Healthy For Men

By The River Group

What's Healthy For Men about?

Healthy For Men delves into the myths of the wellness world and reveals the truth behind controversial topics through expert opinion and fascinating personal stories. Is veganism bad for you? What defines a mental health condition? Can AI improve the landscape of fitness? Every episode employs comprehensive journalism to enlighten and inspire.

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Healthy For Men episodes:

01.08.2022
HFM meets Simon Waterson, former marine commando who turns actors into athletes
In this episode, we speak to personal trainer Simon Waterson. Simon is a former marine commando who turns actors into athletes. He has effectively been James Bond’s PT for more than 25 years. Simon has worked with Daniel Craig on all of his...
11.19.2021
The Proper Blokes Club – Breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health
In this episode, we speak to Scott Oughton-Johnson, the founder of the Proper Blokes Club, a walking group that he set up to help break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, encouraging men to be more open. The club currently has...
08.31.2021
An interview with Team GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead
In this episode, we interview inspirational Team GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead. Richard, who has a double through-knee congenital amputation, is currently in Tokyo, where he’s aiming to win his third consecutive 200m gold. Not only has Richard competed in the last two...
06.18.2021
How Men Can Help Women
In this episode, we host an honest discussion about the responsibility on men when it comes to the unacceptable abuse suffered by women. Earlier this year, the horrific murder of Sarah Everard led to a huge outcry from women who have...
03.17.2021
The Science of the Sporting Comeback (with Matt Fitzgerald)
In this episode, we speak to Matt Fitzgerald, author of the new book The Comeback Quotient, which looks at the science and the stories behind some of sport’s greatest comebacks. Everyone loves an inspirational sporting fairytale story, and Matt’s fascinating book...
01.14.2021
How To Have An Awesome 2021
In the latest episode of the Healthy For Men podcast, we speak to four experts at the top of their fields, all of whom can help us to have the best possible year ahead.We have stress expert Neil Shah on...
11.03.2020
Introducing The Wellness Edit Podcast
We think you'll love this new podcast. Introducing the brand new Holland & Barrett Podcast series, The Wellness Edit. Most of us probably feel we’d like to be a bit healthier, but it isn’t always easy to know how. Advice can be...
11.01.2020
How to survive at sea for 74 days with Alex Thomson
In this episode, we speak to British Vendée Globe round-the-world sailor Alex Thomson, about the challenges he faces while spending two-and-a-half months alone at sea, travelling 26,000 miles around the world. Alex tells us about every aspect of his preparation...
09.02.2020
Brain-training to win with British endurance motor racing driver Phil Hanson
We speak to British endurance motor racing trailblazer Phillip Hanson. In this conversation we talk to Phillip about he prepares mentally for a racing season, getting himself in the right zone to push through the toughest and demanding moments of...
04.02.2020
Staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic with Gaz Oakley
How do we stay healthy during a pandemic? In this episode we speak with author and chef Gaz Oakley about cooking great food with limited resources, staying physically fit in small spaces, and keeping your mental health in a good...
02.20.2020
Master your confidence with Dominic Colenso
Whether social media or a changing social landscape are to blame, our belief in ourselves is suffering. HFM speak to communication expert Dominic Colenso to examine why, and what you can do about it. You’ll learn practical techniques and reassuring...
02.07.2020
Plant-based nutrition and vegan ethics with Edric Kennedy-Macfoy
We speak with Edric Kennedy Macfoy. A firefighter for London Fire Brigade for over 13 years, Edric is now a personal trainer and life coach concentrating on changing lives through physical training and plant-based nutrition. Edric discusses his journey on becoming a...
11.11.2019
Building muscle and burning fat - Stuart Miles' body transformation
TV presenter and HFM grooming expert Stuart Miles fought the odds of aging and built muscle while burning fat at 50 years old. Stuart and personal trainer Henry Ives of H+ Performance spoke with HFM about the results and challenges...
08.19.2019
Alix Fox: Master your sexual relationships
In this episode we talk to sex educator Alix Fox about male attitudes towards sex. Alix explains why men and women should learn about sex together, and she presents some exciting methods of starting the conversation with your partner about...
08.12.2019
Dr Alex George: Expert sexual health and the mental challenges for reality TV stars
We spoke with Love Island's Dr Alex George about how to maintain optimum sexual health and make the most of your romantic relationships. He also share his views on mental health and reality TV, explaining his role in developing counselling...
06.14.2019
Ep 003 - Toxic Masculinity and Our Mental Health
Toxic masculinity has been a contentious topic of recent years, so what is masculinity and can it be toxic? In this episode, we speak with a psychotherapist about how masculinity affects men's mental health, a dating expert discusses the role...
03.18.2019
Gordon Benson - Olympic triathlete
HFM speak to Olympic triathlete Gordon Benson and learn how to fuel, train and sleep like a pro. Gordon discusses his experience as a supporting athlete for the Brownlee brothers, and training for the Rio Olympics. Benson went into the Rio...
11.16.2018
Craig McGinlay - From Rugby Player to Actor
Actor and fitness expert Craig McGinlay from Paisley, Scotland, speaks to HFM about priming for his role as Sir Percival in Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword alongside Jude Law, his love for rugby, and moving from a...
10.24.2018
Sleep and Mental Health
Why do we sleep, and what happens to our brain when we don’t? Sleep therapist Risa Gabrielle says that a good night’s sleep starts from the moment you wake up, so HFM speak with Risa about the importance of getting...
10.17.2018
The Power of Ketogenic Diets
The ketogenic diet has increasingly become a popular choice for athletes and weight loss, Keto is a very low carbohydrate and high-fat diet which changes the metabolism in the body from burning glucose for energy to burning fat for energy. It’s...
09.25.2018
Michael Serwa (Life coaching for the elite)
HFM speaks with the UK’s leading life coach, Michael Serwa, about tackling our demons, fighting for success, and the most common obstacles that get in the way of our goals.Michael was featured in our podumentary episode, What is Anxiety?, in...
09.14.2018
Stuart Miles (Miles Younger - How to Age Well)
We speak to Stuart Miles about the expectations of a male in society, how skin products are not just good for our skin but can add a layer of self-care which many are missing, and ask the question how far...
08.31.2018
Top Five Tips for Overcoming Anxiety - with hypnotherapist Tim Grimwade.
In this special bonus episode, we’ve dug through our archives and recalled this chat we had with, Tim Grimwade back in March this year. You may remember Tim back from episode one of our podumentry series What is Anxiety? If you’re a new listener...
08.23.2018
BONUS EP - Three Peaks Challenge (Round Table)
Would you attempt the Three Peaks challenge? This August, eleven volunteers from Healthy For Men’s publishing company, The River Group, attempted climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Mt Snowden in Wales all within 25 hours to...
08.17.2018
Bonus EP - Jason Fox (SAS: Who Dares Wins)
Jason Fox, star of Channel Four’s Meet the Drug Lords: Inside the Real Narcos, talks to Healthy For Men editor Tom Rowley about his experience meeting some of the most dangerous men on the planet. Jason shares his tips for...
08.16.2018
Jason Fox (SAS: Who Dares Wins)
Jason Fox, star of Channel Four’s Meet the Drug Lords: Inside the Real Narcos, talks to Holland & Barrett's Healthy For Men editor Tom Rowley about his experience meeting some of the most dangerous men on the planet. Jason shares...
08.09.2018
BONUS EP - The Best Diet for You (with Drew Price)
HFM speak with nutrition consultant Drew Price about supplement pitfalls, plant-based nutrition, and how to maximise the goodness in your diet. For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This...
08.03.2018
Bradley Simmonds (Personal Trainer to the Stars)
Bradley Simmonds is a celebrity personal trainer, fitness influencer, and ex-professional footballer. We speak to Bradley about the perfect fitness routine, and how to get your nutrition spot on. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom...
08.03.2018
BONUS EP - Bradley Simmonds (Personal Trainer to the Stars)
Bradley Simmonds is a celebrity personal trainer, fitness influencer, and ex-professional footballer. We speak to Bradley about the perfect fitness routine, and how to get your nutrition spot on. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom...
07.26.2018
BONUS EP - Zero-carb Carnivory
HFM speak with strength and conditioning coach Huw Davies about his carnivorous diet, and why he gave up carbohydrates. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks...
07.19.2018
BONUS EP - Vegan nutrition with Sophie Medlin
HFM speak with dietician Sophie Medlin about the ups and downs of plant-based nutrition. For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed...
07.12.2018
Camilla Fayed (Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook)
As part of our vegan month, we speak to Camilla Fayed, owner of London based vegan and vegetarian restaurant, Farmacy Kitchen. Camilla also has recently launched her book Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook: Plant-based recipes for a conscious way of life. The Farmacy ethos is about...
07.12.2018
BONUS EP - Camilla Fayed (Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook)
As part of our vegan month, we speak to Camilla Fayed, owner of London based vegan and vegetarian restaurant, Farmacy Kitchen. Camilla also has recently launched her book Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook: Plant-based recipes for a conscious way of life. The Farmacy ethos is about...
07.06.2018
EP 002 - Should I Go Vegan?
HFM speak to chef Gaz Oakley, vegan bodybuilder Korin Sutton, dietician Sophie Medlin, nutrition consultant Drew Price and ‘Fat Gay Vegan’ Sean O'Callaghan, about whether a plant-based diet is good for you. We explore the science behind vegan nutrition and...
06.27.2018
The History of Protein Supplements (with Nutritional Consultant Drew Price)
What are protein supplements and why are they so popular? HFM speak to nutritional consultant Drew Price about the origins of protein powder, and explore some of the myths behind one of the most common nutritional supplements. We also take...
06.27.2018
BONUS EP - The History of Protein Supps
What are protein supplements and why are they so popular? HFM speak to nutritional consultant Drew Price about the origins of protein powder, and explore some of the myths behind one of the most common nutritional supplements. We also take...
06.22.2018
BONUS EP - Library of Action (with Joel Snape)
We speak to our regular Healthy For Men contributor Joel Snape about his feature The Library of Action which is out now in the July/August 2018 issue of Healthy For Men magazine. In this feature, Joel speaks of his top 30 health and fitness...
06.21.2018
Healthy For Men's Top 5 Health & Fitness Books
We speak to our regular Healthy For Men contributor Joel Snape about his feature The Library of Action which is out now in the July/August 2018 issue of Healthy For Men magazine. In this bonus episode, Joel speaks of his...
06.19.2018
BONUS EP - Jonny Benjamin
The full-length interview with Jonny Benjamin from Episode 1: What Is Anxiety? In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today....
06.12.2018
BONUS EP - Bruce Parry + Oliver Chittenden from Head Talks
In the first of our bonus episodes, we release the full interview with Ex-commando Bruce Parry. Bruce is an award-winning filmmaker and ambassador for Head Talks (Headtalks.com). Whilst making his film Tawai, Bruce lived with a tribe in Borneo called...
06.06.2018
EP 001 - What is Anxiety?
When does anxiety become a disorder? From the world of pro-wrestling, to the tribal people of Borneo, to an incredible incident on London Bridge, this HFM Podumentary explores the modern mental health epidemic like never before. We discover innovative ways...
05.21.2018
EP 000 - Trailer (with James Stewart)
The Healthy For Men Podumentary series explores the myths of the wellness world and reveals the truth behind controversial topics through expert opinion and fascinating personal stories. In this pre-season episode, TV host James Stewart interviews creators Tom Rowley and...

What's Healthy For Men about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Healthy For Men episodes:

HFM meets Simon Waterson, former marine commando who turns actors into athletes

The Proper Blokes Club – Breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health

An interview with Team GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead

How Men Can Help Women

The Science of the Sporting Comeback (with Matt Fitzgerald)

How To Have An Awesome 2021

Introducing The Wellness Edit Podcast

How to survive at sea for 74 days with Alex Thomson

Brain-training to win with British endurance motor racing driver Phil Hanson

Staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic with Gaz Oakley

Master your confidence with Dominic Colenso

Plant-based nutrition and vegan ethics with Edric Kennedy-Macfoy

Building muscle and burning fat - Stuart Miles' body transformation

Alix Fox: Master your sexual relationships

Dr Alex George: Expert sexual health and the mental challenges for reality TV stars

Ep 003 - Toxic Masculinity and Our Mental Health

Gordon Benson - Olympic triathlete

Craig McGinlay - From Rugby Player to Actor

Sleep and Mental Health

The Power of Ketogenic Diets

Michael Serwa (Life coaching for the elite)

Stuart Miles (Miles Younger - How to Age Well)

Top Five Tips for Overcoming Anxiety - with hypnotherapist Tim Grimwade.

BONUS EP - Three Peaks Challenge (Round Table)

Bonus EP - Jason Fox (SAS: Who Dares Wins)

Jason Fox (SAS: Who Dares Wins)

BONUS EP - The Best Diet for You (with Drew Price)

Bradley Simmonds (Personal Trainer to the Stars)

BONUS EP - Bradley Simmonds (Personal Trainer to the Stars)

BONUS EP - Zero-carb Carnivory

BONUS EP - Vegan nutrition with Sophie Medlin

Camilla Fayed (Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook)

BONUS EP - Camilla Fayed (Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook)

EP 002 - Should I Go Vegan?

The History of Protein Supplements (with Nutritional Consultant Drew Price)

BONUS EP - The History of Protein Supps

BONUS EP - Library of Action (with Joel Snape)

Healthy For Men's Top 5 Health & Fitness Books

BONUS EP - Jonny Benjamin

BONUS EP - Bruce Parry + Oliver Chittenden from Head Talks

EP 001 - What is Anxiety?

EP 000 - Trailer (with James Stewart)