The Pathway to Peak Performance Podcast
Welcome to Pathway to Peak Performance
Hosted by Jock Putney, this channel is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence—mental, physical, emotional, and professional.
Each episode dives deep into the real stories of high achievers from all walks of life: elite athletes, tactical operators, innovators, creators, and leaders who have pushed themselves to the edge and beyond. This isn’t about hype. It’s about mindset, discipline, failure, growth, and the relentless pursuit of getting better.
If you’re driven to elevate your performance—whether that’s in the gym, in your work, or in your personal life—you’re in the right place.
🎯 Real people.
🔥 Real stories.
💡 Real tools to help you perform at your highest level.
Subscribe and start your own journey toward peak performance.
Episodes
29 episodes
Performing Under Pressure in Medicine | Dr. Pasquale Eckert's Pathway To Peak Performance
This episode supports: Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization that creates life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, its mission is to bring hope, strength, and joy to ...
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Episode 28
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Control Your Thoughts and Turn Rejection Into Momentum | Stephen Steele's Pathway To Peak Performance
🎗️ This episode supports the
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Episode 27
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1:06:25
The Psychology of Connection In A Disconnected World Tania LaCorte's Pathway to Peak Performance
This episode donates to the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, a world-class training program helping clinicians provide deep, root-level care that creates lasting ripple effects through families, communities, and cul...
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Episode 26
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1:15:45
The Future Of Longevity Medicine, Leonard Pastrana's PharmD Pathway To Peak Performance
Longevity medicine is advancing fast—but is it advancing wisely?In this episode of Pathways to Peak Performance, Leonard Pastrana, PharmD, exposes one of the most overlooked risks in modern health and longevity: the growing reliance on ...
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Episode 25
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1:09:55
Searching For The Cure To Cancer, Vaccines, & Pandemics: Phillip Norris' Pathway to Peak Performance
What can four decades of fighting infectious diseases teach us about leadership, pandemics, human performance, and the future of medicine?In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with Dr. Phillip Norris—...
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Episode 24
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1:47:54
Stem Cells and the Bigger Picture Ophir Klein, MD, PhD, The Pathway to Peak Performance
In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with renowned physician–scientist Ophir Klein, MD, PhD—Executive Director of Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and one of today’s leading voices in genetics, craniofacial bi...
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Episode 23
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1:22:42
Type One Diabetes and the Pathway to Peak Performance with Erin Keyes, MPH, MBA
In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with epidemiologist and health innovator Erin Keyes, MPH, MBA to explore how Type 1 diabetes, precision medicine, AI, and cellular health intersect to shape the future of...
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Episode 22
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1:34:37
From Hungary to Skincare Mastery: Eva Claiborne’s Journey to Peak Performance
What does it really take to build a world-class skincare practice, a globally respected product line, and a life of purpose that spans continents and decades?In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down wit...
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Episode 21
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47:08
Launch of American Academy of Robotic & Digital Dentistry: Dr. Bryan’s Pathway to Peak Performance
In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock sits down with Dr. Rob Bryan — a trailblazing oral and maxillofacial surgeon revolutionizing dentistry through robotics, AI, and digital surgery.As the first doctor in Oklahoma t...
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Episode 20
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1:13:38
Kristi Fury on Living Health: Why GLP-1s Are About More Than Weight Loss
What if “healthcare” actually helped you live — not just survive?In this powerful episode of Pathways to Peak Performance, Kristi Fury, CFNP, founder of Beyond Health, reveals how she left the reactive world of hospital medicine to crea...
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Episode 19
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1:32:54
The High-Wire Life: How David Irmer Turned Grit, Faith, and Vision into a Real Estate Legacy
In this inspiring episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with David Irmer, a real estate development icon whose journey from a small dairy farm in Northern California to becoming a titan of industry is nothing sh...
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Episode 18
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2:51:17
Precision of Persistence: Dr. Nestor Karas on Mastery, Mentorship, & the Mindset of Peak Performance
Excellence isn’t luck — it’s built through persistence, precision, and purpose.In this compelling episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Dr. Nestor Karas, an acclaimed oral and maxillofacial surgeon ...
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Episode 17
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1:15:39
Pathways to Peak Performance — Part 2 with Dr. Karolina Pras
What if healing was the real high performance?In this raw and revealing episode, Dr. Karolina Pras opens up about her personal battle with Lyme disease and mold illness—and how it completely transformed her approach to medicine, success...
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Episode 16
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43:26
Toxic Mold, Lyme Disease, & Root Cause Healing: Dr. Pras's | Pathway to Peak Performance Ep. 15
🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK 🚨All views support the Limelight Foundation, helping Lyme patients access the care they can’t afford. Donate/learn more:
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Episode 16
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55:32
Crypto and AI Revolution | Aidan Carney Skytt's Pathway to Peak Performance Ep. 15
🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK! 🚨All proceeds from views of this episode will be donated to The Seasteading Institute -- a nonprofit that’s pioneering the creation of floating, self-governed communities on the ocean to expand freedom and inn...
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Episode 15
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Inventor/Designer; Big Waves To Big Wins | Stephen de Zordo’s Pathway to Peak Performance Ep14
🚨 SUPPORTING EDUCATION 🚨Every view and share of this episode supports FACES SF, a nonprofit providing educational programs and opportunities for underserved youth and families in San Francisco. Learn more or donate here:
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Episode 14
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1:06:20
Vanderbilt to USS Potomac Wally Abernathy’s Legacy of Leadership | Pathway to Peak Performance Ep.13
🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK! 🚨Every view and share supports the USS Potomac Association, preserving Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic presidential yacht and keeping its legacy alive for future generations. Learn more or donate here:
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Episode 13
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VoIP to Brain Scanning: Lior Haramaty’s Pathway to Peak Performance Ep.12
🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK! 🚨Every view and share supports the Gary Sinise Foundation, helping veterans, first responders, and their families. Join us in honoring America’s heroes and donate today! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/
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Episode 12
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1:35:03
Beyond Organic- Revolutionizing Food Production | Dennis Amoroso's Pathway to Peak Performance Ep 11
🚨 All profits from this episode go to the WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT 🚨The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans and service members rebuild their lives with critical programs, mental health services, and career support. Join us in giving ...
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Episode 11
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Turning Adversity Into Art, Resilience & Purpose: Paige Peterson | Pathway to Peak Performance Ep.10
🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK! 🚨Every view, share, and donation from this episode supports the Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society in preserving history, culture, and community programs for generations to come. Join us in protecting local herit...
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Episode 10
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Warrior Mindset: How to Heal Through Adversity With Lea Llovio | Ep. 9 of The Pathway to Peak Performance
This week on The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with Dr. Asare Christian, MD, MPH—a Harvard-trained physician, board-certified pain and rehab specialist, and founder of Ether Medicine—for a powerful conversation that will re...
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Episode 9
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The Flow State Formula: Stress, Safety & Success with Blair LaCorte | Ep. 8 of The Pathway to Peak Performance
🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK! 🚨 We’re proud to support the Buck Institute for Research on Aging 🧬✨ — the world leader in longevity science, dedicated to helping people live better, longer.By watching, sharing, and donating, YOU ar...
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Episode 8
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28:53
South Pole to Kilimanjaro: Valerie Orsoni’s Peak Performance Playbook | Ep. 7 Pathway to Peak Performance
In this inspiring episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Valerie Orsoni, celebrity wellness coach, entrepreneur, and founder of LeBootCamp.Valerie has spent decades coaching thousands worldwide—inclu...
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Episode 7
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1:14:25
The Power of Peptide Therapy & Functional Medicine: Craig Mullen | Ep.6 Pathway to Peak Performance
In this inspiring episode, nurse practitioner Craig Mullen shares his powerful personal story—starting with a tragic childhood event—and how it shaped his career in healthcare. From working as a nurse to becoming a nurse practitioner specializi...
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Episode 6
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Recovery, Peptides & Peak Performance with Bill Hanks | Ep. 5 Pathway to Peak Performance
What if your best years weren’t behind you—but ahead? In this powerhouse episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Bill Hanks, founder of Huemn, a pioneering figure in the health optimization and longevity spac...
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Episode 5
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