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

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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