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

DJ Fat Tony has partied with Freddie Mercury, the Beckhams, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. It all came crashing down with a severe drug addiction that induced psychosis. Tony joins Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to open up about his health and the DJ lifestyle in the 80s compared with today. This is a conversation that shows how men can make changes that really make a long-term health...

The world of supplements is confusing and filled with contradictory information. How can men know if the supplements promising testosterone increases online are beneficial or a waste of money? NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster tests the most popular testosterone supplements and gives his honest ranking. Dr Jeff Foster explores the evidence for ashwagandha, shilajit, ton...

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...

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...

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...

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 resu...

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...

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 cookin...

95% of diets fail. Have we been lied to about weight loss, diets and calorie counting? Professor Giles Yeo MBE is a Professor of Neuroendocrinology and author of 'Gene Eating' and 'Why Calories Don't Count.' He joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the Man Alive studio to combat popular myths surrounding weight loss, Ozempic, calorie-counting and fad diets...

There are so many misconceptions about identical twins, we’re busting some of the biggest twin myths today as we compare real blood test results, genetics, and health markers of possibly the most famous identical twin brothers in the world… Ollie and James Phelps are actors best known for their iconic roles as Fred & George Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Alongside other acting projec...

For men aged 15-45 in the UK, testicular cancer is the most common cancer. While it is over 95% curable if caught early, only 21% of men in the UK perform regular self-checks, and 68% don’t know how to properly check themselves highlighting a major gap in men’s health awareness, early detection, and cancer prevention. MAN ALIVE host Dr Jeff Foster, an NHS and private GP specialising in men’s healt...

Joe Marler is known for making whoever he’s with feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable in a loving way…but today we turn the tables on him by putting his health under the microscope. We break down his real blood test results, testosterone levels, and key health markers to see what’s really going on beneath the surface… Joe is a former professional rugby union player who played as a prop for Harl...

It’s never been more important for men to understand menopause…Studies show 77% of men feel affected by their partner’s menopause symptoms. Nearly 60% of men report a negative effect on their relationship and 10% considered ending their relationship due to the changes experienced. Over a quarter of men do not know what menopause is, and 19% wouldn’t know how to support someone. 61% of men would no...

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...