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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#obesity #depression #menshealth

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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#coldfeet #menshealth #comedy

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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