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The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastChange Your Life With Kettlebells- Jodi Barrett’s Pathway to Peak PerformanceIn 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 even sign a lease for an apartment. Today, she’s a world-renowned coach helping people from Canada to Dubai "up-level" their lives using a simple cast-iron ball and a few square feet of floor spac...
2026-02-2441 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe Truth About HIV: Dr. Jay Levy on the Controversy That Changed MedicineIn 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 lack of basic funding delayed the discovery of HIV.1. The "Destiny" Mindset: How the Yiddish concept of 'Behar' guided his path from Delaware to Africa to San Francisco.2...
2026-02-171h 31The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastBest Teams Debrief Wins Not Just Failures (Most Never Do) John Fussell's Pathway to Peak PerformanceCharity spotlight: Children of ValorSupporting 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 “group” and how that distinction changes accountability, trust, and decision-making under pressure.John breaks down the mindset behind BUD/S, the brutal simplicity of “one bite at a time,” and the real skill the...
2026-02-1032 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastMastering the Art of Attention in a Distracted World | Tomas Sennett’s Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis 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 dangerous conditions so patients are not left behind.Donate to Doctors Without Borders here!What does “peak performance” look like when your career is built on seeing what everyone else misses? Photographer Tomas Sennett has traveled to 134 countries, worked in env...
2026-02-031h 16The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastFrom NCAA Champion to Medical Breakthroughs | Dr. Michael Longaker's Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis 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 a link to learn more is included below.https://www.gracescience.org/donate What does it really mean to perform at the highest level over an entire lifetime?In this powerful episode of T...
2026-01-271h 59The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastRisk, Grit, and 1% Gains That Compound | Rod Hall's Pathway To Peak PerformanceProceeds 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 this episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, Jock Putney sits down with Rod Hall for a wide-ranging conversation about risk, discipline, and the compounding power of small daily gains.Rod shares his un...
2026-01-201h 13The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastPerforming Under Pressure in Medicine | Dr. Pasquale Eckert's Pathway To Peak PerformanceThis 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 becoming something they aspire to be. These experiences often provide emotional strength and a renewed sense of possibility when it’s needed most.Donate here: https://wish.org/?form=100-000This episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance pr...
2026-01-1350 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastControl Your Thoughts and Turn Rejection Into Momentum | Stephen Steele's Pathway To Peak Performance🎗️ 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 shaped his mindset—from growing up in an Army family to serving on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier—and how that resilience helped him build high-performing construction teams and invent the Steel Mixer...
2026-01-061h 06The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe Psychology of Connection In A Disconnected World Tania LaCorte's Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis 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 Lacorte joins the show for a powerful conversation on the thing we’re missing most in modern life: real human connection.We explore why “vibe” and presence matter as much as words, how the unconscious shapes everything from relationships to leadership, and why...
2025-12-301h 15The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe Future Of Longevity Medicine, Leonard Pastrana's PharmD Pathway To Peak PerformanceLongevity 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 context, expertise, and accountability. Leonard explains why this shift is not just inefficient—but potentially dangerous.You’ll learn:- Why traditional “sick care” fails prevention...
2025-12-231h 09The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastSearching For The Cure To Cancer, Vaccines, & Pandemics: Phillip Norris' Pathway to Peak PerformanceWhat 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 engineering at UC Berkeley to medical training at Columbia and Duke, followed by groundbreaking research at Harvard and Mass...
2025-12-161h 47The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastStem Cells and the Bigger Picture Ophir Klein, MD, PhD, The Pathway to Peak PerformanceIn 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 bridges science, leadership, human performance, and the future of healthcare—revealing what it truly takes to pursue breakthrough discovery while improving lives at scale.Episod...
2025-12-051h 22The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastType One Diabetes and the Pathway to Peak Performance with Erin Keyes, MPH, MBAIn 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, and access profoundly influence long-term outcomes.This grounded and forward-thinking conversation breaks down what it truly takes to build a healthier, higher-p...
2025-11-271h 34The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastFrom Hungary to Skincare Mastery: Eva Claiborne’s Journey to Peak PerformanceWhat 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 becoming a sought-after expert in the United States, Eva’s story is a powerful blend of resilience, creativity, and heart.Eva shar...
2025-11-2147 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastLaunch of American Academy of Robotic & Digital Dentistry: Dr. Bryan’s Pathway to Peak PerformanceIn 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 innovation, grit, and giving back.💡 Key Takeaways:The rise of robotic and digital dentistryBuilding the American Academy of Ro...
2025-11-141h 13The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastKristi Fury on Living Health: Why GLP-1s Are About More Than Weight LossWhat 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 herself, she built a practice around one simple truth: healing happens when we treat the root, not the symptom.
2025-11-071h 32The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe High-Wire Life: How David Irmer Turned Grit, Faith, and Vision into a Real Estate LegacyIn 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 unwavering faith, grit, and belief in doing everything “just a little bit better” shaped his legacy and transformed communities like Lake Tahoe...
2025-10-312h 51The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastPrecision of Persistence: Dr. Nestor Karas on Mastery, Mentorship, & the Mindset of Peak PerformanceExcellence 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 decades of impact in healthcare and education.Together, they dive deep into:How discipline, adaptabi...
2025-10-281h 15The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastToxic Mold, Lyme Disease, & Root Cause Healing: Dr. Pras's | Pathway to Peak Performance Ep. 15🚨 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 chronic issues trace back to deficiencies, toxicities, and nervous-system dysregulation. If you’ve felt stuck in the sick-care model, this one’s for you.Wh...
2025-10-1755 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastPathways to Peak Performance — Part 2 with Dr. Karolina PrasWhat 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 takes to slow down, and how finding peace can become the ultimate form of strength.🚨 TH...
2025-10-1743 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastCrypto and AI Revolution | Aidan Carney Skytt's Pathway to Peak Performance Ep. 15🚨 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.From trading crypto at age 12 to writing financial newsletters and consulting on AI, Aidan shares how curiosity, resilience, and forward thinki...
2025-10-071h 41The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastInventor/Designer; Big Waves To Big Wins | Stephen de Zordo’s Pathway to Peak Performance Ep14🚨 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 and life.From nearly drowning as a kid to charging 20-foot waves in San Francisco, from creating the hit toy Doodle Top...
2025-09-301h 06The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastVanderbilt to USS Potomac Wally Abernathy’s Legacy of Leadership | Pathway to Peak Performance Ep.13🚨 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 restoring the USS Potomac.From growing up in Louisville and studying at Vanderbilt to leading at the Port of Oakland, battling Al Davis...
2025-09-2346 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastVoIP to Brain Scanning: Lior Haramaty’s Pathway to Peak Performance Ep.12🚨 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 PerformanceIn 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 in brain health.From pioneering the first sound cards and launching Voice over IP (VoIP) to leadi...
2025-09-161h 35The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastBeyond Organic- Revolutionizing Food Production | Dennis Amoroso's Pathway to Peak Performance Ep 11🚨 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 discovery of Bio Rock is transforming farming, food, and human health across the globe.Dennis shares his powerful journey from working in th...
2025-09-0944 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastTurning Adversity Into Art, Resilience & Purpose: Paige Peterson | Pathway to Peak Performance Ep.10🚨 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 todayIn 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 human connection.Paige shares her journey from a turbulent childhood marked by divorce and instability to becoming a celebrated painter, author, and community leader. Sh...
2025-09-0246 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastWarrior Mindset: How to Heal Through Adversity With Lea Llovio | Ep. 9 of The Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis 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 decode.This episode is more than insight—it’s a roadmap for healing.
2025-08-261h 23The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe Flow State Formula: Stress, Safety & Success with Blair LaCorte | Ep. 8 of The Pathway to Peak Performance🚨 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 down with visionary leader Blair LeCorte for a powerful conversation on resilience, flow state, and the deeper meaning of human growth...
2025-08-2328 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastSouth Pole to Kilimanjaro: Valerie Orsoni’s Peak Performance Playbook | Ep. 7 Pathway to Peak PerformanceIn 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 behind her world-renowned program LeBootCampDaily rituals for longevity, balance, and sustainable healthWhy mindset, food, movement, and joy are all pilla...
2025-08-221h 14The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe Power of Peptide Therapy & Functional Medicine: Craig Mullen | Ep.6 Pathway to Peak PerformanceIn this inspiring episode, nurse practitioner Craig Mullen shares his powerful personal story—starting with a tragic childhood event—and how it shaped his career in healthcare. From working as a nurse to becoming a nurse practitioner specializing in integrative and functional medicine, Craig opens up about his mission to help patients achieve peak health.We explore the shortcomings of the American healthcare system and how Craig is addressing them with a holistic, proactive approach to patient care. This conversation covers the essential building blocks of wellness—exercise, nutrition, and quality sleep—and how they work hand-in-hand with adv...
2025-08-121h 07The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastRecovery, Peptides & Peak Performance with Bill Hanks | Ep. 5 Pathway to Peak PerformanceWhat if your best years weren’t behind you—but ahead? In this powerhouse episode of The Pathway to Peak Performance, host Jock Putney sits down with Bill Hanks, founder of Huemn, a pioneering figure in the health optimization and longevity space.From engineering roots and ranch work ethic to building one of the most advanced wellness centers in the country, Bill shares the mindset, modalities, and mission that have fueled his journey. This is a masterclass in healing, performance, and living with purpose.💥 What You’ll Learn:Why hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a secret...
2025-08-051h 09The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastThe Truth About Pain w/ Dr. Asare Christian | Ep. 4 of The Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis 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 decode.This episode is more than insight—it’s a roadmap for healing.
2025-07-2953 minThe Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastCracking the USP Code with Bill Schley | Ep. 3 of The Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis week, host Jock Putney sits down with Bill Schley—award-winning ad man, branding expert, bestselling author, and the legendary mind behind the real formula for the Unique Selling Proposition (USP)—for an unforgettable deep dive into clarity, creativity, and what it really takes to stand out in a noisy world.🧠 What You’ll Learn:The difference between branding that sells and branding that’s just noiseWhy “Just Do It” isn’t a USP—and what actually isHow microscripts shape history, influence buying behavior, and win trialsThe formula behind unstoppable entrepreneurs—and how to build a brand that lives fore...
2025-07-221h 20The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastFrom Priesthood to Plastic Surgery: Dr. Sam Bartholomew | Ep. 2 of The Pathway to Peak PerformanceThis 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...
2025-07-151h 08The Pathway to Peak Performance PodcastGrit, Mindset & the FBI: Jeff Harp on Becoming Elite | Ep. 1 of The Pathway to Peak PerformanceIn 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 toughnessThe exact mindset shift that turned a high school sophomore into a two-time state championWhy failing early can be the key to lifelong successBehind-the-scenes stories from the FBI Academy, SWAT raids in L.A., and the elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)The p...
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Redox RevolutionAchieving High Performance With Guest Jock PutneyJoin Dr. Seeds, Matt, and Maddie as they chat with Jock Putney, CEO of Nuvolum and WUWTA Stemodontics, about his transformative health journey using peptide therapy and cellular medicine. After 28 years in healthcare, Jock shares his personal success, including a 9% body fat loss in three months, and discusses how stress management, clean living, and continuous education are key to better health. Tune in to learn about the future of healthcare, patient empowerment, and cellular medicine's impact!Follow for more! Instagram: @williamseedsmd | @redoxmedicalgroup Youtube: Subscribe Here
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