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

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 health?In this special shift work health episode of MAN ALIVE, leading men’s health specialist and NHS GP Dr Jeff Foster breaks down the science behind shift work, sleep disruption, circadian rhythm damage, and long-term health risks. Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, emergency worker, factory worker, or anyone working night shifts, Dr Foster explains the practical strategies shift workers can use to optimise sleep, protect heart health, improve mental health, and reduce the long-term risks associated with shift work.In this episode we cover the health risks of night shifts vs day shifts, the difference between rotating shifts, irregular shifts, and 9-5 work, how shift workers can optimise sleep and circadian rhythm, practical ways to reduce cardiovascular risk and burnout, the truth about research linking shift work to lower life expectancy, night work, healthy lifestyle, cancer prevention, sleep health, and simple lifestyle strategies that help night shift workers stay healthy, energised, and mentally resilient.-Topics:Experience of Shift Work as a DoctorThe Main Issues with Night Shifts Staying Healthy on Night Shifts Normal Shifts vs Night ShiftsStrategies to HelpOptimising Health for 9-5 WorkersTop 5 Strategies for Healthy Sleep-Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-NIGHTSHIFT-Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.

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 extreme, remote and inhospitable places on the planet. He joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster to discuss his blood test results in the MAN ALIVE studio.In this episode we discuss fatherhood, men's health, the physiology of extreme environments, how to build courage, discipline, and resilience, how to conquer fear and pursue personal growth, what Aldo learned about life from being close to death, his blood test results, how much can the male body endure, how to find adventure in daily life, and much more...-Topics:Life on the Edge of DeathThe Physiology of DangerHow to Be Calm Under Extreme PressureAldo’s New World RecordHow Much Can the Male Body Endure?The Hidden Health Toll of Elite PerformersAldo’s Blood Test ResultsLife Lessons From Extreme Expeditions Masculinity in the Royal MarinesAdvice to Struggling MenFatherhood Lessons From the MarinesImportance of Strictness & DisciplineDaily Habits to Build ResilienceOne Thing All Men Should Do Before They DieWhere to Find Aldo-Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-ALDOKANE-Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast-MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.

Billy Billingham, former SAS Sergeant Major turned author, speaker and TV personality. He talks about the physical toll of 20 years in special forces, real blood test results including testosterone and cholesterol, facing PTSD and mental health, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and how discipline, resilience and accountability shaped his life.

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. A former UK government drugs advisor and one of the most cited scientists in neuroscience, Professor Nutt has spent decades researching alcohol, addiction, and the brain. Together they unpack the science of drinking, the cultural role alcohol plays in men’s lives, and whether it’s possible to enjoy alcohol without damaging your health.In this episode, we discuss why younger generations are drinking less, the role pubs and social drinking play in male connection, the evolutionary and biological pull toward alcohol, whether alcohol is more harmful than other drugs, what alcohol actually does to the brain, why people experience alcohol differently, the effects of alcohol on sleep, heart health and testosterone, whether moderate drinking can be healthy, when alcohol use becomes dependency, the psychology of addiction and shame, how to recognise unhealthy drinking habits, strategies for cutting down alcohol safely, what a healthy relationship with alcohol looks like, and whether safer alcohol alternatives could change drinking culture.Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-PROFESSORNUTTFollow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#menshealth #alcohol #healthpodcast

Emmanuel Sonubi, stand-up comedian and former dancer/bouncer who survived on-stage heart failure, tells his near-death story and how it reshaped his life. He talks about collapsing mid-show, the baffling 8% ejection fraction and recovery, turning trauma into a headline tour, blood-test results and TRT debate, lifestyle changes for longevity, and why men need honest conversations.

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 working with men navigating midlife fatigue, low mood, weight gain and loss of drive, Jeff cuts through the misinformation to explain what’s really happening inside the male body and what you can do about it.In this episode, we discuss male menopause, what testosterone actually is, symptoms of low testosterone, testosterone and sexual function, why testosterone levels are decreasing, causes of low testosterone, treatment options, how to naturally boost testosterone, lifestyle factors affecting hormones, stress and cortisol’s impact on testosterone, supplements for testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), whether TRT is safe, risks and benefits of hormone therapy, and why Dr Jeff is passionate about helping men understand and optimise their testosterone.-Timestamps:00:00 Menopause For Men?03:54 What is Testosterone?06:09 Symptoms of Low Testosterone09:00 Testosterone & Sexual Function11:33 Decreasing Testosterone Levels14:20 Treating Low Testosterone15:12 Causes of Low Testosterone19:23 How to Naturally Boost Testosterone25:26 How Stress Impacts Testosterone27:24 Supplements For Testosterone28:53 Explaining TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy)32:29 Is TRT Safe?34:01 Why Dr Jeff is Passionate About Testosterone-Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-TRTSOLO-Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast-MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.#testosterone #menshealth #trt

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 cost of elite sport. From chronic injuries to identity loss after retirement, this is an unfiltered look at what high performance really demands and what it leaves behind.In this episode, we discuss James Haskell’s blood test results, the long-term health impact of professional rugby, repeated injuries and recovery, inflammation and physical wear and tear, mental health in elite sport, therapy and emotional resilience, ADHD and performance, life after rugby, retirement transition, loss of identity, rebuilding purpose, stress, masculinity, high performance culture, and what normal men can learn from elite athletes about longevity and looking after their bodies…-Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-JAMESHASKELL-Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcast-MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.

Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, NHS doctor, triathlete and lifestyle medicine advocate. He talks about how modern life removes daily movement, practical small steps to get active, and why community and simple nutrition choices help men stay healthier for longer.

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 during the episode, Miles talks openly about smoking, alcohol, discipline, touring routines, therapy, spirituality, songwriting, collaborations and his fears and hopes for the future. It’s an honest look at how a rock star really lives and what staying healthy means as you approach 40.In this episode we discuss Miles Kane, men’s health, turning 40, blood test results, cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, quitting smoking, touring life, Miles’s thoughts on the Oasis reunion, diet and energy for gigs, alcohol and drugs in creativity, discipline and daily routine, mental health and therapy, vulnerability and masculinity, spirituality and belief, songwriting and lyrics, childhood musical influences, starting out in bands, collaborations and producing albums, live performance highs, AI in the music industry, authenticity, phone addiction, long-term health goals and performing into older age…-For Miles Kane's tour and more info: https://mileskane.com/-Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-MILESKANE-Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.

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 primary symptoms of prostate cancer, what we know causes prostate cancer, how to screen for and diagnose prostate cancer, what the treatment options and side effects of them are, why survival rates are increasing, when men should get a regular prostate cancer screening, things men can do now to reduce their risk, and more... -Timestamps:00:00 Prostate Cancer in Men00:38 What is Prostate Cancer?01:45 Prostate Cancer Symptoms04:32 Prostate Cancer Causes05:29 Detecting Prostate Cancer11:31 Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer13:21 Side Effects of Treatment14:26 Can Prostate Cancer Be Cured?15:12 When to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer16:20 How to Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer18:44 Subscribe & Share-Follow Man Alive:https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy.