Featured Voices From The Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.

The Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast features trusted voices in urology, oncology, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, mental health, and patient advocacy — brought together to help cut through the confusion men and families face every day.

In an era of misinformation and health anxiety, voices grounded in evidence, compassion, and real-world experience matter more than ever.

These conversations are led by Blue Cure founder Gabe Canales, a prostate cancer survivor diagnosed at age 35 who remains on active surveillance. As a patient advocate, Gabe sees firsthand how overwhelming and contradictory health information can be — especially around prostate cancer and men’s health.

That’s why each conversation is patient-centered and plain-spoken, focused on the real questions men and their families are asking. Our goal is not to overwhelm, but to inform — translating complex medical evidence into practical, understandable guidance that supports better decisions.

Through these interviews, we explore prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, and lifestyle-driven health — alongside broader men’s health issues like heart disease, mental health, metabolic disease, and cognitive health.

Together, these voices help men move from fear and misinformation to clarity, confidence, and action.

Featured Experts & Advocates

Dr. Dean Ornish, MD – Founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute; Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF. Author of UnDo It! and The Spectrum.

Dr. Stacy Loeb, MD, MSc, PhD (Hon) – Urologist at NYU Langone Health and internationally recognized prostate cancer researcher. Learn more at StacyLoeb.com.

Dr. Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH – Professor of Urology, Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UCSF and Chief of Urology at the SF VA Medical Center. View UCSF bio.

Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, PhD – Director of Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center; co-author of Anticancer Living. View faculty page.

Dr. John J. Ratey, MD – Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School; author of Spark. Harvard Health profile.

Dr. T. Colin Campbell, PhD – Professor Emeritus at Cornell University; co-author of The China Study and founder of the Center for Nutrition Studies.

Dr. Joel Kahn, MD – Founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity; author and clinical professor of medicine.

Dr. Nigel Brockton, PhD – Vice President of Research at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Meet AICR leadership.

Dr. Beth Frates, MD, FACLM – Lifestyle Medicine pioneer; Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Past President of the ACLM. View profile.

Dr. Steven J. Frank, MD – Professor of Radiation Oncology and Executive Director of the Particle Therapy Institute at MD Anderson. Faculty bio.

Dr. Alan Desmond, MD – Gastroenterologist and author of The Plant-Based Diet Revolution. Visit website.

Dr. Jonathan Fisher, MD – Cardiologist, mindfulness teacher, and author of Just One Heart. Learn more.

Andy De Santis, RD, MPH – Registered Dietitian and author focused on men’s health and nutrition. Visit website.

Dr. Sam Orange, PhD – Researcher in physical activity, cancer prevention, and survivorship at Newcastle University. View profile.

Dr. Fiona Malcomson, PhD – Lecturer in Human Nutrition at Newcastle University, focusing on dietary fiber and cancer prevention. Faculty bio.

Dr. Christian Pavlovich, MD – Professor of Urologic Oncology at Johns Hopkins University and Director of the Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Program. Johns Hopkins profile.

Dr. Umber Salman, MD – Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Radiology Department, UT Health San Antonio. Faculty profile.

Prof. Rob Newton, PhD, DSc – Professor of Exercise Medicine at Edith Cowan University; founder of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute. View profile.

Meg Cadoux Hirshberg – Co-founder and President of the Anticancer Lifestyle Foundation. Meet the team.

Patrick Alonso, PharmD, CPh – Pharmacist and advocate for men’s health; Founder of the Men’s Health Unscripted Podcast. Visit podcast.

Joe DeBrock – Prostate cancer survivor diagnosed at age 43. Chose surgery after learning about the risk of recurrence at a younger age. Now shares his story to inspire early detection and informed decisions.

Will Nelson – Prostate cancer survivor diagnosed in his 30s. Emphasizes the importance of family history, early PSA testing, and the peace of mind that came with taking action. Advocate for young men at risk.

Dr. Scott Eggener, MD – Bruce and Beth White Family Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of the Section of Urology, and Co-Director of the High Risk and Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic at the University of Chicago. He is an internationally recognized expert in urologic oncology and active surveillance. Faculty profile.

Dante Gonzalez, PhD – Acting Director of the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District. Learn more.

Philip Huang, MD, MPH – Director of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department since February 2019. DCHHS is a nationally accredited public health department responsible for providing health and social services that protect the health and well-being of over 2.6 million people that call Dallas County home. Learn more.

Mark Lichty – A prostate cancer survivor diagnosed in 2005, Mark spent 20 years on active surveillance before transitioning to treatment in 2025. As co-founder of Active Surveillance Patients International (ASPI), he has been a strong advocate for empowering patients, expanding awareness, and advancing the role of active surveillance worldwide. Learn more.

James Kuan, MD – Urologist. Learn more.

Kristen Scarpato, MD, MPH – Urologic Oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Learn more.

Sijo Parekattil, MD, FACS – Urologist and Director of Avant Concierge Urology. Learn more.

Ashutosh (Ash) K. Tewari, MD – System Chair, Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Mount Sinai Health System. Learn more.

Adriana Cortés, MD, MPH – Physician & Nutrition Expert. Learn more.

Tim Showalter, MD, MPH — Chief Medical Officer at ArteraAI and a radiation oncologist. Learn more.

Brian P. Grady. MD – Urologist at Sutter Health. Learn more.

Alvaro Santamaria, MD – Urologist at Sutter Health. Learn more.

Jonathan Pavlinec, MD – Urologist at Florida Urology Partners. Learn more.

Ysabel Duron – Founder of The Latino Cancer Institute (TLCI). Ysabel is a Journalist, Cancer Survivor and Patient Advocate. Learn more.

Barry A. Cik, PE, BCEE – Founder & Technical Director of Naturepedic; Board Certified Environmental Engineer.
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Geoffrey Sonn, MD – Urologic Oncologist, Stanford Medicine. Learn more.