No Hype, Just Standards with Zac Armstrong

About No Hype, Just Standards with Zac Armstrong

No Hype, Just Standards is a podcast for high performing men who have built successful careers but feel like something is off. Fatigue. Brain fog. Stress. Energy crashes. You have the results, but you are running on empty. Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, this show challenges the sick care model and the idea that feeling average is good enough. Each episode features real conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who hit a wall and decided to do something about it. You will hear honest stories of burnout, misalignment, and the moment when what used to work stopped working. Zac breaks down the science behind performance health, from comprehensive blood work and data driven training to nutrition, recovery, and mindset. No gimmicks. No exaggeration. Just what actually works. This is not about chasing motivation or quick fixes. It is about restoring standards for how you feel, how you perform, and how you show up for your family and your work. If you know you are capable of more and you are done settling for normal, this show is for you.

Publisher

Zac Armstrong

Category

education · health & fitness · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Why Successful Men Stop Feeling Like Themselves After 40

   👉 https://go.executivehealthedge.com/19... Greg Scheinman is the founder and CEO of Midlife Male, a newsletter, podcast, and media brand for men over 40, and the author of The Midlife Man: A No-Bullshit Guide. After interviewing more than 200 high-performing men, he shares the lessons he's learned about success, personal accountability, and what it takes to build a more fulfilling life in midlife. In this conversation, Greg discusses his own turning point at 47, when professional success no longer translated into personal fulfillment. He explains why midlife can be an opportunity rather than a crisis, how consistent habits and realistic standards help men make lasting changes, and why taking care of yourself allows you to show up better for your family. He also breaks down his Midlife Action Plan, his approach to fitness and time management, and how challenging new experiences and community can help men build healthier, more meaningful lives. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why successful men wait until something breaks 1:18 - Greg Scheinman's experience with burnout and losing fulfillment 2:20 - His career, family, and turning point at age 47 4:10 - Why professional success doesn't always mean fulfillment 5:27 - Identifying what gives you energy and what drains you 6:20 - Setting an example for your children and earning respect 7:22 - Why men put themselves last and how to take ownership 8:01 - Why midlife is an opportunity, not a crisis 9:20 - Why getting older doesn't mean accepting declining health 10:14 - Breaking free from unhealthy daily habits 12:01 - What to do when you're at your lowest point 13:27 - Knowing your why versus knowing how to change 14:58 - Lessons from interviewing more than 200 high-performing men 16:30 - The Midlife Action Plan and its six Fs 18:21 - Recognizing when your habits and health need attention 19:23 - Turning a health scare into a wake-up call 21:01 - Why middle-aged men are an overlooked market 23:41 - Why self-care helps you show up better for your family 25:32 - Greg Scheinman's approach to fitness and physical activity 28:23 - Building a personal operating system with realistic standards 31:18 - How your calendar reveals your priorities 33:29 - Is HYROX right for men in their 50s? 35:06 - Why trying new experiences matters more than following trends 37:25 - How Greg started endurance hiking challenges and built a community 40:17 - Rapid-fire questions: Midlife lessons, biohacking, and career choices 43:47 - Newsletter or podcast: Which would Greg choose? 44:35 - Where to find Greg Scheinman and Midlife Male About Zac Armstrong & No Hype, Just Standards: Zac Armstrong is a former Marine, Naval Officer, and F-18 Pilot who coaches executives and high-performing leaders to optimize their biological systems, overcome burnout, and achieve peak physical and mental performance using precision data. Learn how to rebuild your health like a business: 👉 https://go.executivehealthedge.com/bd... Follow Zac Armstrong: Instagram: @ZacArmStrongFit LinkedIn: @Zac Armstrong YouTube: @EmpowermentFitness TikTok: @Empowerment.Fitness Executive Health Edge is a physician-supervised health optimization program for high-performing men aged 40 to 65. Founded by Zac Armstrong, a retired Naval Commander with 27 years of service as an enlisted Marine, Naval Officer, and F-18 fighter pilot, the program combines strategic blood analysis at 0, 6, and 12 months, WHOOP or Oura biometric tracking with a smart scale, and 1:1 concierge coaching under physician oversight. Website: https://executivehealthedge.com Every episode, with chapters and full transcripts: https://executivehealthedge.com/episodes Book a strategy call: https://go.executivehealthedge.com/69... The team: https://executivehealthedge.com/team Support the show: https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge (https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   What 30 Years With Elite Soldiers Taught Him About Men Over 40

   👉 https://go.executivehealthedge.com/bd... Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Hawaii, and first author of the 2020 paper introducing Operator Syndrome. He explains how cumulative military and high-risk operational stress can contribute to interconnected physical, cognitive, hormonal, and psychological health problems often overlooked as PTSD or depression. He also discusses the Pentagon’s health initiative, testosterone screening, blast exposure, sleep, and emerging treatments such as ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy, highlighting the need for a broader approach to mental health care for military personnel, veterans, and first responders. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why the military is introducing testosterone screening at 30 1:22 - What Operator Syndrome is and what it is not 2:19 - How cumulative stress and operational demands affect the body 3:55 - The injuries and conditions associated with Operator Syndrome 5:24 - Why Operator Syndrome is often mistaken for PTSD or depression 7:35 - Why military experience and culture matter in mental health treatment 9:33 - How veterans' physical and hormonal symptoms get overlooked 12:29 - Why hormonal health matters for mood, energy, and functioning 14:28 - What the Pentagon's health and human performance initiative aims to address 15:00 - Testosterone screening, treatment options, and root causes 17:05 - How repeated head impacts and blast exposure affect the brain 20:40 - Sleep architecture, REM sleep, and deep sleep 25:09 - What the military's multidisciplinary health initiative could change 27:06 - Peptides, medical supervision, and performance enhancement 28:32 - Psychedelic-assisted treatment for veterans and PTSD 32:42 - Ketamine, neuroplasticity, and emerging depression treatments 36:49 - How military health reforms could influence civilian medicine 40:26 - Rapid-fire: Operator Syndrome and Dr. Chris's career 44:17 - Why Operator Syndrome also applies to first responders 48:29 - The scientific paper Dr. Chris is most proud of About Zac Armstrong & No Hype, Just Standards: Zac Armstrong is a former Marine, Naval Officer, and F-18 Pilot who coaches executives and high-performing leaders to optimize their biological systems, overcome burnout, and achieve peak physical and mental performance using precision data. Learn how to rebuild your health like a business: 👉 https://go.executivehealthedge.com/bd... Follow Zac Armstrong: Instagram: @ZacArmStrongFit LinkedIn: @Zac Armstrong YouTube: @EmpowermentFitness TikTok: @Empowerment.Fitness Executive Health Edge is a physician-supervised health optimization program for high-performing men aged 40 to 65. Founded by Zac Armstrong, a retired Naval Commander with 27 years of service as an enlisted Marine, Naval Officer, and F-18 fighter pilot, the program combines strategic blood analysis at 0, 6, and 12 months, WHOOP or Oura biometric tracking with a smart scale, and 1:1 concierge coaching under physician oversight. Website: https://executivehealthedge.com Every episode, with chapters and full transcripts: https://executivehealthedge.com/episodes Book a strategy call: https://go.executivehealthedge.com/69... The team: https://executivehealthedge.com/team Support the show: https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge (https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Doctor Explains: Men Over 40 Lose Weight Eating MORE Not Less (Based on Science)

   👉 https://vsl.myempowermentfitness.com/ (https://vsl.myempowermentfitness.com/vsl-v1) Dr. Ted Naiman is a family medicine physician in the Seattle area, co-author of The P:E Diet, and author of Satiety Per Calorie. In this episode, Ted explains why protein percentage matters, how energy density and fiber affect satiety, why refined carbohydrates and fats can encourage overeating, and how food choices can make it easier to control calorie intake. He also discusses intermittent fasting, protein needs as we age, blood biomarkers and insulin resistance, body composition, and why foods that provide more satiety per calorie can be useful for improving nutrition and metabolic health. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why protein needs increase with age, inactivity, and insulin resistance 1:36 - Ted’s path from mechanical engineering to medicine 2:50 - Reactive care vs. proactive health 4:09 - Why doctors rely on drugs and surgery 6:00 - The first step for someone who is overweight and metabolically unhealthy 6:56 - Which blood biomarkers Ted pays attention to 8:41 - How Ted’s thinking evolved from The P Diet to Satiety Per Calorie 10:50 - Why “high-protein” foods can still be unhealthy 12:46 - Whey protein vs. real food and satiety 14:27 - The four factors behind satiety per calorie 15:57 - Why refined carbs and fats can drive overeating 18:25 - Why the brain seeks foods with a high caloric return 20:36 - Ted’s typical Tuesday meals and food choices 24:48 - Intermittent fasting and how much is actually beneficial 28:31 - Why eating less and doing more cardio can backfire 31:02 - Why protein needs increase as you get older 33:34 - Insulin resistance and why “normal” labs can be misleading 36:38 - Skinny fat, sarcopenia, and normal-weight obesity 39:13 - Rapid-fire questions on satiety, carbs, fat, and nutrition 46:06 - The highest protein-to-energy foods About Zac Armstrong & No Hype, Just Standards: Zac Armstrong is a former Marine, Naval Officer, and F-18 Pilot who coaches executives and high-performing leaders to optimize their biological systems, overcome burnout, and achieve peak physical and mental performance using precision data. Learn how to rebuild your health like a business: 👉 https://vsl.myempowermentfitness.com/... Follow Zac Armstrong: Instagram: @ZacArmStrongFit LinkedIn: @Zac Armstrong YouTube: @EmpowermentFitness TikTok: @Empowerment.Fitness Executive Health Edge is a physician-supervised health optimization program for high-performing men aged 40 to 65. Founded by Zac Armstrong, a retired Naval Commander with 27 years of service as an enlisted Marine, Naval Officer, and F-18 fighter pilot, the program combines strategic blood analysis at 0, 6, and 12 months, WHOOP or Oura biometric tracking with a smart scale, and 1:1 concierge coaching under physician oversight. Website: https://executivehealthedge.com Every episode, with chapters and full transcripts: https://executivehealthedge.com/episodes Book a strategy call: https://executivehealthedge.com/book The team: https://executivehealthedge.com/team Support the show: https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge (https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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