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

The rock 'n' roll lifestyle was exactly as Justin expected...loads of booze, loads of drugs, and not much sleep. At 51 years old, has his health taken a toll?

Justin Hawkins, lead singer of iconic rock band 'The Darkness' behind the smash hit 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' meets leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. Together, they break down Justin's blood test results and put his lifestyle under a magnifying glass to see which aspects of rockstar life have long-term impacts and which changes have been the most positive.

In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer, testosterone, cholesterol, heart health, meeting and working with Sir Brian May, why the Spice Girls didn't like Justin, what it's really like to perform in front of a crowd, whether Justin still gets nervous when headlining an arena show, and much more...

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:45 Is Justin Ageing in Reverse?

03:45 The Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle

05:39 Stories of Meeting Famous Musicians

08:03 The Experience of Being in Front of a Crowd

11:50 Justin’s Blood Test Results

17:40 Prostate

23:40 Testosterone

25:32 QRisk

30:44 20 Years of Sobriety

34:47 Health Goals

36:32 The Wheel of Health

45:28 Should We Prescribe Live Music?

50:21 How Justin Defines Success

51:43 Health Goals After the Podcast

52:55 Justin’s Advice for Men

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Mental health issues are more prevalent today than they ever have been, and the difficulty of getting men to open up is something that needs addressing urgently.

In today's special episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster wants to equip you with the information behind why mental health is so dangerous, and practical ways to support those around you who are struggling.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:51 Previous Podcast Guests

01:54 Mental Health Isn’t New

02:26 You Need Some Stress

03:15 History of Mental Health Treatment

05:31 Are We Supposed to Be Happy?

06:36 Does Mental Health Impact Physical Health?

07:37 Who is More Vulnerable to Mental Health Issues?

09:29 Sex Differences in Mental Health

11:35 How to Look After Your Mental Health

15:18 Importance of Health Investigation

15:50 Medications for Mental Illness

19:52 How to Support a Mate You’re Worried About

22:04 Jeff’s Final Thoughts

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Online health information is so confusing now that even Doctors are struggling to keep up, is this a good thing or a bad thing for society?

Leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster is joined by broadcaster and author Dr Xand Van Tulleken to decode the biggest issues with the wellness industry and discover who normal people can genuinely trust.

In the episode, they discuss wearable health trackers, secrets behind the supplement industry, how to know what to believe on social media, the shortcomings of conventional medicine, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Maunjaro, why Xand has an issue with how testosterone is marketed, and more...

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:57 Confusion & Contradiction in the Wellness Industry

02:57 Why Are We Optimising Ourselves?

04:30 Tracking Health on Wearable Tech

08:26 How Accurate is Smartwatch Data?

10:06 Xand’s Research on Supplements

15:26 The 6 Supplements Xand Trusts

19:47 Is Social Media a Net Positive for Health Information?

24:37 Has Conventional Medicine Failed Us?

32:05 Are Weight Loss Drugs a Miracle or a Concern?

36:23 Using Weight Loss Drugs When You Aren’t Obese

38:46 Xand’s Issue with Testosterone

44:04 Who Can You Trust?

48:27 One Thing Men Should Start Doing Today

52:43 Where to Find Xand

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What happens inside your body moments before you prank the most powerful man on the planet on live television? We find out today…

Comedian and prankster Simon Brodkin joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on MAN ALIVE for another important conversation on men’s health as well as revealing Simon’s blood test results.

In this episode, we discuss Simon’s past life as a junior Doctor, Simon’s sleep problems, his blood test results, his experiences with ADHD and more.

By age 35, 40% to 66% of men in the UK have noticeably thinning hair or hair loss. We're getting better as men at dealing with it and, most importantly, we now have options for preventing and reversing hair loss.

In this special episode of MAN ALIVE, NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster covers the most common questions men ask about male pattern baldness and hair loss.

We discuss what male pattern baldness is, what it's caused by and how dihydrotestosterone plays an important part, what lifestyle factors can both speed up hair loss and improve hair quality, and the pros and cons of each treatment option.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:21 Male Pattern Baldness

03:03 What Causes Male Hair Loss?

09:13 When Can Male Pattern Baldness Begin?

09:43 Lifestyles Factors That Speed Up Male Hair Loss

11:07 Can You Prevent/Reverse Male Hair Loss?

24:24 Conclusion & Caveats

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Something as simple as a haircut can improve a man's confidence and snowball into amazing positive habits, so how do you start?

Celebrity hairstylist Michael Douglas joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on MAN ALIVE today to give men expert tips on their hair, as well as sharing his own rollercoaster health journey - including how he died for 3 minutes after a collapsed lung and how he has possibly our best blood test results on the podcast so far!

In this episode, we discuss hair tips for men, the best 5-minute hair routine, shampoo and hair loss fixes like transplants, minoxidil and finasteride. We also discuss staying resilient in long-term illness, Michael's experiences caring for his partner Davina McCall in her illness, and the importance of solid male friendships for men's mental health.Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:44 Most Common Men’s Hair Mistakes

02:02 Practical Styling Tips

02:56 Shampoo Tips for Men

04:47 Doing Your Hair in 5 Minutes

06:01 Things You Don’t Need for Your Hair

07:11 Michael’s View on Hair Transplants

11:20 Michael’s Past Health Struggles

15:01 Resilience in Difficult Times

18:51 Rating Michael’s Health

19:19 Michael’s Blood Test Results

23:30 Daily Practices That Keep Michael Healthy

26:31 Caring for Davina in Her Illness

34:45 Navigating the Menopause as the Male Partner

38:23 Overcoming Tall Poppy Syndrome

42:37 How a New Haircut Can Change Your Life

44:05 Reflecting on Michael’s Blood Test Results

45:09 Where to Find Michael

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It's been proven that biking lowers stress by 25%, so could biking save the crisis of male loneliness in the UK?

Leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster is joined by internet sensation HarveyRidesBikes to discuss the crossover between biking and improved health, as well as digging into Harvey's own health.

In this episode, we discuss Harvey's favourite journeys, why some bikers develop a third testicle, why Harvey couldn't do our MAN ALIVE blood test, why biking could help more men with their mental health, Harvey's approach to kindness and positive masculinity, and more...

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:46 Why Do Men Love Bikes?

01:48 Harvey’s Favourite Journey

02:39 Bike or Body?

04:23 Third Testicle From Biking

05:43 Nutrition on Long Bike Journeys

06:43 Harvey’s Needle Phobia

10:03 Harvey’s Health Rating

11:03 Measuring QRisk

12:56 Health Changes to Make

13:47 How Biking Improves Mental Health

17:22 Has Harvey Cried on a Ride?

19:04 Why Harvey Gives Out Sweets

23:43 Favourite Interactions on the Bike

27:22 The Pressure to Be ‘Harvey’

29:57 Can Biking Be a Social Prescription?

30:51 The Wheel of Health

34:55 Men’s Need for Adventure

37:14 The Danger of Biking

39:30 Tips for Starting Biking

41:02 Harvey’s Health Goals

42:26 Harvey’s One Message for Men

44:00 Where to Find Harvey

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What's the biggest challenge facing men around the world today?

Investigative journalist and 4x New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari has written about the top issues of the last decade concerning men: loneliness, disconnection, addiction, stolen focus, obesity, and more.

Alongside leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster, this wide-ranging episode touches on all of these big issues with a hopeful, realistic attitude for what men can start doing today to lose weight, reconnect, improve their mood, and overcome the temptation of social media.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:51 How Cambodians Cure Depression

08:37 Why Japan’s Obesity Rates Are So Low

14:35 Body Image in Men Vs Women

23:18 Men’s Attention Spans Have Been Stolen

37:25 Why Men Feel So Disconnected

45:41 The Biggest Challenge for Men Today

50:37 Where to Find Johann

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He’s a legend of British comedy and drama, but at 57, how is he really doing under the hood?Known for his roles in Cold Feet and The Fast Show, John Thomson joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in this week’s episode of the MAN ALIVE podcast to dissect his blood test results and pull back the curtain of how John overcame issues with alcohol, mental health, press scrutiny to be at his happiest and most fulfilled today.In this episode, we discuss John’s late ADHD diagnosis and why so many comedians have ADHD, what working with Steve Coogan is really like, John’s impressive blood test results, the pressure of fame, and the low moment when John recognised that alcohol was no longer for him.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:45 Playing Drums to Phil Collins

02:19 Fame After Fast Show & Cold Feet

04:56 John’s Relationship with Alcohol

10:57 Why Funny People Are So Often Addicts

12:48 Should More Men Be Talking About Alcohol?

14:02 John’s Blood Test Results

23:43 How Comedy Has Evolved

24:50 Longevity in Comedy

26:07 Working with Steve Coogan & More

28:58 The Origin of Cheeky Monkey

31:17 The Wheel of Health

38:16 Diagnosed With ADHD at 56

45:07 ADHD Advice for Men

46:43 John’s Health Goals

48:41 One Thing John Wants to Change

49:37 John’s One Message for Men

51:02 Where to Find John

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Testosterone is the talk of the town. Who should consider treating it and who shouldn't, and can lifestyle changes and supplements really make a difference?

In this episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men's health specialist & GP Dr Jeff Foster gives a simple explanation of the benefits and limitations of testosterone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, and supplements claiming to improve testosterone levels.

Timestamps:

00:00 Testosterone

00:54 What is TRT?

02:21 Who Needs TRT & Who Doesn’t?

04:23 Do You Need to Be on TRT Forever?

05:59 Can Lifestyle Changes Increase Testosterone?

06:56 Exercising for Testosterone

08:25 Testosterone-Optimised Diet

10:08 Importance of Sleep for Producing Testosterone

14:24 How to Manage Stress for Testosterone

17:29 Can Lifestyle Fix Low Testosterone?

22:07 Supplements for Testosterone

26:10 Doctor’s Summary & Recommendations

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Former Special Forces Sergeant Jason Fox was the guest on our first ever episode where he discovered he had low testosterone. Now, he returns to the podcast after having been on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) for 9 months to give his honest experience for other men and to see how his blood test results have changed

Jason Fox, often referred to by his nickname 'Foxy', is a British television personality, adventurer and a former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces soldier. He joins leading men's health specialist and GP Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the reactions online to Jason's low testosterone revelation, the process and experience of being on TRT, Jason's updated blood test results, the exact workout he uses to stay in shape at 50 years old, Jason's work with veterans and what veteran life in the UK is really life, and the biggest questions and challenges facing men in 2026.Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Reactions to Jason’s Low Testosterone

01:45 Reacting to Your Comments

04:13 The Process of Getting TRT

06:05 Side Effects & Results of TRT

08:18 Misconceptions About TRT

11:46 Foxy’s Blood Test Results

17:36 Foxy’s Health Goals

19:47 Fitness & Training as a New Dad

20:41 Staying in Shape at 50

24:04 Jason’s Favourite Exercise

24:21 Changes to Make in Your 40s

26:14 Would Foxy Pass SBS Selection Now?

27:55 Advice for Fitness Beginners Today

29:20 The Reality of Veteran Life in the UK

34:16 Most Common Questions Foxy Gets Asked By Men

36:43 Biggest Problem Men Face in 2026

38:15 Question that Men Ask Foxy Privately

40:45 One Piece of Advice for Men

42:45 Where to Find Jason

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What if poor sleep is quietly damaging your hormones, mental health, productivity, relationships, and even shortening your life?

Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and one of the world’s foremost experts on sleep, circadian rhythms, and the body clock. His pioneering research has transformed our understanding of how sleep affects physical health, mental wellbeing, hormones, performance, ageing, and disease. In this episode, Russell shares decades of scientific insight in a clear, practical way, helping us understand why sleep is one of the most powerful and overlooked pillars of long-term health.

In this episode, we explore the latest sleep science, circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation, insomnia, sleep quality, deep sleep, REM sleep, men’s health, hormones, testosterone, stress, anxiety, depression, shift work, night shifts, morning routines, chronotypes, early birds vs night owls, biological clocks, sleep recovery, catching up on sleep, melatonin, sleep tablets, sleep supplements, alcohol and sleep, screen time, blue light, podcasts for sleep, audiobooks before bed, optimal performance, cognitive function, productivity, longevity, and practical sleep tips to improve your sleep tonight. Whether you’re struggling with poor sleep, waking during the night, working shifts, or simply want to optimise your health and performance, this conversation is packed with evidence-based advice you can put into practice immediately.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Sleep Theories in Science

02:52 Is Sleep More Important Than Diet?

03:24 Why Some Feel They Can Live on 5 Hours of Sleep

05:23 Biological Signs of Poor Sleep

08:10 Can You Prescribe Better Sleep for Health Issues?

09:25 Margaret Thatcher’s Poor Sleep Consequences

11:27 Can You Catch Up on Sleep?

12:40 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Abnormal Sleep Routine

16:09 Are You a Morning Person By Nature or Nurture?

19:24 Is Society Bad for Natural Night Owls?

20:36 Importance of Morning Structure for Sleep Health

22:01 Differences in How Men Vs Women Sleep

24:05 What Bad Sleep Does to the Male Body

27:15 Sleep Deprivation & Mental Health

29:22 Waking Up Stressed in the Night

35:43 How Damaging Are Night Shifts?

40:47 Simple & Practical Strategies for Night Shift Workers

43:15 Best Time of Day for Most Demanding Tasks

44:52 Melatonin & Sleep Tablets

53:25 Do Any Supplements Help With Sleep?

55:57 Using Alcohol to Wind Down & Relax

57:15 Using Podcasts or Audiobooks to Fall Asleep

59:26 Light from Screens Before Bed

1:00:55 One Thing to Improve Tonight

1:01:34 Where to Find Russell

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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 difference.

In this episode, we discuss lifestyle, sleep, workouts, brain health, men's general health, Tony's addiction and recovery journey, how men can support other addicts, how society's perspectives on masculinity have changed since the 80s, as well as playing a new game called 'Listen When...'

Timestamps:

00:00 Tony’s DJ Lifestyle

02:54 Breakfast & Gym Training

04:22 DJ’s Sleep Habits

05:08 How Tony Keeps His Brain Healthy

05:53 How Tony Defines Success Today

07:52 Drugs Give False Happiness

10:27 How the Drug Addiction Began

13:14 UK’s Shifting Drinking Culture

15:06 Tony’s Lowest Moment

16:07 The Turning Point

20:37 How to Support an Addict

22:01 How the Body Changes During Recovery

26:19 Biggest Surprise in Recovery

28:02 Falling Off the Wagon

30:31 THE WHEEL OF HEALTH!

35:08 Masculinity in the 80s Vs Now

40:42 Tony’s Message to Younger Men

45:09 LISTEN WHEN!

47:42 Tony’s Health Goals

48:29 One Piece of Advice for Men

49:35 Where to Find DJ Fat Tony

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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, tongkat ali, creatine, turkesterone, lion's mane, fenugreek, D-aspartic acid and tribulus terrestris (as well as vitamins like vitamin D) and puts them in a tier list based on their effectiveness in increasing testosterone levels for men.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:23 Ashwagandha

02:06 Shilajit

03:30 Tongkat Ali

05:02 Vitamins

06:28 Creatine

09:02 Turkesterone

10:39 Lion’s Mane

11:54 Fenugreek

13:27 D-Aspartic Acid

14:26 Tribulus Terrestris

16:12 Final Thoughts & Advice

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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

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