Healthy For Men

In this episode, we speak to personal trainer Simon Waterson. Simon is a former marine commando who turns actors into athletes.   He has effectively been James Bond's PT for more than 25 years. Simon has worked with Daniel Craig on all of his Bond films, and he's also worked with many of Hollywood's biggest names, like Chris Evans for Captain America, Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy, and preparing Benedict Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange.   Simon has just written a new book called ‘Intelligent Fitness' which details his experiences of working with all the big names, even revealing the specific workouts he did with each of them.   Simon tells us some of the stories of what goes on behind the scenes on the biggest blockbusters, and some of his own recollections of working with A-listers.   We also hear some fantastic advice and inspiration for listeners who might be starting their own 2022 fitness regime – Simon has plenty of tips to help you out.   Intelligent Fitness: The Smart Way to Reboot Your Body and Get in Shape by Simon Waterson is published by Michael O'Mara Books in hardback, £18.99, and available from all good bookshops. For more great mental health, fitness, health and nutrition content, check out Healthy For Men in the latest issue of healthy magazine, on sale at Holland and Barrett stores, and online at hollandandbarrett.com   Presenter: Gershon Portnoi Producer: Andy Greening Assistant Editor - Lucy Hembury-Gunn Podcast artwork: Andy Greening Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats and intro/interlude music – Holding Anchor - Giants' Nest via Epidemic Sound

In this episode, we speak to Scott Oughton-Johnson, the founder of the Proper Blokes Club, a walking group that he set up to help break the stigma surrounding men's mental health, encouraging men to be more open. The club currently has four different London branches where men are free to come along for a walk and talk. Our producer Andy Greening also went on a walk with the Proper Blokes Club, and we'll hear from some of the walkers too. To find out more about The Proper Blokes Club, visit: theproperblokesclub.co.uk For more great mental health, fitness, health and nutrition content, check out Healthy For Men in the latest issue of healthy magazine, on sale at Holland and Barrett stores, and online at hollandandbarrett.com Presenter: Gershon Portnoi Co-presenter and Producer: Andy Greening Music: Epidemic Sound  Thank you to everyone involved and contributed on The Proper Blokes Club Greenwich walk  

In this episode, we interview inspirational Team GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead. Richard, who has a double through-knee congenital amputation, is currently in Tokyo, where he's aiming to win his third consecutive 200m gold. Not only has Richard competed in the last two Paralympics, he's also achieved all manner of extraordinary feats, including breaking the marathon world record and running 40 marathons in 40 days.    He was also awarded an MBE for his services to athletics back in 2013.   We talked to Richard about everything from his intense training, his motivational messages, to the strange rumours that he used to be a dance teacher…     Richard Whitehead is a Levitex ambassador. Levitex is a pillow and mattress company founded by James Leindhart which is dedicated to educating you on the importance of sleep posture and helping you improve it - they're revolutionising the domestic sleep market. Levitex works with elite athletes and sportspeople to aid their recovery and performance, as well as the NHS and local authorities to help improve posture for patients living with neurological illnesses such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and catastrophic brain injuries. To find out more about Levitex and how their pillows and mattresses could impact your life visit: www.levitex.co.uk For more great health and fitness content, check out Healthy For Men in the latest issue of healthy magazine, on sale at Holland and Barrett stores and online at hollandandbarrett.com   Presenter: Gershon Portnoi Producer: Andy Greening

In this episode, we host an honest discussion about the responsibility on men when it comes to the unacceptable abuse suffered by women. Earlier this year, the horrific murder of Sarah Everard led to a huge outcry from women who have understandably had enough of the abuse they've suffered at the hands of men. This has also given rise to an unprecedented number of women bravely coming forward to talk about their experiences of abuse from men, from the everyday catcalling that goes on in the streets, to physical and sexual attacks. A line has been drawn in the sand, so we wanted to understand what men can do to help make sure that abuse against women becomes a thing of the past. To help us work all that out, we're joined by three excellent guests: Social psychologist Professor Russell Luyt, head of Human Sciences at the University of Greenwich, and co-author of Masculine Power and Gender Equality: Masculinities as Change Agents (Springer, £87.50) Deniz Ugur, deputy director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk Emma Kay – the founder of the WalkSafe app, https://www.walksafe.io To find out more about this subject, you can read Healthy For Men in the latest issue of healthy magazine, on sale from June 19 at Holland and Barrett stores, and online at hollandandbarrett.com

In this episode, we speak to Matt Fitzgerald, author of the new book The Comeback Quotient, which looks at the science and the stories behind some of sport’s greatest comebacks.    Everyone loves an inspirational sporting fairytale story, and Matt’s fascinating book uncovers how some athletes are able to put some serious adversity behind them to overcome obstacles and hit their goals.     In the book, Matt identifies these mega-achievers of astounding comebacks as ‘ultrarealists’. These men and women succeed where others fail by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of their situations. We chat to Matt about the unique mental qualities of these athletes, and how there’s so much we can all learn from the way they deal with setbacks to help us cope with our everyday life issues.   Host by Gershon Portnoi Recorded by Gershon Portnoi Edited by Andy Greening Directed by Andy Greening and Gershon Portnoi Special thanks to Matt Fitzgerald Podcast artwork by Andy Greening Music Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Intro music –  'Currents' by 'Mhern' via Epidemic Sound    Remember you can pick up the latest edition of Healthy For Men Magazine in your local Holland & Barrett, online at hollandandbarrett.com, and via the Holland & Barrett app. Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2021   Please note: All views are those of our guests and not of Healthy For Men or Holland & Barrett, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any reference to brands and/ or products should not be considered as an endorsement. 

In the latest episode of the Healthy For Men podcast, we speak to four experts at the top of their fields, all of whom can help us to have the best possible year ahead.We have stress expert Neil Shah on how to stay balanced in these most testing of times. Nutrition consultant Laura Clark gives us the lowdown on snacking healthily – the good news is that biscuits are allowed! Ultrarunner Kristian Morgan tells us how to set - and hit - realistic fitness goals. And sports nutritionist Felicity Lyons reveals all you’ll ever need to know about protein. Host by Gershon PortnoiRecorded by Gershon PortnoiEdited by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Gershon Portnoi Special thanks to Kristian Morgan, Neil Shah, Laura Clark and Felicity LyonsPodcast artwork by Andy Greening MusicHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsIntro music – Giants' Nest by Holding Anchor via Epidemic SoundOther music – Body on Fire by D Fine Us, Caution by Skrxlla, GO! by Akinyemi, More Than Life by Mike Kirin via Artlist   Remember you can pick up the latest edition of Healthy For Men Magazine in your local Holland & Barrett, online at hollandandbarrett.com, and via the Holland & Barrett app. Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2021   Please note: All views are those of our guests and not of Healthy For Men or Holland & Barrett, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any reference to brands and/ or products should not be considered as an endorsement. 

We think you'll love this new podcast. Introducing the brand new Holland & Barrett Podcast series, The Wellness Edit. Most of us probably feel we’d like to be a bit healthier, but it isn’t always easy to know how. Advice can be confusing, contradictory – and, let’s face it, difficult to stick to. Dr Gemma Newman, also known as the Plant Power Doctor, is a medical GP and also has a huge belief that health is holistic. Through Gemma's work, she knows that body, mind and soul are connected. You have to look at them together if you want to truly achieve wellness – the state of being healthy in both body and mind. In The Wellness Edit podcast, brought to you by Holland & Barrett, Dr Gemma will be unpacking key wellness topics with some of her favourite experts, getting their insight and advice on the biggies – those areas in life so many of us struggle with, like how to sleep better, get more energy and support our immune systems. With their help, we’ll be making wellness simple, so that more of us can live longer, healthier and happier lives. Head to the Holland & Barrett website at hollandandbarrett.com/podcast to find out how to subscribe to The Wellness Edit and be among the first to listen to the new series. In the meantime, don't forget to listen to our new episode in which we speak to Vendee Globe round the world sailor Alex Thomson.

In this episode, we speak to British Vendée Globe round-the-world sailor Alex Thomson, about the challenges he faces while spending two-and-a-half months alone at sea, travelling 26,000 miles around the world. Alex tells us about every aspect of his preparation for the marathon effort that he describes as "the world’s most difficult sporting challenge, and the ultimate test of a person’s physical and mental strength."       From surviving on 30 minutes of sleep at a time, to eating freeze-dried food, and the difficulties of going to the toilet, Alex tells us everything there is to know about competing in the race, including how he has learned some of life's biggest lessons in the process.     Host by Gershon Portnoi Recorded by Gershon Portnoi and Andy GreeningEdited by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Gershon Portnoi Special thanks to Alex Thomson, Curtis Nice and Sarah TaylorPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningPhotos Alex Thomson Racing   Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats and intro/interlude music –Siamese Sea - Molifevia Epidemic Sound   Remember you can pick up the latest edition of Healthy For Men Magazine in your local Holland & Barrett, online at hollandandbarrett.com, and via the Holland & Barrett app. Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2020   Also don't forget to check out Holland & Barrett's new podcast The Wellness Edit, learn more at https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/podcast/   Please note: All views are those of our guests and not of Healthy For Men or Holland & Barrett, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any reference to brands and/ or products should not be considered as an endorsement. 

We speak to British endurance motor racing trailblazer Phillip Hanson. In this conversation we talk to Phillip about he prepares mentally for a racing season, getting himself in the right zone to push through the toughest and demanding moments of endurance racing. We speak in detail too about how Phillip gets race fit, and the hear about his unique fitness regime. Phil is the youngest Asian Le Mans Series champion (2016-17) and is the youngest European Le Mans Series outright race winner (2018). Phil is also the youngest outright Asian Le Mans Series championship winner (2018-19) and in 2019, became youngest overall top-10 finisher in history of the Le Mans 24 Hours when he claimed ninth place (4th in class).   Host by Tom RowleyRecorded by Tom RowleyEdited by Andy GreeningVideo by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Phil HansonPodcast artwork by Andy Greening Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats and intro music – Cerchi by Syncrovia Artlist   Remember you can pick up the latest edition of Healthy For Men Magazine in your local Holland & Barrett, online at hollandandbarrett.com, and via the Holland & Barrett app. Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2020   Please note: All views are those of our guests and not of Healthy For Men or Holland & Barrett, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any reference to brands and/ or products should not be considered as an endorsement. 

How do we stay healthy during a pandemic? In this episode we speak with author and chef Gaz Oakley about cooking great food with limited resources, staying physically fit in small spaces, and keeping your mental health in a good place while social distancing from friends and loved ones. This episode was recorded with host Tom Rowley and Gaz Oakley in their respective kitchens during the COVID-19 pandemic.Gaz’s new book Plants Only Kitchen is out 30th of April 2020 with Quadrille Publishing.Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningVideo by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Gaz OakleyPodcast artwork by Andy Greening Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats and intro music by Dream by City Beats Vol.2Other music by ArtlistHealthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2020

Whether social media or a changing social landscape are to blame, our belief in ourselves is suffering. HFM speak to communication expert Dominic Colenso to examine why, and what you can do about it. You’ll learn practical techniques and reassuring advice about having an impact on your environment, whether through simple social interaction or public speaking.   Dominic James Colenso is a speaker, communications expert and former professional actor. He’s the founder of In Flow Training and starred in the 2004 movie adaptation of Thunderbirds, playing Virgil Tracy.     Colenso’s book IMPACT is out now through Rethink Press.   Host Tom Rowley Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening Video by Andy Greening Directed by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley   Special thanks to Dominic Colenso   Podcast artwork by Andy Greening   Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Other music by Artlist   Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2020

We speak with Edric Kennedy Macfoy. A firefighter for London Fire Brigade for over 13 years, Edric is now a personal trainer and life coach concentrating on changing lives through physical training and plant-based nutrition.   Edric discusses his journey on becoming a vegan, his advocacy for plant-based nutrition and his transition from a whey drinking 'meathead' to yogi.   Edric also speaks about facing his morals and turning vegan overnight. Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningVideo by Andy Greening Directed by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Edric Kennedy Macfoy Podcast artwork by Andy Greening Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Other music by Artlist Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Sounds which is part of River Group Content Limited 2020

TV presenter and HFM grooming expert Stuart Miles fought the odds of aging and built muscle while burning fat at 50 years old. Stuart and personal trainer Henry Ives of H+ Performance spoke with HFM about the results and challenges of building muscle. We also discuss some common fitness myths and share invaluable advice for those wanting to meet their goals. Check out Stuart's feature about his transformation in our November/December issue of Healthy For Men on sale in any Holland & Barrett store across the UK.    Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom RowleySpecial thanks to Stuart Miles and Henry IvesHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats, other music from Artlist.ioHealthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2019

In this episode we talk to sex educator Alix Fox about male attitudes towards sex. Alix explains why men and women should learn about sex together, and she presents some exciting methods of starting the conversation with your partner about your sexual desires.       Alix Fox is multi-award winning broadcaster, sex educator, and journalist. She has worked as the news editor for Bizarre magazine, writes regularly for publications like The Guardian, Stylist, Cosmopolitan, Time Out, Fabulous and Red. She also Alix hosts the hilarious Unexpected Fluids podcast on BBC Radio 1, and she's a script advisor for the fantastic Netflix show Sex Education.       For more exciting content on sexual health, check out our interview with Love Island contestant and NHS doctor Dr Alex George.    You can also watch this interview via this Facebook link   Host Tom Rowley Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening Directed by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Alix Fox Podcast artwork by Andy Greening    Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Other music by Artlist     Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2019

We spoke with Love Island's Dr Alex George about how to maintain optimum sexual health and make the most of your romantic relationships. He also share his views on mental health and reality TV, explaining his role in developing counselling for participants of ITV2's hit reality TV show Love Island. Alex, 27, is an NHS doctor and resident doctor for ITV's Good Morning Britain. Alex has been an advocate for positive mental health, regularly discussing the future of reality TV and those who have been negatively affected by it. Alex faced mental health problems after leaving the house due to constant abuse from trolls online. Following this, he helped bring in after-care (counselling) for all participants in Love Island. Host Tom Rowley Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening Directed by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Dr Alex George Podcast artwork by Andy Greening    Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Other music by Artlist   Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2019

Toxic masculinity has been a contentious topic of recent years, so what is masculinity and can it be toxic? In this episode, we speak with a psychotherapist about how masculinity affects men's mental health, a dating expert discusses the role masculinity has within relationships, an advocate for equal parenting shares his view on men's wellbeing and raising children, a sports coach reveals his journey with toxic masculinity, and a transgender comedian highlights some issues about gender identity.   Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy Greening Directed by Andy Greening and Tom Rowley Special thanks to Damien Ridge, James Stewart, Craig McGinlay, Jordan Grey, David Freed, and Lewie Lett Podcast artwork by Andy Greening    Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Other music by Artlist Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2019

HFM speak to Olympic triathlete Gordon Benson and learn how to fuel, train and sleep like a pro. Gordon discusses his experience as a supporting athlete for the Brownlee brothers, and training for the Rio Olympics. Benson went into the Rio 2016 Games as a Pilot athlete, supporting the Brownlee brothers in the race. Unfortunately, Benson was involved in a crash during the cycle segment in Rio and was forced to quit the race. Benson still had a major part of the team’s preparations for the Games. Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom RowleySpecial thanks to Gordon BensonPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsOther music by ArtlistHealthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

Actor and fitness expert Craig McGinlay from Paisley, Scotland, speaks to HFM about priming for his role as Sir Percival in Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword alongside Jude Law, his love for rugby, and moving from a career in training athletes to Hollywood stardom. You can now watch Craig in the latest season of Outlander on STARZ and Amazon Prime. Craig was named a British GQ Rising Star in June 2017 and Breakthrough Star of the Year at the 2015 Scottish Style Awards. Special thanks to Craig McGinlayWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningArtwork photograph by Michael ShelfordPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsBounce music by Artlist This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 79 November/December 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018    

Why do we sleep, and what happens to our brain when we don’t? Sleep therapist Risa Gabrielle says that a good night’s sleep starts from the moment you wake up, so HFM speak with Risa about the importance of getting your 40 winks and how to master your mind for positive mental health. Special thanks to Risa GabrielleWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsBounce music by Artlist This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 79 November/December 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

The ketogenic diet has increasingly become a popular choice for athletes and weight loss, Keto is a very low carbohydrate and high-fat diet which changes the metabolism in the body from burning glucose for energy to burning fat for energy. It’s currently a recognised treatment for intractable (drug-resistant) epilepsy, Glut 1 Deficiency and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Increasingly the diet is being looked at in other neuro-metabolic conditions as well as Brain Cancer. We speak to Emma Williams MBE – Founder/Trustee and CEO of Matthews Friends, a charity specialising in growing the awareness and growth of a medical ketogenic diet. Emma’s son Matthew started having seizures at the age of 9 months. When Matthew was just 2 years old Emma found out about the Ketogenic Diet but when she asked Matthew’s neurologist to try the diet she was told that it didn’t work, it was disgusting and medication was the best option. Only when Matthew was 7 years old did she finally get the chance to get Matthew onto the diet thanks to the trial that Professor Helen Cross was carrying out at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Within 2 weeks of starting the diet Matthew’s seizures had reduced by 90% and within 8 months he was off all medication. Emma founded the charity Matthew’s Friends in 2004 to share her experiences with others, provide support and promote the use of the ketogenic diet for those suffering from intractable epilepsy. 2013 saw her awarded an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen for her services to Children with Epilepsy. To learn more about Matthews Friends please visit https://www.matthewsfriends.org/ Special thanks to Emma Williams MBEWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 79 November/December 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speaks with the UK’s leading life coach, Michael Serwa, about tackling our demons, fighting for success, and the most common obstacles that get in the way of our goals.Michael was featured in our podumentary episode, What is Anxiety?, in which he discusses options for those not diagnosed with a mental health disorder. The full conversation is found in this episode.Michael Serwa is the highest-paid and considered by many the best life coach in the UK. He claims to not just improve his clients’ lives, but transform them. Special thanks to Michael SerwaWritten and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy for Men 78 September/October 2018 is available now in Holland & Barrett or order online here Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

We speak to Stuart Miles about the expectations of a male in society, how skin products are not just good for our skin but can add a layer of self-care which many are missing, and ask the question how far will male grooming go? Stuart is most known for being the 21st presenter on the UK’s most iconic children’s TV show, Blue Peter. Stuart is now on a mission as the leading ageing expert to spread awareness of how to age well. Stuart is not only a regular contributor for Healthy For Men magazine, he is also notably a regular writer for Attitude magazine. Stuart is also raising awareness on his blog and podcast Miles Younger - How to Age Well. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom RowleySpecial thanks to Stuart MilesPodcast artwork by Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsOther music by Artlist Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

In this special bonus episode, we’ve dug through our archives and recalled this chat we had with, Tim Grimwade back in March this year.  You may remember Tim back from episode one of our podumentry series What is Anxiety? If you’re a new listener and are working your way through our back catalogue... Tim is a cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist. Now, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind when you think hypnotist is stage hypnotism and an audience member fallen to the spell of a swinging pocket watch. I can assure you, however, what Tim does in his practice is not the case. Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy is very much as it sounds, a variation of Cognitive behavioural therapy or you may know as CBT, a technique used by counsellors and psychologists. If you’re not too sure what cognitive behavioural therapy is, it is a way of approaching a patient's way of thinking, to help lead to changes in their emotions and behaviour. It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems such as phobias or addiction. Which is all very similar to how Tim uses his hypnotherapy techniques. In this special episode, Tim gives us a taster of some of the common obstacles he’s had to face when treating patients who suffer from anxiety and compiled 5 simple points which everyone can use to ground themselves during anxious moments. These include: Have you been doing negative self-hypnosis for years? What are your current coping strategies and could they be better? Engage with what drives you. Find your sense of purpose. Aim to be constantly aware of your changing feelings, thoughts and physical sensations. Begin on the path to positive hypnosis.   This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Host Tom RowleyAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningDirected by Andy Greening and Tom RowleySpecial thanks to Tim GrimwadePodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium BeatsOther music by Artlist Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018  

Would you attempt the Three Peaks challenge? This August, eleven volunteers from Healthy For Men’s publishing company, The River Group, attempted climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Mt Snowden in Wales all within 25 hours to celebrate River’s 25th anniversary.   The team raised money for the Katie Piper Foundation, Demelza Hospice, and The Dogs Trust. In this special episode, four members of the River team discuss the highs and lows of one of the UK’s most gruelling challenges. Involved are HFM editor Tom Rowley, Naomi Macphail, Kalil Irving, and Julian Sinclair. You can still donate to these three causes here This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Naomi Macphail, Kalil Irving, and Julian SinclairPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

Jason Fox, star of Channel Four’s Meet the Drug Lords: Inside the Real Narcos, talks to Holland & Barrett's Healthy For Men editor Tom Rowley about his experience meeting some of the most dangerous men on the planet. Jason shares his tips for staying SAS fit, and talks about his new book, Battle Scars: A Story of War and All that Follows, out November 1st. To read the full interview with Jason Fox, pick up your copy of Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barrett store across the UK or from Holland & Barrett online. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Jason FoxPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speak with nutrition consultant Drew Price about supplement pitfalls, plant-based nutrition, and how to maximise the goodness in your diet. For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Drew PricePodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018    

Bradley Simmonds is a celebrity personal trainer, fitness influencer, and ex-professional footballer. We speak to Bradley about the perfect fitness routine, and how to get your nutrition spot on.  This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy Greening Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening Special thanks to Bradley Simmonds Podcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy Greening Photography by Pares Tailor Music by Artlist Healthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats  Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speak with strength and conditioning coach Huw Davies about his carnivorous diet, and why he gave up carbohydrates.  This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Huw DaviesPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningPhotography by Pares TailorMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

HFM speak with dietician Sophie Medlin about the ups and downs of plant-based nutrition.  For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Camilla FayedPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningPhotography by Pares TailorMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

As part of our vegan month, we speak to Camilla Fayed, owner of London based vegan and vegetarian restaurant, Farmacy Kitchen. Camilla also has recently launched her book Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook: Plant-based recipes for a conscious way of life. The Farmacy ethos is about bringing attention back to nature, simplicity and balance. Farmcy follows the concept of 'simple abundance' in the food they create, using fresh, colourful and whole foods in inspired combinations for maximum taste, digestion and enjoyment. We talk about what made Camilla choose a plant-based diet, how the concept of Farmacy was created and what Camilla's family make of her vegan cuisine.  You can learn more about Camilla's restaurant Farmacy here For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Camilla FayedPodcast artwork by Matt Ford and Andy GreeningMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018      

HFM speak to chef Gaz Oakley, vegan bodybuilder Korin Sutton, dietician Sophie Medlin, nutrition consultant Drew Price and ‘Fat Gay Vegan’ Sean O'Callaghan, about whether a plant-based diet is good for you. We explore the science behind vegan nutrition and look at case studies of those who’ve benefitted from plant-based food, and those whose health has suffered from giving up animal products. We also look at some of the reasons and ethics behind the vegan lifestyle, the growing vegan market and learn about zero-carb carnivory. Special thanks to all the guest involved: Drew Price, Gaz Oakley, Sophie Medlin, Sam Calvert, Gustaf Soderfeldt, Joss Acock, Matthew Betts, Huw Davies, Sean Callaghan, and Korin Sutton. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by Artlist Gary Yourosfsky clip by The Vegan Zombie This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

What are protein supplements and why are they so popular? HFM speak to nutritional consultant Drew Price about the origins of protein powder, and explore some of the myths behind one of the most common nutritional supplements. We also take a look at amino acids and creatine and understand the relevance of each to a healthy diet. For more on this topic, pick up Healthy For Men magazine in any Holland & Barret store across the UK. This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Drew PricePodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

We speak to our regular Healthy For Men contributor Joel Snape about his feature The Library of Action which is out now in the July/August 2018 issue of Healthy For Men magazine. In this bonus episode, Joel speaks of his top 5 health and fitness books to boost brain power and lead you to sporting success.  Five books mentioned in this episode: Iron War by Matt Fitzgerald If you don’t know how the 1989 Ironman World Championship ended, buy this(and avoid spoilers), then sprint through it. It’s a brilliant take on training theory, racing science and opposing mental approaches, shot through with the narrative of the greatest race ever run. Exemplary. Never Let Go by Dan John Renowned strength coach Dan John made his name as an all-American discus thrower. Here, he makes hard lifting simple – but not easy – with dozens of workouts, anecdotes and things that you’ll try once, weep, then try again. Front squat Tabatas? No thanks. Assault On Lake Casitas by Brad Alan Lewis A book about rowing in the 1980s doesn’t sound all that fascinating, but the way Lewis made his attack on the Olympics – by being kicked off the ‘official’ team and coming back to beat them – is astonishing. You’ll be back on the Concept2 in no time. Grit by Angela DuckworthTalent? Pfft. What you really need to get ahead is grit, according to author Duckworth. She now insists that her whole family are always doing one ‘hard thing’ to build success’s most important quality, after studying everyone from Navy SEALs to CEOs. Faster by Michael Hutchinson Written by a man who did (almost) everything in the pursuit of speed, this cyclist’s memoir deals with everything from the lactate system to laminar airflow in its discussion of how to improve one skill – and it’s full of motivation for anyone wanting gains in their own life. If you are a UK listener, you can read the full list of the 30 books in the latest issue of Healthy For Men magazine in your local Holland and Barrett or subscribe here. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningSpecial thanks to Joel SnapePodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

The full-length interview with Jonny Benjamin from Episode 1: What Is Anxiety? In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today. Jonny shares the full story with HFM and we learn how important the dialogue about mental health can be. He expands on this and the work he is doing to promote a better understanding of mental health in his memoir The Stranger on the Bridge. You can purchase Jonny's book The Stranger on the Bridge here. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

In the first of our bonus episodes, we release the full interview with Ex-commando Bruce Parry. Bruce is an award-winning filmmaker and ambassador for Head Talks (Headtalks.com). Whilst making his film Tawai, Bruce lived with a tribe in Borneo called the Penan, who are one of the last true egalitarian societies on the planet. Bruce shares what he learnt from this tribe about mental health, and how we can better our living conditions to accommodate positive mental wellbeing. Head Talks is aimed at providing an online hub for those concerned with their mental health, whether suffering directly or indirectly or simply having a bad day.  The purpose of Head Talks is to inform, inspire and educate in all matters related to the mind through visual and creative talks, interviews, short films, audio recordings and speeches. In addition to information on the very best therapies and treatments that are available to help improve mental health, Head Talks also aim to feature ideas of how Creativity, the Arts, Music, Sport, Community, Technology, Retreats can contribute to a recovery as well. We speak to the founder of Head Talks, Oliver Chittenden, who harnessed his depression and anxiety to create this fantastic platform. Special thanks to Bruce Parry and Oliver Chittenden. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

When does anxiety become a disorder? From the world of pro-wrestling, to the tribal people of Borneo, to an incredible incident on London Bridge, this HFM Podumentary explores the modern mental health epidemic like never before. We discover innovative ways to tackle anxiety disorders, and learn the difference between a healthy reaction to our environment, and a psychiatric diagnosis. Ex-commando Bruce Parry is an award-winning filmmaker and ambassador for Head Talks (Headtalks.com). Whilst making his film Tawai, Bruce lived with a tribe in Borneo called the Penan, who are one of the last true egalitarian societies on the planet. Bruce shares what he learnt from this tribe about mental health, and how we can better our living conditions to accommodate positive mental wellbeing. In 2008, Jonny Benjamin arrived at Waterloo Bridge to take his own life. Incredibly, a passer-by was able to connect with Jonny, enabling him to continue his life today. Jonny shares the full story with HFM and we learn how important the dialogue about mental health can be. He expands on this and the work he is doing to promote a better understanding of mental health in his memoir The Stranger on the Bridge We speak with a psychiatrist, a hypnotist, a sophrologist, and a life coach to understand how to overcome anxiety, and how to use it as a tool. Special thanks to all the guest involved: Alex Cupid, Tim Grimwade, Professor George Fieldman, Nicola Oldcroft, Nat Hawley, Tom Sellick, Dominique Antiglio, Michael Serwa, Bruce Parry and Jonny Benjamin. Written and directed by Tom Rowley and Andy GreeningAudio engineered and edited by Andy GreeningPodcast artwork by Matt FordMusic by ArtlistHealthy For Men theme song by Premium Beats This episode is in partnership with Bounce Foods Healthy For Men Podumentary is by Healthy For Men magazine which is published by River Group Content Limited 2018

The Healthy For Men Podumentary series explores the myths of the wellness world and reveals the truth behind controversial topics through expert opinion and fascinating personal stories. In this pre-season episode, TV host James Stewart interviews creators Tom Rowley and Andy Greening about what to expect in the coming months.