Men’s Health Below the Belt — with Michael Strøm

This week’s guest is Michael Strøm, a specialist in men’s sexual health and quality of life, working at the forefront of non-invasive treatment and education. Based in Copenhagen, Michael works with men dealing with issues that are often avoided, misunderstood, or quietly suffered through — including erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, incontinence, and pelvic pain. Through his private clinic, he uses advanced shockwave and EMTT technology, combined with detailed ultrasound diagnostics, to treat the physical side of these conditions — while also addressing the mental and emotional impact of being a man dealing with them.

Beyond his clinical work, Michael travels globally delivering shockwave workshops to doctors and practitioners, helping raise the standard of care in men’s health. His role isn’t to sell — it’s to educate, inform, and push the field forward.

In this episode, we explore:

Why men’s sexual health is still such a taboo conversation

The truth about erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety

What shockwave therapy is and how it actually works

The connection between physical health, confidence, and identity

Why avoiding these conversations often makes things worse

Michael’s philosophy: “Men deserve a high quality of life — physically, mentally, and sexually.” This episode opens up an honest, often uncomfortable, but hugely important conversation about a side of men’s health that rarely gets spoken about — but affects millions.

Links

https://msinsight.dk/en/

https://www.instagram.com/michael_msinsight

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-strom-eswt/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/

Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-hackney

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5600230

Supplements: https://www.truuman.io

Reversing Decline with Dr Suren Naidoo

This week’s guest is Dr Suren Naidoo, a Men’s Health, Metabolic Performance and Longevity Specialist focused on helping men take back control of their health as they age. Working primarily with men aged 40–70, Dr Naidoo specialises in reversing metabolic decline, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance, while reducing cardiovascular risk, restoring testosterone, and rebuilding long-term vitality. His approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, cutting through the noise of quick fixes and generic health advice.

He is also the co-founder of Vital-health.ai, a digital health platform designed to help individuals monitor vital signs and take a more proactive, data-driven approach to their wellbeing.

After decades in medical practice, Dr Naidoo identified a pattern many men overlook: what we often accept as “normal ageing” — fatigue, weight gain, brain fog — are often early warning signs of deeper health issues.

In this episode, we explore:

Why fatigue, belly fat, and brain fog aren’t normal ageing

The truth about testosterone decline and metabolic health

How to reverse insulin resistance and reduce heart risk

The biggest mistakes men make with their health in their 40s+

Why data, structure, and consistency beat quick fixes every time

Dr Naidoo’s philosophy: “Ageing isn’t the problem, unmanaged decline is.”

This conversation is essential listening for any man who wants to stay sharp, strong, and energised long-term and understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of their health.

Links

https://www.manstrong2.com

https://www.vital-health.ai

Supplement: https://www.truuman.io

Non Profit: https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk

Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/lewishackney

Youth Mental Health & The Voice of Gen Z — with Conor Warren

This week’s guest is Conor Warren, founder of Spark UK, one of the UK’s leading youth-led mental health charities. Conor started Spark at just 14 years old after struggling with his own mental health and recognising how few safe spaces existed for young people to speak honestly about what they were going through. What began as a personal mission has grown into a national movement — creating free resources, campaigns, and programmes that now reach hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK. Spark’s mission is simple: spark conversations around mental health and give young people the tools to thrive. Alongside his work with Spark, Conor is also part of We Are Prysm, a Gen Z-led consultancy helping brands, charities, and media organisations better understand and communicate with the next generation.

His work sits at the intersection of youth mental health, digital culture, education, and lived experience. In this episode, we explore: Starting a national charity at 14 years old Why young people still struggle to talk about mental health How Gen Z culture and social media are shaping wellbeing The role of schools, communities, and media in prevention What the future of youth mental health support needs to look like Conor’s mission:

“Young people don’t just need awareness — they need spaces where honesty is normal.”

This conversation offers a powerful insight into what the next generation is really experiencing, and why listening to young voices is essential if we want to improve mental health for the future.

Links https://www.sparkuk.co.uk

Supplement: https://www.truuman.io

Non Profit: https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk

Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/lewishackney

Grounded Masculinity with Sam Adams

This week’s guest is Sam Adams, a men and masculinity coach and trainer with over 20 years of experience supporting men through life’s challenges.

Sam runs regular events designed to equip men with practical tools to navigate the ups and downs of modern life — from emotional resilience and identity to relationships and purpose. His work centres on cultivating healthy masculinity rooted in strength, accountability, and connection.

A father based in Somerset, Sam brings a unique perspective shaped by spending much of his childhood in Africa, experiences that deeply influenced his understanding of culture, community, and manhood.

Alongside his coaching work, he also runs a local garden landscaping business — keeping him grounded in practical, hands-on work and everyday life.

In this episode, we explore:

What healthy masculinity looks like in practice

Why men need tools — not just talk — to navigate life

The importance of grounded leadership in fatherhood

How culture and upbringing shape our identity as men

Balancing purpose-driven work with everyday responsibility

Sam’s philosophy: “Healthy masculinity isn’t about being louder or tougher — it’s about being steady.” This conversation is a reminder that strength can be quiet, growth can be practical, and masculinity can be both grounded and deeply intentional.

Links

Website: www.liberatingmasculinity.co.uk

March event: https://liberatingmasculinity.co.uk/the-gathering-spring

Supplement: https://www.truuman.io

Non Profit: https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk

Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/lewishackney

Redefining the Alpha with Tiarnan McCarthy

This week’s guest is Tiarnan McCarthy, a men’s performance and mindset coach and the founder of Redefining the Alpha a movement challenging outdated ideas of masculinity and replacing them with strength rooted in self-awareness, discipline, and purpose.

Tiarnan works with men and young men across schools, community organisations, live events, and coaching spaces, creating honest conversations that cut through surface-level motivation and get to the real drivers behind anxiety, self-destructive behaviour, and unrealised potential.

His approach blends physical training, mindset work, and community, helping men build identity and leadership from the inside out.

In this episode, we explore:

What “alpha” really means in the modern world

The root causes of anxiety and self-sabotage in young men

Why physical training and mental resilience go hand in hand

Building leadership, discipline, and self-belief through community

Tiarnan’s philosophy: “Strength isn’t domination — it’s direction.”

This conversation is for men who feel stuck between who they are and who they know they could be, and for anyone invested in helping the next generation of young men step forward with clarity and confidence.

Redefining the Alpha: https://www.instagram.com/redefining_the_alpha/

Alpha Male Coaching: https://www.instagram.com/alphamale_coaching/

Podcast / event links : https://www.youtube.com/@Redefiningthealpha

Supplement: https://www.truuman.io

Non Profit: https://www.thefoundrycic.org.uk

Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/lewishackney

This week’s guest is Valentin Moyo, a speaker, trainer, and men’s mental health coach who made the bold decision to leave a career in law to dedicate his life to helping men heal. Known for his powerful tagline — “I left law to help men cry” — Valentin is at the forefront of redefining masculinity in a way that centres emotional honesty, depth, and growth.

Through his work, Valentin facilitates raw, transformative conversations that invite men to explore their inner worlds, develop emotional intelligence, and challenge long-held beliefs about what strength really means. His approach is grounded, courageous, and deeply human — creating spaces where vulnerability becomes a pathway to resilience rather than a weakness.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why emotional suppression is costing men their wellbeing
• What it really means to be emotionally intelligent as a man
• Leaving “successful” careers in search of meaningful purpose
• How redefining strength can transform relationships, work, and self-worth

Valentin’s mission:

“Real strength isn’t about holding it together — it’s about having the courage to feel.”

This episode is a powerful invitation for men to reconnect with their emotions, challenge outdated norms, and step into a more authentic version of themselves.

LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo

Tik Tok - @menarehumantoo

Podcast - Men are human Too - https://open.spotify.com/show/3pnekgTcUNl43y3kjIhPSs?si=rVuxvp4cTLKghE6FUvQHvw

https://truuman.io/

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/

This week’s guest is Alejandro Sanchez, the Human Rights Lead at the National Secular Society — an NGO campaigning for a fair and open society where people of all religions and none can live together as equal citizens.

Alejandro’s work focuses on protecting children’s bodily autonomy, particularly boys, from medically unnecessary circumcision. His advocacy has been featured in major outlets including The Sunday Times, The Mirror, the British Medical Journal, Community Care, and UnHerd — bringing much-needed attention to a topic that often sits at the crossroads of ethics, religion, and human rights.

Before joining the National Secular Society, Alejandro worked as a medical doctor in the NHS and holds an MA in Medical Ethics and Law from King’s College London — a background that gives him a uniquely informed perspective on both the clinical and ethical dimensions of this issue.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The ethical and human rights implications of non-therapeutic circumcision
• Why protecting boys’ bodily autonomy matters
• The tension between religious freedom and child protection
• How the UK can move toward a more rights-based approach for all children

Alejandro’s mission:

“Every child — regardless of culture or faith — deserves the right to make their own choices about their body.”

This conversation dives deep into ethics, consent, and compassion — exploring how we can balance tradition with the fundamental rights of children to grow up free from harm.

https://truuman.io/

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/

https://www.secularism.org.uk/uploads/ntmc-briefing-note.pdf?v=1760021008

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/religious-circumcision-potentially-lethal-campaigners-say-s7zwdknhj

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/content/news/non-therapeutic-circumcision-of-boys-is-a-safeguarding-concern

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/exposed-horrors-ritual-circumcision-baby-28990951

Men's Circles with Pasco Ashton This week’s guest is Pasco Ashton, Founder and CEO of Men’s Circle, an international network dedicated to men’s wellness, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection.

After losing two close friends to suicide, Pasco realised how deeply men struggle with isolation and emotional expression — including himself.

What began as a small, informal men’s circle with friends in London during the summer of 2020 has since evolved into a global movement.

Today, Men’s Circle has trained over 55 facilitators who lead peer-mentoring spaces where men can openly explore manhood, masculinity, and mental wellbeing.

More than 1,000 men have participated in these circles, finding community, vulnerability, and strength through shared experience.

In this episode, we discuss:

The story behind the creation of Men’s Circle

Why men’s spaces are vital for emotional resilience and growth

How vulnerability and brotherhood can save lives

The tools and mindset needed to lead meaningful men’s groups

Pasco’s philosophy: “When men meet in honesty, they find connection. When they find connection, they find healing.” Pasco’s mission is clear "to equip men everywhere with the tools and confidence to build strong, authentic communities of their own. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the cure for isolation isn’t found in silence it’s found in brotherhood."

Links:

https://www.menscircle.club

https://www.menscircle.club/train

https://www.instagram.com/beingpasco

https://truuman.io/

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/