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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/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0ZjNk16TGlxRHJCVFpwNFRnU3RBaGFsbFV3QXxBQ3Jtc0ttaGRpYUUxLV9URk5vOEZZXzViU3A5RDZSbVFTNHBfMkZUbHBKWGJrQU9VSlNiSmg2bWctampsTjY1aGhRQmhhSWsxZVZ1S3VldUJrRmVpMWlPM3psNHBQeWRUbURmVGZjOVRhOXQ0UTBKVTQzUkt3VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthejaneemma%2F&v=-nMoqwRQRq8] 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 breaks down the "Hydration Stack" - the three-step process of purification, remineralization, and structuring, and explains why common brands might not be the health elixir they claim to be. In this episode, we cover: - The Plastic Problem: The truth about microplastics, nanoplastics, and why Jane avoids plastic-stored water at all costs. - Purified vs. Filtered: Why these terms are not interchangeable and how Reverse Osmosis (RO) acts as the critical first step in safety. - The Power of Sango Coral: How ethically sourced coral from Okinawa provides the trace minerals (calcium, magnesium, and 70+ others) your body craves. - Structured Water & EZ Water: A look into the "fourth phase" of water and how light, grounding, and specific frequencies mimic natural spring water to improve cellular health. - Business & Resilience: Jane’s candid story of immigrating from the Soviet Union, facing a corporate mutiny, and building a business rooted in education and transparency.

Greenlight Your Own Success - An Actor’s Journey | Christian Meoli’s Pathway to Peak Performance

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 writer and entrepreneur. Christian reveals the high-stakes psychology of the "professional auditioner" and why the modern world is designed to keep you isolated—and how to fight back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting for a gatekeeper to give you a "yes," this episode is your blueprint for taking back control. In this episode, you will learn: 1. The Hollywood Trap: Why emotional attachment to a result is the fastest way to sabotage your performance. 2. The "Don't Care" Hack: How to enter a flow state that makes you magnetic to opportunities. 3. Greenlighting Yourself: The exact process Christian used to pivot from a "waiting actor" to a successful creator and business owner. 4. The Death of the Campfire: Why community is being replaced by isolation and why your success depends on bringing people back together. 5. Future-Proofing with AI: How the next generation of creators will use tools like Sora and Claude to disrupt the industry again. SUPPORT THIS EPISODE’S CHARITY: All proceeds from this episode go to Marin Humane. They are currently understaffed and in need of community support to help animals find forever homes. Adopt or Donate here: https://www.marinhumane.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkN4RlgwQTR1VXZiSV9wV0FINVVMbkVhdjluQXxBQ3Jtc0tub0t0MTZHMGNwRzZCWFpUSXJ2Uk1RR3FGQ0JxRTd4UWJIMmY2WWI2NnA0VFlDekNmZ2RzMVFfcnpIcWhTZXVnTlZ3Q2pfV29nZGVTUEsxc0pyY2ppUWNlTDZNWnljeGJ0czlkNXhnb1dwOWh0ckhkdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marinhumane.org%2F&v=kM5oZp7n4ic] 🔗 RESOURCES & SPONSORS Ketone Aid: Get the edge Jock uses for focus and recovery. Visit https://www.ketoneaid.com/jock [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZ6VW9IaUJ1V2NZMDhmQU5ST3Itcmp4enluZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuZUFJOHhaNGxSYnlkNmpJcWFVOGgtX0FJQ2R5STFndGkwZ0QzZzVnTUlWaVNKVFpWeElsRkwwM0t5N2tYQS1zYjRtdWdpdGdGUGJMM01DZFJTdFJHdGZEWW9CLTF5RnZ1U2x4NWpTNmFacTYxbVQzNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ketoneaid.com%2Fjock&v=kM5oZp7n4ic] for free shipping on your order. For more follow Jock on Instagram →   / jockputney  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RPZU5Ob0VqeW1LTnJqQTRHTjJudlROcGJ5Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuZk1Vdm9GalRBdmljQmthdFhJT1N0b0Rpc2FTUmxnZ0dlTXZpb1BfM1IxVmdDS0doN2FIT01ncmdQYUtGbDNPV18zbVZOZmQ5eWZLX01DV1U4ZTlkRzV3eFVyai1IdWdQQzdBVlE0VFJrbnpoaFBvTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjockputney%2F&v=kM5oZp7n4ic] #PeakPerformance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peakperformance] #ChristianMeoli [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmeoli] #Hollywood [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hollywood] #Entrepreneurship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship] #Mindset [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindset] #SuccessPath [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/successpath] #CineLounge [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cinelounge] 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes with elite performers and innovative minds redefining what’s possible in health, leadership, and human performance.

Why Your Doctor No Longer Controls Your Care | Dr. Cameron Walsh's Pathway to Peak Performance

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 dentistry. We dive into why the traditional "family doctor" model is disappearing and what it means for the quality of your next surgery, your prescriptions, and your long-term longevity. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The Private Equity Trap: Why your doctor might be answering to a corporate manager instead of their medical oath. 2. The "Celiac" Myth: Why your stomach issues might not be a gluten allergy, but a reaction to a hidden chemical in corporate farming. 3. The Reactionary Physical: Why your annual check-up isn’t actually "preventative" and how the system makes more money when you stay sick. 4. The Truth About Wisdom Teeth: A simple question you must ask your surgeon to avoid permanent bone damage and narcotics. 5. Local vs. Corporate: How to identify a doctor-owned practice that still prioritizes patient care over shareholder returns. Dr. Walsh also shares his "math-first" approach to health, from sourcing heirloom wheat to avoiding the "over-carbed" trap of the modern American diet. 💡 SUPPORT THE SHOW All proceeds from the views of this episode go to The Exceptional Foundation (https://www.exceptionalfoundation.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lCR3BId193SHg4Z2JyOUdrRGVyRktIUm9BUXxBQ3Jtc0ttRDYtUERTbm5pY25rODQ1dnlkV2NzUUxnV1pHbE9pS3hzRXJ1d1ZmMmNDZkxILUFMR2R3dUl1cm9Kb0NZMjFkN05FSDE5QW9hQ25nZ2ctdU05ZnhNQUlCbGpJa25KaXZBVTZnZXBrRmxZRTE0NWtPOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.exceptionalfoundation.org%2F&v=OCcrgYBVir8]) in Birmingham, Alabama, providing resources and experiences for individuals with special needs. 🔗 RESOURCES & SPONSORS Ketone Aid: Get the edge Dr. Walsh uses for focus and recovery. Visit ketoneaid.com to place your order. #HealthcareReform [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthcarereform] #PrivateEquity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/privateequity] #Longevity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/longevity] #PeakPerformance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peakperformance] #FunctionalMedicine [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/functionalmedicine] #PatientAdvocacy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/patientadvocacy] 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes with elite performers and innovative minds redefining what’s possible in health, leadership, and human performance.

Surviving the Tubbs Fire to Save Safari West | Peter Lang's Pathway to Peak Performance

This episode supports: Safari West Zoological Society (https://safariwest.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNBUHU2Ym9rR1d3Z2ZQR0V4NlcteU9PeXZjd3xBQ3Jtc0trNGVqMmpYTlA1Vzc3UkVBVTBrN1RsRDhDWmpFa3RaRG1aX19sSk5taEI1VFk1ZXFFYm9hbmo5YnZYeHE4amxNcUdvejhqcThWazlBZTE0eGo3S0RLa2RIMVFGWVpUU3otbm1uNGdIRG0zMnIzeUxJdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsafariwest.com%2F&v=rVudkKA3IlE]) 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, entrepreneurship, and the kind of leadership that only reveals itself in a crisis. Peter’s path is anything but conventional. After a devastating childhood injury and leaving school early, he built multiple careers from the ground up—moving from tuna fishing and car sales into furniture manufacturing, construction, animal brokering, and ultimately Safari West. But the heart of this episode is the 2017 Tubbs Fire. As flames closed in on Safari West, Peter stayed in the fight through the night, protecting guests, defending enclosures, and doing everything he could to save the animals in his care. He was later recognized by the Red Cross for his actions—but what stands out most is the mindset behind it: no panic, no drama, just relentless action when it mattered most. This isn’t just a story about wildlife. It’s a story about resilience, responsibility, and what it means to stay calm under extreme pressure. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. How adversity early in life can build resilience later on 2. Why grit matters more than a perfect résumé 3. What it takes to build something meaningful from scratch 4. How to stay calm and useful when the stakes are high 5. Why real leadership starts with doing the hard things yourself 6. What Peter believes we lose when we stop valuing the trades If you care about leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and performing at a high level when life gets hard, this is an episode you won’t forget. Peter Lang’s Pathway to Peak Performance #PathwayToPeakPerformance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pathwaytopeakperformance] #PeterLang [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peterlang] #SafariWest [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/safariwest] #TubbsFire [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tubbsfire] #Leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership] #Resilience [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/resilience] #Entrepreneurship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship] #PeakPerformance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peakperformance] 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes with elite performers and innovative minds redefining what’s possible in health, leadership, and human performance.

From Shattered Bones to Breaking Boundaries - Dr. Hannah Coffin’s Pathway to Peak Performance

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 "meat grinder" of collegiate sports and toxic coaching, she faced a new hurdle: a freak accident that shattered her leg during her Doctorate program at USC. Hannah shares how she maintained the mental discipline to graduate on time and why she eventually chose to solve healthcare’s burnout crisis through technology. 💡In this episode, we discuss: * The Cortisol Connection: How a toxic coaching environment led to four stress fractures and "fried" Hannah's nervous system. * The "Second Place" Strategy: Why aiming for 2nd place actually unlocked a 1st place championship performance. * The Anatomy of Injury: Overcoming stress fractures and a massive spiral fracture. * The Future of Rehab: Why Hannah walked away from a dream residency at USC to revolutionize how doctors communicate with patients. * The future of Health Tech and maintaining the "Human Touch" in medicine. SUPPORT OUR GUEST’S CHARITY: All proceeds from this episode support The Movement Network, a coalition of DPTs providing physical therapy to uninsured and underserved communities. https://www.movementnetwork.xyz/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjNIZnpxcjBOR1VvZ3dydTY2RUZuN25nbnJRQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdFRLdHVVdXB6OFV0Y1NhWmVPNDRVZk1SSWUya2p3Qm45Uk5GcWFOeHQ1SjctNlktek1sZkxyLTZHZTkxcXI3NEhMT2d3QkI5VEdlX2tpM0kyZjRaUE9LcDFLN3RFZlk5TE5OWHpCNlBLX1NCV3oxbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.movementnetwork.xyz%2F&v=h-L4K5gc3SA] EPISODE SPONSOR: Fuel your performance with Ketone Aid: https://ketoneaid.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtBanV5ZXRCYlpmV0dOdVNma1BGcDgtZThvUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMTE0ZU9LNjZRRVZNcThYZ3JhdEVobUZ0ZkR6RnZndy1DY0Q1MzFIREZ6c3hSclRTVVlfR3dwNG5SZlBwWjRhY1Y5Rk9kRHBWN2VPT1c2YXR2dU9fUkJqdGJ4M1VCbDVkZEtLUkhFT0FzalRsMENXaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fketoneaid.com%2F&v=h-L4K5gc3SA] 📸 Follow Jock on Instagram:    / jockputney  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBNaTFScUE4T1FoUmNOMHlfSktlajVFVkZUZ3xBQ3Jtc0trclVDLUkzZ3pmdjVISEY4Mkp3ejFtVGZocXROcEYxVlNFVzFGY3YzTkJLRlZWYzFrbHYtYU9nTXFLanByWVFreFU3SU1Zb3VOdlpVQk92dVBiQjZxdU53YWpSN0hhTUlrMWRCblNBU2l1TXotOHVKSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjockputney%2F&v=h-L4K5gc3SA] 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes with elite performers and innovative minds redefining what’s possible in health, leadership, and human performance.