Reverend Richard Coles: “I'd Rather Die Young Than Go to the Gym?” - Blood Results, Mounjaro & Grief

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Reverend Richard Coles has packed more into one life so far than most, but has he maintained his health along the way? Author and broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast this week to delve into men's health and ageing, as well as dissect his blood test results. In this episode, we discuss Mounjaro and weight-loss, the health reality of I'm a Celeb, Richard's blood test results, his wild stint in Ibiza which led to him becoming a priest, the importance of routines like prayer and community, how men often approach grief and the limitations of it, and much more... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Is Richard Secretly 1000 Years Old? 02:06 Health Now vs 30 Years Ago 03:24 Richard’s Health Rating 04:06 Richard’s Weight-Loss Medication Journey 09:28 Losing Weight on I’m a Celeb 11:45 Richard’s Blood Test Results 23:24 The Wheel of Health 27:45 From Ibiza to Priesthood 31:46 Why Prayer Can Be Helpful 32:52 We Need Community in Modern Society 34:07 Helping Others With Grief 37:31 How Men Approach Grief 40:38 Richard’s Purpose 42:16 Health Goals 42:48 One Thing Men Can Do Today 43:24 Where to Find Richa