Joe Marler Is Shocked By His Blood Test Results & Reveals Intense Traitors Stress!

Joe Marler is known for making whoever he’s with feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable in a loving way…but today we turn the tables on him by putting his health under the microscope. We break down his real blood test results, testosterone levels, and key health markers to see what’s really going on beneath the surface…

Joe is a former professional rugby union player who played as a prop for Harlequins in Premiership Rugby, and represented the England national rugby team until his retirement in November 2024. Since retiring, he’s built a successful career as a podcaster and TV personality, appearing on Celebrity Traitors and hosting his own podcast Joe Marler Will See You Now. He joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on the MAN ALIVE podcast for an unfiltered deep dive into men’s health, elite sport recovery, and life after professional rugby.

In this episode, we explore the physical and mental toll of professional rugby; from injuries, recovery, and long-term health risks to the transition into retirement and identity beyond sport. We break down Joe’s training, diet, and performance habits during his playing career, and analyse his blood test results (including cholesterol, hormone levels, and key biomarkers). We take a closer look at his testosterone levels, discuss symptoms associated with ageing in male athletes, and uncover how high-performance sport impacts long-term health. Joe also opens up about the stress and psychological pressure of shows like The Traitors, including what happens to your heart rate under pressure in the roundtable. Plus, we dive into his mental health journey, life after elite sport, and practical insights into fitness, recovery, and men’s wellbeing. Expect honesty, humour, and plenty of uncomfortable moments…

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Timestamps:
00:00 Joe’s Intake Assessment
04:35 The Physical Toll of Rugby on Joe
07:41 Health & Fitness Then vs Now
10:19 Planning Life After Rugby Retirement
13:15 Rating Joe’s Health Out of 10
16:44 Spin the Symptom
20:01 Joe’s Blood Test Results
26:34 Reflecting on the Results
27:33 Being a Mental Health Advocate
29:36 Stress Levels During Traitors
32:08 Joe’s Experience With Antidepressants
34:13 Joe’s Mental Health Now
35:34 Daily Habits That Aid Wellbeing
36:42 Telling Male Friends You Love Them
37:25 Joe’s Hair Loss & Transplant Journey
41:46 Health Goals For Future Decades
43:09 One Thing Men Can Start Doing Today
44:19 Where to Find Joe

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