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

What happens when a champion bodybuilder gets wiped out by a testicular cancer diagnosis and has to rebuild his body and testosterone from the ground up? Roger Snipes is a British bodybuilder, fitness model, fitness competitor and fitness trainer. He has won Mr. UK, Mr. Britannia, Fame UK, Musclemania, WBFF European Championship and took second place in the WBFF World Championship. This month is T...

Can working night shifts actually shorten your life? Some scientists claim long-term shift work could reduce life expectancy by up to 15 years, while dramatically increasing the risk of depression, burnout, heart disease, and suicide. But what does the research really show about the health risks of night shifts, rotating shifts, and irregular work schedules…and how can shift workers protect their...

Ex-Royal Marines Commando Sniper Aldo Kane pushes his body to the limits pursuing world records and exploring extreme environments. Will his blood test results show a picture of solid recovery or highlight a need to slow down? Aldo Kane is a former Royal Marines Commando Sniper turned TV adventurer, author, and world record holder with over 20 years' experience working in some of the most extr...

After 20 years at the top of the SAS, he’s one-in-a-million when it comes to resilience, discipline, respect, and fitness. But how will years on the frontline impact his real blood test results? Billy Billingham was a Sergeant Major in the SAS, the pride of the UK’s elite special forces. He is now an author, speaker, and leader on the popular TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins. He joins leading men’s hea...

This leading alcohol and drugs expert was dramatically sacked by the UK Government after declaring that alcohol was worse than heroin, so what is the unfiltered truth about alcohol and how can men have a healthier relationship with drinking? In this episode of the MAN ALIVE podcast, leading men's health specialist GP Dr Jeff Foster sits down with renowned neuropsychopharmacologist David Nutt....

Imagine having heart failure on stage during a comedy show, being rushed to hospital, fighting through a brutal recovery, and then launching a headline UK tour inspired by the experience. That’s exactly what happened to Emmanuel Sonubi. Emmanuel Sonubi joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to unpack the moment he experienced heart failure on stage in Dubai an...

Are men going through their own version of menopause? In this episode of MAN ALIVE, NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster breaks down everything you need to know about testosterone: what it is, why levels are falling, how it affects mood, sex drive, strength, motivation and long-term health, and when it might be time to take action. Drawing on his clinical experience workin...

James Haskell is a former England international rugby union player turned podcast host, broadcaster, and DJ.In this episode of MAN ALIVE James Haskell sits down with men’s health specialist and host Dr Jeff Foster for one of his most open conversations yet. We put James through comprehensive blood testing and use the results as a starting point to explore the long-term physical and psychological c...

Most men don’t realise how inactive they’ve become until their health quietly starts paying the price; this NHS Doctor believes that movement, community, and nutrition can save them. In this episode of MAN ALIVE, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi joins men's health specialist and host Dr Jeff Foster for a no-nonsense, practical conversation about modern male health, movement, motivation and why the system...

What happens when musician Miles Kane gets a full health check just weeks before a major tour and turning 40? Could a blood test change how he sees his lifestyle, creativity and the next chapter of his life? Leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster sits down with Miles Kane on Man Alive for a candid conversation about ageing, men’s health and life on the road. With his blood results revealed...

12,000 people die each year in the UK from prostate cancer, and it's the most common cancer in men in the UK. What can you do about it? Dr Jeff Foster, NHS & Private GP specialising in men's health, provides everything men need to know about prostate cancer in this helpful episode of MAN ALIVE. In this episode, Dr Jeff breaks down prostate cancer statistics, what prostate cancer is, the primar...

How would you respond if you got your dream job and a life-changing health diagnosis in the same year? Adam Smith, or Smithy, is a Sky Sports Football Presenter and an ambassador for mental health and type 1 diabetes. He joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on MAN ALIVE to share his journey living with type 1 diabetes as well as insights from interviewing some of the greatest footb...

Why do so many men accept declining erections, low libido, and reduced sexual confidence as “just ageing”? What if your sex span (the length of time you can enjoy a healthy, satisfying sex life) is one of the clearest signals of your overall health, and something you can protect for decades longer than most men realise? In this episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster i...

Elite athletes are celebrated for mental resilience, but what happens when the pressure to be perfect becomes overwhelming? England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio for a rare, honest conversation about performance, pressure, and mental health in men. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players of all time, Jonny ope...

The doctor’s orders are in, and they’re for men to take a targeted, proactive approach to improving heart health, cardiovascular fitness, and long-term longevity in the new year. With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death in men in the UK, focusing on prevention has never been more important. NHS & private GP specialising in men’s health, Dr Jeff Foster, shares 7 science-backed Ne...

When kids were asked what it feels like to be 40, they said aching joints, wrinkles, low energy, and being past your prime. But what if your 40s could be the strongest, healthiest years of your life? Ex-British Army soldier and champion bodybuilder Jay Alderton helps men over 40 build strength, discipline, and confidence through performance coaching, simple training routines, and sustainable lifes...

Ian Marber is one of the UK’s most experienced and respected nutrition therapists, a best-selling author, award-winning health writer, and nutrition consultant, as well as the founder of The Food Doctor and a leading voice in functional nutrition, supplements, and evidence-based health. With the rapid rise of weight-loss medications in the UK, including GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, many...

Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author, and scriptwriter Russell Kane is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV and is currently on tour with his show ‘Hyperactive.’ In order to maintain his physically demanding brand of stand-up comedy, Russell Kane tracks his health metrics while on-stage and is perhaps the most health-conscious comedian around. Naturally, we couldn’t wait for him...

Dr. Anand Patel is a GMC-registered GP and one of the UK's leading experts in men's health, specialising in sexual function, testosterone deficiency, and male fertility. Studies are showing that men are dissatisfied with their penis size and commonly experiencing a wide array of sexual health issues, but they won’t talk about them. Dr Anand Patel joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foste...

Tom Hopper is an English actor known for his roles as Percival in Merlin, Billy Bones in Black Sails, Dickon Tarly in Game of Thrones, Luther Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy, and most recently as Raife in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. Tom turned 40 this year, and yet still manages to train for and play physically-demanding roles in major shows and movies. Tom joined leading men’s health special...

Alex Beevis is a best-selling author (Realistic & Sustainable: A Guide To Permanent Weight Loss) and specialist fat loss expert for men over 40 years old. Alex joined leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio to destroy the myths that hold men over 40 back from being the fittest they ever have been. Often middle-aged men think that they have to commit to an intensive b...

Charlie Higson is an English actor, comedian, and author. He is known best for writing, producing, and starring in The Fast Show alongside Paul Whitehouse, as well as writing The Young Bond series which has sold over a million copies. His new book (Willie Willie Harry Stee) sends us through 1000 years of British history. Charlie joined leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Aliv...

Jason Fox is a British television personality (SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside the Real Narcos), adventurer and a former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces soldier. Jason joined leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio and we revealed his blood test results live on the show to him. Many see Jason as the epitome of male toughness, but with mental health concerns b...

Welcome to the podcast that gets under the skin of men’s health. Join acclaimed men's health and hormone specialist Dr Jeff Foster as he explores the medical truths behind the modern male experience in Man Alive - a podcast that blends clinical insight, candid conversations, and a good dose of humour. Each episode features a remarkable guest, from high-performance athletes and actors like Tom...