Episode 19: From Cancer to Purpose - Robert Ginyard

We'd love to hear from you A doctor’s phone call can flip your mind straight to worst-case scenarios. That’s how Robert Ginyard describes the moment he heard he had prostate cancer and instantly started thinking about death, his family, and what comes next.

We sit down and get honest about what happens right after the news, including the common “I don’t want them to worry” instinct that leads men to conceal their diagnosis, even from the people who will later become their strongest support. We discuss why prostate cancer can be a stealth disease with no symptoms, and why having a long-term primary care physician gives you the baseline data you need for early detection.

Robert breaks down the way he made decisions using his “3D” approach: diagnosis, data, decision. We also discuss a frustration many Black men share: how hard it can be to find clear, trustworthy information on outcomes for Black men across different treatment options.

We also go beyond the physical. Robert shares what recovery taught him about intimacy, partnership, and healing, plus why mental health counseling and trusted support circles should be part of the treatment plan, not an afterthought.

Finally, he explains “Dibby Dibby” (Dream It, Believe It, Do It, Be It) and how purpose can be the reason we take our health seriously in the first place. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more men can find it. launching mailing list - October 2026 Support the show Join my Mailing List: and select this podcast.

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