Health & Fitness Episodes

Let's connect in Authentic AF: https://www.skool.com/authenticaf I Turn 60 Today: Growing Up Without Growing Old | Real Men Feel with Andy Grant Andy Grant, host of Real Men Feel, shares that he turns sixty today and reflects on never expecting to live past twenty. He notes he doesn’t feel much different from how he did at thirty and is in better shape now than when he graduated from university. Andy challenges the common belief that aging is inevitably “all downhill,” saying that may be true...

Emotional Fitness: Redefining Strength Through Self-Love and Vulnerability Host Andy Grant welcomes Shaun Zetlin—master fitness trainer, motivational speaker, and author of Emotional Fitness—who defines “emotional fitness” as empowering yourself emotionally through exercise and releasing emotions stored in the body. Shaun shares how being born with club feet, being picked last, and a humiliating kickball incident where a camp counselor yelled, “What a loser,” led him to survive on shame and fuel...

Men’s Health, Loneliness, and Real Masculinity Host Andy Grant opens by saying men need truth and connection, not shame or fake strength. After a guest postpones due to health news, Andy shares he has a colonoscopy scheduled and urges men to prioritize physical health: get annual checkups, know family history, ask doctors questions, and follow colorectal cancer screening guidance, noting rising deaths under 50 and citing Chadwick Boseman and James Van Der Beek. He then discusses an internatio...

Midlife Identity, Men Speaking Up, and Finding Fulfillment After 50 Andy Grant interviews UK-based Philip Briscoe, host of the Mid-life Men Podcast, about his midlife turning point at 50 after leaving a tech job where he felt undervalued and realizing he didn’t know who he was beyond work. Philip describes how stress and lack of fulfillment contributed to depression, anxiety, poor sleep, and lifestyle-related health issues including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and fatty liver,...

Overcoming Addiction and Adversity: The Kelley Gulledge Story In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with former professional baseball player Kelley Gulledge, who shares his powerful journey from battling crack cocaine addiction to achieving sobriety and overcoming multiple sclerosis. Kelley opens up about his struggles, the pivotal moments that led to his recovery, and the importance of faith, family, and perseverance. This inspirational conversation delves into the depths ...

Self-Care is Selfless In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant is joined by Coach Brian Parana, a health coach, husband, father of four, and former owner of a CrossFit gym. Brian emphasizes that the most selfless thing a man can do for his loved ones is to take better care of himself. Throughout their discussion, Brian shares his journey into fitness, insights on balancing self-care with family responsibilities, and the importance of community and accountability. The episode examines...

Transforming Firefighter Wellness Real Men Feel host Andy Grant converses with Robbie Nebergall, a veteran firefighter and founder of the Reclaim fitness program. Robbie discusses the physical and mental toll that the firefighting profession can take, breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health, and how his program aims to transform the health and well-being of firefighters. He addresses the cultural resistance to change within the fire service and underscores the importance of community,...

Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils for Men's Wellness In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant is joined by Corinne L. Casazza, an international bestselling author and essential oils coach. They explore the benefits of essential oils as a tool for mental and emotional wellness. Corinne explains the origin of essential oils, their applications, and the effects they have on emotions and mood. She shares her journey with essential oils and offers practical tips on how men can incorp...

Ritchie Nkana shares key insights into maintaining mental and physical well-being, preventing burnout, and achieving holistic success.

The Reluctance Men Face in Seeking Medical Help In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant opens up about his recent experience with abdominal surgery to repair an umbilical hernia, which he believes was exacerbated by a bungee jump earlier in the year. He discusses the reluctance many men have in seeking medical help, attributing it to factors like fear of appearing weak, social conditioning, and time prioritization. Citing a CDC report, Andy highlights the alarming statistics regardi...