Dare to be Different with Craig White
Delve into the stories of sporting champions, corporate visionaries, and everyday parents who redefine leadership.
In each episode, I explore the journeys of leaders who have undergone profound transformations, emerging stronger and wiser. From overcoming challenges to embracing change, our guests share insights and lessons learned along their paths to success.
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Dare to be Different with Craig White
S2E10: Emmet Byrne - Why Men's Health is Failing
Why are so many men exhausted, disconnected, and running on empty — even when they look like they’ve got it all together?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Emmet Byrne - a former Ireland rugby international turned men’s health doctor - to unpack what’s really going wrong with modern masculinity, medicine, and mental health.
We explore:
- Why the medical system is failing men
- The truth about testosterone decline (and why TRT isn’t a quick fix)
- The link between movement, strength, and emotional health
- Why we’ve normalised feeling average — and how to break out of it
- How to spot the signs you’re treating symptoms, not solving the root
From elite sport to holistic medicine, Emmet’s journey is proof that reinvention is possible, and necessary.
A must-listen for any man who wants to feel strong again. On the inside, and out.
Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu96RkgMYq0
Show Notes
From Pro Rugby to Medicine
- How Emmet went from the Ireland jersey to medical school
- What rugby taught him about pressure, pain, and purpose
- Why performance delays but doesn’t erase inner struggles
The Medical System Isn’t Working
- Why most men are treated only when they’re broken
- The failure of the symptom-focused model
- How GPs are unequipped to deal with whole-person health
The Testosterone Crisis
- Why so many men are seeing their energy, drive, and mood collapse
- What’s causing low T and what isn’t
- When testosterone replacement can help… and when it can’t
Movement Is Medicine
- Why sedentary living is quietly wrecking men’s wellbeing
- The link between physical strength and emotional resilience
- What Emmet recommends for men over 35
A New Model for Men’s Health
- From functional medicine to full-spectrum care
- What men really need to thrive
- How OptiMan is trying to change the story