The Over 40 Alpha Podcast
by Funk Roberts
Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have frequent guests—doctors, specialists, fitness professionals, trainers, life coaches and more. Join Funk Roberts on your journey to become the ultimate Over 40 Alpha!
Episodes
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He Lost 223 Pounds by WALKING! The Power of Consistency After 40 | Josh Hewlett
What if ONE decision could completely transform the second half of your life? At his heaviest, Josh Hewlett weighed 483 POUNDS. A former strongman competitor, Josh suffered a devastating back injury, battled depression, and found himself trapped in a cycle of overeating and inactivity. Then came…
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Ep 214 - Mindset Monday #15 - Fear of Change: Don't Let Fear Steal Your Future
What if the biggest thing holding you back from a better life isn't your age, your circumstances or your abilities—but FEAR? Brother, fear can keep a man trapped for years. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of starting over. Fear of leaving behind the life he's become comfortable with.…
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Peptides for Men Over 40: The Truth About Fat Loss, Muscle, Recovery & the Gray Market with Jay Campbell
Are peptides the next frontier of men's health optimization, or has the industry become a dangerous free-for-all? If you're a man in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, you've probably heard about peptides like tirzepatide, retatrutide, BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, and SS-31. But do you really know what...
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Build Muscle AND Mobility After 40: The Missing Link to Longevity | Coach Dean Pohlman
Brother, what if the reason you're struggling to build muscle, stay consistent, or train without nagging aches and pains isn't that you're getting older... but that you're missing a critical piece of your fitness? Strength without mobility can limit you. Mobility without progressive resistance...
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Mindset Monday #14 - LIFE OR DEATH: Playtime Is Over, Brother!
How much longer are you going to put your health on hold? Brother, it's October. Another year is almost over. And if you're still making the same promises about your health that you made back in January, it's time for a serious conversation. In this powerful episode of Mindset Monday, Funk…
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Ep 210: Stop Relying on Motivation: The Health Standards Every Man Over 40 Needs | Zac Armstrong
enormous professional pressure... ...yet struggle to consistently exercise, eat well and take care of his own health? Zac Armstrong believes the answer isn't more motivation. It's building the habits, standards and systems that make taking care of yourself part of your normal life. In this…
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Mindset Monday 13 -Live Life on Life’s Terms: Why I Give Everything 90 Days
Why I Give Everything 90 Days — And Why You Should Too What happens to your standards when life stops cooperating with your plans? As Funk records this week's Mindset Monday, he's getting ready to head out for another procedure on his back. It wasn't part of the plan. But that's exactly the…
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Episode 208 — GLP-1s, Muscle Loss & Longevity: What Men Over 40 Need to Know | Dr. Q
Are GLP-1 medications just another weight-loss trend — or are they changing the way we think about obesity and metabolic health? And if you're using one, are you putting your muscle at risk? In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, I sit down with board-certified internal medicine physician...
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Ep 207: Mindset Monday #12 — You Don’t Have to Carry Everything Alone
Strong Men Know When to Reach Out What if one of the strongest things a man can do is admit that the load is getting heavy? In this Mindset Monday, Funk challenges an idea many men have carried for decades: that being strong means handling everything yourself. Men are taught to provide, protect,...
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Episode 206: Insulin Resistance After 40 — 7 Habits to Improve Insulin Sensitivity & Build Metabolic Muscle
If you’re a man over 40 and your waist keeps getting bigger, your energy feels unpredictable, or losing fat seems harder than it used to be, you’ve probably heard someone blame insulin. Maybe you’ve been told carbs are the problem. Maybe you’ve been told that every insulin spike instantly shuts...
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Ep 205: Mindset Monday #11 — How Strong Men Reset
You Can't Always Control What Happens, But You Can Control the Reset Every man gets off track. Sometimes it's a missed workout, bad nutrition, a rough weekend or a stressful week. But sometimes you don't just get off track—you lose yourself for a while. In this deeply personal Mindset Monday…
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Ep 204: The Dirty 13 — 13 Foods Men Over 40 Should Stop Eating
If you’re a man in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond and you’re trying to lose belly fat, build muscle, support healthy testosterone, improve metabolic health and stay strong for life, what you STOP eating can matter just as much as what you start eating. In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast,...
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Ep 203: Mindset Monday 10 - Raise Your Standards, Not Just Your Goals | Mindset for Men Over 40
You have goals. You want to lose weight. Build muscle. Improve your health. Strengthen your marriage. Grow your business. Become a better man. But here's the question most men never ask: What are you actually willing to accept from yourself every day? Because there's a massive difference between...
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EP 202: Stop Starting Over Every Monday — How to Stay Consistent With Nutrition After 40
Podcast Summary You know protein matters. You know vegetables belong on your plate. You know living on takeout and snacks isn’t helping you reach your goals. So why is staying consistent with nutrition still so difficult? In Episode 202 of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts breaks down the...
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Ep 201: Mindset Monday — Keep the Promises You Make to Yourself
Self-Trust Is Built One Promise at a Time How much do you actually trust yourself? Not how confident you appear. Not whether your wife, children, friends or business partners trust you. When you tell yourself you're going to do something, do you believe you'll actually follow through? In this...
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EP 200: SPECIAL - I Asked 80+ Health Experts How Men Should Age After 40 - Here’s What I Learned
What does it actually take to age well after 40? After creating the Men Over 40 Health Summit and interviewing dozens of doctors, strength coaches, hormone specialists, nutrition experts, sleep experts, longevity specialists and some of the biggest names in health and fitness, Funk Roberts began...
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Ep 199 – The 5 Best Grip Strength Exercises for Men Over 40
How strong is your grip and when was the last time you actually trained it? In Episode 199 of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts breaks down why grip strength deserves a place in every man’s training after 40 and reveals his 5 best exercises for building stronger hands, forearms, and a more...
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Ep 198 Mindset Monday #8 - The 9 Battles Every Man Must Win Within Himself
Stoic Lessons for Men Over 40, 50 & 60 Episode Summary Some of the most important battles you'll ever fight aren't happening around you. They're happening within you. Between fear and courage. Discipline and comfort. Acceptance and resistance. Seeking approval and trusting yourself. And…
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EP 197 - How to Create a Vision for the Second Half of Your Life After 40
In this episode, Funk Roberts emphasizes the importance of creating a clear vision for the second half of life, particularly for men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. He shares personal experiences and insights on how health and lifestyle choices today impact future well-being. Funk distinguishes…
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EP 196: Living With Purpose After 40: Stop Just Existing
How do you find your purpose after 40? Finding purpose after 40 doesn't always mean discovering one massive lifelong mission. Your purpose can be found in the season you're living right now, the people who need you, the responsibilities calling you, the problems you're uniquely equipped to solve,...
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EP 195: Define Your Personal Values: What Do You Really Stand For After 40?
Why are personal values important for men over 40? Personal values are the principles that define what matters most to you and help guide your decisions, priorities, relationships, health, and behavior. After 40, clearly defining your values becomes increasingly important because your time feels...
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Ep 194: Why Serving Others Makes You a Stronger Man After 40
EP 194: Men Over 40: Why the Strongest Men Serve What does real strength look like for a man over 40? Real strength after 40 isn't only about physical strength, money, status, or accomplishments. It's having the physical, mental, and emotional capacity to show up when someone you love needs you....
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Episode 193: July Metabolic Reset for Men Over 40 | The 28-Day System to Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Reset Your Routine
What if your metabolism isn't actually broken...your routine is? In this episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast, Funk Roberts shares the exact 28-Day July Metabolic Reset he personally follows every year after vacation and at the beginning of July to rebuild consistency, burn stubborn belly fat,...
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Episode 192: How Much Sleep Do Men Over 40 Really Need?
How much sleep do men over 40 really need? Most men over 40 should aim for 7–9 hours of total sleep per night, but the real goal is accumulating 3–4 hours of restorative sleep, which includes Deep Sleep (Slow Wave Sleep) and REM Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement Sleep). These are the sleep stages...
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Ep 191 - 7 Ways to Naturally Boost Testosterone After 40
The Complete Guide to Energy, Muscle, Fat Loss, Recovery & Hormone Health for Men Over 40 How can men over 40 naturally increase testosterone? Men over 40 can naturally increase testosterone by improving sleep quality, reducing stress and cortisol, building muscle through metabolic resistance...
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O40A Answers Ep 3 - How To Build Muscle After 50
O40A Answers Ep. 3: How to Build Muscle After 50 Can men over 50 still build muscle naturally? Yes. Men over 50 can absolutely build muscle naturally by combining progressive overload, metabolic resistance training, proper protein intake, quality sleep, recovery, mobility, and hormone-supportive...
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Ep 190 - How Often Should Men Over 40 Lift Weights?
The Complete Guide to Training, Recovery, Muscle & Longevity After 40 How often should men over 40 lift weights? Most men over 40 should lift weights 3 to 4 times per week. This training frequency allows men to build and maintain muscle, burn fat, improve testosterone levels, and recover properly...
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O40A Alpha Answers: Best Foods To Boost Testosterone Naturally After 40
k Roberts breaks down the top 10 testosterone-boosting foods every man over 40, 50, and 60 should be eating to naturally support: testosterone production muscle growth fat loss recovery energy libido sleep overall hormone health Funk explains why testosterone levels are lower than ever in modern...
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Over 40 Alpha Answers: What Are The Early Signs Of Hormonal Decline In Men?
Over 40 Alpha Answers: What Are The Early Signs Of Hormonal Decline In Men? The early signs of hormonal decline in men often include fatigue, belly fat gain, muscle loss, low libido, poor sleep, brain fog, slower recovery, and reduced motivation. These symptoms are commonly linked to declining...
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Ep 189 - How Much Protein for Men Over 40
Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Boost Recovery & Become Second Half Strong How much protein should men over 40 eat? Men over 40 should aim for 150 grams of protein per day as a simple, effective target to support muscle, metabolism, recovery, fat loss, and healthy aging. A practical way to hit this is by...
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Ep 188 - Best Vitamins for Men Over 40 (Fix Deficiencies, Boost Testosterone & Energy)
What are the best vitamins for men over 40? The best vitamins for men over 40 include Vitamin D3 with K2, magnesium glycinate, zinc, B-complex vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and E, and probiotics. These nutrients support testosterone production, energy levels, sleep quality, recovery…
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EP 187 - What Really Happens to Your Body After 40, 50, and 60 (7 Major Changes Explained)
What happens to a man’s body after 40? After 40, men experience a decline in testosterone, increased fat storage (especially belly fat), muscle loss, slower recovery, reduced sleep quality, joint issues, and increased stress levels. However, these changes can be slowed or reversed through proper...
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Episode 186: How to Lose Belly Fat After 40 (The Real Reason It’s Not Working)
If you’re over 40 and feel like your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to… you’re not crazy. You’re just using the wrong playbook. In this episode, Funk Roberts breaks down the real reason belly fat gets harder to lose after 40 and it’s not just about calories. It’s about hormones, muscle...
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Episode 185 - 7 RADICAL Mindset Shifts That Will Help Men Over 40 Stop Quitting & Get Better Results
Finding a deep emotional reason to change won't save you when stress hits hard. The only thing that guarantees transformation when motivation fades is making the hard decision to take radical ownership of everything in your life. In this episode, I break down exactly why relying on motivation…
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Episode 184 - Vitamin G: The Daily Habit That Saved My Life and Rewires Your Brain for Power After 40
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.…
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Episode 183 - What High Testosterone Actually Feels Like (And Why Most Men Are Running on Empty)
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…
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Episode 182 - Resilience, Redemption, and the True Legacy of Fitness With the Great John Rowley
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…
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Episode 181 - How Men Over 40 Can Beat Loneliness, Rebuild Confidence & Master Modern Dating After Divorce with Kavita Ajwani
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...
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Episode 180 - Why Resistance Bands Might Be the Most Underrated Muscle-Building Tool for Men Over 40
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…
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Episode 179 - The Truth About Stem Cells, Recovery, and Anti-Aging That Most Men Never Hear About
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...
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Episode 178 - Legacy Series: The Underground Strength Blueprint, Raw Training Lessons, and the Real Story Behind the Rise of Zach Even - Esh
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…
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Episode 177 - Legacy Series: How Vince Del Monte Built the First Online Fitness Empire, Ignited Affiliate Marketing, and Still Dominates the Coaching Game
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...
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Episode 176 - The 9 Steps to Reclaiming Your Mind, Power & Purpose with Rick Walker
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…
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Episode 175 - Legacy Series: The Real OG of Online Fitness: Strength, Soul & Legacy with Elliott Hulse
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…
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Episode 174 – Beat the Belly Fat Trap: Glucose, Insulin & the Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight with Coach Dimitri Giankoulas
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...
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Episode 173 – Dress Like a Man: Confidence, Style & Power After 40 with Antonio Centeno
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…
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Episode 172 – Lead With Purpose: Building Legacy, Discipline, and Energy as a Man Over 40 with Greg Denning
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...
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Episode 171 - Stronger at Any Age: How One Fitness Inventor Revolutionized Home Workouts with Marc Lebert
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...
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Episode 170 - Unlocking Brain Power Over 40: Dr. Josh Helman on Alzheimer’s, Cognitive Decline, Deep Sleep, Detox Protocols & Reclaiming Mental Clarity for Men
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…
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Episode 169 - The Power of 10,000 Steps Per Day: The Key to Fat Loss & Optimal Health for Men Over 40
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...
About this show
Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have frequent guests—doctors, specialists, fitness professionals, trainers, life coaches and more. Join Funk Roberts on your journey to become the ultimate Over 40 Alpha!
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