Executive Health and Life

Building a billion-dollar company is similar to building a billion-dollar body. In part II of this series, we're going over the last 3 secrets that the wealthy use and also how you can extract those secrets into positive habits toward optimizing your health. When you're performing at a high level, this makes those pesky dark sides of success more and more likely to rear their ugly heads. Tune into...

As a fascinating and high-performing entrepreneur and leader, you're well aware of the fact that everything matters. And when it comes to juggling your busy lifestyle with health, everything especially magnifies. If not given the precise nurturing and attention, your waistline, energy, and performance can become a casualty. That's why in today's episode, I'm going to introduce the first 4 secrets...

We have retired United States Navy SEAL Senior Chief, and Founder and CEO of Vigilance Risk Solutions, Ty Smith stopping by for a wide-ranging conversation. Life is unpredictable. But yet and still, there are a few things that every human will experience: uncertainty being one of them. At some point, uncertainty and turbulent waters will meet with us face-to-face. In this episode, not only will Ty...

In the midst of chaos, hardship, and uncertainty—some will wither while others will forge themselves into mentally, physically, and emotionally stronger leaders and entrepreneurs. This is at the essence of what being superhuman is about. In this episode, I'm the 3 questions to reinvent yourself on the fly and enter the fast track to becoming superhuman. I'll also be sharing why reinvention is impo...

For entrepreneurs, technology has provided a gateway to new opportunities and methods for growing a business. With that said, one overlooked area where technology can be impactful is through managing your health and professional performance. And in today's episode, I'm going to share 3 reasons why technology is so critical to optimal health and performance over the long term. I'll also be sharing...

As a fascinating and high-performing entrepreneur and leader, time is at a premium. With this in mind, your nutrition must be dialed in precisely. And in today's episode, I'm going to introduce you to personalized nutrition. Specifically, I'm going to share four questions that will help you to immediately put into place a foundational personalized nutritional program. I'll also be sharing one of t...

Often times, entrepreneurs and leaders think they can run their bodies like a business. While many foundational principles are the same, health and performance optimization requires principles that are paradoxical in nature to success in business. In this episode, I'm sharing three core habits that lead to success in business, but oftentimes, leads to stagnation and frustration with health optimiz...

Sleep expert, Mollie Mcglocklin is joining me for a wide-ranging conversation about sleep and why it's a skill that any of us can learn. For entrepreneurs and leaders, sleep is a necessity for being at your best in both life and business. In this episode, we're talking about life in quarantine, chronobiology, sleep tech, HRV (and its connection to dating), the importance of light, ways to improve...

Low immunity and low energy certainly don’t happen overnight. It’s a process. It’s more like death by a thousand cuts. People don’t get 15 pounds overweight overnight—it’s a slow accumulation. Often so slow, that you don’t even realize it’s happening until your favorite clothes no longer fit you. Learn what the 6 stages of low immunity and energy are along with how to take back control in 6 precis...

In challenging times, our businesses are under siege, but so is our health and energy. And optimal energy and health isn’t just a matter of focusing on food and exercise. If anything, for entrepreneurs, one of the biggest energy drainers and threats to our health is the mental and emotional stress that accumulates throughout the day (and ultimately the course of weeks and months). In this episode,...

We're currently in a pandemic (or a crisis as some call it). Some entrepreneurs are freaking out about their business along with being really stressed out right now. This is to be expected, though not ideal. In an effort to combat this, many will focus on their nutrition, sleep, and exercise. But that's not enough. For optimal performance, there are invisible influencers operating that warrant som...

World-renowned fertility specialist, Gabriela Rosa is joining me for a wide-ranging conversation about fertility and building a thriving mindset. In today's ever-changing landscape, the potential roadblocks to conceiving are growing. It's not just women who are facing these difficulties, it's the men as well (after all, it takes two to tango). In this episode, we're talking about thriving in the m...

Scientist, Dr. Michael Lustgarten PhD, is joining me for a conversation on optimizing biological age. There's a preconceived notion that aging is just something that happens to us. This is far from the truth. You have more power over your health and how you chronologically advance through the years. Michael is someone who is very passionate about longevity along with sharing tools we can leverage...

Around every corner and with nearly every conversation, people are focusing on their immune system. And rightfully so, it's a critical area to our well-being and longevity. However, with that said, people are missing a critical step concerning their immune system. While they may be focusing on some valuable habits, society as a whole is dropping the ball on this critical habit. In today's episode,...

100 is the new 30. Does that sound crazy? Not to me. And definitely not to today's guest Dr. Jeffrey Gladden. At the age of 65, his body performs at the level he did in his 30s. And as the founder of Apex and Co-Founder of Living Beyond 120, he has now dedicated his time towards health, human performance and longevity optimization. In today's episode, you'll learn: What Dr. Gladden and his clients...

Texas oil tycoon, H.L. Hunt states that "You must determine the price that you will have to pay to achieve success, and then get busy paying that price." With that said, there's an opportunity cost to everything you do. Most blogs and podcasts glorify success. But the truth is, sacrifices must be made. Especially when it comes to your energy. Before worrying about biohacks, make this crucial decis...

Maintaining your healthy behaviors and going about your day when the skies are clear is one thing. But what about when everyone is panicking around you and uncertainty is everywhere. How will you respond then? Your health, energy, and business are on the line. Nature doesn't care about your feelings or circumstances. Harsh, but true. Here are 2 practical steps that you can implement to lead and ma...

There's a dark side to success and climbing the success mountain that is rarely spoken of. One of the side effects of this pursuit of achievement is running into burnout. Burnout means different things to each of us. However, no matter your definition, burnout is something that can zap your energy and shut the clamps on you operating with optimal health. Today's episode is sharing the antidote to...

Everything is a stressor. But some stressors are more impactful on entrepreneurs and leaders. And that's the point of today's episode. I'm going to share four of the most common types of stressors that entrepreneurs and leaders will encounter while also sharing practical actions in handling each one of them. Lastly, we'll also cover the connections between our emotions and our heart.

In the next installment of freestyle Friday, I'm getting straight to the point and discussing a pivotal mindset that's essential to make during this pandemic (or really any tough moment of adversity). It's not easy by any means, but it's a necessity, not just for the sake of our health and human performance. But also, because people are looking at us as leaders to help navigate these unchartered t...

Many times, I come across leaders and entrepreneurs who are eating healthy on paper and exercising consistently. Yet and still, they have inconsistent levels of energy. This is leaving impact and potential on the table which is then trickling down to their personal life. In this episode, I'm going over 10 of the most common reasons for why you may be feeling tired despite checking off some of the...

There's a lot of uncertainty circulating and with the spread of coronavirus, each of our lives has been disrupted. This episode, while using the coronavirus as an example, is an episode in general about how to handle yourself when disruption arises. In this episode, I will go over 8 simple pillars to not overlook during this time of coronavirus nor any other type of disruption to your everyday lif...

When it comes to optimizing your health and maximizing longevity, some of the most impactful tools and lessons come from areas you least expect. In the first installment of 'Freestyle Friday', I'm sharing five lessons from the symphony orchestra and how those five things apply to your health and longevity.

Dan, aka Dr. Snooze, is the co-founder and CEO of Sonic Sleep and also an adjunct assistant professor at Penn State University. With a background in cognitive psychology and expertise in sleep, A.I., and preventive health, he has spent most of his career focused on improving sleep health.

When it comes to optimizing your health and maximizing longevity, there are many tools and tactics out there. For instance, if you're building a longevity program, things such as senescent cells, mTOR inhibition, AMPK activation, NAD, and Telomeres must be factored into the program. However, many people get ahead of themselves and forget the number one step that must be taken for optimal health an...