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.

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February 2, 2026

How to Get Your Edge Back: Reclaiming Energy, Focus, and Family Time After 40

In the first episode of No Hype, Just Standards, host Zac Armstrong sits down with Rory Pendergast—an attorney, father, and high performer who looked successful on the outside but felt increasingly drained on the inside. Despite doing what most would call “healthy,” Rory faced daily headaches, energy crashes, and a growing sense that his edge was slipping. This episode explores why “normal” isn’t good enough after 40, and how reclaiming energy, focus, and presence at home starts with raising your standards. No motivation tricks. No shortcuts. Just what actually works when performance matters most.

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