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

We Put Russell Howard Through Our Ultimate Men’s Health Test

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 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-RUSSELLHOWARD Follow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast https://facebook.com/drjefffoster https://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastListen to Man Alive: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A4wuGuqnetkeBwxPdcyqn https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-alive-with-dr-jeff-foster/id1849695640 MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #russellhoward #comedian #menshealth

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