MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

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The ultimate podcast for men. MAN ALIVE is the men’s health podcast hosted by leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. We cut through fads and buzzwords to talk testosterone, hormones, mental health, longevity, performance, and wellbeing with clinical insight, candid chat and humour. Every Monday, expect guests like Jonny Wilkinson and Russell Kane plus leading experts in health, fitness and nutrition. Dr Jeff breaks down their blood tests to reveal what their biology says about their health and future. Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://tinyurl.com/38r96yuy

  1. 1d ago

    SBS Sergeant Jason Fox: My Honest Experience After 9 Months On TRT & Exact Workout At 50

    Former Special Forces Sergeant Jason Fox was the guest on our first ever episode where he discovered he had low testosterone. Now, he returns to the podcast after having been on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) for 9 months to give his honest experience for other men and to see how his blood test results have changed Jason Fox, often referred to by his nickname 'Foxy', is a British television personality, adventurer and a former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces soldier. He joins leading men's health specialist and GP Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast. In this episode, we discuss the reactions online to Jason's low testosterone revelation, the process and experience of being on TRT, Jason's updated blood test results, the exact workout he uses to stay in shape at 50 years old, Jason's work with veterans and what veteran life in the UK is really life, and the biggest questions and challenges facing men in 2026.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Reactions to Jason’s Low Testosterone 01:45 Reacting to Your Comments 04:13 The Process of Getting TRT 06:05 Side Effects & Results of TRT 08:18 Misconceptions About TRT 11:46 Foxy’s Blood Test Results 17:36 Foxy’s Health Goals 19:47 Fitness & Training as a New Dad 20:41 Staying in Shape at 50 24:04 Jason’s Favourite Exercise 24:21 Changes to Make in Your 40s 26:14 Would Foxy Pass SBS Selection Now? 27:55 Advice for Fitness Beginners Today 29:20 The Reality of Veteran Life in the UK 34:16 Most Common Questions Foxy Gets Asked By Men 36:43 Biggest Problem Men Face in 2026 38:15 Question that Men Ask Foxy Privately 40:45 One Piece of Advice for Men 42:45 Where to Find Jason Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-JASONFOX2MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #testosterone #podcast #menshealth

    SBS Sergeant Jason Fox: My Honest Experience After 9 Months On TRT & Exact Workout At 50

  2. Jul 12

    Oxford Sleep Scientist: The Reason Why Men Are Tired, Stressed & Ageing Faster Than Ever Before - Russell Foster

    What if poor sleep is quietly damaging your hormones, mental health, productivity, relationships, and even shortening your life? Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and one of the world’s foremost experts on sleep, circadian rhythms, and the body clock. His pioneering research has transformed our understanding of how sleep affects physical health, mental wellbeing, hormones, performance, ageing, and disease. In this episode, Russell shares decades of scientific insight in a clear, practical way, helping us understand why sleep is one of the most powerful and overlooked pillars of long-term health. In this episode, we explore the latest sleep science, circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation, insomnia, sleep quality, deep sleep, REM sleep, men’s health, hormones, testosterone, stress, anxiety, depression, shift work, night shifts, morning routines, chronotypes, early birds vs night owls, biological clocks, sleep recovery, catching up on sleep, melatonin, sleep tablets, sleep supplements, alcohol and sleep, screen time, blue light, podcasts for sleep, audiobooks before bed, optimal performance, cognitive function, productivity, longevity, and practical sleep tips to improve your sleep tonight. Whether you’re struggling with poor sleep, waking during the night, working shifts, or simply want to optimise your health and performance, this conversation is packed with evidence-based advice you can put into practice immediately. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Sleep Theories in Science 02:52 Is Sleep More Important Than Diet? 03:24 Why Some Feel They Can Live on 5 Hours of Sleep 05:23 Biological Signs of Poor Sleep 08:10 Can You Prescribe Better Sleep for Health Issues? 09:25 Margaret Thatcher’s Poor Sleep Consequences 11:27 Can You Catch Up on Sleep? 12:40 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Abnormal Sleep Routine 16:09 Are You a Morning Person By Nature or Nurture? 19:24 Is Society Bad for Natural Night Owls? 20:36 Importance of Morning Structure for Sleep Health 22:01 Differences in How Men Vs Women Sleep 24:05 What Bad Sleep Does to the Male Body 27:15 Sleep Deprivation & Mental Health 29:22 Waking Up Stressed in the Night 35:43 How Damaging Are Night Shifts? 40:47 Simple & Practical Strategies for Night Shift Workers 43:15 Best Time of Day for Most Demanding Tasks 44:52 Melatonin & Sleep Tablets 53:25 Do Any Supplements Help With Sleep? 55:57 Using Alcohol to Wind Down & Relax 57:15 Using Podcasts or Audiobooks to Fall Asleep 59:26 Light from Screens Before Bed 1:00:55 One Thing to Improve Tonight 1:01:34 Where to Find Russell Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RUSSELLFOSTER MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #sleep #menshealth #podcast

    Oxford Sleep Scientist: The Reason Why Men Are Tired, Stressed & Ageing Faster Than Ever Before - Russell Foster

  3. Jul 5

    Britain’s Wildest DJ: 30 Years in the Party Scene, Addiction & Recovery (DJ Fat Tony)

    DJ Fat Tony has partied with Freddie Mercury, the Beckhams, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. It all came crashing down with a severe drug addiction that induced psychosis. Tony joins Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to open up about his health and the DJ lifestyle in the 80s compared with today. This is a conversation that shows how men can make changes that really make a long-term health difference. In this episode, we discuss lifestyle, sleep, workouts, brain health, men's general health, Tony's addiction and recovery journey, how men can support other addicts, how society's perspectives on masculinity have changed since the 80s, as well as playing a new game called 'Listen When...' Timestamps: 00:00 Tony’s DJ Lifestyle 02:54 Breakfast & Gym Training 04:22 DJ’s Sleep Habits 05:08 How Tony Keeps His Brain Healthy 05:53 How Tony Defines Success Today 07:52 Drugs Give False Happiness 10:27 How the Drug Addiction Began 13:14 UK’s Shifting Drinking Culture 15:06 Tony’s Lowest Moment 16:07 The Turning Point 20:37 How to Support an Addict 22:01 How the Body Changes During Recovery 26:19 Biggest Surprise in Recovery 28:02 Falling Off the Wagon 30:31 THE WHEEL OF HEALTH! 35:08 Masculinity in the 80s Vs Now 40:42 Tony’s Message to Younger Men 45:09 LISTEN WHEN! 47:42 Tony’s Health Goals 48:29 One Piece of Advice for Men 49:35 Where to Find DJ Fat Tony Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-DJFATTONY Get Tony's New Book! https://www.waterstones.com/book/recover-me/dj-fat-tony/tara-day/9780349450629 MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #podcast #dj

    Britain’s Wildest DJ: 30 Years in the Party Scene, Addiction & Recovery (DJ Fat Tony)

  4. Jun 28

    Doctor Ranks Every Testosterone Supplement: Worst to Best

    The world of supplements is confusing and filled with contradictory information. How can men know if the supplements promising testosterone increases online are beneficial or a waste of money? NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster tests the most popular testosterone supplements and gives his honest ranking. Dr Jeff Foster explores the evidence for ashwagandha, shilajit, tongkat ali, creatine, turkesterone, lion's mane, fenugreek, D-aspartic acid and tribulus terrestris (as well as vitamins like vitamin D) and puts them in a tier list based on their effectiveness in increasing testosterone levels for men. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Ashwagandha 02:06 Shilajit 03:30 Tongkat Ali 05:02 Vitamins 06:28 Creatine 09:02 Turkesterone 10:39 Lion’s Mane 11:54 Fenugreek 13:27 D-Aspartic Acid 14:26 Tribulus Terrestris 16:12 Final Thoughts & Advice Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-SUPPLEMENTRANK MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #testosterone #menshealth #supplements

    Doctor Ranks Every Testosterone Supplement: Worst to Best

  5. Jun 21

    We Put Russell Howard Through Our Ultimate Men’s Health Test

    Russell Howard has spent decades making Britain laugh, but what do his blood test results reveal about the man behind the comedy? One of Britain’s most successful comedians, Russell Howard, joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to explore his blood test results and have a candid conversation about health, happiness, vulnerability, and what it really takes to stay well while living life on the road. Known for his sharp observations and infectious positivity, Russell opens up about everything from being married to a doctor and navigating the endless stream of health advice online, to the habits that help him stay physically and mentally healthy during demanding tours. Along the way, Dr Jeff breaks down Russell’s blood test results, including some surprising cholesterol numbers, and separates health facts from fiction. In this episode, we discuss Russell’s relationship with health and wellbeing, what he’s learned from being married to a doctor, why he’s vulnerable to health misinformation and wellness trends, the five things he does to stay healthy on tour, Russell’s surprising cholesterol results, testosterone and men’s hormones, why men should feel comfortable crying, the connection between comedy and mental health, finding balance in a high-pressure career, ageing well, and much more… Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Five Brilliant, Healthy Things 05:26 Movement On Stage 06:54 Being Married to a Doctor 07:37 Russell’s Blood Test Results 21:39 Russell Reflects on His Results 22:37 Daily Routine on Tour 23:44 Sleep as a Parent 24:42 Russell’s Stress Tolerance as a Comedian 25:59 Coming Down After a Show 28:12 Pre-Show Routine 29:04 The Psychology of Stand-up Comedians 30:48 How Reviews Impact Comedians 34:50 Grown Men Crying 38:25 Don’t Tell The Algorithm 40:51 Has Social Media Changed Comedy? 43:57 Protecting Young People From Social Media 47:15 Using Comedy to Make Serious Points 50:12 Comedy’s Impact on Mental Health 53:55 Best & Worst Gig 55:25 Russell’s One Piece of Advice for Men 56:33 Where to Find Russell Howard Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RUSSELLHOWARD Follow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast https://facebook.com/drjefffoster https://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastListen to Man Alive: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A4wuGuqnetkeBwxPdcyqn https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-alive-with-dr-jeff-foster/id1849695640 MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #russellhoward #comedian #menshealth

    We Put Russell Howard Through Our Ultimate Men’s Health Test

  6. Jun 14

    3 Years On TRT & Rebuilding After Hitting Breaking Point (Made In Chelsea's Ryan Libbey)

    When a life-threatening labour caused his partner serious health issues, Ryan took care of her and their new child. He stayed strong for as long as he could, but eventually burned out and hit rock bottom. How did he rebuild himself? Ryan Libbey is a podcaster as well as a former Made in Chelsea star and personal trainer. He joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to discover his blood test results and to open up about his experience on TRT and the role it played in helping him be the best partner and Dad he could be. In this episode we discuss fitness for new Dads, Ryan's extreme endurance challenges, Ryan's blood test results and testosterone journey, how Ryan rebuilt himself after his lowest moments mentally, and what his health goals are for the next decade. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Training & Diet as a New Dad 03:16 Ryan’s Fitness Advice for New Dads 05:54 Training for Endurance Challenges 08:33 Rating Ryan’s Health Out of 10 11:07 Ryan’s Blood Test Results 19:10 Ryan’s TRT Journey 31:20 The Mental Pressure of Being a Dad 35:54 Reflecting on Ryan’s Lowest Moments 40:35 Practical Changes That Helped 43:03 Advice to Struggling Men 45:04 Health Goals for the Next Decade 47:04 Where to Find RyanGet the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RYANLIBBEYFollow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #mentalhealth #endurancetraining

    3 Years On TRT & Rebuilding After Hitting Breaking Point (Made In Chelsea's Ryan Libbey)

  7. Jun 7

    Fast Show's Simon Day Opens Up: Addiction, Dark Comedy & Blood Test Results

    He was living the life of a TV and comedy star, but underneath he was battling hidden addiction issues. How did Simon Day turn it all around and what have years of addictive behaviour done to his blood test results? Simon Day is an English comedian and actor known for his roles in the sketch show The Fast Show and the sitcom Grass. He joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to explore the psychology of comedians, his blood test results, and a light-hearted look into ageing. In this episode, we discuss what it takes mentally to be a comedian, why Simon was more comfortable playing characters rather than being himself, Simon's blood test results like cholesterol and iron levels, Simon's addiction journey and how he began recovery, how Simon stays healthy on tour and on set, his favourite experiences on The Fast Show, and much more...Topics: What It Takes To Be A Comedian Are Comedians Happier Than Other People? Why Simon Wanted to Play Characters Simon’s Most Meaningful Characters Which Character is Most Like Simon? Most Surprising Aspect of Ageing Rating Simon’s Health Out of 10 Simon’s Blood Test Results Simon’s Addiction Journey What Made Simon Stop Simon’s Advice for Addicts Reflecting on Simon’s Blood Test Results Lifestyle on Set & Touring Favourite Fast Show Experiences The Wheel of Health Medically Diagnosing Simon’s Characters Simon’s Health Hopes for the Future One Piece of Advice for Men Where to Find Simon Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-SIMONDAY Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #addictionrecovery #menshealth #comedy

    Fast Show's Simon Day Opens Up: Addiction, Dark Comedy & Blood Test Results

  8. May 31

    Olympic Legend On Life-Changing TRT & Overcoming Struggles After Retiring (Sir Steve Redgrave)

    He became one of the most decorated Olympians of all time whilst struggling with major illness, but even Olympic heroes carry deep feelings of anxiety and depression. Sir Steve Redgrave is a British retired rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000. He joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to explore his blood test results and open up about his health struggles, both physically and mentally. In this episode, we discuss how Steve dealt with colitis and diabetes while winning 5 Olympic gold medals, Steve's blood test results, Steve's testosterone and TRT journey, how Steve dealt with severe depression after retiring, Steve's surprising conversation with the Queen, what Steve would say to his younger self, and much more... Topics: Steve’s Path Into Rowing Steve’s Colitis Diagnosis Type 1 Diabetes Did Steve Want to Quit? Steve’s Blood Test Results Depression After Retirement That Famous Steve Redgrave Quote… Steve’s Message To His Younger Self Steve’s Advice for Men Where to Find Steve Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-STEVEREDGRAVE Follow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast https://facebook.com/drjefffoster https://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #olympics #mentalhealth

    Olympic Legend On Life-Changing TRT & Overcoming Struggles After Retiring (Sir Steve Redgrave)
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The ultimate podcast for men. MAN ALIVE is the men’s health podcast hosted by leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. We cut through fads and buzzwords to talk testosterone, hormones, mental health, longevity, performance, and wellbeing with clinical insight, candid chat and humour. Every Monday, expect guests like Jonny Wilkinson and Russell Kane plus leading experts in health, fitness and nutrition. Dr Jeff breaks down their blood tests to reveal what their biology says about their health and future. Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://tinyurl.com/38r96yuy

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