5 Codes Podcast
The 5 Codes podcast is hosted by Dr. Cameron Chesnut, a double board–certified physician and practicing facial plastic surgeon with a deep focus on regenerative medicine, functional health, and long-term human performance. Working at the intersection of performance and medicine, Dr. Chesnut brings a unique, practical perspective shaped by years of experience with high performers from around the world.
Despite disciplined lifestyles, advanced health practices, and even cutting-edge biohacks, many driven individuals still feel a disconnect between how they look, how they feel, and how they perform. The 5 Codes exists to bridge that gap.
Each episode explores the principles and tools that help people perform, move, look, feel, and connect as the most optimized version of themselves. Topics include longevity, regenerative medicine, metabolic health, recovery, aesthetics, and personal discipline - approached through a grounded, strategic lens focused on real-world application.
Designed for those who take responsibility for their health and believe their next level can be built intentionally, The 5 Codes is a guide to preserving your prime and optimizing performance in every dimension of life.
5 Codes Podcast
Latest Episodes
EP 16: Why Optimal Health Starts with Root Cause Medicine | Leah Streich PA-C
In this episode, Leah Streich, PA - Dr. Chesnut’s personal medical provider - breaks down the hidden drivers behind fatigue, hormone imbalance, poor recovery, metabolic dysfunction, and why so many people still struggle despite “normal” lab wor...
EP 15: Why Choosing The Right Support Person Matters | OR DIARIES
In this episode, I explore the hidden psychology that can unfold around major decisions, especially when identity, appearance, and social dynamics collide. Using a real patient story, I break down the cognitive biases that shape how people just...
EP 14: How I Protect the Brain During Surgery (My Anesthesia Protocol) | DEEP FOCUS
What if surgery didn’t have to come at the cost of your brain, recovery, or long-term performance? In this episode, we break down an anesthesia and pain management protocol designed to protect neurocognition, minimize risk, and optimize recover...
EP 13: How Stress and Cortisol Accelerate Facial Aging | OR DIARIES
In this episode, I share a powerful case from the operating room that highlights how chronic stress, trauma, and elevated cortisol can rapidly accelerate facial aging. I break down the physiology behind stress hormones, metabolic health, tissue...
EP 12: Laser Specialist Reveals the Truth About Anti-Aging Devices | Dr. Ryan Kelm
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Kelm, Harvard-trained laser specialist and cosmetic surgeon, breaks down what actually works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to devices, longevity science, and modern facial rejuvenation. We explore cellular senescenc...