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Executive Health and Life
Julian Hayes II
291 episodes
19 hours ago
The relentless pursuit of business excellence shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being. Executive Health and Life merges leadership, health, business, and longevity into a comprehensive framework for sustained executive performance. This podcast invites top performers from diverse backgrounds to share their strategies and insights to help you thrive in today's dynamic business environment. It is hosted by Julian Hayes II, founder of Executive Health, whose mission is to help you operate with world-class health and maximize your impact—business, community, and family.
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The relentless pursuit of business excellence shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being. Executive Health and Life merges leadership, health, business, and longevity into a comprehensive framework for sustained executive performance. This podcast invites top performers from diverse backgrounds to share their strategies and insights to help you thrive in today's dynamic business environment. It is hosted by Julian Hayes II, founder of Executive Health, whose mission is to help you operate with world-class health and maximize your impact—business, community, and family.
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Executive Health and Life
291. Borrow My 13 Rules: How I Stay Healthy, Sharp, Fit, and Focused Year-Round (2025 Edition)

In this episode, Julian Hayes II answers a recent question posed: “How do I stay healthy and fit year-round?”. In this episode, he’ll share 13 personal laws that form his health and performance operating system. No hacks. No trends. Just timeless principles built on precision, discipline, and adaptability.

These 13 rules span physiology, precision, psychology, and power, ultimately helping entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders optimize their health, lead with more energy, and sustain peak performance.

Whether you’re refining your habits for 2026 or looking for sustainable routines that fit real life, you’ll walk away with clear frameworks to design your own “health operating system.”

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Julian shares the origin of his “13 Laws” and how they evolved with each year and life season

03:27 – Law #1: Train Like a Superhero

06:03 – Law #2: Utilize Zone 2 Training

07:56 – Law #3: Walk More

10:23 – Law #4: Leverage Heat and Cold

13:22 – Law #5: Prioritize DHA

16:04 – Law #6: Master Your Light Environment

20:30 – Law #7: Grounding

24:36 – Law #8: Create a Standard of Health

27:32 – Law #9: Challenge Your Brain Daily

31:05 – Law #10: Find Your Driver

33:29 – Law #11: Allow Guilt-Free Indulgences

37:09 – Law #12: Embrace Your Seasons

40:31 – Law #13: Minimum Effective Well-Being Dose

44:58 – Summary & Closing

— Key Quotes — 

“Your body is your most valuable asset—unlike the market, its valuation only goes up when you invest in it.”

“Optimization is rarely about adding more; it’s about ensuring the essentials never fall below baseline.”

“Discipline isn’t perfection. It’s maintaining your standard when life gets inconvenient.”

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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6 days ago
47 minutes 10 seconds

Executive Health and Life
290. If I Had to Lose 20 Pounds in 3 Months As A Busy A-Level Leader, I’d Follow These 8 Steps

If you’ve ever wondered how to lose 20 pounds in 3 months while leading a business, traveling, and managing endless meetings, this episode breaks it down.

Julian Hayes II shares a pragmatic yet high-performance blueprint rooted in precision, sustainability, and identity, rather than restriction.

This isn’t another “eat less, move more” crash-course. It’s a system designed for founders, CEOs, and A-level leaders who want results that last without sacrificing their focus or leadership edge.

You’ll learn how to think, plan, and execute like an elite performer using eight concrete steps that blend science, psychology, and executive strategy.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Julian shares past extreme fitness routines and highlights why typical advice fails busy leaders

01:07 – Why most health plans don’t fit CEOs and entrepreneurs’ demanding schedules and responsibilities

03:33 – Julian introduces himself, his company, and their mission to align health with high-level leadership

04:49 – Outlines the episode’s focus: how to lose 20 pounds in three months without crash diets

05:56 – Step 1: Upgrade Your Identity

08:14 – Step 2: Audit and Assess Health Metrics

09:33 – Step 3: Sync with Circadian Rhythms

11:37 – Step 4: Set Nutritional Standards

16:51 – Step 5: Structure Training—Strength, Conditioning, Mobility

20:44 – Step 6: Move More—Daily Activity & Walking

23:41 – Step 7: Anticipate Chokeholds

28:13 – Step 8: Avoid the Post-Goal Void

30:38 – Summary & Call to Action

— Key Quotes — 

“You can’t solve a precision problem with a generic plan. Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack effort—they fail because their approach isn’t designed for their reality.”

“Fat loss isn’t the goal—identity change is. Once that shifts, the results become inevitable.”

“You don’t need more discipline. You need better systems that remove friction and decision fatigue.”

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below.

https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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3 weeks ago
32 minutes 46 seconds

Executive Health and Life
289. The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Business Leaders with Dr. Jason Sonners

In this episode of Executive Health & Life, host Julian Hayes II sits down with Dr. Jason Sonners, a leading expert in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), to explore how this cutting-edge modality can help executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers improve their recovery, mental clarity, and longevity.

Dr. Sonners explains the science behind HBOT, how it supports cellular repair and mitochondrial functioning, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to strategy for business leaders who want to extend their peak years.

You’ll learn how to use oxygen therapy for energy, focus, inflammation control, and overall resilience.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Welcome & why health freedom drew Dr. Sonners to Miami

05:45 – How a PhD in molecular biology deepened his work in regenerative medicine

09:40 – What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy actually is, and what it’s not

14:30 – The back injury that led Dr. Sonners to discover HBOT

20:45 – The science: oxygen pressure, healing, and energy production

25:10 – HBOT for longevity: inflammation, mitochondria, and aging

31:00 – How often to use HBOT and how to structure your sessions

35:20 – Oxygen toxicity myths and how to choose a certified clinic

40:10 – Stacking HBOT with red light, methylene blue, NAD, and cold exposure

46:30 – Sequencing your recovery and performance plan

49:30 – HBOT’s link to gene expression and biological aging

55:00 – Miami’s rise as a wellness capital

1:00:00 – Final reflections on patience, consistency, and sovereignty in health

— Key Quotes from Dr. Jason Sonners — 

“Oxygen isn’t the treatment—it’s the ingredient. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy simply gives your body what it needs to heal itself.”

“Your body already knows how to recover. HBOT just removes the barriers that keep it from doing what it’s designed to do.”

— Connect With Dr. Jason Sonners —

Website: https://hbotusa.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbotusa/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HBOTUSA 

Book - Oxygen Under Pressure: https://www.amazon.com/Oxygen-Under-Pressure-Inflammation-Revolutionize/dp/1661251358/ 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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4 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes 53 seconds

Executive Health and Life
288. How to Recover From Burnout: Chazz Scott On Why Success Starts Within

How to recover from burnout isn’t just about working less. It’s about redefining success from the inside out. In this episode, author Chazz Scott joins Julian Hayes II to share why true success starts within.

Burnout has become the silent epidemic of high achievers. Chazz Scott, author of Success Starts Within, opens up about his own journey from exhaustion to resilience, and why high performers must learn to “be well” instead of just “do well.” Together, we explore the science of sustainable performance, how to balance ambition with fulfillment, and the tools leaders can use to recover and thrive.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Introduction and Portugal stories

6:15 – The nervous system and hustle culture abroad

12:40 – Lessons from Chazz’s father and military upbringing

17:05 – Burnout in 2017: the wake-up call that changed everything

24:50 – Balancing ambition with presence and fulfillment

31:20 – Why achievement alone doesn’t guarantee happiness

38:10 – Tools for managing stress and recovering from burnout

44:55 – Redefining burnout and the role of rest

52:30 – Building radical self-trust and childlike faith

1:01:10 – Nonprofit work, Chazz’s mission, and future projects

— Key Quotes from Chazz Scott — 

“Working harder won’t heal what’s inside.”

“What’s the point of climbing the mountain if you can’t enjoy the journey?”

“We focus so much on doing well that we don’t even know how to be well.”

— Connect With Chazz Scott —

Website: https://www.chazzscott.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chazzcscott/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChazzCScott 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazzcscott/ 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes 20 seconds

Executive Health and Life
287. Managing Your Health As A Modern CEO and Founder Starts With Asymmetrical Thinking

Managing your health as a modern CEO or founder requires a different mindset than the linear strategies often used in business.

In this episode, we dive into why asymmetrical thinking, a concept normally applied to investing and strategy, is the key to thriving as a leader. Instead of trading time and energy for short-term returns, you’ll discover how to make health investments that compound and create exponential capacity in every area of your life.

Learn why approaching health with asymmetry protects you from catastrophic downside risk, builds capacity for leadership, and positions you to lead at your highest level for years to come.

🔑 Topics include:

  • Why CEOs should view their health as their most valuable asset
  • The difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical thinking for long-term success
  • Practical ways to create exponential returns in health and performance
  • How neglecting health can lead to collapse in leadership, reputation, and family life

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Introduction: What asymmetrical thinking means for your health

0:13 – Business analogies: why investing in health isn’t linear

0:50 – The trap of linear strategies that leaders fall into

01:30 – Understanding downside risk in health and leadership

08:31 – How neglecting health crushes leaders and reputations

11:14 – A reset: re-evaluating priorities and long-term vision

20:45 – Building capacity: choices that create compounding returns

24:08 – Final takeaway and closing thoughts

— Key Quotes — 

“In business, you would never spend a dollar just to get a dollar back. Yet that’s how many leaders treat their health: linear, transactional, and shortsighted.”

“Health is not just an expense. It’s the operating system that fuels clarity under ambiguity, stamina under pressure, and presence at home.”

“The real asymmetry in health is that a few strategic choices can generate outsized returns while neglect compounds into catastrophic losses.”

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below.

https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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2 months ago
24 minutes 14 seconds

Executive Health and Life
286. From Baggage Handler to Private Jet President: Stephanie Chung on High-Performance Leadership

From starting as a baggage handler at Boston Logan Airport to becoming the first African-American to lead a major private aviation company, Stephanie Chung has redefined what’s possible in leadership.

In this episode, she shares how to build high-performance teams, lead people who aren’t like you, and thrive in elite industries like private aviation.

We cover Stephanie’s incredible career journey, her book Ally Leadership, and her philosophy on empowering teams to win without the leader always wearing the “superhero cape.”

You’ll hear how she navigated industries that were not always diverse, the mindset shifts after surviving cancer, and how she balanced an intense career with family life.

Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with insights on leadership, adaptability, and building teams that can perform at the highest level.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Intro

1:14 – Growing up on Air Force bases and falling in love with aviation

3:08 – Adapting as the “professional new kid” and learning people skills early

4:31 – Why private aviation is aspirational and the type of clients it serves

7:17 – Confidence, upbringing, and avoiding imposter syndrome

9:51 – Early client relationships and lessons from their inner circle

12:49 – Defining and developing a trailblazer mindset

15:12 – Becoming President of JetSuite and leading in the first 90 days

20:06 – How to shift a company from commodity to luxury

24:55 – Interviewing for fit: her favorite dinner party question

27:33 – The inspiration and purpose behind Ally Leadership

33:13 – “In-group vs. out-group” and rewiring your brain as a leader

36:21 – Increasing diversity and earning the title of ally

41:37 – Avoiding performative diversity and keeping it simple

48:53 – Why leaders should step into unfamiliar environments

49:01 – Leadership in the distraction era and empowering teams

54:39 – How breast cancer changed her leadership style

59:25 – Building complementary, high-performance teams

59:49 – Balancing career success with family commitments

1:04:06 – Why she loves living in Dallas

1:05:53 – Where to connect with Stephanie Chung

— Key Quotes from Stephanie Chung — 

“Your job as a leader is to expand your in-group, make the unfamiliar familiar, and challenge yourself to grow.”

“Stop building teams that look like you. Build teams where every position is played by the best person for that role.”

“Leadership today means taking off the superhero cape and letting your team lead themselves—with you giving guidance and guardrails.”

— Connect With Stephanie Chung —

Website: https://stephaniechung.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheStephanieChung/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStephanieChung/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestephaniechung 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheStephanieChung/ 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 11 seconds

Executive Health and Life
285. How To Get Fit As A Busy Executive: Focus On These 2 Metrics to Outperform the Competition

How To Get Fit as a busy executive isn’t about chasing fad workouts or obsessing over the scale. In this episode, Julian Hayes II reveals two high-leverage fitness metrics that not only predict how long you’ll lead but also how well you’ll perform in business and life. 

You’ll learn why visceral fat and VO₂ Max are far more than health stats, how they directly influence your decision-making, stress resilience, and leadership presence, and the practical strategies to improve them even with a demanding schedule.

If you want a competitive edge that compounds for decades, this is your playbook.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

→ Why most executives measure the wrong health metrics and what to focus on instead

→ How visceral fat acts as a silent threat to leadership performance and longevity

→ The muscle–leadership connection: why lean mass is your biological insurance policy

→ Why VO₂ Max is your “health equity score” and a strong predictor of lifespan and stress resilience

→ Actionable strategies for improving both metrics with limited time

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Introduction & why health is a leader’s ultimate competitive advantage

2:18 – The deeper reasons executives stay fit beyond aesthetics

6:45 – Visceral fat explained: the hidden health liability

13:22 – How visceral fat impacts decision-making, hormones, and stress resilience

18:40 – Using DEXA scans to get your “full body balance sheet”

24:55 – Lean mass as a biological currency for longevity and leadership presence

31:30 – Practical strategies to build and preserve muscle with limited time

35:42 – VO₂ Max: the overlooked metric that predicts leadership stamina

38:22 – Training strategies for VO₂ Max (Zone 2, intervals, strength)

40:20 – Recap & closing thoughts for high-performing leaders

— Key Quotes — 

“You can’t out-hustle broken biology. You can only go as far as your health allows.”

“Lean mass is your biological insurance policy; VO₂ Max is your health equity score.”

“The better your biological bandwidth, the more you can handle in business without breaking down.”

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below.

https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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2 months ago
40 minutes 42 seconds

Executive Health and Life
284. How to Lose Weight When You’re in Back-to-Back Meetings All Day

Are you constantly in meetings and struggling to find time to focus on your health? In this episode, discover how even the busiest executives can lose weight and regain energy without fad diets, exhausting workouts, or overhauling their lives.

Julian Hayes II breaks down a powerful system for sustainable fat loss and peak performance built for high-level leaders. Learn how to optimize your environment, implement a daily health standard, and make a system of accountability that works with your demanding schedule—not against it.

If you're a founder, CEO, or business owner operating at full tilt and your body's running on fumes and stubborn weight won't go away, this is your executive briefing for reclaiming your health, one smart system at a time.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Introduction & the “warzone” schedule dilemma

2:18 – Common advice that doesn’t work for execs

4:22 – The real root: nervous system stress & hidden residue

7:46 – Health is invisible...until it’s not

10:15 – Why “working hard” isn’t your issue—it’s infrastructure

12:22 – Shift from willpower to systems

14:05 – Lever #1: Light Optimization (sunlight, circadian regulation, fat metabolism)

21:08 – The dangers of blue light at night & late-night eating

25:40 – Light exposure do’s and don’ts (morning and night routines)

28:14 – Lever #2: Creating a Standard of Performance

32:16 – What the 49ers can teach us about health success

34:40 – Examples of real-world health standards you can start today

38:10 – Lever #3: Accountability & Support

40:20 – Isolation, wearables, support systems, and peer groups

41:30 – Final recap and invitation to connect

— Key Quotes — 

“Your ability to burn fat efficiently and consistently is downstream of your light exposure.”

“High-performance health isn’t built on your best days. It’s sustained by the systems you follow on your worst ones.”

“If you have infrastructure for your business but not your body, you’re flying blind.”

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below.

https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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3 months ago
42 minutes 14 seconds

Executive Health and Life
283. The Health OS Upgrade: 4 Key Pillars For Sustainable High Performance

Want to know how to be fit and healthy while running a business, leading teams, and making high-stakes decisions? In this episode, Julian Hayes II shares the four core pillars of a modern Health Operating System (Health OS) that high-level leaders must build to sustain long-term energy, performance, and success, without burning out.

If you're a founder, CEO, or executive who's tired of reactive health habits and ready to future-proof your capacity, this episode is for you.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Intro: Why health is your hidden edge as a leader

2:10 – The problem with outdated health systems

4:22 – Defining capacity: the most critical leadership trait

6:58 – Pillar 1: Physiology – Your body is the hardware of success

11:47 – Invisible taxes that drain energy and focus

14:15 – Pillar 2: Psychology – Your mindset, emotional regulation, and identity

19:20 – Pillar 3: Precision – Data-driven systems for sustainable habits

24:05 – Pillar 4: Power – The output the world sees

25:50 – Real-world capacity leaks and how to audit your Health OS

26:30 – Final thoughts: Start small, optimize one pillar at a time

— Key Quotes — “You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall to the level of your physiology.”“Capacity is the oxygen of modern CEOs and founders.”“Run your body like a business. If your health system is vague or outdated, performance suffers.”— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below.

https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistryWebsite — https://www.executivehealth.io/***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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3 months ago
27 minutes 11 seconds

Executive Health and Life
282. Why CEOs and Founders Should Treat Their Health Like a Billion-Dollar Asset

As a high-performing CEO or founder, you track revenue, churn, and margins — but are you tracking your health with the same precision? In this episode, Julian breaks down 11 biological KPIs every elite leader should monitor to multiply energy, focus, longevity, and impact. If you’re building a billion-dollar business, your health is your billion-dollar asset. And today, you’ll learn how to manage it that way.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Intro: Your health is your most valuable asset

2:05 – Why leaders overlook their biology

4:20 – KPI #1: VO₂ Max = Your Energy Output Capacity

6:17 – KPI #2: HRV (Profit Margin of Resilience)

8:01 – KPI #3: Blood Glucose & Metabolic Liquidity

10:00 – KPI #4: Inflammation = Biological Churn Rate

11:50 – KPI #5: Recovery Efficiency = Customer Acquisition Cost

13:20 – KPI #6: Circadian Rhythm & Operational Efficiency

14:55 – KPI #7: Mood & Mental Performance (Your Net Promoter Score)

16:30 – KPI #8: Biological Age = Your Health Net Worth

18:15 – KPI #9: Forecasting with Advanced Health Testing

19:30 – KPI #10: Health Panels = Your Board Reports

21:00 – KPI #11: Relationships & Longevity (Your Emotional Infrastructure)

22:40 – 3 Common Blind Spots for High-Achieving Leaders

24:30 – How to implement this without overwhelm

25:00 – Final thoughts & your next steps

— Key Quotes — 

"Optimal health is the ultimate leverage instrument. It’s your infrastructure for every decision you make.”

"Most CEOs don’t crash because they’re lazy — they crash because they’re unmeasured.”

"You track churn and revenue…why not inflammation and VO₂ Max?”

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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3 months ago
25 minutes 38 seconds

Executive Health and Life
281. How to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout: 5 Hidden Psychological Traps Draining Founders and CEOs

Learn how to manage stress and avoid burnout by uncovering five hidden psychological traps that silently drain leaders' energy, clarity, and performance. In this episode, Julian breaks down the mental habits that even elite founders and CEOs can fall into—ones that sabotage health, leadership, and longevity without warning signs.

Whether you’re scaling a company or steering a team, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and operate at your highest level. Managing health as a high performer entails various types of stress.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Intro: The silent epidemic of high-achiever burnout

02:00 – What real CEO burnout looks like today (not just exhaustion)

03:00 – Overview of the 5 temptations that erode energy and leadership

04:00 – Temptation #1: Performance over authenticity

07:00 – Action steps to reconnect with your authentic self

09:30 – Temptation #2: Pleasing over boundaries

12:00 – Setting strategic boundaries to protect your time and health

13:00 – Temptation #3: Certainty over progress

16:30 – Perfectionism as a form of procrastination

18:30 – Temptation #4: Comfort over growth

20:45 – Why “coasting” is actually reverse gear in disguise

22:00 – Temptation #5: Independence over connection

24:00 – How isolation sabotages performance and emotional health

26:00 – Recap: The 5 hidden burnout traps

27:00 – Closing thoughts + invitation to connect

— Key Quotes — 

"The second you stop pretending, you start leading.”

"Burnout doesn’t always scream—it whispers. And by the time you hear it, the damage is done.”

"Comfort is a velvet coffin. If you're not growing, you're silently declining."

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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4 months ago
27 minutes 27 seconds

Executive Health and Life
280. Fourth of July: Why Optimal Health Is the Ultimate Freedom

This Fourth of July, while we celebrate independence, it’s worth asking—are you truly free if your health is in chains?

In this short post-run episode, I reflect on why optimal health is the ultimate form of freedom—and how too many high performers have unknowingly surrendered their internal sovereignty.

Because when your biology works for you, it doesn’t just improve your energy—it amplifies your business, your relationships, your communities, and your legacy.

— Topics covered —

The overlooked freedom every high performer needs

Why internal sovereignty starts with biology

A quick reflection from a half-marathon run

A call to declare your own “Health Independence Day”

If you’re a founder, CEO, or leader ready to lead from a place of strength, this one’s for you.

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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4 months ago
5 minutes 18 seconds

Executive Health and Life
279. VetComm CEO Kate Monroe on Real Leadership, Mental Toughness, and Taking Her Fight to Congress

If you’ve ever wondered how to be a resilient leader in a world that often rewards comfort and conformity, this conversation with Kate Monroe is for you. A Marine Corps veteran, author of multiple books, founder and CEO of VetComm, and a former congressional candidate, Kate’s story is steeped in grit, perseverance, and relentless passion.

In this episode, we explore how to lead through adversity, why veterans are being let down by the system, what true leadership entails, the critical importance of health, and how to build something greater than yourself. Kate holds nothing back, and what she shares might change how you view service, leadership, and even your own potential.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What it really means to be a resilient leader in high-stakes environments

How to lead people through adversity, not just around it

The leadership lessons Kate learned from the Marine Corps that still guide her today

Why resilience starts with what you tell yourself and how to reset your mental script

How Kate Monroe went from trauma to CEO and political candidate

The hidden struggles veterans face when returning to civilian life, and how VetComm is changing that

What most people misunderstand about politics, service, and the real path to change

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Intro & Kate's mission

0:31 – Why “Thank you for your service” isn’t enough

2:10 – Kate’s wild journey into the Marine Corps

3:52 – Grit, trauma, and lessons from military life

5:30 – Are we raising a soft generation?

7:21 – Why young people feel lost and how to lead them

8:44 – Building a service-first culture at VetComm

10:43 – Why veterans struggle with the VA and how Kate helps

13:08 – The brutal transition from military to civilian life

16:25 – Kate’s personal journey and evolution into CEO

20:55 – Vision + execution = unstoppable leadership

24:26 – Kate’s daily mental health rituals and recovery tools

26:43 – Writing books to heal, to lead, and to create control

29:29 – What led her to run for Congress

31:51 – The ugly truth about politics and how change really happens

34:57 – Her take on the current administration and the VA

37:45 – Leadership, media, and creating impact at scale

38:49 – The next chapter: Movies, motivation & domination

39:56 – Closing thoughts on leadership, haters, and staying authentic

— Key Quotes from Kate Monroe — 

“Hardship is temporary. But if you stop moving, it becomes permanent.”

“Real leadership is showing up, not sending people in your place. I take the hill first and they follow.”

“If you say it’s hard, you’re the first one who’ll believe it.”

— Connect With Kate Monroe —

Website: https://www.vetcomm.us/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KateMonroeCEO/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateMonroeCEO 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Kate.Monroe 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemonroeceo/ 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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4 months ago
40 minutes 36 seconds

Executive Health and Life
278. Dr. Martin Moore-Ede on How Blue Light Hijacks Your Metabolism, Sleep, and Life Without You Noticing

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, a Harvard-trained physician and pioneering circadian scientist, to explain how something as familiar as modern lighting is silently wreaking havoc on your health. From blue light's effects on metabolism and sleep to how most homes and workplaces are wired for illness, this conversation pulls back the curtain on a hidden environmental health crisis.

Dr. Martin Moore-Ede shares decades of research, including shocking studies on how artificial light can induce pre-diabetic states within hours, as well as insights on how to live longer, sleep better, and protect your body from the wrong light at the wrong time.

Learn how to audit your own light environment and take practical steps to protect your circadian rhythm, improve healthspan, and finally understand why your body feels “off," even when you’re doing everything else right.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How blue light disrupts your sleep, metabolism, hormones, and immune system

Why standard LED lighting may be worse than junk food

The science behind circadian rhythms and light-sensitive cells in your eyes

What healthy lighting actually looks like and where to get it

Simple, low-cost ways to protect your health from harmful indoor lighting

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Intro + behind the scenes

01:00 – What led Dr. Martin Moore-Ede from surgery to circadian science

03:30 – Why he founded Circadian Technologies (and how it helps 24/7 industries)

06:45 – The shocking health risks of electric light at night

09:10 – Why blue light isn't just a buzzword. It's biological disruption

12:00 – Circadian rhythms explained simply

15:00 – What melatonin really does (it’s not just a sleep hormone)

17:30 – Pre-diabetic in hours? What LED exposure does to healthy people

20:00 – What makes a healthy white light vs. an unhealthy one

23:00 – How to find blue-free light bulbs and circadian lighting systems

25:30 – Light policy, regulation, and the looming ban on healthy bulbs

28:30 – Why most energy-efficient lighting is a public health hazard

31:00 – How businesses are finally waking up to lighting and productivity

35:00 – Your “light diet”: practical steps for day and night

38:30 – Why sleeping in total darkness could add years to your life

41:00 – Blue-blocking glasses: helpful or hype?

45:00 – New research on infrared, violet light, and light medicine

48:00 – Where to learn more from Dr. Martin Moore-Ede

— Key Quotes from Dr. Martin Moore-Ede — 

“Light is not just for vision, it’s for health. And modern light is designed without that in mind.”

“We can make healthy people pre-diabetic in a few hours with nothing but the wrong light.”

“Junk light is the new junk food. It’s cheap, everywhere — and quietly destroying our health.”

— Connect With Dr. Martin Moore-Ede —

Website: https://thelightdoctor.com/ 

Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/LIGHT-DOCTOR-Health-Improve-Longer/dp/B0D54SHWS4/  

Circadian Light Website: https://circadianlight.org/ 

Korrus Lighting / OIO circadian light system: https://www.korrus.com/oio/ 

SORAA (light bulbs with no blue light): https://www.soraa.com/ 

Dr. Moore-Ede’s Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=lFyCIC0AAAAJ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-ede-80630a12 

Substack: https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/ 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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4 months ago
50 minutes 10 seconds

Executive Health and Life
277. 7 Key Habits Top Leaders Use To Stay Mentally Sharp, Energetic, and Resilient Despite Crushing Demands

Want to know how top CEOs stay sharp, energized, and resilient—even under extreme pressure? In this episode, Executive Health coach and strategist Julian Hayes II shares 7 science-backed habits that high-performing CEOs and founders use to maintain their mental and physical edge without burning out. 

These practical strategies are designed to help you protect your energy, train for volatility, and lead your business and life with intention. Whether you're a founder, executive, or future CEO, these habits will help you optimize your biology, recognizing it as the powerful business asset it is. This is your blueprint to perform at your peak consistently and sustainably.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

0:00 – Introduction: Why high-level performance feels harder

0:51 – The quiet decline most CEOs don’t admit until it’s too late

1:49 – The growing pressures leaders face today

2:48 – Why your biology is now a strategic business lever

5:04 – Habit #1: Treat your energy like equity

7:59 – Habit #2: Engineer relentless accountability

10:01 – Habit #3: Train for volatility (your resilience buffer)

12:04 – Habit #4: Build a mental gym for clarity and purpose

13:58 – Habit #5: Recover with precision—like elite athletes

14:50 – Habit #6: Run your health like a business

16:17 – Habit #7: Invest in full-spectrum living (legacy redefined)

17:50 – Final takeaway: Health isn't the reward—it's the foundation

— Key Quotes — 

"Top-performing CEOs don’t just track time—they protect their energy like equity.”

"Your health is your volatility buffer. Fit leaders don’t just last longer—they lead longer.”

"Health is not your reward for success. It’s what makes your success sustainable."

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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5 months ago
18 minutes

Executive Health and Life
276. Dr. Carl Rothschild on the Benefits Of Red Light Therapy and Why You’re Only Just Hearing About It

Red light therapy is rapidly becoming one of the most promising non-invasive treatments for healing, fat loss, energy, aging, and much more. And in this episode, Dr. Carl Rothschild explains exactly why.

Dr. Rothschild is a veteran chiropractor, author of Illuminated Healing, and a pioneer in red light therapy with over 27 years of experience. He has helped thousands of people find relief when traditional medicine failed and shares some of the most astonishing results he has witnessed, including reversing heart attacks, clearing up autoimmune diseases, and restoring vision.

In this in-depth conversation, we delve into the science of photobiomodulation, exploring how red light impacts the mitochondria and its implications for the future of wellness and healthcare.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why annual checkups aren’t enough

How red light therapy works at the cellular level (and why it's so effective)

The unbelievable story of a man who stopped having weekly heart issues

How red light therapy accelerates fat loss

Why full-body treatment beats face masks and handheld devices

How athletes and biohackers are using light for faster recovery and peak performance

The reasons why mainstream healthcare isn’t promoting red light therapy…yet

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Intro & welcome

01:00 – Dr. Rothschild's journey from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and into chiropractic

03:00 – Why he was drawn to healing over money

05:00 – How he discovered red light therapy (from a flashlight-like device!)

08:15 – “I didn’t believe it could work… until I saw the results”

10:00 – Gum disease, kidney recovery, and reversing Achilles damage

13:30 – The turning point: discovering red light could help with fat loss

17:20 – “There’s never been a recorded side effect in 50 years of study”

20:00 – Why a full-body light bed changed everything

23:00 – Case study: hundreds of heart issues…and then none

30:00 – The science: how red and near-infrared light stimulate mitochondria

36:00 – The fat loss mechanism (and why red light preserves fat cells)

40:00 – Athlete performance, stamina, and Olympic training applications

45:00 – Recommended dose, frequency, and best practices

50:00 – Misconceptions about power, heat, and red light devices

55:00 – Why red light therapy isn’t mainstream yet

58:00 – “Our system profits from people staying sick — not getting better”

1:00:00 – How Dr. Rothschild stays healthy at 72

1:02:00 – Final thoughts and how to learn more

— Key Quotes from Dr. Carl Rothschild — 

“There’s never been a recorded side effect from red light therapy in over 50 years of research. You couldn’t hurt someone with this if you tried.”

“If you want to make real medical change in the body, you need full-body red light therapy — not just a toy or a face mask.”

“I became a chiropractor to help people — now, more than ever, I’m hearing ‘thank you for giving me my life back.’ That’s why I do this.”

— Connect With Dr. Carl Rothschild —

Website: https://trifectalight.com/ 

Book (Illuminated Healing): https://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Healing-Unraveling-Mysteries-Therapy/dp/B0C9GG2ZYV 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trifectalightofficial 

Google Scholar: Red Light Therapy (tons of papers and studies) — https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=red+light+therapy 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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5 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 30 seconds

Executive Health and Life
275. Everything You’ve Been Told About Heart Health (and Cholesterol) Is Outdated with Dr. Anand Patel

Heart health is one of the most misunderstood—and yet, one of the most critical—topics in modern medicine. In this episode, Dr. Anand Patel joins me to break down why traditional heart disease screening is outdated, what tests you actually need, and why cholesterol alone doesn’t tell the full story.

We also dive into the future of healthcare, parenting in the AI age, and what it means to take true ownership of your health in 2025 and beyond.

Dr. Patel is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of Elevate Health (Lv8), a cutting-edge health optimization clinic. He’s also building Elevate Academy, a hands-on, AI-integrated educational space designed to prepare kids for the future. With a background in clinical medicine, tech startups, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Patel is at the forefront of rethinking health from the inside out.

If you care about longevity, prevention, and staying ahead of the curve, this conversation is a must.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why annual checkups aren’t enough

The truth about soft plaque and heart attacks

What traditional medicine gets wrong about cholesterol

Advanced heart scans (like Cleerly) that most people have never heard of

Personalized medicine vs. population health

How AI will transform both education and healthcare

Why Dr. Patel is pulling his kids out of school and building a new learning model

The future of diagnostics, wearables, and health accountability

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Intro

00:48 – Zion National Park and getting into hiking

02:20 – Family, winter sports & Chicago winters

04:30 – Growing up in an immigrant family and becoming a physician

06:00 – Why he’s pulling his kids out of school for a new AI-integrated education model

14:20 – From hospitalist to health entrepreneur after COVID

16:00 – Why he launched Elevate Health (Lv8)

19:30 – The problem with annual checkups

22:30 – The truth about cholesterol, LDL particles & soft plaque

26:30 – Why heart health testing is broken (and what to do instead)

34:30 – Cleerly Scan and advanced heart disease detection

36:00 – Are statins good or bad? Dr. Patel weighs in

42:00 – The danger of over-relying on influencers for health advice

45:00 – Full-body scans: helpful or overkill?

50:00 – Why hyperbaric chambers, PRP & stem cells are gaining traction

56:00 – Health optimization isn’t just for the rich—mindset matters

59:20 – Time + health = your most valuable assets

1:02:00 – What success means to Dr. Patel

— Key Quotes from Dr. Anand Patel — 

“Heart disease isn’t just a clogged pipe. It’s soft plaque—and it’s deadly.”

“You have a PhD-level tutor in your pocket now. The entire purpose of education has to shift."

“Medicine 3.0 is about data, personalization, and proactivity. Annual labs just aren’t enough anymore.”

— Connect With Dr. Anand Patel —

Website: https://www.lv8.health/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranandpat84/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-patel1484/  

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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5 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 54 seconds

Executive Health and Life
274. Icelandic Author and Filmmaker Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Shares How to Use Your Intuition to Thrive and Lead In A Turbulent World

Learn how to use your intuition to navigate life’s uncertainty and lead in a turbulent world with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, Icelandic author, filmmaker, and global thought leader on imagination, resilience, and inner wisdom. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore InnSaei—the Icelandic word for intuition—and how it can help us reconnect with ourselves in a noisy, fast-paced world.

We discuss topics such as emotional resilience, the decline of imagination in adulthood, Icelandic culture, leadership, and the neuroscience behind intuitive intelligence. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your inner voice or wondered how to use your intuition in times of change, this episode is for you.

About Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir:

Hrund is a multidisciplinary force—part artist, part systems thinker. She’s the co-director of the documentary InnSaei: The Power of Intuition, which aired globally on Netflix, and the author of the new book InnSaei. She’s held over 30 professional roles across the UN, arts, statistics, and innovation, and she brings Icelandic wisdom into conversations about global complexity and personal healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What “InnSaei” really means and why it's more than just intuition

Why so many adults lose their imagination—and how to get it back

How journaling and stillness help you sharpen intuition

The neuroscience of emotional healing and intuitive insight

Why vulnerability is actually a leadership superpower

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Intro: Why intuition matters more than ever

02:00 – Hrund’s book and the meaning behind the stunning cover

04:30 – Skiing in Iceland, connection to nature, and climate grief

11:30 – Losing the sparkle: Hrund’s personal low point and awakening

15:00 – What InnSaei really means in Icelandic (and in life)

19:00 – Education and the decline of imagination after age 5

23:45 – “Generalists,” ecosystem intelligence & breaking out of boxes

28:15 – Resilience, trauma, and trusting your inner compass

33:50 – Journaling: stream of consciousness vs. attention journaling

37:30 – How intuition improves leadership and emotional intelligence

41:15 – When intuition is domain-specific (and when it fails us)

45:00 – Science of intuitive breakthroughs (Nobel Prize study)

50:40 – Filming the InnSaei documentary across the globe

55:00 – Why success = alignment with your intuition

58:45 – Three practices to develop intuition today

1:02:10 – Where to find Hrund’s book, documentary, and more

— Key Quotes from Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir — 

“To trust your intuition, you must first honor your own experiences and emotions.”

“Our imagination is just as valid a way of knowing as the news—maybe even more.”

“Intuition is a rhythm between doing and being. We need both to thrive.”

— Connect With Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir —

Website: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/

Book (INNSaei): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063430681/ 

Hrund’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKufhUZRJ1E

Follow Hrund on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/

Connect with Hrund on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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5 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 55 seconds

Executive Health and Life
273. Chris Burres on the Hidden Nobel Prize-winning Molecule That Helps Your Cells Recover and Healthy Aging

Chris Burres is a scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of MyVitalC, best known for bringing ESS60—a purified form of Carbon 60—to the health and wellness world. In this episode, Chris shares how this NASA-researched and Nobel Prize-winning longevity molecule is making waves in the worlds of biohacking, recovery, and cellular health.

We dive into the science behind ESS60, how it supports your cells in managing oxidative stress, and what it means for energy, sleep, inflammation, and healthy aging. Chris also opens up about his surprising path to entrepreneurship, the value gleaned from improv comedy, and why optimizing your health is as much about consistency as innovation.

This episode is a must-listen if you're interested in cutting-edge wellness, performance, and the truth about supplements.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

What ESS60 is and how it differs from regular C60

Why NASA and scientists were originally interested in this molecule

How it works at the mitochondrial level to buffer oxidative stress

Real-world benefits users report, from sleep to energy to inflammation support

Chris's entrepreneurial journey and improv background

The critical importance of protein as you age

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Introduction

00:53 – How Chris Burres got into improv and what it taught him about life & communication

07:08 – What is ESS60 and how did Chris discover it?

14:00 – The difference between C60 and ESS60 (and the supplement industry’s quality problem)

20:36 – Antioxidant mechanism explained: The BOSS Theory

28:24 – Can ESS60 help with inflammation and oxidative stress?

34:45 – The FDA, claims, and why language matters in supplements

37:49 – Alcohol, hangovers, and “party recovery”

39:27 – What it was like writing a book with a 2x NYT #1 bestselling author

43:16 – Chris’s current biohacking experiments: peptides, HCL, MOTC

49:20 – Ultra-endurance athletes using MyVitalC to recover

55:02 – Chris’s views on diet, protein, and aging

58:42 – Longevity, muscle retention, and avoiding the “standard American diet”

1:02:57 – What success really means to Chris

1:10:25 – Where to find Chris Burres and his special offer

— Key Quotes from Chris Burres — 

"Success is boring. It’s doing the same small things over and over until they add up to something great.”

"I never thought a molecule used in batteries and tires would end up helping people sleep better and live longer.”

"Your only job in improv—and in life—is to make the other person look brilliant."

— Connect With Chris Burres —

Website (and Get $15 off): https://www.myvitalc.com/ehl/

Live Longer and Better book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Longer-Better-Journey-Achievable/dp/B0CFCPVVH3

Live Longer and Better (signed book copy & part of proceeds go to Operation Underground Railroad): http://www.livelongerandbetterbook.com/ 

Podcast (Live Beyond The Norms): http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/myvitalc 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos 

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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5 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 2 seconds

Executive Health and Life
272. The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Deprivation on Leadership and Performance

In this episode, we uncover the hidden dangers of sleep deprivation and its overlooked impact on leadership, decision-making, and long-term performance. If you're a CEO, founder, or high-performing professional who believes sleep is optional, this is your wake-up call.

Julian explains the science of sleep, how it shapes executive function, and why your sleep habits may silently erode your leadership edge. Discover how strategic sleep can elevate your performance, sharpen your clarity, and future-proof your health.

You’ll also learn to measure your sleep like a high performer, use wearables and tech tools wisely, and develop habits that protect your edge, even during crises and travel.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 – Intro: Why CEOs can’t afford to sacrifice sleep

01:45 – Rethinking sleep as a strategic recalibration tool

02:30 – What actually happens in your brain during sleep

03:50 – The cost of sleep deprivation on judgment and decision-making

06:00 – Quality vs. quantity: The metrics that really matter

07:45 – 4 key sleep indicators for high-performing leaders

10:30 – Wearables and tools for tracking sleep effectively

14:25 – How to protect your sleep during a crisis (3-level protocol)

18:50 – Sleep and travel: Staying sharp on the road

20:55 – Delegation as a hidden driver of better sleep

22:32 – The 7 Sleep Habits of Highly Effective CEOs

26:40 – Final message: Sleep as leadership leverage

27:45 – Invitation to book a 1:1 health and performance session

— Key Quotes — 

"Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s a leverage tool that is severely underutilized by leaders.”

"Every hour of missed sleep can drop cognitive performance by 2.4%. That’s the difference between a billion-dollar decision and a million-dollar mistake.”

"Don’t chase perfection. Chase consistency. Sleep like a leader, not a martyr."

— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/

Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry

Website — https://www.executivehealth.io/

***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.

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6 months ago
28 minutes 5 seconds

Executive Health and Life
The relentless pursuit of business excellence shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being. Executive Health and Life merges leadership, health, business, and longevity into a comprehensive framework for sustained executive performance. This podcast invites top performers from diverse backgrounds to share their strategies and insights to help you thrive in today's dynamic business environment. It is hosted by Julian Hayes II, founder of Executive Health, whose mission is to help you operate with world-class health and maximize your impact—business, community, and family.