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

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

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

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

NHS Doctor Reacts To 4 Elite Morning Routines (Elon Musk, Ashton Hall, Ronaldo & Mark Wahlberg)

Are these morning routines so wild that they may even be good? For this week's episode of MAN ALIVE, NHS & Private GP specialising in men's health and hormones, Dr Jeff Foster, reacts to the morning routines of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mark Wahlberg, Elon Musk & influencer Ashton Hall. Dr Jeff breaks them down through a health lens and provides practical tips for the optimal male morning routine. In this episode, we discuss sleep health, testosterone, whether or not breakfast is necessary, the best time to exercise, and much more... Timestamps: 00:00 Elon Musk’s Morning Routine 02:15 Mark Wahlberg’s Morning Routine 03:59 Ashton Hall’s Morning Routine 08:28 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Morning Routine 10:59 Optimal Male Morning Routine 13:08 Do You Need Morning Sunlight? 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-MORNINGROUTINES Follow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast https://facebook.com/drjefffoster https://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #morningroutine #fitness

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Gets Passionate About Fibre & Tells Men To Cook Together More!

Only 4% of UK adults consume enough fibre, even though it a high-fibre diet lowers risk of serious chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer. World-renowned cook Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, known for River Cottage, brings his fibre mission to MAN ALIVE with leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster and also shares his experiences of how cooking and food can bring men together in a society where male loneliness is a significant issue. In this episode, we discuss why the UK is in a fibre crisis, why fibre has a branding problem, the best sources of fibre, which health foods are overrated, Hugh's favourite high-fibre recipes, how to balance a desire for both fibre and protein, Hugh's thoughts on modern diets, how food and cooking can improve men's health, how to make plants a bigger part of meals and quick snacks, and much more... Timestamps: 00:00 The UK’s Fibre Crisis Explained 14:05 Does Fibre Need an Image Change? 17:29 The Fibre Oscars 22:25 Overrated Health Foods 26:23 Why is Food Variety Important? 29:23 Favourite Recipes From the Book 30:43 How to Know Your Fibre Numbers 32:48 Balancing Fibre & Protein 36:08 What Hugh Thinks of Radical Diets 39:13 How Food Can Bring Men Together 41:54 Why Families Should Eat Together 43:10 How Men Engage With Food Differently 44:46 Where to Begin Eating More Fibre 46:05 Making Plants the Centre of Your Meal 48:34 Eating More Veg On-the-Go 50:33 Hugh’s Tips For Fussy Eaters 51:50 One Thing Men Can Start Doing Today 52:06 Where to Find Hugh 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-HUGHFEARNLEYWHITTINGSTALL Buy Hugh's new book 'High Fibre Heroes' here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/high-fibre-heroes/hugh-fearnley-whittingstall/9781526639004 Follow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast https://facebook.com/drjefffoster https://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #fibre #hughfearnleywhittingstall #menshealth