Julian Hayes II
Executive Health and Life
Your biology either supports your performance or limits it. The Executive Health & Life Podcast explores the intersection of biology, leadership, and performance. Energy, focus, recovery, physical presence, and resilience shape how you think, decide, and operate. This show brings together founders, CEOs, operators, and leading experts in health and human performance to examine what it takes to sustain high-level output over time. Hosted by Julian Hayes II, founder of Executive Health, a private advisory for leaders who require their biology to operate at the level their ambition demands.
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Julian Hayes II
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Jun 19, 2026
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Episodes
"Hidden Fat": Why Visceral Fat is Important to Business Leaders Health and Longevity 25.05.2023 22:31
Not all fats are created equal. All fats matter, but some more than others. In this episode, I'm sharing why visceral fat is important and why it's the most important type. I'll explain the health implications of visceral fat and its connection to business, health, and longevity. I'll explain the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Lastly, I'll end with a high...
Why HRV Is Important for Business Leaders 19.05.2023 12:40
In this episode, I'm going to cover why HRV is important for business leaders. Not just from a health standpoint as that's been discussed, but from instead, a business and career perspective. HRV (heart rate variability) is an underutilized tool that offers an array of insights into your human system. Whether you're a seasoned leader looking for an edge, or an aspiring leader, this epi...
Executive Rationale: 6 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs (and Leaders) Neglect Their Health 15.05.2023 20:17
In this episode, we explore the six common reasons why entrepreneurs and leaders tend to neglect their health, despite the crucial role it plays in their personal and professional success. I'm sharing how each of these factors can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being, eventually leading to a decrease in overall performance. Lastly, I'll offer practical strategies and actions...
Molecular Biologist Turned High Performance Coach Claudia Garbutt on Overcoming Cancer and Being Wired for Success 12.05.2023 30:43
Claudia Garbutt is joining me for a fascinating discussion on shattering invisible ceilings and priming your mind for success. Initially a molecular biologist, she now helps ambitious, mission-driven entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships, or happiness. Lastly, she’s also the host of the Top 10 entrepreneurship podcast, the “Wired For Success...
VO2 Max: A Simple (and Overlooked) Exercise Metric That Helps You Live Longer and Better 09.05.2023 27:01
When it comes to longevity, numerous habits and behaviors are beneficial. However, one of the most overlooked metrics is VO2 max. This is a simple exercise metric that helps you live longer and better. The best news is that it's free and only requires your time. In this episode, I'm going to share what VO2 max is, why it's important, how it relates to sustaining peak performance and lo...
12 Reasons Why You Get Older + 12 Practical Actions to Live a Longer and Healthier Life 25.04.2023 41:09
To live a longer and healthier life starts with first knowing what potential things could get in the way. In this episode, I discuss the 12 hallmarks of aging and what they are along with how they can make you older (and decrease your performance). I’ll also share 12 practical actions that can directly address the various hallmarks of aging along with helping you immediately get started with livin...
Chief Growth Officer at Xero Chris O’Neill on Growing Companies and The Emotional Impacts of Running a Small Business 18.04.2023 35:19
Chief Growth Officer at Xero Chris O'Neill is joining me for a fascinating discussion on leadership, healthy career development, and maintaining your emotional well-being. Chris has had the privilege to lead teams at some of the world's most beloved brands including Google and Evernote. Whether leading challenging turnarounds or scaling rocketships, Chris has been involved in numerous envi...
Ernest Hemingway's Unexpected Lesson in Health Optimization in 3 Words 03.04.2023 3:43
They say only the paranoid survive. And when it comes to our health, a healthy dose of paranoia is beneficial. In this episode, I’m sharing an unexpected lesson in health optimization from Ernest Hemingway. These three magic words sum up our health, business, career, relationships, and much more. Become a concierge client, and let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and s...
Author and Founder Sophia Kupse of MBH Training on How Your Thoughts and Emotions Can Be the Root Cause of Your Physical Pain 30.03.2023 1:00:28
Joining me for a fascinating discussion on all things pain and mind-body health is Sophia Kupse. Sophia runs Mind Body Health Training and is an expert at helping people take control of their pain and excel in their own self-healing. Sophia has 30+ years of experience in health, starting with transforming her mind and body (you’ll want to hear her powerful origin story). Besides her origin story,...
Managing Stress in the C-Suite and Beyond: 6 Identities of Stress 24.03.2023 24:10
Stress is something that's a part of our lives. It's not going anywhere. Managing stress in the c-suite and beyond is a skill set that's necessary for optimal health and healthy aging. In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 forms of stress to be on the lookout for. Become a concierge client, and let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status. For more info...
Co-Founder & CEO Jared Hanley of NatureQuant on Why Spending More Time Outside Improves Your Health and Lifespan 17.03.2023 39:51
Joining me for a fascinating discussion on all things nature is founder and CEO Jared Hanley of NatureQuant to discuss why spending more time outside improves your health and lifespan. Most typically focus on sleep, nutrition, and exercise. But more and more research is coming out in support of nature being the fourth pillar. Jared discusses the science of nature and the immense benefits of gettin...
Saturday Sermon: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Aging and Help You Rewrite Your Story 11.03.2023 4:25
Making simple lifestyle changes can slow aging and optimize your performance and life overall. In this installment of Saturday Sermon, I'm sharing how simple lifestyle changes can slow aging (10 areas to be exact) along with helping you rewrite your story, Become a concierge client, and let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status. For more information on how yo...
5 Overlooked Key Blood Tests to Not Ignore for Optimal Health and Performance 02.03.2023 32:48
There are some overlooked key blood tests that many people often ignore. You may be getting blood tests run from time to time, but are you getting these under-the-radar tests? In this episode, I’m sharing five overlooked key blood tests that will help you on your health and performance journey. Taking care of the small details matters for a busy executive, entrepreneur, and leader who wants to mai...
Saturday Sermon: Walt Disney, Tupac Shakur, and the Surprising Lesson for High Performance 18.02.2023 3:34
A surprising lesson for high performance randomly hit me this week. With that said, in this installment of Saturday Sermon, I'm discussing Walt Disney, Tupac Shakur, and high performance. And I'll sum everything up in a simple magic five-word phrase. Let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status without the guesswork. For more information on how to become a concierge...
Award-Winning Tailor Roberto Revilla on How to Improve Your Executive Style and Become Unmistakable 14.02.2023 1:10:22
Joining me for a fascinating discussion on how to improve your executive style is award-winning bespoke tailor Roberto Revilla. Roberto is London-born and bred and has been helping people look and feel their very best for the last 20 years. He’s also the host of the Tailoring Talk Podcast and an avid cyclist. This conversation goes beyond the surface level when it comes to fashion and presentation...
Dr. Jin-Xiong She on The Importance of NAD on Aging and Living a Better Life 08.02.2023 45:21
Joining me for a fascinating discussion is Dr. Jin-Xiong She (Ph. D.). He is Founder, CEO & Chief Scientific Officer at Jinfiniti Precision Medicine. Throughout his career, Professor She has authored over 400-peer reviewed papers with an H-Index of 73 and over 17,000 citations along with receiving over $100 Million in research funding. Lastly, Dr. She is a serial entrepreneur and has founded o...
Dr. Shanna Swan on How the Modern World is Making Men and Women Infertile 03.02.2023 57:20
Joining me for a fascinating discussion is Shanna Swan, Ph. D. She is one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists and a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. As an award-winning scientist, Dr. Swan’s work examines the impact of environmental exposures, including chemicals such as phthalat...
Saturday Sermon: Uplevel Your Health and Life With a Lesson From the Queen Bee 28.01.2023 4:35
Saturday Sermon installment is a quick-hitting episode about something that occurred during the week, and then I apply it to health, performance, and life in general. Nevertheless, today's episode is about how the queen bee becomes the queen and how that lesson can help you uplevel your health and life. Let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status. For more informat...
Before You Quit? How to Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions (and Any Other Goal) 24.01.2023 23:55
Exercising more, eating healthier, and losing weight are the top three New Year’s resolutions that people make. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 practical tips on how to keep your New Year's fitness resolutions. 70% of all resolutions are related to physical health. However, here’s the bad news: nearly 80% of people will abandon their resolutions by February. It’s the “danger zone” for m...
How Cardio Improves Your Longevity and Health 14.01.2023 23:27
In this episode, I'm sharing how cardio improves your longevity and health in a practical manner. Cardio is often thrown around, but what are some of its actual benefits? Besides sharing the 4 benefits of aerobic exercise, I'm also sharing the importance of Zone 2 and why the majority of people should train in this zone. Let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status....
How to Make Your Immune System Strong and Healthy 05.01.2023 34:27
Winter is here. It's time to fortify and boost your immune system. In this presentation, I'm covering how to make your immune system strong and healthy by highlighting six key areas. I'm covering various facets of your immune system as it relates to aging and everyday performance. Lastly, I'm sharing a foundational supplement regimen that can help support your health and day-to-day life. Let us...
Take Back Control of Your Health in 2023 With This Uncommon Strategy 23.12.2022 22:06
Let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status — https://www.executivehealth.io/contact Join our email list and also get our free executive health report: ‘The Optimal Executive: 17 Impactful Actions to Look, Feel, and Stay at The Top of Your Game.' — https://www.executivehealth.io/report The new year is approaching and at the top of the list for many people i...
Nick Jonsson on Executive Loneliness: The Silent Health Epidemic That We Need to Pay Attention To 22.12.2022 53:52
Joining me for a fascinating discussion is the #1 International Best Selling Author of Executive Loneliness and an award-winning speaker Nick Jonsson. Nick is the Co-Founder and MD of EGN Singapore, one of Asia’s premier networking organizations. Check out Nick's book Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World — https...
The 8 Biggest Health Mistakes You’re Making 07.12.2022 27:15
Building a business, running a company while leading others, and managing your personal life can become demanding. In this episode, I'm covering the 8 biggest health mistakes executives and entrepreneurs make when it comes to their health and longevity. Many executives and entrepreneurs have the basics covered, but are still leaving a lot on the table. Here's the video in case you prefer to watch...
Michael-Lustgarten (Ph.D.) on Conquering Aging or Dying Trying 02.12.2022 1:15:58
In this fascinating conversation, I'll speak with Michael Lustgarten, Ph. D. about all things health, fitness, aging, lifespan, and much more. Michael's youtube channel 'Conquer Aging or Die Trying' documents his journey along with various other insightful videos related to health and longevity. Lastly, his goal is to live longer than anyone else that has ever lived. Subscribe to Michael's channe...
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