Do Men Tinkle And Other Emergency Room Wisdom with Michael Solomon and Victoria Cuore

Send us Fan Mail The pain wasn’t normal, and pretending it was nearly cost Victoria her arm. We’re unpacking a late-night emergency room run after surgery when stitches that should have been routine turned out to be buried, insanely tight, and infected. We describe what it looked like to get them removed (yes, it was as intense as it sounds), why we trust body signals over guesswork, and how fast “I’ll wait one more day” can become a permanent problem. If you’ve ever downplayed symptoms, second-guessed yourself, or been dismissed by rushed care, this conversation will hit home. Then the mood shifts from medical advocacy to public safety when we share a wild story from a family pizza dinner: a man openly recording children and trying to film up a woman’s skirt. We talk through what we did, what we wish the staff had done, and the line between “allowed” and “acceptable” in places where families should feel safe. It’s a practical discussion about speaking up, protecting minors, and refusing to normalize predatory behavior. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is also front and center. We shout out the Finally Heard webinar, our peer-to-peer support efforts, and “Rachel’s Light,” a memorial page where people can share photos and stories of loved ones lost, including to overdose. We also highlight Jesse Tyler Williams’ book and how donated copies can get into the hands of someone who needs help but can’t afford it. If you got something from this, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more survivors and supporters can find it. And please vote for Victoria Cure at tophost.org and check out our Rebel Gold coffee at strongerthanamountain.com. Support the show