This week, host Jock Putney sits down with Dr. Samuel Bartholomew, MD, FACS—a board-certified plastic and general surgeon, father, athlete, and former seminary student—for a remarkable conversation about purpose, perseverance, and precision in medicine and in life.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• How an early calling to the priesthood evolved into a surgical career defined by service
• Why adaptability, sacrifice, and clear goals shaped Dr. Bartholomew’s nontraditional path to medicine
• The mindset required to master complex reconstructive and aesthetic surgery—with 10,000+ hours of experience
• The true story of surviving a helicopter crash in the Himalayas—and how it changed his life forever
• A behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge advances in plastic surgery, including stem cells, GLP-1s, and the future of personalized care

💡 Dr. Bartholomew’s grounded, purpose-driven approach will challenge your definition of success—and inspire you to rethink your own peak.

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What does it really take to reach the top of your game—mentally, physically, and professionally?

Pathway to Peak Performance is a podcast about exactly that. Hosted by Jock Putney, this show explores the diverse and dynamic journeys of high achievers across industries—from elite athletes and tactical operators to business leaders and creative thinkers.

Each guest brings a unique story and set of lessons on what it means to push limits, overcome adversity, and pursue excellence with intention. Whether it’s mental toughness, physical training, discipline, or resilience—there’s something here for anyone hungry to level up.

👉 Listen closely. One insight in one episode could change the trajectory of your life.

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