This week on Said Your Nan, James, Stuart and Steve dig into one of the most talked about health trends right now: fasting.

From insulin and visceral fat to calorie timing and so-called “simple fixes”, we explore what the evidence actually says and where nuance often gets lost. James brings the science (and some personal honesty), Stuart grounds it in real UK life, and Steve cuts through the noise with humour and cultural truth.

Most importantly, we look at fasting through a mental health lens, particularly men’s mental health — asking when discipline becomes pressure, when control replaces care, and why health advice doesn’t land in a vacuum.

This episode isn’t about telling you what to eat or when to eat.

It’s about slowing the conversation down.

Not medical advice. Just an honest conversation.

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Christmas Special: AI Takes the Reins

This Christmas, James, Steve and Stu did something very silly… they handed the keys to AI.

For this festive special, the lads stepped aside and let artificial intelligence choose the topic and learn their voices. What followed can only be described as weird, quirky, hilarious, and at times, downright unsettling.

Is it still the boys if the words aren’t theirs?

Should we be laughing… or preparing for the robot uprising?

And did we just give Skynet its first podcast credit?

Expect festive chaos, uncanny impressions, unexpected moments, and a glimpse into a future none of us asked for…. but we definitely recorded.

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In this episode of Said Your Nan, Stu, Steve, and James take on one of their biggest and most sensitive topics yet: religion.

The lads explore how religion can impact mental health, for better and for worse.

From the sense of community, purpose, and comfort faith can bring, to the guilt, fear, pressure, and trauma it can sometimes create, this is an open and honest conversation that doesn’t shy away from difficult realities.

As always, the discussion is candid, occasionally uncomfortable, and rooted in personal experience. The aim isn’t to preach or offend, but to talk honestly about how belief systems have affected people differently and why those conversations matter when it comes to mental wellbeing.

Trigger Warning!!

This episode contains discussion of religion, faith, mental health, guilt, shame, and personal experiences that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.

Important Note

The views shared in this episode are strictly personal opinions based on the hosts’ own experiences. They are not intended to represent universal truths, professional advice, or an attack on any belief system or individual.

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