Fuel, Function & the Hormones Nobody Talks About

Fuel, Function & the Hormones Nobody Talks About

This week's guest is Ollie Matthews, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Hormone Coach who helps exhausted parents get their energy, health, and confidence back so they can show up properly for their families. Ollie lost his dad at 15. He spent the years after that in corporate burnout, using food to manage what he hadn't dealt with. He found his way out through fitness, and then went deeper — training under Harvard-affiliated Dr Datis Kharrazian, becoming one of the first practitioners in the UK to hold that accreditation. The path wasn't clean. A bodybuilding phase that involved steroid use left his own hormones in a mess. That experience shaped everything he does now. He's worked with Taylor Swift's first manager Rick Barker, Beverley Knight, world champion endurance athletes, and Tour de France riders. Then he became a parent and realised the most overlooked patient was the exhausted dad in the mirror. That's what The ONE Method is built around — hormones, gut function, sleep, stress resilience, and routines that actually fit around a family. In this episode, we explore: * What chronic stress actually does to male hormones * Why steroid use can cause lasting hormonal damage — and what recovery looks like * What standard GP blood panels miss and what functional medicine finds instead * Why so many fathers are running on empty and can't work out why * How The ONE Method gives parents a clear framework to rebuild from the inside out "Most men don't have a discipline problem. They have a biology problem they don't know about yet." This one is for the dad who's doing everything right on paper but still feels like he's running at 60 percent. Website: https://www.ojayhealth.com [http://ojayhealth.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olliematthewshealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/olliematthewshealth/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menshealthdoctor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/menshealthdoctor/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/ [https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/] Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney [https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney] Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230 [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230] Supplements: https://www.truuman.io [https://www.truuman.io]

Nutrition, What Most Men Miss!

This week’s guest is Josh Clamp, a Registered Nutritionist (MSc), Ultra Endurance Runner, and Men’s Health Champion dedicated to helping men improve their health, wellbeing, and performance through evidence-based nutrition. After completing a BSc in Medical Physiology and an MSc in Human Nutrition, Josh went on to work with Maximus UK as a Senior Nutritionist, where he led their online men’s weight management programme — supporting men to make sustainable, long-term changes to their health. Today, Josh runs his own consultancy, The Men’s Health Nutritionist, where he works with businesses, charities, and individuals to optimise performance, energy, recovery, and overall wellbeing. Alongside his professional work, Josh is also an ultra endurance runner, giving him firsthand experience of the relationship between physical challenge, resilience, mindset, and recovery. In this episode, we explore: * Why so many men struggle with nutrition and consistency * The connection between food, energy, hormones, and mental health * Sustainable health vs extreme diets and “quick fixes” * Lessons from ultra endurance running and pushing mental limits * How men can improve performance without obsessing over perfection Josh’s philosophy: “Good health isn’t built through punishment — it’s built through consistency.” This conversation breaks down the science of men’s health in a practical and relatable way, focusing on how nutrition, movement, and mindset can help men perform better in every area of life. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-clamp-rnutr-125a45160/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-clamp-rnutr-125a45160/] Website: https://www.themenshealthnutritionist.co.uk/ [https://www.themenshealthnutritionist.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenshealthnutritionist/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themenshealthnutritionist/?hl=en] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/ [https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/] Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney [https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney] Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230 [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230] Supplements: https://www.truuman.io [https://www.truuman.io]

The Penis Guy, Erectile Dysfunction & Performance Anxiety

Men’s Health Below the Belt — with Michael Strøm This week’s guest is Michael Strøm, a specialist in men’s sexual health and quality of life, working at the forefront of non-invasive treatment and education. Based in Copenhagen, Michael works with men dealing with issues that are often avoided, misunderstood, or quietly suffered through — including erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, incontinence, and pelvic pain. Through his private clinic, he uses advanced shockwave and EMTT technology, combined with detailed ultrasound diagnostics, to treat the physical side of these conditions — while also addressing the mental and emotional impact of being a man dealing with them. Beyond his clinical work, Michael travels globally delivering shockwave workshops to doctors and practitioners, helping raise the standard of care in men’s health. His role isn’t to sell — it’s to educate, inform, and push the field forward. In this episode, we explore: Why men’s sexual health is still such a taboo conversation The truth about erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety What shockwave therapy is and how it actually works The connection between physical health, confidence, and identity Why avoiding these conversations often makes things worse Michael’s philosophy: “Men deserve a high quality of life — physically, mentally, and sexually.” This episode opens up an honest, often uncomfortable, but hugely important conversation about a side of men’s health that rarely gets spoken about — but affects millions. Links https://msinsight.dk/en/ [https://msinsight.dk/en/] https://www.instagram.com/michael_msinsight [https://www.instagram.com/michael_msinsight] https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-strom-eswt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-strom-eswt/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/ [https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/] Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney [https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney] Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230 [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230] Supplements: https://www.truuman.io [https://www.truuman.io]

Men’s Health, Metabolic Performance and Longevity

Reversing Decline with Dr Suren Naidoo This week’s guest is Dr Suren Naidoo, a Men’s Health, Metabolic Performance and Longevity Specialist focused on helping men take back control of their health as they age. Working primarily with men aged 40–70, Dr Naidoo specialises in reversing metabolic decline, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance, while reducing cardiovascular risk, restoring testosterone, and rebuilding long-term vitality. His approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, cutting through the noise of quick fixes and generic health advice. He is also the co-founder of Vital-health.ai [http://Vital-health.ai], a digital health platform designed to help individuals monitor vital signs and take a more proactive, data-driven approach to their wellbeing. After decades in medical practice, Dr Naidoo identified a pattern many men overlook: what we often accept as “normal ageing” — fatigue, weight gain, brain fog — are often early warning signs of deeper health issues. In this episode, we explore: Why fatigue, belly fat, and brain fog aren’t normal ageing The truth about testosterone decline and metabolic health How to reverse insulin resistance and reduce heart risk The biggest mistakes men make with their health in their 40s+ Why data, structure, and consistency beat quick fixes every time Dr Naidoo’s philosophy: “Ageing isn’t the problem, unmanaged decline is.” This conversation is essential listening for any man who wants to stay sharp, strong, and energised long-term and understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of their health. Links https://www.manstrong2.com [https://www.manstrong2.com] https://www.vital-health.ai [https://www.vital-health.ai] Supplement: https://www.truuman.io [https://www.truuman.io] Non Profit: https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk [https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk] Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/lewishackney [http://www.instagram.com/lewishackney]

Gen-Z Masculinity and Mental Health

Youth Mental Health & The Voice of Gen Z — with Conor Warren This week’s guest is Conor Warren, founder of Spark UK, one of the UK’s leading youth-led mental health charities. Conor started Spark at just 14 years old after struggling with his own mental health and recognising how few safe spaces existed for young people to speak honestly about what they were going through. What began as a personal mission has grown into a national movement — creating free resources, campaigns, and programmes that now reach hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK. Spark’s mission is simple: spark conversations around mental health and give young people the tools to thrive. Alongside his work with Spark, Conor is also part of We Are Prysm, a Gen Z-led consultancy helping brands, charities, and media organisations better understand and communicate with the next generation. His work sits at the intersection of youth mental health, digital culture, education, and lived experience. In this episode, we explore: Starting a national charity at 14 years old Why young people still struggle to talk about mental health How Gen Z culture and social media are shaping wellbeing The role of schools, communities, and media in prevention What the future of youth mental health support needs to look like Conor’s mission: “Young people don’t just need awareness — they need spaces where honesty is normal.” This conversation offers a powerful insight into what the next generation is really experiencing, and why listening to young voices is essential if we want to improve mental health for the future. Links https://www.sparkuk.co.uk [https://www.sparkuk.co.uk] Supplement: https://www.truuman.io [https://www.truuman.io] Non Profit: https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk [https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk] Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/lewishackney [http://www.instagram.com/lewishackney]