The modern "sick care" model wants you to settle for average. We’re here to restore your standards.

In the debut episode of No Hype, Just Standards, host Zac Armstrong—former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot—sits down with personal injury attorney Rory Pendergast. Rory built a successful law firm from the ground up, but despite the outside success, he hit a wall of fatigue and brain fog that his doctor dismissed as "normal."

Zac and Rory break down the "Sick Care" game and explore what happens when a high performer realizes their current hustle is no longer sustainable. They discuss the shift from endless cardio to data-driven weight training, the impact of inflammatory foods on executive focus, and how restoring your health makes you a better leader, father, and husband.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why "normal" blood work is a dangerous baseline for high performers.
The hidden cost of "unintentionally starving" your body while chasing success.
How to integrate a comprehensive health protocol into a demanding professional schedule.
The psychological shift required to move from "misplaced steps" to peak performance.

Connect with Zac Armstrong:
Website: The Executive Health Edge
Instagram: @zacarmstrongfit
LinkedIn: Zac Armstrong
Email: zac@myempowermentfitness.com

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – The "Sick Care" Game: Why your doctor says you’re "normal."

01:24 – Welcome to No Hype, Just Standards: Zac’s Mission.

02:33 – Meet Rory Pendergast: From the Peace Corps to Law Firm Founder.

05:48 – "The puck will not come to you": The mindset of a high performer.

08:33 – Building a "15-minute bubble" for family and efficiency.

15:25 – The Moment the Superpower Vanished: Recognizing the wall.

21:05 – Making the Decision: Health in your 40s vs. puttering in your 70s.

29:31 – The Inflammatory Food Episode: The truth about "healthy" diets.

33:20 – The Shift: Trading cardio for weights at 46 years old.

38:20 – Unintentionally Starving: Why tracking data changed everything.

44:18 – The Metamorphosis: Physical and mental changes after 9 months.

51:25 – Advice to your former self: Just jump in.

57:25 – The Real ROI: Showing up as a present father and husband.

#ExecutiveHealth #HighPerformance #MensHealth #NoHypeJustStandards #ZacArmstrong #BurnoutRecovery #Biohacking #LeadershipPerformance #FitnessAfter40 #DataDrivenHealth

#CommunityOverFear #SanctuaryChurch #ImmigrantStories

The modern "sick care" model wants you to settle for average. We&rsquo;re here to restore your standards.
In the debut episode of No Hype, Just Standards, host Zac Armstrong&mdash;former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot&mdash;sits down with personal injury attorney Rory Pendergast. Rory built a successful law firm from the ground up, but despite the outside success, he hit a wall of fatigue and brain fog that his doctor dismissed as "normal."
Zac and Rory break down the "Sick Care" game and explore what happens when a high performer realizes their current hustle is no longer sustainable. They discuss the shift from endless cardio to data-driven weight training, the impact of inflammatory foods on executive focus, and how restoring your health makes you a better leader, father, and husband.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>Why "normal" blood work is a dangerous baseline for high performers.</li>
<li>The hidden cost of "unintentionally starving" your body while chasing success.</li>
<li>How to integrate a comprehensive health protocol into a demanding professional schedule.</li>
<li>The psychological shift required to move from "misplaced steps" to peak performance.</li>
</ul>
Connect with Zac Armstrong:
<ul>
<li>Website:<a href="https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge"> The Executive Health Edge</a></li>
<li>Instagram: @zacarmstrongfit</li>
<li>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-armstrong-8489b9218/"> Zac Armstrong</a></li>
<li>Email: zac@myempowermentfitness.com</li>
</ul>
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 &ndash; The "Sick Care" Game: Why your doctor says you&rsquo;re "normal."
01:24 &ndash; Welcome to No Hype, Just Standards: Zac&rsquo;s Mission.
02:33 &ndash; Meet Rory Pendergast: From the Peace Corps to Law Firm Founder.
05:48 &ndash; "The puck will not come to you": The mindset of a high performer.
08:33 &ndash; Building a "15-minute bubble" for family and efficiency.
15:25 &ndash; The Moment the Superpower Vanished: Recognizing the wall.
21:05 &ndash; Making the Decision: Health in your 40s vs. puttering in your 70s.
29:31 &ndash; The Inflammatory Food Episode: The truth about "healthy" diets.
33:20 &ndash; The Shift: Trading cardio for weights at 46 years old.
38:20 &ndash; Unintentionally Starving: Why tracking data changed everything.
44:18 &ndash; The Metamorphosis: Physical and mental changes after 9 months.
51:25 &ndash; Advice to your former self: Just jump in.
57:25 &ndash; The Real ROI: Showing up as a present father and husband.
#ExecutiveHealth #HighPerformance #MensHealth #NoHypeJustStandards #ZacArmstrong #BurnoutRecovery #Biohacking #LeadershipPerformance #FitnessAfter40 #DataDrivenHealth
#CommunityOverFear #SanctuaryChurch #ImmigrantStories

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.

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.

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 they are running on empty. Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, the show explores what actually restores energy, focus, and performance beyond the sick care model. Through real conversations and science backed insights, Zac breaks down why feeling average is not good enough. This show is about restoring standards for how you show up at work, at home, and in your life.

 

No Hype, Just Standards is a podcast for high performing men who have built successful careers but feel like they are running on empty. Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, the show explores what actually restores energy, focus, and performance beyond the sick care model. Through real conversations and science backed insights, Zac breaks down why feeling average is not good enough. This show is about restoring standards for how you show up at work, at home, and in your life.
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