The Over 40 Alpha Podcast
byFunk Roberts
HealthFitness
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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
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.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 hear the science on why gratitude crushes cortisol, fixes sleep, protects your heart, and turns you into the...
Published: Dec 13, 2025Duration: 1h 7m 51s
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, 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 climbing to 790 ng/dL in just six months. I break down what life feels like on both sides of...
Published: Oct 11, 2025Duration: 1h 45m 55s
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 one of the most influential figures in the heyday of online fitness, to uncover his powerful story of near-death survival, massive business wins and losses, and his unshakable return to serving with integrity, faith, and purpose.This is more than an interview. It’s a...
Published: Sep 6, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 8s
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 of the world’s most trusted dating psychologists and human behavior specialists, to uncover what’s really holding men back and how to move forward with confidence, integrity, and self-respect.This conversation will challenge the way you see dating, relationships, and connection, and give you the tools to s...
Published: Aug 30, 2025Duration: 1h 1m 58s
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 tool that can rival dumbbells and barbells when used correctly.I’ll show you how bands challenge your stabilizers, force you to control every rep, and let you train all planes of motion in ways weights simply can’t. This conve...
Published: Aug 23, 2025Duration: 1h 6m 22s
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 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 about what stem cells are, why your body stops healing the way it used to, and what options we now have to re...
Published: Aug 2, 2025Duration: 1h 13m 2s
Episode 178 - Legacy Series: The Underground Strength Blueprint, Raw Training Lessons, and the Real Story Behind the Rise of Zach Even - Esh
Sleep deeper, recover faster, and burn fat overnight—use code FUNK10 now at https://funksupplementshop.com/ 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 who laid the foundation for the raw, garage-style training that changed the game.While most gyms were getting softer, Zach Even - E...
Published: Jul 26, 2025Duration: 1h 21m 1s
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 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 7-figure mentor, Vince is one of the most important figures in the digital fitness revoluti...
Published: Jul 19, 2025Duration: 58m 42s
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, 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 companies with hundreds of employees, raised billions in capital, and...
Published: Jul 12, 2025Duration: 56m 13s
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 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 original “Yo Elliott,” and one of the first to ever build a real following with f...
Published: Jul 8, 2025Duration: 1h 14m 20s
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 fat.In this episode, I’m joined by transformation expert and my good friend Coach Dimitri Giankoulas, as we break down exactly how glucose, insulin, food timing, and hidden sugars are quietly sabotaging your results.We get into how proces...
Published: Jun 14, 2025Duration: 53m 7s
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 amplifies your presence. It speaks before you ever open your mouth.In this episode, I’m joined by Antonio Centeno, founder of Real Men Real Style, former Marine Corps officer, and one of the...
Published: May 31, 2025Duration: 1h 9m 23s
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 with purpose, build your legacy, and show up as the formidable family man your family needs.Greg’s story is wild. Growing up in chaos, leaving home as a teenager, sharin...
Published: May 24, 2025Duration: 1h 18m 28s
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 the fitness industry, Marc Lebert. A true innovator who created the legendary Lebert Equalizer Bars.I’ve been using these things for over 15 years. In bootcamps. With fighters. In my own home workouts. And the truth is, every man over 4...
Published: May 17, 2025Duration: 1h 5m 49s
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 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 medicine physician who now helps people...
Published: May 10, 2025Duration: 59m 38s
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 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 of my Friday coaching calls inside the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood, where I go deep into the REAL science be...
Published: May 3, 2025Duration: 51m 22s
Episode 168 – The 10 Commandments of Naturally Increasing Testosterone
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’re not talking about TRT, steroids, or any quick-fix BS. This is all about dialing in your lifestyle, so your body starts producing more testosterone naturally, the...
Published: Apr 26, 2025Duration: 55m 3s
Episode 167 - The 100 Pound Weight Loss War with James Rice
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. Losing his business. Facing down diabetes. And the hardest part? Admitting he needed help.James went f...
Published: Apr 19, 2025Duration: 1h 6m 28s
Episode 166 – The 10 Commandments of Exercises for Men Over 40, 50, 60, and Beyond
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 random movements—they're the cornerstone exercises that build a bulletproof body as you age. The ones that fight sarcopenia, help you maintain independence and keep you mo...
Published: Apr 12, 2025Duration: 59m 4s
Episode 165 - The Five Pillars of a Fulfillment-Centric Life with Bernie Borges
Ever feel like you're crushing it in one part of your life… but totally lost in another?Maybe your career’s on point, but your health is falling apart. Or your workouts are solid, but your relationships feel flat. Or maybe you’ve hit 50, and suddenly you’re wondering, “What’s my purpose now?”This episode is your guide to getting clear.I sat down with Bernie Borges—67 years young, healthy, thriving, and straight-up radiating wisdom—to break down the five pillars every man needs to focus on to build a life of true fulfillment.<...
Published: Apr 5, 2025Duration: 1h 14m 12s