Savage Perspective Podcast

How important are ingredients and company information when you choose products to purchase and consume? Dustin Riechmann of FireCreek Snacks has grown his business’ reach even in the midst of a pandemic, and he tells us all about his approach to marriage, entrepreneurship, and marketing in today’s podcast episode.

It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Ted Naiman back to the podcast on today’s episode. A lot has changed since we first talked at the beginning of a global pandemic in 2020, so if you haven’t had a chance to check out that episode, we highly recommend giving it a listen.

If you were forced to make a major life or career change, would you have the proper mindset to make the transition and ensure your success? When our world shut down last year, Casey Ruff found himself in the difficult position of not knowing the future of his career. As a personal trainer, he was suddenly unemployed when the fitness industry came to a halt seemingly overnight.

In recent weeks, you may have caught wind of my concern for the population of people who are chronically under-eating to the detriment of their health and longevity.  On this episode, I welcome my wife Crystal to the podcast, as well as repeat guest Kim Howerton, to discuss reverse dieting and its metabolic benefits in addition to the newly debated topic of vitamin A toxicity and liver consumption.

What would be the catalyst for you to make changes that would lead to living a vibrant, enriched life? Today I welcome Mathew Panattoni to the podcast to discuss his lifestyle changes and what they mean for him and his family. He emailed me to share his story and I was inspired. It’s my pleasure to share this episode with you and I hope you are inspired by his story as well.

If experimenting with your nutrition to discover what could help you live a life free from pain and inflammation, would you be willing to make the sacrifice for your health? On today’s episode, Robb and I discuss everything from electrolytes to regenerative agriculture.

When you suffer from addiction, be it food or substances, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. How would your life change if you took the steps to admit you need help and begin the journey to recovery?

My good friend and former client, Adam Fuller, visited with us at the compound in Arkansas to put us through a strong man workout and to discuss his delicious products through Keto Explorer. It was wonderful to see him in person and I’m thrilled to share this episode with you.

(Please be advised, today’s episode deals with infant loss.) How could your life change if you turned a tragedy into inspiration? In today’s episode, I spoke with Daniel Hale who lives everyday as a tribute to his infant daughter, Bridget, whom he and his wife lost to Trisomy 18 at 31 days old.

If you’re curious about the hype/stigma surrounding protein sparing modified fasting (PSMF), then this podcast episode is for you. Today we welcome back Rachel Gregory to discuss the pros, cons, and overall nitty gritty of PSMF.

What changes could you make in your life to live more simply and naturally? Today, repeat guest Vivica Menegaz and I discuss her passion for going back to the basics in health and nutrition and her new cookbook, The Essential Carnivore Diet Cookbook.

Do you want more out of life than simply getting out of bed every morning with fewer aches and pains? In today’s episode, Bronson and I discuss the importance of constantly challenging your body to do more to increase overall health and mobility.

What would be your tipping point to finally make the changes in your life to be happy and fulfilled? In today’s episode, Colin Stuckert and I discuss his quest to empower others to change their mindset in order to be the type of person they want to be.

What if you were given a second chance to push your body to the limits of its capability? Today we discuss Mike McKnight’s running journey and what led him to become the low-carb runner. 

On today’s episode, we discuss Andrew’s experiences in his career and how he ended up producing the popular podcast Power Project with Mark Bell. Here’s a hint: it has to do with mindset and stoicism.

What if your quality of life could improve dramatically by making a few simple changes to your diet? Today we discuss Dr. Anna Cabeca’s no-nonsense approach to balancing your hormones and living a fulfilling life well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond, without being a slave to the pharmaceutical industry.

Would you make the necessary lifestyle changes to add more fulfillment and years to your life? At 52 years old, Brenda Herrod is healthier than ever and on today’s podcast, we talk about her lifestyle and how she’s making a difference in her clients’ lives every single day.

What changes could you make today to start building and growing your dream business? Matthew Januszek, the co-founder of Escape Fitness, talks to us about what he’s learned through his journey in creating a highly successful fitness brand.

What changes could you make in the world if you were able to overcome your health issues and focus on giving back? Today we chat with Todd Lamb, founder of Pure Life Organics, about how his company is focused on healing others and healing the planet as a result.

How would the world change if we shared our knowledge and experiences to help others? Today we talk to Joe and Rachel Stauffer of 2 Krazy Ketos, who are the perfect examples of the phrase “new lease on life.”

Would it make a difference in your life if it were easier to make healthy, delicious food? Today we are talking to James Barry, personal chef and the creator of Pluck. 

How would your life change if you viewed good nutrition as a form of self-respect, not self-restriction? Today we’re talking to Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine doctor and author of three books: Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and Intuitive Fasting. Dr. Cole has devoted his life to helping people take control of their health and wellness by rejecting the standard way of diagnosing illnesses and ailments. From an early age, Dr. Cole was interested in how what we consume can have a positive or negative effect on our health and longevity. Conducting his visits with patients through the telehealth arena, Dr. Cole can reach people worldwide, helping them to discover how their bodies react to various foods and nutritional changes. He’s reaching and helping people on a global scale, and we can’t wait to see his advancements in functional medicine in the upcoming years.

What would you do if you could increase your impact in the world in a shorter amount of time? In this episode, we’re learning from wise-beyond-his-years Thomas Lancer about how he has learned to leverage his time to broaden his reach in the world.

How would you feel knowing you had pushed your body to its limit? In today’s episode, we talk to bonafide badass, Heather Parillo, about her experience training and performing in Kokoro by SEALFIT. Heather’s background is in leadership development, and at 45 years old, she began searching for a way to push herself to her full potential. At the beginning of her journey, she couldn’t do a pullup, had never run a mile, and was carrying an extra 40 pounds. She gave herself a year to prepare herself mentally, physically, and spiritually for one of the most difficult challenges a civilian could tackle. Much like she transforms businesses in her professional life, Heather set out to transform her body and show just what can be accomplished if you push your body to the limit. Not satisfied with completing 26 miles of the 50-mile grueling event, Heather will return to California in July and become the 20th woman to conquer Kokoro. We look forward to welcoming her back and celebrating her success. In this episode, you’ll learn more about challenging your mind and body, including:   What it means to tap into “flow” as an individual and as a team (4:25)   The importance of not sacrificing your physical health in order to serve your family or community (7:10)   How setting a massive, seemingly impossible goal is what it takes to get motivated (8:15)   How gratitude and joy are an important part of any physical, mental, or spiritual journey (12:56)   Failure as a defining, motivating moment in your life (18:40)   When to admit it’s time to stand aside for the benefit of the team (20:49)   Happiness does not come from the external, it comes from within (26:37)   The importance of answering the question “who am I?” in order to reach your full potential (34:37)   The pros and cons of social media and how it’s important to spend more time creating than consuming (41:00)   When to know you’ve reached the level of “enough” (48:08)  The need to push yourself to truly understand your full potential (52:50)   The importance of surrounding yourself with others who share and believe in your vision (59:24) You can find Heather and learn more about how she achieved Badassery Mode at: www.unbeatablemind.com

Tim and I discuss getting reconnected with nature through getting and maintaining a healthy gut. We cover topics including, colon hydrotherapy, living food, and personal experimentation.

Kristin, Maria, and I talk about many interesting subjects regarding women's midlife health, including peri-menopause, hormones, nutrition, strength training, and more!

Claudia is a registered nutritionist and board certified specialist in sports nutrition. In this episode we dive deep into her views of a well formulated diet and the mentality behind sustaining proper nutrition long term. Claudia's website is https://www.onetwopunchbook.com/

Dr. Michael Haley and I dive deep into his interesting philosophy on digestion and optimizing proper gut health.  He is also very passionate about the health benefits of the Aloe Vera plant so we dove into some of the specifics there.  I truly enjoyed the conversation and I have no doubt you will as well.   Dr. Haley's website: https://haleynutrition.com/

Rob Goodwin is a competitive bodybuilder who has been leveraging a low carbohydrate, ketogenic approach towards his nutrition for the past several years!  He's seen massive success on a personal level and has helped coach countless clients to success as well!  Rob and I have slightly different opinions when it comes to macronutrient manipulation and peak week strategies but that is the beauty of this conversation!  We explored those differences and learned where we have common ground.  We both double down on intensity and mindset towards our training and that is where the foundational baseline of successful bodybuilding is formed! Rob's website: https://www.robgoodwin.com/

Mark Bell and I dive deep into all things entrepreneurship and where success and fulfillment come from.  We talk about his back story and what got him interested in lifting weights and powerlifting.  We talk about his nutritional protocol and how he's found success with a meat-based ketogenic diet.  I truly enjoyed the conversation and I've got nothing but respect for Mark and all that he's accomplished in life! Mark's website: https://markbellslingshot.com/

Judith and I dive into her backstory today and talk about things like how she got into Keto in the first place and what is has done for her since she started the lifestyle. We talk about her postpartum depression, her health, and we also talk a bit about her app! Enjoy!

Dr. Bill and I dive into all things to do with "how things used to be" and discuss things like evolution, archeology, hunting, primal living and so much more! We talk about what we should be eating, where we should get our food, building your own tools and weapons, and even a bit about ethics. There is a lot to learn so sit back and soak it all in!

My guest today is an inspiring guy that I had the pleasure to meet recently named Sawyer Sanchez. He shares his story on how he beat Leukemia and was able to use Keto in the mix. A short but sweet episode full of inspiration, enjoy!

Doctor Sylvia Tara joins me on today's podcast to talk about everything to do with every kind of fat. We talk about the difference between fat in men and women, the different types of fat, what fat does and doesn't do in our body, and more! We talk briefly about her book, and how she got into studying fat in the first place. We also talk about mindset and habit forming as well. Enjoy!

Aaron Day is back on the podcast today to talk about his new air fryer cookbook, parenting, his composition changes and more. We talk about how being a coach is going for him, as well as his new life as a dad. We also talk a bit about business and so much more! Enjoy!

Stephen Hussey has been on the podcast a few times and each time he brings such incredible information to the table. There is so much to learn about the heart, heart disease, etc. and if you haven't listened to any of the previous episodes, I would highly suggest you do! We talk a bit about fourth phase water as well as his new book. Enjoy!

John and I have an in depth conversation today about farming! We talk about raising, sustaining, and finishing our animals and what difference it all makes. We talk about his pigs, and he even gives me some insight on how to start our own farm in the future! Tons of information that I am sure you'll enjoy!  

John Roth is a repeat guest from a few years back and today we talk about just how far he has come since the last time he was on the podcast! We talk about dealing with diabetes as a pilot and how it changed his life trajectory. Fortunately he has recently "gotten his wings back" and has been able to return to flying! We also talk a bit about keto and parenting as well. Enjoy!

Doctor Minkoff and I dive deep into modern medicine as well as a holistic approach. He tells his incredible story of how he got into holistic health, and all the success he has seen with his own patients. We talk about how much of modern medicine could be seen as a bandaid to most problems, and how legal issues and money get in the way of giving true care. Enjoy!

On today's podcast Josh and I talk about keto, business, the trials of 2020, grilling and more! Josh owns his own company so we talk a bit about entrepreneurship as well as the best way to grill, how to manage being Keto when your family isn't, and growing your own food. Enjoy!

Brendan Ruh and I dive into all things CBD and THC. He takes me through the differences, the benefits, and more. We talk about what got him started, the research he has done and found, as well as different studies that may or may not be legitimate. We talk about supplementation, cycling, and dosage as well! Enjoy!

Dave and I dive into a bit of business and his nutritional philosophy. We talk about what prompted him to start a weight loss company, as well as the success stories of some of his customers. We talk about how important it is to lose weight in a healthy way, what minerals we need, different supplements, and why you need to be moving every day! Enjoy!

Bronson and I bring information from our last podcast into a new light during today's episode. Today is part 2 of a 2 podcast series where we dive into all things fitness and health related. This episode we discuss WHY fitness matters, and dive DEEP into nutrition and different diets as well as the pros and cons of each. Enjoy!

Bronson is in town this week and we decided to record a couple podcasts together! This podcast goes in to depth about fitness, mobility, training, CrossFit and more. I certainly learned a lot from him and I hope you do as well. Enjoy!

Mike Lee is a professional boxer, and has recently started a CBD company with his sister! We talk about all things to do with health and wellbeing on today's episode. We go over things like which form of CBD is best, a bit about keto and nutrition, doing your research on different products, the dangers of pain killers, and so much more. Enjoy!

Dr. Pucci and I discuss all things medicine and medical practice on today's episode! We talk about symptoms, medication, supplementation, as well as lifestyle changes. We talk about how disease is actually a form of inflammation somewhere in the body, blood pressure and how to measure it, the corona virus, blood testing and more. Enjoy!

Ben and I spend time talking about mindset on today's podcast. We talk about his journey, coming from being depressed overweight and brokenhearted to being strong, happy and living a fulfilling life. We talk about his time being vegan, owning a crossfit gym, and what he learned about ketosis. We talk about the difference between high quality food and crappy products, as well as whether or not calories really matter. Enjoy!

Every year I record a manifesto to bring in the new beginning. By having a manifesto or "theme" for the year, I feel much more accountable than I would if I mimicked the masses and went for a phony new year's resolution. 2021 is going to be all about doing MORE ladies and gents. No time to waste. No time to get soft. No opportunity missed. I have a list of things I commit to doing Every Damn Day without fail! It's the small tasks done every single day that compound into the big events that change your life. Don't squander the day to day. Commit to being better every single day. Stay SAVAGE 365 Days a year!

Gary and I talk about the science behind different diets today and why he believes Keto is the way to go. We talk about things like the difficulties of health testing, why people want you to tell them what to eat, and whether or not you need more carbs to lose weight. We talk about Atkins vs Keto, the hormonal side of obesity and so much more! Enjoy!

Dr. John Jaquish and I talked all about weightlifting, resistance training and everything in between on today's podcast. We talk about what makes his X3 different from other resistance bands, why weightlifting may be bad for you, and so much more. Definitely an interesting perspective and a great conversation, enjoy!