Healthy For Men

EP 002 - Should I Go Vegan?

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 Greening
Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening
Podcast artwork by Matt Ford
Music 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

The History of Protein Supplements (with Nutritional Consultant Drew Price)

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 Greening
Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening
Special thanks to Drew Price
Podcast artwork by Matt Ford
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

Healthy For Men's Top 5 Health & Fitness Books

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 Duckworth
Talent? 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 Greening
Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening
Special thanks to Joel Snape
Podcast artwork by Matt Ford
Music by Artlist
Healthy 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

BONUS EP - Jonny Benjamin

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 Greening
Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening
Podcast artwork by Matt Ford
Music by Artlist
Healthy 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

BONUS EP - Bruce Parry + Oliver Chittenden from Head Talks

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 Greening
Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening
Podcast artwork by Matt Ford
Music by Artlist
Healthy 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

EP 001 - What is Anxiety?

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 Greening
Audio engineered and edited by Andy Greening
Podcast artwork by Matt Ford
Music by Artlist
Healthy 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

EP 000 - Trailer (with James Stewart)

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.