The Pathway to Peak Performance Podcast

Is the water you’re drinking actually hydrating you, or is it leaching minerals from your body? In the season two premiere of Pathway to Peak Performance, water expert, founder & CEO of The GoodFor Company Jane Emma https://www.instagram.com/thejaneemma/ joins Jock Putney to discuss why our modern water infrastructure is failing us and how to take control of your home’s "water body. Jane...

Most high-performers believe that "trying harder" is the key to success. But for actor and cinema disruptor Christian Meoli, the breakthrough only happened when he learned to stop caring. In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, we deconstruct an actor's journey that spans from starring in the cult classic Alive and Nash Bridges to "greenlighting" himself as a write...

Is your doctor actually the one making your medical decisions? Behind the scenes of your local clinic, a "private equity invasion" is quietly changing the way you receive care—and it’s putting profits ahead of your health. In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Cameron Walsh pulls back the curtain on the corporate takeover of medicine and denti...

Can your mental stress actually cause your bones to break? In this episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, we sit down with Dr. Hannah Coffin, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and former Division 1 athlete, to share an incredible story of grit, recovery, and professional evolution. Dr. Hannah Coffin’s path from UAB track star to Health Tech innovator was anything but linear. After navigating the &quot...

This episode supports: Safari West Zoological Society ( https://safariwest.com ) All proceeds from this episode support Safari West Zoological Society. What does real peak performance look like when everything is on the line? In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with Peter Lang for a remarkable conversation about grit, reinvention, craftsmanship, entrepreneursh...

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 Lo...

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 prog...

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 eve...

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 la...

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 “gr...

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 dangero...

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...

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 thi...

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 becomi...

🎗️ 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 sh...

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 Lacort...

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, an...

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...

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...

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 share...

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...

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 Appalac...

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 h...

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 c...

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. Kara...