 15

Docs-Only Special: Libido

No guest, no filter — just your two docs going deep on libido. Dr. Sherry Ross and Dr. Tammy Nelson tackle the science, the stigma, and the real talk around desire in this special hosts-only episode.

Ep 16

Docs-Only Special: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Your body is always talking — are you listening? Dr. Sherry Ross and Dr. Tammy Nelson decode the signals your body sends and what they really mean for your physical and emotional health in this hosts-only special.