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

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

    Reverend Richard Coles: “I'd Rather Die Young Than Go to the Gym?” - Blood Results, Mounjaro & Grief

    18/10/2026 | 44 mins.
    Reverend Richard Coles has packed more into one life so far than most, but has he maintained his health along the way?
    Author and broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast this week to delve into men's health and ageing, as well as dissect his blood test results.
    In this episode, we discuss Mounjaro and weight-loss, the health reality of I'm a Celeb, Richard's blood test results, his wild stint in Ibiza which led to him becoming a priest, the importance of routines like prayer and community, how men often approach grief and the limitations of it, and much more...
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:43 Is Richard Secretly 1000 Years Old?
    02:06 Health Now vs 30 Years Ago
    03:24 Richard’s Health Rating
    04:06 Richard’s Weight-Loss Medication Journey
    09:28 Losing Weight on I’m a Celeb
    11:45 Richard’s Blood Test Results
    23:24 The Wheel of Health
    27:45 From Ibiza to Priesthood
    31:46 Why Prayer Can Be Helpful
    32:52 We Need Community in Modern Society
    34:07 Helping Others With Grief
    37:31 How Men Approach Grief
    40:38 Richard’s Purpose
    42:16 Health Goals
    42:48 One Thing Men Can Do Today
    43:24 Where to Find Richard
    Follow Richard: https://www.richardcoles.com/
    Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests:
    https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RICHARDCOLESMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.
    #menshealth #grief #weightloss
  • MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

    “It’s All Bull***t”: Ultra Runner Debunks Couch to 5K and Fitness Fads | Tommy Lewis

    11/10/2026 | 46 mins.
    Could your approach to running be the reason you keep getting injured or giving up?

    Today on MAN ALIVE, ultrarunner and founder of That’s Runnable, Tommy Lewis, joins Dr Jeff Foster to discuss men’s biggest running mistakes, what he thinks Couch to 5K gets wrong and why running for weight loss can disappoint. They also explore running for mental health, fitness-watch obsession and whether you’re wasting money on electrolytes.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:43 Why Should Men Start Running?

    03:26 Biggest Mistakes Men Make With Running

    07:00 How to Start Running

    07:50 Why Runners Need Strength Training

    08:53 Running for Weight Loss

    10:58 What Couch to 5K Gets Wrong

    12:41 Finding Time to Exercise

    16:26 Running for Mental Health

    20:40 VO2 Max & Fitness-Data Obsession

    25:57 How to Improve Your Fitness

    27:17 Running Fast & Healthy Ageing

    28:55 Running Shoes & Equipment

    33:27 Running Without a Watch

    35:11 Do You Really Need Electrolytes?

    42:43 From Beginner to Ultrarunner

    44:03 Tommy’s One Message to Men

    46:18 Where to Find Tommy

    Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests:
    https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test

    Follow Tommy:
    https://www.instagram.com/tommyrunpt/
    https://www.instagram.com/thatsrunnable/

    Follow Man Alive:
    https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast
    https://facebook.com/drjefffoster
    https://tiktok.com/@man.alive.podcast

    Listen 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.

    #manalive #menshealth #running
  • MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

    KEVIN BISHOP: Quitting Alcohol, World's Best Steve Coogan Impression & Blood Test Results

    04/10/2026 | 49 mins.
    Kevin Bishop says quitting alcohol was the best thing he ever did. But what do his blood test results reveal about his health today?Today on MAN ALIVE, the British actor and comedian joins Dr Jeff Foster to discuss sobriety, ADHD and living with Steve Coogan – with plenty of impressions along the way. Jeff also reveals Kevin’s blood test results, including a surprising testosterone reading.Timestamps:00:00 Intro
    00:45 ADHD & Impressions
    02:38 Living With Steve Coogan
    05:09 ADHD Diagnosis & Medication
    08:16 Growing Up As a Child Actor
    11:17 Daily Life in the West End
    16:42 Winding Down After a Show
    18:03 Kevin’s Blood Test Results
    19:57 Kevin’s Surprising Testosterone Result
    24:09 Prostate Health & Testing
    27:18 Quitting Alcohol & Sobriety
    32:04 Reflecting on His Results
    35:02 The Wheel of Health
    36:00 Sex Drive in Your 40s
    39:33 Joint Pain & Arthritis
    43:16 Kevin’s Focus for the Next Decade
    45:55 One Thing Men Can Start Today
    47:58 Where to Find KevinMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.
  • MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

    The Uncomfortable Truth About Peptides

    27/09/2026 | 23 mins.
    Peptides promise more muscle, faster recovery, weight loss and younger-looking skin. But what does the evidence say?

    Today on MAN ALIVE, men’s health specialist and GP Dr Jeff Foster explains the difference between licensed medicines and unregulated peptides sold online.

    He examines the claims around testosterone, muscle, recovery, skin and hair, and shares what happened to one patient’s blood test results after taking a stack of peptides.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro

    00:24 What Are Peptides?

    01:07 Peptides & Testosterone

    01:41 Can Peptides Help Build Muscle?

    02:22 Peptides & Fat/Weight-loss

    05:04 Peptides for Quicker Recovery

    06:59 Peptides for Skin & Hair

    09:54 Best Peptides for Men

    11:48 Safety & Side Effects

    17:10 Are Peptides Just Hype?

    19:30 Will Peptides be Legalised?

    21:39 Conclusion

    MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.

    #menshealth #peptides #testosterone
  • MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

    Jamie Bigg (Giant From Gladiators): Revealing The Blood Test Results Of The World’s BIGGEST Bodybuilder

    21/09/2026 | 55 mins.
    He's a literal giant of a man, but will Jamie feel small as we put his real blood test results under the spotlight?

    Today on MAN ALIVE, bodybuilder and Giant from BBC's Gladiators, Jamie Bigg, joins leading men's health specialist & NHS GP Dr Jeff Foster to talk men's health by getting to understand Jamie's fitness and diet routine as well as reveal and discuss his blood test results.

    In this episode, we discuss Jamie's testosterone journey, his biggest lessons and insights from Gladiators, his typical week of fitness training and diet, why he chooses to wake up at 4:30am every morning, his steroid advice for young men, the importance of discipline and resilience, and much more...
    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    01:02 Biggest Takeaways From Gladiators

    02:06 Favourite Gladiators Memories

    02:56 Gladiators Casting Process

    04:46 Playing Giant at 40

    06:29 Typical Week of Training

    10:12 Training For a Bodybuilding Event

    12:36 Maintaining Fitness While Travelling

    14:19 Most Overrated Exercise

    15:57 Jamie’s Daily Diet

    17:32 Average Daily Protein Intake

    21:46 Guilty Pleasure Food

    23:18 Jamie’s Blood Test Results

    31:05 Jamie’s Experience With TRT

    42:12 How Jamie Feels About His Results

    43:28 The Wheel of Health

    48:51 Mindset of a Giant

    50:12 How to Build Discipline & Resilience

    53:43 Jamie’s Role Models

    54:16 One Thing Men Can Start Doing Today

    54:36 Where to Find Jamie
    MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.

    #menshealth #fitness #fitnesspodcast
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About MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast
The ultimate podcast for men. MAN ALIVE is the men’s health podcast hosted by leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. We cut through fads and buzzwords to talk testosterone, hormones, mental health, longevity, performance, and wellbeing with clinical insight, candid chat and humour. Every Monday, expect guests like Jonny Wilkinson and Russell Kane plus leading experts in health, fitness and nutrition. Dr Jeff breaks down their blood tests to reveal what their biology says about their health and future. Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://tinyurl.com/38r96yuy
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