The #1 Longevity Hack CEOs Are Missing

Most high-performing CEOs I meet are optimizing everything: nootropics, meditation apps, cold plunges, even biohacking IVs. But there’s one proven, free longevity tool that continues to get overlooked by some of the smartest leaders I know:

Sleep.

Not the kind you grab in between red-eye flights or during weekend catch-up marathons. I’m talking about deep, consistent, high-quality sleep—the kind that literally extends your life and sharpens your leadership.

Let me be direct: if you're not sleeping well, you're aging faster. You're recovering slower. You're showing up to your business and your relationships with less clarity, creativity, and capacity.

In my decades of experience building a wellness brand and now leading longevity-focused retreats and global wellness initiatives, I’ve seen the same pattern again and again. Executives are burning out quietly and it starts with ignoring sleep.

Research shows that adults who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night have a 33% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Disrupted sleep is now directly linked to Alzheimer’s, cancer, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalance.

During restorative sleep, your body flushes out neurotoxins, regulates cortisol, balances insulin, and repairs tissue damage. It also recalibrates sex hormones—critical for both vitality and long-term wellness.

And yet, in leadership culture, sleep is still treated like a weakness. We glorify hustle. We brag about 4 a.m. wakeups. We normalize the idea that rest can come later.

But here’s the truth: the most effective leaders I know are the ones who protect their sleep like a boardroom priority.

I wore an Oura Ring for six months. What it revealed changed everything—about my rhythms, my recovery, my mood, and even my decision-making. I began scheduling my day around sleep instead of squeezing it into the margins. The result? More energy, better mental focus, and far less reactivity.

If you’re ready to shift, here are five simple CEO-tested sleep habits that actually work:

→ Ditch screens 90 minutes before bed
→ Magnesium glycinate (and taurine) can support relaxation naturally
→ Install blackout curtains for hormonal regulation
→ Stick to a consistent bedtime even when traveling
→ Track your sleep data. Oura, Whoop, or even Apple Health are great tools

I share this not as a doctor, but as a founder and a mother who has lived through burnout and come out the other side. Vitality isn’t just about what you eat or how often you work out. It’s how you recover. And in leadership, recovery is everything.

Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s a longevity tool. It’s your foundation.

And the most powerful part? It doesn’t cost a thing, just intention.

If you’re building something that matters, make sure your body and mind are built to last the journey.

To your vitality,
Lizanne

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