How leaders relate to money, success, and stress rarely starts with them.

In this opening episode of 2026, Julian Hayes II sits down with Ruschelle Khanna to explore how inherited trauma, family systems, and unspoken money scripts quietly shape your decision-making, health, and legacy—especially among high achievers.

Ruschelle shares how trauma can be passed down biologically and emotionally, why many ambitious leaders tie self-worth to their achievement, and how unresolved family patterns show up as burnout, overwork, scarcity, or emotional rigidity around money.

Together, they unpack what it means to build intergenerational well-being, not just financial success, and how leaders can shift from fear-based drive to compassionate, sustainable performance.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about wealth, health, identity, and what leaders unknowingly pass on, unless they choose to do the work.

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

0:00 – Introduction and reflections on growing up in the 90s

2:45 – The illusion of danger, media narratives, and childhood freedom

4:45 – Misconceptions about West Virginia and cultural stereotypes

7:55 – What “inherited trauma” actually means

9:55 – When issues don’t resolve despite years of self-work

11:30 – How inherited trauma can shape identity and career paths

13:25 – Achievement, conditional love, and high-performing families

15:54 – Self-compassion as a missing skill for ambitious leaders

16:55 – Why money is one of the hardest topics to talk about

18:00 – Shame, security, and the body’s relationship with money

22:10 – Wealth, poverty, and the mental prisons on both ends

23:37 – Family businesses, trauma, and what actually breaks success

25:00 – Debunking the “three generations” wealth myth

27:38 – Money scripts, emotional security, and social capital

29:54 – Separating self-worth from net worth—without losing drive

33:16 – Building intergenerational well-being through compassion

35:19 – Fear-based identities and the inability to feel safe

37:12 – Creating a family mission, values, and shared culture

40:40 – How trauma awareness changes leadership style

42:07 – Rapid fire: motherhood, training, legacy, and curiosity

48:24 – A final question for leaders building wealth and well-being

— Key Quotes from Ruschelle Khanna — 

“We’re often operating from coping mechanisms, not our true selves.”

“Money sits at the level of security—and shame lives there too.”

“Legacy is living fully in the present so it echoes into the future.”

“Before asking how wealthy you want to be, ask how satisfied you are right now.”

— Connect With Ruschelle Khanna —

Website: https://www.lifestyleforlegacy.com/ 

Ancestral Healing Center: https://www.ancestralhealingcenter.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruschelle-khanna-lifestyle-for-legacy/ 

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

— 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.

The Permanent Standard Time Health Benefits you’re not hearing enough about go far beyond convenience or seasonal preference. In this conversation, Jay Pea, founder and president of Save Standard Time, breaks down why ending clock changes matters for our sleep, safety, health, and society at large.

We explore the hidden biological, cultural, and economic consequences of shifting the clock twice a year and why permanent Standard Time is the most science-backed, health-protective solution.

From the history of how DST began, to its surprising lobbying origins, to the modern legislative tug-of-war, this episode demystifies one of the most misunderstood public health issues in America.

If you care about better sleep, better decision-making, safer mornings for kids, or being aligned with nature’s rhythms, this is a must-listen.

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

0:00 – Why the angle of sunlight shapes biology

01:44 – Amateur astronomy and learning to tell time by the sky

03:35 – From software engineer to national advocate

04:56 – What it’s really like to testify in state capitols

06:35 – Why DST confuses everyone and why it’s not harmless

09:59 – The surprising origins of clock changes

17:32 – Why state-level change is difficult (but possible)

21:06 – The three-legged stool of natural health

24:46 – Why DST especially harms kids and teens

26:37 – The spike in heart attacks and traffic accidents after spring forward

28:03 – Are we detached from nature?

30:27 – Seasonal rhythms, food patterns, and the wisdom of winter

33:30 – What businesses can do: endorsements, seasonal hours, and leadership

35:51 – The Sunshine Protection Act and where legislation stands today

38:52 – Tennessee’s complicated position

41:07 – Why economic arguments for DST don’t hold up

42:35 – Reinvention, suits, and stepping into leadership

45:17 – What’s ahead in 2026 and where to learn more

— Key Quotes from Jay Pea — 

“Permanent daylight time would mean children going to school in the dark for months.”

“Better alignment with sunlight leads to better sleep, better decisions, and better health.”

“Most people who say they love daylight saving time—they just love summer.”

— Connect With Jay Pea —

Website: https://savestandardtime.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savestandard/ 

Jay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtheletter/

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

— 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.

How do you lead at the highest level when everyone assumes you already have all the answers? In this episode, Anthony Moss joins Julian Hayes II to discuss the importance of a CEO advisory board and unpack the “commercially lonely” reality of being a CEO, along with why the smartest leaders are the ones willing to be vulnerable and surround themselves with the right thinking partners.

Anthony draws on decades of experience as a CEO, advisor, and author to explain how properly structured advisory boards can transform both decision-making and personal capacity. You’ll hear the difference between a board of directors and an advisory board, why so many founders wake up years later wondering, “How did I end up running this business?”, and how leaders can engineer support systems that sharpen strategy, protect their energy, and ultimately multiply value across the organization.

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

0:00 – Opening: the myth that CEOs must always have the answers

03:37 – Global perspective: UK, US, and Australian cultures and leadership

09:43 – From export marketing to CEO roles in multiple industries

13:44 – The “commercially lonely” reality of being a CEO

16:37 – What an advisory board is (and how it differs from a board of directors)

19:21 – Why it’s so hard for CEOs to seek support and be vulnerable

24:18 – When the business drifts away from the founder’s original vision

29:46 – Designing a fit-for-purpose advisory board and paying for real value

34:48 – Is this the best use of my time? Measuring advisory board ROI

39:44 – The CEO multiplier effect and why your condition sets the tone

43:45 – Advice to a younger CEO self and building your personal advisory board

49:40 – Why Anthony wrote the book and his mission to spread the model

— Key Quotes from Anthony Moss — 

“The reality is, the life of a CEO is what I call commercially lonely.”

“At the end of every advisory board meeting, the CEO should be asking, ‘Was that the best two hours—the best use of my time?’”

“When the CEO walks in each morning, how they show up sets the vibe for the whole organization.”

— Connect With Anthony Moss —

Website: https://www.leadyourindustry.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss 

Book - The CEO Game Changer: https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Game-Changer-Advisory-Potential/dp/1989737951 

— 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.

High-level leaders often ask how to deal with stress, but most never consider the cost of visibility. In this episode, Julian Hayes II breaks down the hidden physiological and psychological load carried by CEOs, founders, and A-level operators whose presence is constantly being interpreted, analyzed, and amplified.

Drawing on executive physiology, leadership psychology, and his work within Executive Health, Julian reveals why modern visibility subtly reshapes the nervous system and why traditional stress advice often fails at the highest levels. He introduces four essential playbooks that create stability, sharpen performance, and prevent leaders from burning out while remaining at their peak.

You’ll learn why composure is a form of currency, why internal structure matters more than external pressure, and how biological alignment gives elite performers an unfair advantage in high-stakes environments.

This is a masterclass for any leader operating under constant observation—online or offline.

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

0:00 – Setting the stage + the real source of stress for CEOs and high performers

13:27 – Playbook 1: Escapism Playbook

18:47 – Playbook 2: The Relational Playbook

24:21 – Playbook 3: The Health Playbook

32:57 – Playbook 4: The Values & Principles Playbook

38:54 – Closing philosophy: composure as currency

— Key Quotes — 

“Visibility doesn’t break leaders dramatically—it drains them slowly through micro-stressors that compound over months and years.”

“You cannot out-discipline your biology. You have to align with it.”

“Composure is a form of currency. In high-visibility roles, it’s the rarest one.”

— 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.