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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.
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In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, we sit down with tech leader and content engineer Giselle Blair. Growing up in a border town as the daughter of a single immigrant mother, Giselle didn’t just learn a second language—she built a cognitive "muscle" that allowed her to master the world of complex coding and AI architecture. We dive deep into the concept of the "Mental Load" and why the most successful people aren't the ones working the hardest, but the ones building the most effe...
In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, we sit down with the legendary Dr. Richard Louis Miller. From his childhood in secret WWII interrogation camps to his pioneering work in psychedelic medicine and endurance sports, Dr. Miller shares the exact framework he used to rebuild his body after being run over by a 6,000 lbs vehicle. We dive deep into the "miracle" of incremental progress and why most people fail because they try to do too much, too soon. Whether you’re struggling with an...
In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, Jodi reveals why the "go hard or go home" mentality is actually keeping you stuck, and why mobility not just heavy lifting is the true "secret sauce" for longevity. We explore kettlebell training for longevity and why it’s the best home workout for beginners over 40. At 41, Jodi Barrett was a stay-at-home mom who couldn't even sign a lease for an apartment. Today, she’s a world-renowned coach helping people from Canada to Dubai "up-level" their...
In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, world-renowned virologist Dr. Jay Levy shares the incredible story of discovering HIV and the systemic hurdles he had to overcome to save lives. Drawing from a career that spans the front lines of the AIDS crisis to intimate friendships with literary legends like Samuel Beckett, Dr. Levy breaks down: The $1,500 mistake: How government denial and a lack of basic funding delayed the discovery of HIV. 1. The "Destiny" Mindset: How the Yiddish co...
Charity spotlight: Children of Valor Supporting the education and development of children of Special Operations families. This episode of Pathway to Peak Performance goes far beyond “SEAL stories.” Retired Navy SEAL John Fussell joins Jock Putney for a deep dive into what actually creates sustainable high performance when the stakes are life and death. You’ll hear why “team” is not the same as “group” and how that distinction changes accountability, trust, and decision-making under pressure. ...
This episode proudly supports Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières). Doctors Without Borders is an independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and lack of access to healthcare. Their teams provide life-saving treatment in places where help is hardest to reach, often working in dangerous conditions so patients are not left behind. Donate to Doctors Without Borders here! What does “...
This episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance proudly supports Grace Science, a biotech-focused organization advancing gene therapy research for rare congenital diseases. Founded by a father whose daughter was born with an extremely rare condition, Grace Science is working to develop treatments that can change and extend lives. All profits generated by views of this episode will be donated, and a link to learn more is included below. https://www.gracescience.org/donate What does it r...
Proceeds from today’s episode support Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization that delivers essential medicine and medical supplies to people affected by poverty and emergencies, in the U.S. and around the world. Direct Relief works across all 50 states and in more than 80 countries to expand access to healthcare by equipping clinicians with lifesaving medical resources. Donate Here! In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with Rod Hall for a wide-ran...
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 children and their families during extremely challenging times. Wishes are personalized to each child and can include dream trips, meeting heroes, or becoming something they aspire to be. These experiences often provide emotional strength and a renewed...
🎗️ This episode supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Rejection isn’t failure, it’s fuel. Navy veteran and inventor Stephen Steele was told “no” four times… then patented the Steel Mixer anyway. What does it take to stay calm under pressure, lead elite teams, and keep going when the answer is “no”? In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Stephen Steele shares how military discipline shaped his mindset—from growing up in an Army family to serving on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier—an...
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 culture. Donate here >> https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/25654/donations/new In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Dr. Tania Lacorte joins the show for a powerful conversation on the thing we’re missing most in modern li...
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 direct-to-consumer diagnostics, AI-generated protocols, and generic health solutions that operate without experienced clinical judgment. As longevity, genomics, and personalized medicine scale rapidly, many systems prioritize speed, data, and automation over...
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—infectious disease physician, immunologist, and senior leader at one of the largest nonprofit blood banks in the U.S.—for a rare inside look at the intersection of science, medicine, courage, and humility. Dr. Norris shares his unconventional path from engin...
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 biology, and the future of pediatric medicine. From formative experiences in the Bay Area to leading major clinical and research programs, Dr. Klein shares an extraordinary journey shaped by mentorship, curiosity, and resilience. Their conversation bridge...
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 human performance. Drawing from her lived experience with Type 1 diabetes and her career across public health, healthcare systems, and startups, Erin shares why traditional “sick care” isn’t enough—and how environment, metabolism, insulin sensitivity,...
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 with Eva Claiborne, master esthetician, preoperative aesthetic specialist, innovator, and founder of Titok Naturals. From growing up in communist Hungary and learning to formulate her own products from pharmacy ingredients and farmers’ market produce, to becomin...
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 to integrate the Yomi robotic system into implant surgery, Dr. Bryan shares how technology, teamwork, and purpose are reshaping modern dental care. From his Appalachian roots to founding the American Academy of Robotic and Digital Dentistry, his story blends i...
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 create a proactive model focused on living health — where hormones, peptides, and mindset work together to build resilience from the inside out. Kristi’s story is as human as it is scientific. After experiencing the life-changing effects of hormone optimization ...
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 short of remarkable. David shares his lifelong philosophy of turning small steps into monumental achievements — from his early entrepreneurial ventures as a child to pioneering large-scale development projects across California and beyond. Hear how his u...
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 whose career bridges surgical mastery and human leadership. From growing up in Oakland to training at the legendary Parkland Hospital and leading at UCSF, Dr. Karas shares the story behind his pursuit of surgical excellence — and the mindset that has defined...
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