Why are so many men exhausted, disconnected, and running on empty — even when they look like they’ve got it all together?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Emmet Byrne - a former Ireland rugby international turned men’s health doctor - to unpack what’s really going wrong with modern masculinity, medicine, and mental health.
We explore:
- Why the medical system is failing men
- The truth about testosterone decline (and why TRT isn’t a quick fix)
- The link between movement, strength, and emotional health
- Why we’ve normalised feeling average — and how to break out of it
- How to spot the signs you’re treating symptoms, not solving the root
From elite sport to holistic medicine, Emmet’s journey is proof that reinvention is possible, and necessary.
A must-listen for any man who wants to feel strong again. On the inside, and out.
Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu96RkgMYq0
Show Notes
From Pro Rugby to Medicine
- How Emmet went from the Ireland jersey to medical school
- What rugby taught him about pressure, pain, and purpose
- Why performance delays but doesn’t erase inner struggles
The Medical System Isn’t Working
- Why most men are treated only when they’re broken
- The failure of the symptom-focused model
- How GPs are unequipped to deal with whole-person health
The Testosterone Crisis
- Why so many men are seeing their energy, drive, and mood collapse
- What’s causing low T and what isn’t
- When testosterone replacement can help… and when it can’t
Movement Is Medicine
- Why sedentary living is quietly wrecking men’s wellbeing
- The link between physical strength and emotional resilience
- What Emmet recommends for men over 35
A New Model for Men’s Health
- From functional medicine to full-spectrum care
- What men really need to thrive
- How OptiMan is trying to change the story
