The Over 40 Alpha Podcast

I carried a weighted vest on my brain every single day until one simple practice pulled me out of anger, anxiety, and survival mode for good. Gratitude became my secret weapon, my Vitamin G, and fifteen years later it still keeps me calm, dangerous, and unbreakable no matter what chaos shows up.

In this episode I walk you through exactly how I went from bitter and numb at 40 to the calmest, most focused leader I’ve ever been. You’ll...

That feeling of being tired, soft, and weak isn’t just “getting older”. It’s a silent signal that your master male hormone is in trouble. I know because my own fire was almost completely gone when I discovered my testosterone had plummeted to the level of a 90-year-old man.

In this solo episode, I share my personal story of hitting rock bottom with a testosterone score of 189 ng/dL and the exact natural blueprint I used to get it cl...

The real story behind fitness success isn’t just muscle or money; it’s resilience. John Rowley’s journey proves that no setback, no loss, and no crisis can stop a man who chooses to rise again.

In this legacy series, I sit down with John, a fitness pioneer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most influential figures in the heyday of online fitness, to uncover his powerful story of near-death survival, massive business ...

Loneliness and emotional isolation are crushing men over 40 today, stealing health, purpose, and connection. Too many are left stuck after divorce, heartbreak, or the loss of a partner, unsure how to rebuild relationships or even where to begin.

In this episode, I sit down with Kavita Ajwani, one of the world’s most trusted dating psychologists and human behavior specialists, to uncover what’s really holding men back and how to move...

Resistance bands aren’t just for warmups or rehab. They can be the secret weapon for hypertrophy, functional strength, and joint-friendly training that keeps you performing at your best, no matter your age. 

In this episode, I break down why bands aren’t second-tier equipment, but a powerhouse tool that can rival dumbbells and barbells when used correctly.

I’ll show you how bands challenge your stabilizers, force you to cont...

No pill, surgery, or supplement can do what regenerative stem cells are doing for recovery, inflammation, and aging right now.

I brought on Dr. Joy Kong, one of the most respected experts in stem cell therapy, a triple board-certified anti-aging doctor, and founder of Chara Health, to have this conversation every man over 40 needs to hear. She’s training doctors worldwide and has been named Stem Cell Doctor of the Year.

We talked abo...

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The fitness world today feels polished and perfect, but real strength was forged in garages with rusty weights and a warrior mindset. That raw, underground power is what built legends.

I sat down with Zach Even - Esh, a true icon, the founder of The Underground Strength Gym, and one of the OGs w...

Nobody was teaching us how to do it. We just figured it out—and Vince Del Monte was the one paving the path.

Before social media exploded. Before influencers were a thing. Before the fitness coaching space became saturated with copycats and hype… Vince was already 10 steps ahead.

He wasn’t just putting out fitness programs—he was building a real business. He helped birth the era of online fitness as we know it.

From Skinny Vinny to a ...

Let’s be honest—most men don’t need more motivation.

What we need is a real map. A battle-tested framework that’ll wake us the hell up and walk us out of the fog of comfort, distraction, and passive living.

That’s what this episode is all about.

I sat down with Rick Walker—entrepreneur, leader, and author of the new book 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning. Rick isn’t just some mindset guru tossing around buzzwords. He’s built comp...

No trends. No gimmicks. No fake personas.

Just real strength. Real impact. And a real legacy that helped shape the online fitness world as we know it.

In this episode, I sit down with Elliott as part of our new Funk Fitness Legacy Series, where we honor the pioneers, OGs, and trailblazers who laid the foundation for what we do today in this space. And there’s no better person to start this with than the man behind Strength Camp, the ...

Coffee and a bagel.

That’s how most men start the day—and it’s also how they start gaining belly fat, storing toxins, crashing their energy, and tanking their testosterone without even realizing it.

Here’s the truth: your body is running on autopilot, and that autopilot is programmed to make you fat.

In this episode, I’m joined by transformation expert and my good friend Coach Dimitri Giankoulas, as we break down exactly how glucose, ...

Old gym tees. Washed-out jeans. Beat-up sneakers.

That’s what most men are still wearing, even after transforming their bodies, rebuilding their lives, and getting back in the game.

But here's the thing...

The way you dress tells the world how to treat you. It reflects your confidence. It amplifies your presence. It speaks before you ever open your mouth.

In this episode, I’m joined by Antonio Centeno, founder of Real Men R...

Homeless at 16. Seven kids. 60+ countries. A life built with intention.

This one hit deep.

Greg Denning is a man on a mission. He’s a high-performance coach, a world-traveling husband and father, and the kind of leader every man over 40 needs to hear from.

Today, we’re talking about how to lead with purpose, build your legacy, and show up as the formidable family man your family needs.

Greg’s story is wild. Growing up in ch...

One piece of equipment. Hundreds of exercises. A total game changer for strength after 40.

If you’ve ever struggled with dips, pull-ups, or finding a real way to build upper body strength without hitting the gym every day, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by one of my favorite people in the fitness industry, Marc Lebert. A true innovator who created the legendary Lebert Equalizer Bars.

I’ve been using these things for over 1...

One day, you forget where you put your keys. Next, you're walking into a room and can’t remember why. And maybe the worst part? You start to wonder if this is just part of getting older.

But what if it’s not?

In this episode, Dr. Josh Helman explains why brain fog, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue hit harder after 40 and what you can do to fight back.

He’s not just an MD. Dr. Josh is a Harvard-trained biochemist and emergency...

Think 10,000 steps is just a trendy number? It might be the missing piece that’s holding you back from dropping stubborn fat, balancing your hormones, and staying strong well into your 60s and 70s.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why daily walking—yes, walking—is one of the most powerful tools for men over 40 to transform their bodies, improve energy, and stay out of the danger zone of chronic disease.

This one’s straight from one...

Low energy, stubborn belly fat, weak workouts, poor sleep, no sex drive? That’s not normal. It’s low testosterone, and it’s a silent epidemic affecting millions of men, especially over 40.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 Commandments of Naturally Increasing Testosterone—the exact framework I’ve used to help thousands of men inside the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood reclaim their strength, their confidence, and their manhood.

We’...

You don’t wake up 300 pounds overnight. But one day, you walk into a store, try on a triple XL shirt… and it doesn’t fit. That was James Rice’s moment. The moment he realized his health had quietly spiraled out of control.

But what followed wasn’t just a weight loss journey—it was a complete reinvention.

In this episode, James opens up about what really led to his transformation at 52 years old. A career-ending injury. Divorce. Losin...

You could be spending hours in the gym every week, following whatever trendy routine is making the rounds, but if these foundational movements aren't in your arsenal, you're wasting your time and setting yourself up for injury.

Today, on my 56th birthday, I'm giving you the gift of the 10 non-negotiable exercises every man over 40 MUST incorporate for true functional strength, mobility, and the physique you want.

These aren't just ra...