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...

🚨 THIS EPISODE GIVES BACK 🚨 All views support the Limelight Foundation, helping Lyme patients access the care they can’t afford. Donate/learn more: https://lymelightfoundation.org/ In this Pathway to Peak Performance conversation, Dr. Karolina Pras goes deep on why our healthcare system too often follows a “symptom → drug” loop—and what root-cause medicine does differently. We discuss lifestyle, stress, sleep, nutrition, and testing; how bodies heal when we remove blockers; and why many chro...

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, and life. She challenges the “symptom → drug” loop of modern healthcare and reveals why Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine are reshaping what true healing means. This conversation goes deep: the emotional toll of chronic illness, the courage it ta...

🚨 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 innovation. 🌊💙 In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Aidan Carney Skytt — a college student, crypto prodigy, and visionary thinker — to explore the explosive intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and global innovation...

🚨 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: https://facessf.org/ In this inspiring episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Stephen de Zordo — former pro athlete, toy industry innovator, and founder of Deckhand — to explore how resilience, creativity, and passion drive both business...

🚨 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: https://usspotomac.org/give/ In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Wally Abernathy, a leader whose remarkable career spans military service, global infrastructure projects, and a 45-year commitment to saving and restori...

🚨 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/ From Sound Cards to Saving Brains: Lior's Journey to Peak Performance In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Lior Haramaty, a true innovator whose work helped shape the digital age and is now driving breakthroughs ...

🚨 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 back to our nation’s heroes: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ In this groundbreaking episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Dennis Amoroso — founder, innovator, and agricultural pioneer — to explore how his di...

🚨 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 heritage and make a donation today In this inspiring episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Paige Peterson — acclaimed artist, journalist, and philanthropist — to explore the intersection of creativity, resilience, and huma...

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 redefine how you think about pain, health, and human potential. From a childhood loss in Ghana to building one of the most advanced integrative health practices in the U.S., Dr. Christian reveals how pain isn’t just a symptom to mask—it’s a signal to dec...

🚨 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 are fueling breakthroughs in healthy aging and changing the future for generations to come. 👉 DONATE NOW & JOIN THE MISSION: https://www.buckinstitute.org/giving/ 🎙️ About the Episode: In this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits ...

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—including top executives and celebrities—on how to achieve health, energy, and balance without fads or extremes. She blends science-backed wellness strategies with her signature French touch on mindful living. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The philosophy b...