The Pathway to Peak Performance Podcast

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

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

- How an early calling to the priesthood shaped his values and led to a life of service through surgery
- Why adaptability, sacrifice, and clear goals defined his nontraditional path to medicine
- The mindset required to master complex reconstructive and aesthetic procedures—with over 10,000 hours of experience
- The true story of surviving a helicopter crash in the Himalayas—and choosing family over a dream job at Harvard
- 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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In this premiere episode of Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Jeff Harp—former Division I wrestler, FBI Special Agent, and elite SWAT & Hostage Rescue Team member—for an unforgettable conversation about grit, mindset, and pushing human limits.

🧠 What You'll Learn:

• How Jeff’s humble beginnings and early struggles shaped his mental toughness
• The exact mindset shift that turned a high school sophomore into a two-time state champion
• Why failing early can be the key to lifelong success
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the FBI Academy, SWAT raids in L.A., and the elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)
• The physical and mental preparation required to perform at the highest levels in law enforcement and beyond

🔥 Jeff's raw, real, and inspiring story will change the way you think about peak performance.

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