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The Optimal Health Podcast

Hosted by certified functional medicine practitioner, author and keynote speaker Ollie Matthews we go into the health of both men and women including the uncomfortable bits we procrastinate on and hide from the reflection in the mirror.

Interviewing special guests and sharing knowledge to support your health, from functional medicine, nutrition, supplements, biohacking, business, mindset and relationships - we will cover many topics here.

Formerly OJay Health Radio

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Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
52
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Rob Sharpe - The Truth About High Blood Pressure

Rob Sharpe - The Truth About High Blood Pressure

In this episode of the Optimal Health podcast, Ollie Matthews speaks with Rob Sharp about men's health, particularly focusing on high blood pressure and the importance of blood work. They discuss the…

00:27:21  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
The Truth About TRT W/ Dave Lee & Dr. Max Draper - Optimal Health Podcast

The Truth About TRT W/ Dave Lee & Dr. Max Draper - Optimal Health Podcast

Today on The Optimal Health Podcast we have Dave Lee (@iamdavelee) and Dr. Max Draper (@dr_max_draper), two of the leading experts on testosterone replacement therapy and mens' health in general.

Dav…

01:03:21  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
James Collier - Co-Founder Of Huel - What The World Has Wrong About Nutrition

James Collier - Co-Founder Of Huel - What The World Has Wrong About Nutrition

Today I interview James Collier (  / jamescollierrnutr  ) Co founder of Huel, best selling author and Registered Nutritionist who I have been lucky enough to have known for 20 years and have been per…

00:56:51  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Is Mould Causing Your Health Problems? - Cliff Wilde

Is Mould Causing Your Health Problems? - Cliff Wilde

This episode, the first of a new series of The Optimal Health Podcast I talk with Cliff Wilde, a long time mentor and friend. 

We go through his personal experience with neurological seizures brought…

00:47:47  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
Women's Health Q&A - All things perimenopause, hormones, gut health and sleep

Women's Health Q&A - All things perimenopause, hormones, gut health and sleep

We cover some great topics with Paula Cowell asking Ollie the questions. 

This was a free session put on at Soul Church Norwich on 16th April 2024 to a small audience.

The challenge starts 29th April…

01:26:30  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
12 - Leanne Heavens-Hunt - The Journey To Healing, Empowerment And Stepping Into Becoming The Fem Fire Coach

12 - Leanne Heavens-Hunt - The Journey To Healing, Empowerment And Stepping Into Becoming The Fem Fire Coach

We talk to Leanne Heavens-Hunt all about her stepping into being The Fem Fire Coach.

We go deep into Leanne's journey through growing as an athlete, being a powerful instructor and trainer to where s…

00:58:44  |   Fri 01 Mar 2024
11 - James O'Keefe - The World Has Forgotten How To Breath

11 - James O'Keefe - The World Has Forgotten How To Breath

We are back with James O'Keefe today, talking all about breath work, cold water therapy, being an Unguarded Warrior and more.

This is a perfect follow on from the first episode with James (Episode 9)…

00:54:50  |   Sat 03 Feb 2024
10 - Cassandra Andrews - Staying True To Your Masculinity In A World Pushing You Elsewhere

10 - Cassandra Andrews - Staying True To Your Masculinity In A World Pushing You Elsewhere

We chat with an amazing individual here, Cassandra Andrews Cassandra Andrews Coaching for Men who is an amazing coach helping guys over 40 truly step into their own with their emotional and physical …

00:54:05  |   Mon 22 Jan 2024
9 - James O'Keefe - Finding The Unguarded Warrior Within The Mayhem

9 - James O'Keefe - Finding The Unguarded Warrior Within The Mayhem

James O'Keefe is the guy behind @UnguardedWarrior @jamesokeefenrg who has one of the most powerful stories of someone turning their life around to have an epic impact on others.

Coming from a backgro…

00:48:08  |   Fri 29 Dec 2023
8 - Tom Williams - Thriving When Alone In The Wilderness

8 - Tom Williams - Thriving When Alone In The Wilderness

Tom Williams is the guy who won the Channel 4 show Alone - surviving on his on in the Canadian Wilderness for over a month

Tom Williams is the guy behind Desert Island Survival and last year we looke…

00:41:43  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
7 - Stuart Webber - Scaling The Highest Mountains Physically And Mentally

7 - Stuart Webber - Scaling The Highest Mountains Physically And Mentally

We speak to a really special guest - Stuart Webber, former Sporting Director at Norwich City Football Club and a guy who is preparing to climb the world's tallest mountain - Everest.

If you've read m…

01:10:18  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
6 - Luke Brendling - Finding Hope In Dark Places

6 - Luke Brendling - Finding Hope In Dark Places

I am privileged to bring you one of my closest friends, mentor and training partner Luke Brendling (@lukebrendling www.lukebrendling.com).

An Itinerant Minister who travels the world spreading the wo…

00:58:11  |   Sat 28 Oct 2023
Episode 5 - Women's Health AMA

Episode 5 - Women's Health AMA

We have a special AMA here from an interview with Ollie all around Women's Health.

The audio isn't the greatest but the content makes up for that.

As always, any questions, hit up www.ojayhealth.com

01:05:05  |   Mon 23 Oct 2023
Eoin Lacey - How To Stop Being Stubborn About Your Health -  Episode 4 - The Optimal Health Podcast

Eoin Lacey - How To Stop Being Stubborn About Your Health - Episode 4 - The Optimal Health Podcast

We chat with long time Functional Medicine Practitioner and Strength & Conditioning expert, Eoin Lacey (@eoinlaceyeducation), the guy who was Connor McGregor's S&C coach for 10 years and an expert in…

01:00:25  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
Episode 3 - Jon Norman - Using Faith Even If You're Not A Follower

Episode 3 - Jon Norman - Using Faith Even If You're Not A Follower

What an episode today, we have Soul Church Norwich Pastor Jon Norman joining Ollie in the studio and this was a powerful one.

Jon has had to question his faith multiple times and we go through this i…

00:33:25  |   Mon 25 Sep 2023
Episode 2 - Chris Reeve - The Harsh Truth About Social Media

Episode 2 - Chris Reeve - The Harsh Truth About Social Media

Chris Reeve opens up about the harsh reality of social media, from what it takes to get good content, to being trolled and showing empathy alongside how he truly keeps up the trust of both Norwich Ci…

00:48:12  |   Mon 04 Sep 2023
Episode 1 - Jamie Minors - Choose Your Hard

Episode 1 - Jamie Minors - Choose Your Hard

We talk deep with Jamie Minors (@jamieminors), co-founder of Minors & Brady Estate Agents and founder of The Growth Consultancy. This is the raw truth of what someone has been through to get to the l…

00:51:52  |   Mon 28 Aug 2023
Lexi Soulios - How To Breakthrough Blockages & Achieve Resilience With Your Body & Mind

Lexi Soulios - How To Breakthrough Blockages & Achieve Resilience With Your Body & Mind

We speak to Lexi Soulios to take a deep dive into what really happens to us when our mind freezes up and how to push through blockages to have a breakthrough with our mind and body. Check out Lexi's …

00:26:52  |   Mon 08 May 2023
Why TRT Isn't Recommended Unless You've Tried THIS

Why TRT Isn't Recommended Unless You've Tried THIS

Why doesn't Ollie recommend TRT straight away with clients showing symptoms of low testosterone? Even showing up on blood tests too.

Let's dive in.

@OJayHealth

Watch my free presentation 'Is This Bur…

00:27:03  |   Mon 02 Jan 2023
Why Your Thyroid Doesn't Get Better Even On Medication

Why Your Thyroid Doesn't Get Better Even On Medication

There's something Ollie has seen a lot recently, and that is people not getting results when taking their thyroid medication. This could be why...

 

Let's dive in.

@OJayHealth

Watch my free presentat…

00:18:43  |   Mon 26 Dec 2022
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