Savage Perspective Podcast

Have you ever thought about trying a non-traditional approach to your health care? Dr. Tricia Pingel is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on preventative care and using natural remedies to either support the body or fight off illness.  

Have you ever considered genetic testing in an effort to discover more about your body in order to optimize your health? In this first part of a two-part series, Dr. Anthony Jay and I discuss my genetics and steps I can take to enhance my overall wellbeing.  

Do you have an idea for a great product that will help to fill a need in your life and the lives of others? Will Nitze, founder of IQBAR, created his product to address a crucial gap in his nutritional protocol.

Have you considered experimenting with intermittent fasting to help boost weight loss and for the overall health benefits? Brian Gryn began his research into intermittent fasting several years ago based on the results he saw with a client who was pre-diabetic and not seeing the weight training results she wanted. He was amazed with the results and decided to give it a try for himself, and the rest is history

Jeff Kovick has been in the fitness and bodybuilding industry long enough to see several changes and the growth and decline in popularity of competitions. From running his own successful supplement company to competing on stage himself, Jeff has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the health and fitness space.  We had a great conversation and I learned a lot.  I look forward to seeing what’s in store for him over the next few years. 

Have you ever challenged yourself to go outside your comfort zone and been blown away by the results? Battling obesity through a ketogenic lifestyle and a bodybuilding prep, David has transformed himself and now has a newfound passion in his life. 

Do you keep an open mind when it comes to having a conversation with someone who has different views from you? Hollan Hawaii is a vegan, which, as you know, is a vastly different nutritional protocol from my own. I believe it’s important to be open-minded to other life views and to respect everyone, even if they disagree with you.

Crystal is officially in her second trimester, and, as promised, we will be giving you a play-by-play of her pregnancy and answering your questions throughout this journey.  We are feeling so very blessed and grateful for this pregnancy and our community.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking with repeat guest and friend, Bronson Dant. If you’ve listened to our previous episodes together, you’ll know that our nutritional approach differs in that Bronson focuses on higher protein and lower fat, and I follow a ketogenic approach to bodybuilding.  Bronson has decided to challenge himself by going through a competition prep utilizing a ketogenic protocol with me as his coach. I’m very excited to work with him and I hope you enjoy this episode.

With so much information out there about keto, protein, and fasting, how do you choose what’s best for you? Vanessa has found her passion in helping people on their journey towards a healthy, ketogenic based lifestyle. 

For this episode, I invited client and friend Greg Mahler to the compound for a few days to film a few videos and discuss his experience working with me doing a ketogenic, natural bodybuilding prep.  We had an amazing few days and I can’t wait to share with you everything we have in the pipeline. I hope you enjoy this podcast, especially if you’re interested in a ketogenic bodybuilding protocol.

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Perfect Keto podcast with Chris Irvin and decided to share it with my audience as well. We discussed everything from bodybuilding to hormones and this episode is chock full of great information. 

In a market flooded with nutritional supplements, how do you make your product stand out and your business successful? Sean Lake’s business model is beyond admirable and his products are top of the line, making BUBS Naturals a staple in the collagen and MCT oil industry. 

Have you ever tried to cure or help chronic health issues through dietary changes? Laura Primal has taken her health into her own hands and found relief from asthma and eczema by following a carnivore ketogenic diet. 

Have you ever hit rock bottom and somehow climbed back up to transform your life? Battista Locatelli grew up quickly as the child of drug-abusing parents and found himself battling addictions from food to heroin. After years of abuse and addiction, relapse, and run-ins with drug cartels, Battista transformed his life through a meat-based ketogenic diet. He is a bright light in the ketogenic space and it was a pleasure to talk to him and learn about his life. 

Do you practice flexible dieting or if it fits your macros? David Mathas discusses his approach and opinions on each and how he focuses on quality foods rather than binging on Pop-Tarts and pizza on a regular basis. 

After much anticipation, there is a Baby Savage on the way! In this episode, we discuss our fertility and pregnancy journey, our birth choices, parenting wishes, and much more.  We are so excited to share this news with our community and we hope you will join in our excitement!

Do food allergies and sensitivities control your life? Sonia Hunt’s first reaction was when she was three years old, and since then she has discovered multiple food allergies and sensitivities. As a result, she has had to adjust her nutrition and mindset, so they don’t control her.

Do you think pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence is a normal and acceptable part of pregnancy or being a woman in general? Erica Ziel is a Pilates master and her focus is on movement during the perinatal time.

Could you be suffering from a food addiction? Joan Ifland suffered from rage episodes for several years, which took a toll on her family and personal life. When she discovered she had a food addiction, she was able to change her habits and her life. 

Is your way of eating and training healthy and sustainable? Dr. Marc Bubbs discusses the success he’s seen in training Olympic athletes and the mindset behind nutrition and building healthy habits.

Do you know the definition of biohacking and its benefits? Tim Gray has been making waves as a leading biohacker in the UK and he discussed his background and experiences with us today.

On today’s episode, I give you a behind-the-scenes look at business and life with my partner in crime, Crystal.  We discuss the challenges we faced during the move to compound 2.0, our plans for the future in business and in life, and how our relationship has evolved over the past year. We recorded this episode as a trial run in our brand new podcast studio. 

Jen Pittaro is a current client and badass, and she’s letting nothing stand in her way of finally standing on stage for her fitness competition.  When Jen’s first competition went virtual due to the continued pandemic issues, she refused to let that stop her. She committed to prepping for another competition in November and she has continued to smash her goals week after week. It was a pleasure having her on the podcast and I can’t wait for her to finally step on stage. 

If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of all things Savage, this is your chance to hear it straight from me, Robert Sikes, owner of the Savage brand.

Can traditional medicine sometimes do more harm than good? Dr. Peter Kozlowski’s life’s work is devoted to gut health and the profound impact it can have on overall health and wellness.

Have you tried everything to heal your gut issues and your relationship with food? Katie Kelly found relief from Crohn’s Disease and mended her emotional relationship with eating by following a carnivore lifestyle.

Do you follow a carnivore approach to nutrition but are curious about plants and their benefits? Dr. Dan Gubler is an expert in the botany field and it was refreshing to take a step back from carnivore keto space and dive into all things plants. 

Are you restricting your fat intake to the detriment of your health? Amber O’Hearn is a legend in the carnivore, nose-to-tail space and she shared the vast benefits the carnivore lifestyle has had on her health and well-being. 

Do you spend hours on the treadmill, thinking that cardio workouts are the best way to achieve ideal results? Menno Henselmans schools us on the importance of combining strength training with proper nutrition in order to maintain optimal health.

Are you aware how much of an effect what you consume has on your dental health? Dr. Matthew Standridge is a dentist and a proponent of a ketogenic diet to promote not only overall health and well-being, but dental health as well.

Do you take advantage of every moment or do you make excuses? Zac Griffith lives a purposeful life and makes sure he enjoys everything he does, whether it’s parenting or his career.

Do you think you’re too old to make major changes in your life to feel and look your absolute best? Sandy Gross is in her 50’s and has tossed aside the idea that she’s too old to achieve her health and fitness goals. She’s a fierce role model for her daughters and leads by example in regards to fitness and nutrition.

When we think of World War II and the Nazi Regime, we most likely don’t think of the connection between sugar consumption and cancer. Sam Apple spent six years researching and writing about the work of Otto Warburg, a Jewish scientist who studied the cancer-diet connection during the rule of Adolph Hitler. 

Could you be addicted to carbohydrates? On today’s episode, I’m chatting with repeat guest Dr. Robert Cywes, an expert on chronic carbohydrate consumption and how that can be detrimental to our health and weight loss efforts.

Have you ever considered hormone supplementation to enhance performance or for overall health and well-being? Jim Hrncir is an expert in all things hormone related and discusses the ins-and-outs of bioidentical hormone therapy and why it’s the preferred method of hormone replacement.

In this special edition of the Keto Savage podcast, I pull back the curtain just a bit and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what has been happening in our lives and with the business over the past few months. In preparation for our move and to show our gratitude, we have a special offer for our customers for the entire month of August. We are so very grateful for this community.

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with friend and former client, Brad Short (aka The Bearded Powerlifter). Brad became my client last year and sadly Covid cut our competition prep short. He came back stronger and more determined than ever this year, and he just competed in his first bodybuilding competition in May. He followed the plan to the letter, never once complaining. It was a pleasure to work with him and to have him on the podcast today. He’s truly an inspiration.

Does the vast amount of nutritional information available overwhelm and confuse you? Marty presents an unbiased look at optimal nutrition for individuals that is very data-driven and overall just makes sense.

What would be a catalyst for you to finally realize you need to make drastic changes in your life in order to reach your full potential? After a night of drinking, Michael woke up not remembering what happened or how he got home. That was the first day of his sobriety.

Have you ever wondered about the evolution of nutrition and how we got where we are in regards to what we consume on a daily basis? Today’s guest, Miki Ben-Dor, has a PhD in archaeology and he focuses on the connection between human evolution and nutrition. Miki theorizes that humans are primarily carnivorous in nature, and we had an incredibly interesting and informative conversation about our nutritional past and what steps we took to get to where we are currently.

Do you struggle to lose weight, or still feel awful, even though you’re physically active and eating “clean?” On today’s episode, Karen Martell discusses everything from estrogen dominance to insulin resistance, and how you can make dietary changes to optimize your hormone balance and feel your best.

Former client and repeat guest Renita Mairs is a positive force in the keto and bodybuilding community. I was lucky enough to coach her through her first bikini competition back in 2018 and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast today.

How would your life be different if you had received quality guidance from a mentor prior to choosing your career path? As a college student, Kate was lucky enough to have a great guidance counselor who helped her choose her career path in fitness and nutrition.

If life threw you a curveball, would you be in a healthy enough state to completely shift gears and reinvent yourself? After losing a bundle in his catamaran business, Warren Matthews decided to develop a way to “extend’ his life by 20 years in order to start from scratch.

Do you suffer from digestive issues or just an overall feeling of unwell? Today’s guest, Sylwia Tabor, took charge of her health and experimented with the addition and subtraction of various elements of her diet to figure out how she could function and feel her best.

With so much false information out there for us to consume, how do we know what’s “right” when it comes to fitness and nutrition? Today, Dr. Layne Norton and I discuss the toxicity on the internet when it comes to health and wellness and why it’s dangerous to fall into a “one size fits all” mentality.

Making dietary changes for the benefit of your health and longevity may seem simple, but it’s not easy. Jacie, aka Lady Carnivory, has been through several nutritional evolutions in an effort to feel and perform her best, and she shares her story with us in today’s episode.

What life changes could you make in order to thrive and take full advantage of the time you’ve been given? Repeat guest Shawn Wells and I discuss his experience with plant therapeutics, meditation, and mindset shift and how they have made such a positive impact on his life.

Could you be addicted to sugar? It may seem like a simple question, but sugar addiction is a big problem and can cause a whole host of health issues, including fatty liver disease and diabetes. Mike Collins, founder of www.sugaraddiction.com, is passionate about spreading the message of sugar addiction and helping people battle this problem in order to live a healthier life.