S2E10: Emmet Byrne - Why Men's Health is Failing

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 menThe truth about testosterone decline (and why TRT isn’t a quick fix)The link between movement, strength, and emotional healthWhy we’ve normalised feeling average — and how to break out of itHow to spot the signs you’re treating symptoms, not solving the rootFrom 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=qu96RkgMYq0Show NotesFrom Pro Rugby to MedicineHow Emmet went from the Ireland jersey to medical schoolWhat rugby taught him about pressure, pain, and purposeWhy performance delays but doesn’t erase inner strugglesThe Medical System Isn’t WorkingWhy most men are treated only when they’re brokenThe failure of the symptom-focused modelHow GPs are unequipped to deal with whole-person healthThe Testosterone CrisisWhy so many men are seeing their energy, drive, and mood collapseWhat’s causing low T and what isn’tWhen testosterone replacement can help… and when it can’tMovement Is MedicineWhy sedentary living is quietly wrecking men’s wellbeingThe link between physical strength and emotional resilienceWhat Emmet recommends for men over 35A New Model for Men’s HealthFrom functional medicine to full-spectrum careWhat men really need to thriveHow OptiMan is trying to change the story

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