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. 6d ago

    “I Would Only Trust 6 Supplements!”: Dr Xand Van Tulleken Exposes Wellness Industry Corruption

    Online health information is so confusing now that even Doctors are struggling to keep up, is this a good thing or a bad thing for society? Leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster is joined by broadcaster and author Dr Xand Van Tulleken to decode the biggest issues with the wellness industry and discover who normal people can genuinely trust. In the episode, they discuss wearable health trackers, secrets behind the supplement industry, how to know what to believe on social media, the shortcomings of conventional medicine, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Maunjaro, why Xand has an issue with how testosterone is marketed, and more... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Confusion & Contradiction in the Wellness Industry 02:57 Why Are We Optimising Ourselves? 04:30 Tracking Health on Wearable Tech 08:26 How Accurate is Smartwatch Data? 10:06 Xand’s Research on Supplements 15:26 The 6 Supplements Xand Trusts 19:47 Is Social Media a Net Positive for Health Information? 24:37 Has Conventional Medicine Failed Us? 32:05 Are Weight Loss Drugs a Miracle or a Concern? 36:23 Using Weight Loss Drugs When You Aren’t Obese 38:46 Xand’s Issue with Testosterone 44:04 Who Can You Trust? 48:27 One Thing Men Should Start Doing Today 52:43 Where to Find Xand 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-XANDVANT Get Xand's new book! https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471997/make-me-well-by-tulleken-xand-van/9781529961034 MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #supplements #wellness #menshealth

    “I Would Only Trust 6 Supplements!”: Dr Xand Van Tulleken Exposes Wellness Industry Corruption

  2. Sep 7

    SIMON BRODKIN: Blood Test Results, Pranking Trump & Men’s Health

    What happens inside your body moments before you prank the most powerful man on the planet on live television? We find out today… Comedian and prankster Simon Brodkin joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on MAN ALIVE for another important conversation on men’s health as well as revealing Simon’s blood test results. In this episode, we discuss Simon’s past life as a junior Doctor, Simon’s sleep problems, his blood test results, his experiences with ADHD and more.

    SIMON BRODKIN: Blood Test Results, Pranking Trump & Men’s Health

  3. Aug 30

    NHS Doctor: Top 5 Men's Hair Loss Questions Explained In 25 Minutes (Side Effects & Results)

    By age 35, 40% to 66% of men in the UK have noticeably thinning hair or hair loss. We're getting better as men at dealing with it and, most importantly, we now have options for preventing and reversing hair loss. In this special episode of MAN ALIVE, NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster covers the most common questions men ask about male pattern baldness and hair loss. We discuss what male pattern baldness is, what it's caused by and how dihydrotestosterone plays an important part, what lifestyle factors can both speed up hair loss and improve hair quality, and the pros and cons of each treatment option. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:21 Male Pattern Baldness 03:03 What Causes Male Hair Loss? 09:13 When Can Male Pattern Baldness Begin? 09:43 Lifestyles Factors That Speed Up Male Hair Loss 11:07 Can You Prevent/Reverse Male Hair Loss? 24:24 Conclusion & Caveats 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-JEFFHAIRLOSS MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #hairloss #malepatternbaldness

    NHS Doctor: Top 5 Men's Hair Loss Questions Explained In 25 Minutes (Side Effects & Results)

  4. Aug 23

    "Good Hair Can Change a Man's Life!" Celebrity Hair Expert's Tips for Men & Our Best Blood Test Yet?

    Something as simple as a haircut can improve a man's confidence and snowball into amazing positive habits, so how do you start? Celebrity hairstylist Michael Douglas joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on MAN ALIVE today to give men expert tips on their hair, as well as sharing his own rollercoaster health journey - including how he died for 3 minutes after a collapsed lung and how he has possibly our best blood test results on the podcast so far! In this episode, we discuss hair tips for men, the best 5-minute hair routine, shampoo and hair loss fixes like transplants, minoxidil and finasteride. We also discuss staying resilient in long-term illness, Michael's experiences caring for his partner Davina McCall in her illness, and the importance of solid male friendships for men's mental health.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Most Common Men’s Hair Mistakes 02:02 Practical Styling Tips 02:56 Shampoo Tips for Men 04:47 Doing Your Hair in 5 Minutes 06:01 Things You Don’t Need for Your Hair 07:11 Michael’s View on Hair Transplants 11:20 Michael’s Past Health Struggles 15:01 Resilience in Difficult Times 18:51 Rating Michael’s Health 19:19 Michael’s Blood Test Results 23:30 Daily Practices That Keep Michael Healthy 26:31 Caring for Davina in Her Illness 34:45 Navigating the Menopause as the Male Partner 38:23 Overcoming Tall Poppy Syndrome 42:37 How a New Haircut Can Change Your Life 44:05 Reflecting on Michael’s Blood Test Results 45:09 Where to Find Michael 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-MICHAELDOUGLAS MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #hairstyle #davinamccall #mensmentalhealth

    "Good Hair Can Change a Man's Life!" Celebrity Hair Expert's Tips for Men & Our Best Blood Test Yet?

  5. Aug 16

    Can Biking Save Men's Mental Health?: Loneliness, Health & Third Testicles with HarveyRidesBikes

    It's been proven that biking lowers stress by 25%, so could biking save the crisis of male loneliness in the UK? Leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster is joined by internet sensation HarveyRidesBikes to discuss the crossover between biking and improved health, as well as digging into Harvey's own health. In this episode, we discuss Harvey's favourite journeys, why some bikers develop a third testicle, why Harvey couldn't do our MAN ALIVE blood test, why biking could help more men with their mental health, Harvey's approach to kindness and positive masculinity, and more... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Why Do Men Love Bikes? 01:48 Harvey’s Favourite Journey 02:39 Bike or Body? 04:23 Third Testicle From Biking 05:43 Nutrition on Long Bike Journeys 06:43 Harvey’s Needle Phobia 10:03 Harvey’s Health Rating 11:03 Measuring QRisk 12:56 Health Changes to Make 13:47 How Biking Improves Mental Health 17:22 Has Harvey Cried on a Ride? 19:04 Why Harvey Gives Out Sweets 23:43 Favourite Interactions on the Bike 27:22 The Pressure to Be ‘Harvey’ 29:57 Can Biking Be a Social Prescription? 30:51 The Wheel of Health 34:55 Men’s Need for Adventure 37:14 The Danger of Biking 39:30 Tips for Starting Biking 41:02 Harvey’s Health Goals 42:26 Harvey’s One Message for Men 44:00 Where to Find Harvey 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-HARVEYRIDESBIKESMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #biking #menshealth #mentalhealth

    Can Biking Save Men's Mental Health?: Loneliness, Health & Third Testicles with HarveyRidesBikes

  6. Aug 9

    "It's Time For Men To Fight Back": The Four Major Issues Making Us Lonely, Stressed & Addicted - Johann Hari

    What's the biggest challenge facing men around the world today? Investigative journalist and 4x New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari has written about the top issues of the last decade concerning men: loneliness, disconnection, addiction, stolen focus, obesity, and more. Alongside leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster, this wide-ranging episode touches on all of these big issues with a hopeful, realistic attitude for what men can start doing today to lose weight, reconnect, improve their mood, and overcome the temptation of social media. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:51 How Cambodians Cure Depression 08:37 Why Japan’s Obesity Rates Are So Low 14:35 Body Image in Men Vs Women 23:18 Men’s Attention Spans Have Been Stolen 37:25 Why Men Feel So Disconnected 45:41 The Biggest Challenge for Men Today 50:37 Where to Find Johann 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-JOHANNHARI Johann's website: https://johannhari.com/MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #obesity #depression #menshealth

    "It's Time For Men To Fight Back": The Four Major Issues Making Us Lonely, Stressed & Addicted - Johann Hari

  7. Aug 2

    JOHN THOMSON: Cold Feet Fame, Quitting Alcohol & Getting a Six-Pack at 50 (Blood Test Results)

    He’s a legend of British comedy and drama, but at 57, how is he really doing under the hood?Known for his roles in Cold Feet and The Fast Show, John Thomson joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in this week’s episode of the MAN ALIVE podcast to dissect his blood test results and pull back the curtain of how John overcame issues with alcohol, mental health, press scrutiny to be at his happiest and most fulfilled today.In this episode, we discuss John’s late ADHD diagnosis and why so many comedians have ADHD, what working with Steve Coogan is really like, John’s impressive blood test results, the pressure of fame, and the low moment when John recognised that alcohol was no longer for him. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Playing Drums to Phil Collins 02:19 Fame After Fast Show & Cold Feet 04:56 John’s Relationship with Alcohol 10:57 Why Funny People Are So Often Addicts 12:48 Should More Men Be Talking About Alcohol? 14:02 John’s Blood Test Results 23:43 How Comedy Has Evolved 24:50 Longevity in Comedy 26:07 Working with Steve Coogan & More 28:58 The Origin of Cheeky Monkey 31:17 The Wheel of Health 38:16 Diagnosed With ADHD at 56 45:07 ADHD Advice for Men 46:43 John’s Health Goals 48:41 One Thing John Wants to Change 49:37 John’s One Message for Men 51:02 Where to Find John 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-JOHNTHOMSONMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #coldfeet #menshealth #comedy

    JOHN THOMSON: Cold Feet Fame, Quitting Alcohol & Getting a Six-Pack at 50 (Blood Test Results)

  8. Jul 26

    Want To Improve Your Testosterone? Here's A Guide To What Actually Works (TRT Vs Lifestyle Changes)

    Testosterone is the talk of the town. Who should consider treating it and who shouldn't, and can lifestyle changes and supplements really make a difference? In this episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men's health specialist & GP Dr Jeff Foster gives a simple explanation of the benefits and limitations of testosterone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, and supplements claiming to improve testosterone levels. Timestamps: 00:00 Testosterone 00:54 What is TRT? 02:21 Who Needs TRT & Who Doesn’t? 04:23 Do You Need to Be on TRT Forever? 05:59 Can Lifestyle Changes Increase Testosterone? 06:56 Exercising for Testosterone 08:25 Testosterone-Optimised Diet 10:08 Importance of Sleep for Producing Testosterone 14:24 How to Manage Stress for Testosterone 17:29 Can Lifestyle Fix Low Testosterone? 22:07 Supplements for Testosterone 26:10 Doctor’s Summary & Recommendations 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-TRTVSLIFESTYLE MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #testosterone #menshealth #podcast

    Want To Improve Your Testosterone? Here's A Guide To What Actually Works (TRT Vs Lifestyle Changes)
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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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