By Michael Arnold At an exclusive online meeting about parenthood for members of the Business Executive Network, Dr. Astrid Matarrita-Chinchilla (of Saigon Psychology) and Dr. Miguel de Seixas (formerly Head of Psychiatry at Family Medical Practice) spoke about the challenges of being both CEOs and parents. Nurturing a successful enterprise can feel like being a parent, with business leaders pouring their hearts and souls into their companies, treating them like their own children. They invest countless hours, make tough decisions and strive for the best in the boardroom – but amidst the demanding responsibilities of executive life, many also worry..

Taking the step to focus on your mental health and emotional well-being can feel uncomfortable, especially when it's been put on the back burner while pursuing career success. Dr. Astrid Matarrita- Chinchilla explains why true success means finding a healthy balance between personal life and work. During a first session, I typically inquire, "What brings you here today?" While it is common for my clients to respond that everything is fine, it is important to dispel the misconception that mental health only warrants attention when significant symptoms arise. This notion perpetuates a toxic culture in which people feel pressure to..

You’re already a high achiever, but could you reach another level of productivity? Phil Kelly, Nutrition Specialist and Director of Body Expert Systems gives actionable tips about how to get your mind and body in top shape. Are you and your employees functioning at an optimal level? As leading executives, your brain is your greatest commodity. The ability to be clear, energetic, enthusiastic, utilize your memory, and concentrate is essential. This mental sharpness that allows you to make decisions, motivate and inspire is your craft. A lot of people go through days, weeks, months, years, and even their entire lives..

None of us middle-aged men is the Energizer Bunny. Our testosterone (T) levels peak at around age 30 and fade, fade away after that. About 40% of men over 45 years old have low T. Before you run out and “juice up” with hormone replacement therapy, it’s important to understand the whole (complicated) story.  What Causes Low Testosterone? Low T can be internal or external. Internal causes can come from diseases or testicular issues, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland problems.  External factors are legion, but include: Type 2 diabetes Sleep apnea or other insomnia Stress and anxiety Depression Alcohol over-use Opioids,..

What would you write in a letter to your 20-year-old self? Perhaps you would caution against a pitfall; advise yourself to spend more time with some people or less with others; take better care of your body or your health; study more or study less; risk more or risk less; or simply to keep an eye on this Bitcoin thing circa 2009….   Or perhaps you would tell your younger self to follow their own instincts, make up their own mind, take whichever decision they considered the best and see how it played out. After all, life is lived forward and..

A bad diet kills, lack of regular exercise kills, stress kills, and lack of proper sleep kills. It is amazing that anybody with a responsible job is still alive! But, optimizing your health helps everything in your life, including your business. The flip side of these risks is your health span: a long, productive life with minimal chronic illnesses or early death. So, wellness is about your personal risk management. A healthy life is holistic. All those areas are interconnected, and the sum is you. So, let’s take them apart: Diet: We all know about junk food, including instant noodles,..

In ancient Greek tragedies, hubris represented a kind of pride that caused mortals to defiantly believe they could match or exceed the Gods. In the Odyssey, the epic poem about the story of Odysseus’ return home after the Trojan War, the hero’s hubristic displays incur the wrath of the Gods, making the journey more eventful than needed. His expectation of receiving hospitality in the cave of the man-eating Cyclops Polyphemus, dismissing the warnings of his men, resulted in Polyphemus digesting several of Odysseus’ crew. After plotting an escape that included blinding the Cyclops, Odysseus could not resist taunting his wounded..

The renowned academic presents me with a copy of the latest edition of his critically acclaimed book. He apologetically answers a quick phone call. It is his recently arrived Taiwanese research assistant, who is boosting her career by shadowing the master for three months. He gives her some instructions and sighs as he puts away the phone, before proceeding to tell me how much of a failure he is. I should know better than to point to the book, to the hundreds of scientific papers or even from how far people come to be an assistant for a short period...