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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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