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The Healthy CEO Show

The Healthy CEO Show

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Summary
 Welcome to "The Healthy CEO" podcast, where we explore the intersection of thriving businesses and vibrant well-being. Join us on a journey where health-conscious entrepreneurs and business leaders share their stories, insights, and strategies for achieving success without sacrificing their health. Hosted by Jason Wright, a passionate advocate for healthspan, longevity and entrepreneurship, each episode dives deep into conversations with leading health and wellness experts alongside visionary business minds. From nutrition and fitness to mindfulness and work-life balance, we uncover the tools and practices that empower high achievers to perform at their peak while prioritizing their well-being. Whether you're a seasoned CEO, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone dedicated to living a healthier, more fulfilling life, "The Healthy CEO" offers invaluable wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice to help you thrive in both business and health. Tune in, and let's redefine what it means to be a successful CEO—one who leads with vitality, purpose, and a commitment to holistic wellness.Copyright 2026 Jason Wright Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Is It "Male Menopause"? Dr. George Ibrahim on Low T, Erections & Sex After 40

    Is It "Male Menopause"? Dr. George Ibrahim on Low T, Erections & Sex After 40
    Oct 27 2026

    Andropause, low testosterone, and erectile dysfunction in men over 40: Dr. George K. Ibrahim, MD, MBA, founder of Biltmore Restorative Medicine in Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC, explains what really happens to men's hormones in midlife.

    Many men notice changes in their 40s and 50s: fatigue, weight gain, low libido, weaker erections, brain fog, or irritability, and assume it's just aging. In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim explains andropause (often called "male menopause"), how testosterone gradually declines with age, how hormones connect to sexual health, and why getting the right labs and a physician-led evaluation matters before starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

    In this episode:

    • What is andropause, and is "male menopause" real?
    • At what age does testosterone start to decline in men?
    • What are the common signs of low testosterone?
    • How does low T affect erections, libido, and sex?
    • Is erectile dysfunction always a hormone problem?
    • What should men ask for when getting their testosterone checked?
    • When is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) worth considering, and what are the risks?
    • Lifestyle factors that affect testosterone: sleep, weight, stress, and exercise

    About Dr. George Ibrahim:

    Dr. George K. Ibrahim, MD, MBA, is the founder of Biltmore Restorative Medicine, a physician-led practice offering hormone therapy, testosterone replacement therapy, men's and women's sexual health, and aesthetic treatments in Asheville, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina.

    Links:

    • Learn more about Dr. Ibrahim: https://biltmorerestorativemedicine.com/pages/dr-ibrahim
    • Read: Andropause, what it is and what men can do about it: https://biltmorerestorativemedicine.com/blogs/news/andropause-what-it-is-why-doctors-miss-it-and-what-men-can-actually-do-about-it
    • Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in Asheville: https://biltmorerestorativemedicine.com/pages/trt-therapy
    • Men's sexual health & ED treatment: https://biltmorerestorativemedicine.com/pages/mens-sexual-health
    • Book a consultation: https://biltmorerestorativemedicine.com/pages/contact-us

    This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified healthcare provider about your individual symptoms and treatment options.
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    56 mins
  • The ONE Thing That Keeps Me Healthy

    The ONE Thing That Keeps Me Healthy
    Oct 9 2026

    People always ask me, "What supplements do you take? What workout do you do? Do you fast? How many days do you train? How much do you bench?"

    Ok. The last one hasn't been asked since 8th grade, but the others come up all the time. In this episode I'm going to give the ONE piece of advice that has allowed me to be in better shape at 51 than I was at 31.
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    10 mins
  • Cell Signaling, Mitochondria & the Foundation of Cellular Health with Dr. Gus Vickery

    Cell Signaling, Mitochondria & the Foundation of Cellular Health with Dr. Gus Vickery
    Aug 22 2026
    Cell Signaling, Mitochondria & the Foundation of Cellular Health with Dr. Gus VickeryWhat if the reason you feel tired, foggy, inflamed, or simply not quite like yourself begins much deeper than you think—at the level of your cells?In this episode of The Healthy CEO, Jason Wright welcomes back physician and Authentic Health co-founder Dr. Gus Vickery for a deep dive into one of the most fundamental—and often overlooked—components of health: cell signaling.Our cells aren't isolated little machines. They're constantly communicating with one another, responding to nutrients, hormones, inflammation, stress, toxins, the nervous system, and even our thoughts and environment. When those signals are clear and the cellular machinery is functioning properly, the body can adapt and perform remarkably well.But when those signaling pathways become disrupted, the effects can show up everywhere.Dr. Vickery explains how impaired cellular function can manifest as fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, poor sleep, reduced cognitive performance, aches and pains, and diminished energy—sometimes long before someone develops a diagnosable disease.Jason and Gus also explore the crucial role of the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside our cells. Using the analogy of a car and its engine, they break down why mitochondrial efficiency isn't simply about producing more energy. The health and integrity of mitochondrial membranes can profoundly influence how effectively that energy-production system operates.The conversation then moves to another overlooked part of cellular health: the cell membrane.Rather than simply being a protective wall around a cell, the membrane is an active participant in communication and signaling. Its composition—including omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and other nutrients—can influence membrane fluidity, inflammatory signaling and cellular function.Dr. Vickery explains how testing can reveal imbalances in membrane composition, including low omega-3 levels, elevated saturated fats and deficiencies in important phospholipids. He also discusses why lifestyle and environmental factors appear to play such an important role in mitochondrial dysfunction, even when genetics influence an individual's underlying resilience.The episode concludes with the origin story behind Authentic Health's F2 formulation. Gus explains how years of clinical experience led him from simply supplementing omega-3s to thinking more comprehensively about phospholipids, fat-soluble nutrients, CoQ10 and the other components necessary to support membrane and mitochondrial health.The result was an attempt to simplify what had previously required numerous individual supplements into a more integrated foundational approach.In This EpisodeWhat cell signaling actually means and why it mattersHow cells communicate within tissues and throughout the bodyWhy disrupted signaling may appear as fatigue, brain fog, inflammation and poor moodThe difference between dysfunction and diseaseWhy mitochondrial dysfunction can occur before diagnosable diseaseThe "car engine" analogy for understanding mitochondrial healthWhy mitochondrial membranes are critical to energy productionHow damaged or dysfunctional membranes may reduce mitochondrial efficiencyWhy the cell membrane is much more than a protective shellUnderstanding membrane fluidityThe role of omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHAWhy phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine matterHow saturated fats and fatty-acid composition affect membrane structureGenetics vs. lifestyle in mitochondrial dysfunctionHow Dr. Vickery evaluates mitochondrial and cellular healthThe difference between conventional primary care and a more integrative diagnostic approachWhy nutrient insufficiency can exist even before obvious deficiency or diseaseThe importance of reducing harmful exposures while restoring essential nutrientsHow Gus's clinical protocol evolved into the F2 essential fats formulationWhy rebuilding cellular and mitochondrial health should be viewed as a long-term process rather than a quick fixKey TakeawayHealth doesn't begin with treating disease. It begins with giving the body what it needs to communicate, produce energy, repair itself and adapt appropriately.As Dr. Vickery explains, dysfunction can exist long before a physician can put a diagnostic label on it. Addressing foundational cellular health earlier may offer an opportunity to support better function before dysfunction becomes more deeply established.And that means thinking beyond symptoms and asking a more fundamental question:What do my cells actually need to function the way they were designed to function?About Dr. Gus VickeryDr. Gus Vickery is a physician with decades of clinical experience whose work has evolved from traditional primary care toward an integrative, precision-health approach focused on understanding and addressing the underlying drivers of dysfunction.His clinical experience and research...
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    57 mins
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