Savage Perspective Podcast

In this episode, I had the honor of being joined by Danny Vega and Brian Williamson of The Ketogenic Athlete Podcast. The three of us spent this past week at my family farm down in south Arkansas. We figured we'd record a podcast in the middle of all the festivities. We talked about the importance of disconnecting from our day-to-day hustle. We discussed silence and solitude. We exposed our insecurities so that we could develop new skills. We all harvested animals while we were there so we talked about that experience and the importance of respecting where your food comes from. We all had a blast and I hope this podcast gives you a glimpse into what we experienced!

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Field on a variety of different keto related topics. Victoria is a former IFBB pro fitness competitor and news anchor. She has since transitioned into the ketogenic lifestyle and has become a huge resource with the Epigenix Foundation and Keto Pet Sanctuary. She is currently working on the upcoming Metabolic Health Summit conference and making huge strides there. I really enjoyed the conversation and learned a ton. I hope you enjoy it as well!

In this episode, I speak with one of my clients, Robert Hogge. Robert was in a severe car accident which caused significant nerve tissue damage. This injury left him nearly immobile and stuck in a life of severe pain. He became medically addicted to pain medication and realized he had to turn his life around. He got off the meds and turned towards nutrition to improve his health and well being. He experienced such a shift in his well being after following the keto diet that he decided to pursue one of his life's dreams of stepping on stage as a competitor. He worked with me and we got him absolutely shredded at 49 years old and made this dream a reality. He now works alongside his wonderful wife in teaching others about the benefits of keto and how to live a purpose driven life. I've got utmost respect for him, I hope you enjoy the conversation!

In this episode, I speak with Adam Clark on his and his family's health transformation. Adam is one of 7 brothers, five of which are keto. He was introduced to keto by his father and his older brother and has since made it his lifestyle. We go over some of the mistakes he's made with the diet and many of the lessons learned. We talk about his fasting strategy and the importance of avoiding sweeteners and caffeine in excess. Adam trains solely with resistance bands so we dove into his technique there. Adam tells how he is raising his family keto and his plans for his daughter's health. We also dove into his family's new business....homemade pork rinds! I really enjoyed the conversation and hearing about his family's story, hope you do as well!

In this episode, I'm joined by repeat guest, Jonathan Shane. Jonathan is a former client of mine who competed in his first show earlier this year. I originally had him on the podcast immediately following his first show and we talked about his competition prep strategy. I wanted to have him on again several months after so that he could describe what the post-show "rebound" and reverse diet has been like. We also dive into the importance of embracing each phase of body recomposition and being ok with some temporary increase in body fat. Jonathan tells us some of the lessons he's learned throughout the process and what he plans to do going forward. We talk about how to build muscle in a caloric surplus and the mindset around sacrificing! I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with Chris Bell, director of Bigger, Stronger, Faster and A Leaf of Faith! We dive deep into a vast array of topics on this one. We talk about his testosterone use and if he thinks it was necessary. Chris tells us about his current nutrition and what he has learned from doing carnivore. He opens up about his opioid addiction and how he has beat it leveraging Kratom. We talk about his passion for film and how he became a director. Of course we had to touch on mindset. We talked about the nation's health and how to find success. I truly truly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jimmy and Christine Moore! They tell me how they met and what their nutrition was like prior to keto. I learned about several of the autoimmune issues Christine had that played a major role in motivating her to improve her health. We talked about their new book, Real Food Keto, and many of the nutritional therapy principles that it's based on. We dove into digestive health and how to regulate blood sugar. We talked about the downside of consuming too much protein, carbonated water, alcohol, and even sweeteners. I really enjoyed the conversation and it was great to have them both on at the same time!

In this episode, I speak with Neo, founder of Keto Matrix! We dive into Neo's interesting career path. From aviation, to pharmacology, to attack dogs, to keto, Neo has seen a bit of everything. He tells us about his transformation from over 300 lbs to his current weight of 165 lbs using IF and keto. He dives into supplements and insulin. We are both experimenting with calories in an extreme surplus so we talk about what we've learned in doing that. He also brings something new to my attention...the effect of stevia on estrogen and other hormones. Really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with fellow keto competitor, Ciara Martinez! Ciara was motivated to turn her life around after reaching a weight of 225lbs and falling into a deep depression. She had two kids, a broken leg, had just relocated, and was totally frustrated with her situation. She decided to start the keto diet and improve her health. After seeing some great progress she decided to take it one step further and enter a bikini competition! She dives into that whole experience and many of the lessons learned. We talk about peak week manipulations and how to properly follow a keto diet during a contest prep. We discuss some of the hardships she faced while going through the prep and how those hardships have made her a better person. I really enjoyed the conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with good friend and fellow competitor Chris Elkins! Chris is a WNBF natural pro bodybuilder and founder of Cutting Edge Physiques. Chris tells us how he got involved with the sport of bodybuilding. We talk about the importance of having a longer offseason. Chris is an avid cyclist so we dive into the topic of participating in endurance sports while bodybuilding. He follows a flexible dieting approach so we talk about implementing carbs while in a contest prep. He dives into some of his training techniques. We also touch on some of the mental hardships and the mindset involved with natural bodybuilding. I loved the conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with professional rugby athlete Paul Jordaan! Paul enlightened me on the sport of Rugby and goes into the details behind the training regiment; both during the season and in the off-season. He tells about some of the injuries he's suffered and how he manages his time as a professional athlete. We dive into his nutritional protocol and how he transitioned to Keto and then to carnivore. Paul follows a higher fat approach to carnivore and has seen significant benefits in his recovery time and overall performance. I also learn that Paul is from South Africa where his family owns a hunting ranch. We discuss the beauty of harvesting your own meat and connecting with the wild!

In this episode, I speak with nutritional therapist Jessica Tye! Jessica dove into lingual neuro testing and enlightened me on many of the practices she uses in nutritional therapy. She talks about how many of her patients, and many people in general, are deficient in hydrochloric acid and bile. She discusses how to improve digestive health and dive deeper into your nutritional protocol and how to optimize it. We talk about her love and respect for animals and the importance of knowing where your food comes from. We share many of the same beliefs and this was truly a great conversation!

In this episode, I dive into all things mindset, metabolism, and biohacking with Mike Mutzel! We talk about Mike's shift in fitness goals from building muscle and looking jacked to more of an endurance athlete. We go deep into mindset and how hardships and obstacles build resilience. Mike opens up about anabolic steroids and how they impact metabolism. We discuss hot and cold therapy, mouth taping, HRV, and so much more! Great conversation, I'm looking forward to round two!

In this episode, I speak with Meg and her journey of losing over 200 lbs and overcoming eating disorders. Meg grew up as the "big kid" at school and developed eating disorders at an early age. This impacted her very negatively and she was constantly avoiding interaction with others. She gained the confidence to pursue a healthier lifestyle after seeing others with a similar background turn their life around. We dive into binging, purging, and the downside of fasting. We also discuss the psychological aspect of reaching your goals and the importance of consistency, discipline, forming habits, and a healthy balance. I really enjoyed this talk as I relate to so many of the struggles Meg reflects on.

In this episode, I learn all about how to be a Vegan Keto-adapted athlete with Tay Sweat. Tay is the vegan trainer but he didn't start out like that. He was overweight and diagnosed with type two diabetes when he was only 15 years old. He decided to swap out the fast food for veggies and hasn't looked back since. We dove into the macro ratios he follows and what a typical day of eating looks like for Tay. We went down the rabbit hole of eating for ethics vs eating for performance. We discuss nutrition based off of ancestral history. We compare vegan and carnivore and we stress the point of doing what is right for you as an individual. I really really enjoyed this podcast and I learned a ton about the other side of the spectrum. Hope you enjoy the conversation as well!

In this episode, I speak with fellow bodybuilder and keto coach, Jason Wittrock. Jason dives deep into the fitness industry and how he was brought up in the sport. We discuss his partnership with bodybuilding.com and the world of sponsorships. We flesh out our differences between tracking macros vs. instinctive eating. We talk about metabolism, hormones, carnivore, and a lion's diet. We open up the discussion of natural bodybuilding vs. performance-enhancing drugs. We talk about how to combat the keto confusion and how to lead by example for your children. I loved the conversation, I hope y'all do too!

In this episode, I speak with brain cancer survivor and awesome individual, Logan Sneed! Logan was diagnosed with brain cancer at the young age of 20! We dive into how that diagnoses paired with the projected lifespan of an additional 1-10 years impacted his life. We talk about how his transition to keto post surgery has improved his conditioning beyond what was thought possible. We dive into the recovery process and Logan's motivation behind starting Fusion Lean. We dive deep into how tasting death has changed Logan's mindset and his view on excuses. I loved this conversation, I learned a ton and was incredibly motivated by it. I hope you enjoy it as well!

In this episode, I speak with my good friend and current client, Alan Reeves. Alan just competed in his first bodybuilding competition and is currently training for a pro-show. We dive into his introduction to fitness with the UK based Dream Boys. We discuss how dieting and nutrition have changed over the years. We talk about different contest prep manipulations we incorporated to get Alan dialed in and absolutely shredded for his first show. He talks about some of the experiments he is playing around with including strategic carb refeeds. This was a great conversation and Alan has been a great client! I hope y'all enjoy.

In this episode, I speak with the founder of Catalina Crunch, Krishna Kaliannan! Krishna was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and epilepsy and looked to the ketogenic diet to help with seizures. In following keto to improve his symptoms, he realized he had to part ways with many of his favorite breakfast cereals. Rather than miss out on cereal, he decided to create his own! Catalina Crunch was born out of his desire to make a keto friendly breakfast cereal that didn't sacrifice quality. We dive into many of the lessons he has learned along the way. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with my current client and good friend, Jonathan Shane. Jonathan competed in his first show a few weeks ago and I wanted to have him on the show to unfold his experience. We dove into his motivation behind seeking a healthier lifestyle. We discussed his struggles with bulimia. We talked about his transition from flexible dieting to following a ketogenic protocol. He talks about the challenges involved in a competition prep and the struggles he faced afterward. This was a great conversation that really tackled the mindset of a competitive bodybuilder and I really hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, I speak with Kate Jaramillo on all things keto as it relates to females. We dive into the negative effects of yo-yo dieting and chronic caloric deficits. We discuss the skewed view of the ideal female body and how media can lead to body dysmorphia. We talk about putting systems in place to make a diet sustainable. Kate tells us about the hormonal patterns that are typical when transitioning into a keto diet. We also cover the benefits of staying keto while pregnant and how to transition your kids into ketosis. I learned a ton in this one, I hope you enjoy!

BOOM! 100 Podcast episodes in ladies and gents! Thank you so much for listening and for all the support, I couldn't do it without y'all. In celebration of the 100th episode, I decided to do a full-blown Q and A collaboration with Crystal Love. Hundreds of questions were submitted on YouTube and Instagram and we dive into them all on this podcast! The questions cover all ends of the spectrum from fitness and nutrition to business and mindset. There are even a few personal questions sprinkled in there throughout. Crystal and I had a lot of fun recording this one and I truly hope you enjoy the conversation!

In this episode, I speak with ultra-endurance athlete, Tony Portera! We dive into Tony's introduction to the ketogenic diet and what led to him running in ultra-endurance races. We discuss the best practices in training for extreme distances. We dive into the proper gear used and how to prevent injuries. Tony explains how he optimizes his keto nutrition in preparation for a long run. We also dive deep into the mindset of ultra running and how to leverage your grit to get through a difficult race and push yourself to the next level. I learned a ton and really enjoyed the conversation!

In this episode, I speak with Jesse Jones of Average Joe Keto! Jesse has been able to transform his health and his life leveraging the ketogenic diet. Prior to keto, he would run endless miles and follow a "healthy" diet to improve his composition and lose the fat....It didn't work. In fact, all the cardio he did led to him damaging the cartilage beneath his kneecaps. This practically cost him the use of his legs and he had to put an emphasis on nutrition. After finding keto and totally transforming his health, he has been on a mission to share his story and improve the health of others. He has also recently had a child which has allowed him to totally change his perspective on life! Great conversation, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with good friend and fellow country boy, Dr. Ken Berry! We talk about how the internet and social media has impacted healthcare. We dive deep into the compensation structure and financial incentive for doctors and how it is all built on a house of cards. We discuss the standard of care and what happens if you go against that. We cover the responsibility of doctors and their role in society. We even dive into why Dr. Berry started keto and panda massaged meat! Always a pleasure talking to Dr. Berry, I really enjoyed the conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with Aaron Day, founder of Fat For Weight Loss!  We dive into keto and what lessons Aaron has learned while manipulating his diet to improve his cycling.  We also dive deep into mindset and how to overcome fear of the unknown.  How to spark creativity and beat your fears.   I really enjoyed this episode and I learned a ton about Aaron and what has kept him motivated to strike out on his own and create a life filled with passion.  Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with multiple repeat guest and great friend, Danny Vega! We haven't talked recently so we decided to have a catch-up call and make it into a podcast. We talk about the importance of "grind mode" and how to leverage that in life. We discuss the benefits of living life on your terms. We dive into Danny's new training style and how to fully engage mind-muscle connection. We talk about diet manipulations and the importance of focusing on a given task and not overextending yourself. Always a pleasure catching up with my brother Danny! Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Lauren Berryhill a.k.a. Keto Coach Lauren! Lauren has lost over 100 lbs and has transformed her life on many different levels. She used to struggle with body dysmorphia and has cycled through many different fad diets. She suffered through postpartum depression and was on the verge of giving up on her health. She stumbled onto keto and the rest is history. She has since lost the weight, built a ton of muscle, and has a new zeal for life. She can now enjoy more time with her son, help others through her coaching, and live a much more fulfilled life. I talk with her about the importance of having a building phase, her experience with carnivore, common mistakes she sees in her female clients, and how she addresses keto with her son. This was a great conversation! I hope you enjoy :)

In this episode, I speak with my good friend Christos Ruci! Christos is a keto coach and moderator on the DSK forums. He is a former client of mine and has battled with many of the same eating disorders I've faced. We dive into the world of binging and purging and having an addictive personality with sugar and carbs. We discuss the importance of being open with your insecurities. We also dive into some of the common mistakes we see in the keto community. We spend some time on the importance of reverse dieting and how to properly increase your calories. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, I speak with functional dietitian Ali Miller and we dive into the detail of holistic healing! We discuss Ali's journey from a vegetarian, to following a paleo approach, to finally transitioning into keto. We talk about micronutrients and where she sees common deficiencies. We dive into the HPA Axis and stress response. We discuss some of the benefits around cycling the carnivore diet. We compare the hormonal patterns between men and women. We even dive into CBD oil and the importance of meal timing. I learned a TON in this episode and I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with Evan Sims, founder and creator of Peak Yogurt! We dive into his motivation for starting keto and compare keto to the paleo diet he used to follow. We discuss the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats. We go into detail on how he started Peak Yogurt and what he has learned in building a food business. We also dive into the nutritional benefits of dairy and how to make your own yogurt. I learned a ton and it was a pleasure speaking with someone else from the food startup world!

In this episode, I speak with Will Watterson on the benefits of keto in the sport of rock climbing. We dive into the anti-inflammatory effects of keto and how that has improved his performance. Will enlightened me on the different disciplines of rock climbing. We talked about the gear and training techniques used in the sport. We also dove into another passion Will has... Creating a shared space that brings people together and leverages the power of community! We also touched on stoicism and the importance of doing what you love! Super interesting conversation, I learned a ton, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Jeffery Heubschman of Mountain Man Nutrition. Jeff is a professional chef and nutritional therapist and we dive into all things dealing with digestive health! We discuss type 2 diabetes and how that is impacted on keto. We talk about the importance of being in a state of relaxation while eating. We discuss optimizing your keto journey if you don't have a gallbladder. We even dive into the art of making your own food and dairy products!

In this episode, I speak with Joe Heitzeberg, founder of Crowd Cow. Crowd Cow has taken a very unique approach to supplying consumers with locally raised, grass fed beef. We dive into the beef industry as a whole and pull the curtain back on the commercialization of the process. We discuss the different genetic strains of beef and how beef can be viewed as a "craft" specialty. We talk about how Crowd Cow is benefiting the local farmer and allows for proper stewardship of the land. We even discuss grass-fed vs grain-fed and how to prepare the perfect steak! I really enjoyed this conversation and am much more well versed on the world of beef!

In this episode, I speak with Robby Rowland, ketogenic, professional baseball player! We dive into the lifestyle of a professional athlete. What it's like to constantly be living on the road and training nonstop. We cover the typical nutrition protocol followed by other players in the game. Then, we dive into Robby's experiments with strict keto, cyclical keto, and carnivore! We talk about the importance of grinding it out consistently over time. Robby is currently suffering a torn lat so we talk about working through an injury and not letting any one thing define you. I loved this conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Frese, founder and CEO of Fat Snax! Jeff hijacked my podcast and asked me a ton of questions but it was a great conversation just the same! We dove into the use of cheat meals on keto. We talked about steroids vs staying natural in the sport of bodybuilding. We covered alcohol, marijuana, CBD oil, and other drugs to improve performance. We talked about how to improve your deadlift and enjoy eating beef liver. He also gave us some background on his business and how he is growing Fat Snax. It was a great conversation, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Aaron Duprey of A.D. Keto. Aaron is making waves with his YouTube channel and finding ways to add value to the keto community. It was interesting to listen to his motivation behind starting keto and how he is developing his brand. Aaron revealed many of the details behind his workflow. He has found a unique niche within the keto industry and he is pumping out great content to add value to that niche. I really admire what he is doing and his drive to grind out the process!  

In this episode, I speak with Louis Armstrong, founder of Killer Whey Ice Cream. We dive into his background with the food industry. We pull the curtain back and reveal what it's like to start a food business. We talk about his motivation behind starting keto and creating a keto friendly ice cream. We dive into the wonderful world of hunting and harvesting your own meat. We even discuss his intentions for raising his child with keto and low carb. Great conversation, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Channing Vidal, a competitive CrossFit athlete and coach, full-time employee, and dad! We dive into his motivation behind implementing the ketogenic diet. We discuss how keto has impacted his high-level CrossFit training. Channing tells us how he juggles all of the distractions life throws at him without faltering. We talk about how he has implemented his training and his nutrition within the home and to his daughter. We talk about the importance of not letting your children become your excuse for why you're not reaching your health goals. Channing tells us the biggest mistake he sees in CrossFit. We even talk about how to make the perfect keto pancake! I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too!

In this episode, I dive into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Matthew Nelson. Matthew is a client of mine and he just competed in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament. We dive into his motivation behind starting martial arts. We cover some of the history of Jiu-Jitsu. He takes us through some of the lessons he's learned thus far. We also discuss how the ketogenic diet has proven advantageous for him with his Jiu-Jitsu. I learned a ton from this episode and have a newfound respect for the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

In this episode, I speak with superhuman Kristin Rowell. Kristen broke her leg in 10 places but didn't let that slow her down. She runs marathons AND competes as a bodybuilder. We dive into optimizing performance and staying motivated to excel at the process. We touch on how to avoid making excuses when life knocks you down. Kristin tells us how she manipulates and tracks her macros to reach her goals. She also dives into meditation and gives us her top two tips for women. This was a great conversation, I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, Trevor White and I discuss how to find fulfillment in life. Rather than stay trapped in the 9 to 5 job that leaves him empty, he decided to make some moves and pursue his passion; helping others and providing value. He's been able to leverage the ketogenic lifestyle and the ever-growing community to carve out a niche for himself and bring good into the world. In doing so, he's learned more about himself and what truly is important. He's taken steps to minimize the materialistic things in his life that only weigh him down. Trevor's got a fire under him and I have no doubt he will be making waves!

In this episode, I speak with Shawn Wells on the deeper benefits of Keto. Shawn has been implementing keto for the past 20 years. We go far beyond just using the ketogenic protocol to improve body composition. We dive into how it can be used to treat cancer and other chronic diseases. We dive into the most effective way to prevent muscle loss. We discuss the psychological impact of food and our relationship with consumption. We dive into how the ketogenic lifestyle and this community can have an exponential impact on how one goes through life. I really really enjoyed this conversation!

In this episode, I speak with Josh Perrault and we dive into the sourcing and quality of your food. We talk about the info on the nutrition labels, what to look for in the ingredients, and what buzzwords are used just for marketing purposes. We dive into the quality of organic foods and if being organic actually makes a difference. We dive into the processing stages of your food from the harvesting of the animal to sitting on the store shelves and everything in between. This was a great episode and really opened my eyes to where my food comes from!

In this episode, I hit it off with William Shewfelt aka, the Red Power Ranger! William is an actor and a ketogenic athlete and he is taking the world by storm at only 23 years of age. We dive into his decision to quit college with a semester to go in order to pursue his passions. We discuss the adversity he faced along the way. We talk about his transition from vegan to the ketogenic diet. He gives us some insight on his biohacking techniques and how to optimize for health. This was a great conversation, William and I are speaking the same language for sure! I hope you enjoy.

In this episode, I speak with Darryl Edwards, founder of Primal Play. Darryl has found a new way to incorporate training and exercise into his lifestyle....playing! No need to focus on reps and sets at a standard gym if overall health and wellness is your goal. Simply focus on movement and becoming more active. Darryl is from the United Kingdom and it was interesting to hear how his surroundings differ from ours here in the states. We also dove into the importance of eating quality foods and putting an emphasis on where your food comes from!

In this episode, I speak with Zack Bitter and we dive into how he has leveraged the Ketogenic diet to take his ultra-endurance running to the next level. We talk about how Zack got into running 100+ miles. We discuss some of the training techniques Zack uses to peak for a race. Zack reveals his take on metabolic flexibility and how to capitalize on it. We dive into optimizing your running form and technique and how to reach new milestones!

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ron "Big Black" Garrett. Ron grew up following traditional bodybuilding and nutritional dogma. He trained hard and saw results but found himself suffering from joint pain and pre-diabetes. He has since discovered the ketogenic diet and it has proven to be the fountain of youth for him. He has taken what he's learned about the diet to help and improve the lives of others. At his work, in his church, and within the inner cities, Ron is using the ketogenic diet as a means to pay it forward!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Limansky for the second time.  We discuss next-level optimization as it relates to the ketogenic diet and lifestyle.  We dive into macro ratios, protein, hormones, genetics, and everything in between.  We also dive into the shift in thinking that needs to take place for our health to improve on a grand scale.  We asked ourselves, what needs to happen to improve our health as a society?  I absolutely loved this conversation!  We went way beyond the surface level questions.