Savage Perspective Podcast

In this episode, I talk with repeat guest, Crystal Love. This is a special episode and I'm really excited to share it with you. Crystal has just competed and won, her first figure competition. She did it all while following the Ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We dive into her experience of the whole journey, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We talk about her offseason, the 22 weeks of competition prep, the peak week, and the show day. We even talk about the post show journey and Crystal opens up for the first time about how she is struggling with food and maintaining control of her eating after the show. This was a great conversation and a must listen if you've ever considered doing a show yourself!

In this episode, I talk with Thom King founder of Steviva Foods Inc.  We dive into the food science behind different forms of sweeteners and how to clean them up.  We talk about the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners.  We talk about the new product that will be making waves in the sweetener market...allulose!  We also dive into micronutrients, gut microbiome, and how to make your own yogurt.  It was a great conversation and I learned a ton about the chemistry on the products we use for the Ketogenic diet!

In this episode, I talk with Brian Roberts on how he turned his life around. I really enjoyed this podcast because it is so relatable. Brian has gone through a ton of highs and lows in life, we all have. He lost the opportunity to follow his dream career path, he went through a divorce, he got depressed and feel into emotional eating. These are things that a lot of you deal with on a daily basis. Brian wanted to improve his life so he took the initiative to do just that. Now, he is putting himself out there to help others do the same!

In this episode, I talk with Amber O'Hearn and we dive deep into the world of carnivore! Amber has been carnivorous for the past 9 years and she has learned a ton in that time! We cover the evolutionary history of consuming only meats. We compare plants to meats from a micronutrient perspective. We talk about the benefits of plants...or lack of. We discuss the use of dairy on a carnivorous diet. We talk about digestion, fat ratios, intestinal permeability, grass-fed vs grain-fed, and so much more!!

In this episode, I dive into how to hack human performance with Siim Land. Siim is a 23-year-old biohacker who has been fascinated by optimizing his performance since a very young age. We discuss the Wim Hof method and controlled breathing techniques, coping with stress, intermittent fasting, phases of fat adaptation, red light therapy, and much more!

In this episode, I talk with IFBB pro physique competitor, Steven Lopez.  We dive into Steven's history with the sport and his journey to pro-status.  We talk about how he implemented the ketogenic diet in his last contest prep to help him earn his pro card.  We discuss the issue of poor coaching within the fitness industry.  We cover the technique behind a targeted ketogenic approach.  And of course, we talk about the mindset of a competitor! There aren't too many keto bodybuilders out there so it was great to get Steven on the show and pick his brain!

In this episode, I talk with John Roth and we dive into how his life has changed as a result of late-onset type 1 diabetes. As a diabetic, he can no longer hold the medical clearance necessary to fly as a commercial airline pilot. He has had to adjust his diet and his lifestyle to correct course. We talk about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We dive into the effect carbs and insulin have on the body. Of course, we dive into the mindset and the importance of adding more value to this world than you take!

In this episode, I talk with Corey Modrowski and we dive deep into the sport of GoRuck. First, we talk about what got Corey into the ketogenic diet and how it has improved his health. Then we dive into what he is now doing with his improved health, rucking! We talk about the GoRuck challenge, how it started, what it is, and how to do it. We dive into the proper gear for rucking. We talk about the stoic and leadership aspects of rucking and how to take it to the next level. I had a ton of fun with this one. Now, I just got to sign up for a GoRuck challenge!

In this episode, I talk with Daniel Wiseman and we question the dietary dogma. Much of Daniel's success has come from being open minded towards health and nutrition and experimenting with things outside the box. This podcast encompasses a few of the lesson's he has learned thus far. We talk about training and nutrition programs that he has found effective. We dive into the controversy surrounding the vegan diet. We talk about sustainable farming and ranching techniques. We even dive into how to cook the perfect steak and enjoy the ideal whiskey!

In this episode, I talk with Leanne Vogel, founder of Healthful Pursuit. We go through Leanne's journey to finding her true health and all the lessons learned along the way. We talk about her transition from Vegan to Keto. We dive into her obsessive relationship with food and her struggles with eating disorders. We discuss her take on keto for women and how hormones come into the picture. We talk about incorporating carbs with the keto diet. We even dive into Leanne's current lifestyle which includes living and working from an RV!

In this episode, I talked with Mike Trinchitella who has been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over 22 years. With that much time and experience surrounding the diet, Mike is a gold mine when it comes to dieting tips and tricks. We dove into keto and fasting. We talked about how to implement a protein sparing modified fast (PSMF). We talked about pre and post-training nutrition. We covered cheat days with keto and carb ups vs strict keto. We talked about Mikes emotional relationship with food and binge eating. We even covered how he reinvented himself in his health and fitness journey after going through a depression. Mike was an awesome guest with a wealth of knowledge!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Bret Scher, one of the leading cardiologists within the keto/low carb community. We dive into the weeds about current medical protocols and why drugs are given greater significance over nutrition. We tackle some of the controversies that surround the ketogenic diet as it relates to health. Dr. Scher goes into the details about various health markers and blood work. We dive into mTOR and discuss the manipulation of cell growth. We talk about the benefits of resistance training and HIIT, compare keto and low carb, and so much more! This was a great chat, I have tons of respect for Dr. Scher, definitely check it out!

In this episode, I talk with the one and only Jimmy Moore! Jimmy was my first introduction to keto over three years ago so it was super cool to get him on the podcast and pick his brain. We talked about his keto journey and how the diet has helped him turn his health around. We dove into fasting and how to incorporate it correctly. We discussed what a true ketogenic diet is and how to find your protein, carbohydrate, and fat thresholds to optimize your own health. We talked about mindset and how to deal with the negativity that is everywhere online. It was an honor to have Jimmy on!

In this episode, I talk with Rob Dionne of Open Sky Fitness. We dive into his decision to turn his life around and get healthy after a pivotal moment. We talk about optimizing your daily routine. We discuss different parenting styles and how to have a great relationship with your kids. We dive into the mindset of self-improvement and finding balance. I had a blast talking with Rob, he is a super down to earth guy and gives great life advice!

In this episode, I talk with Josh Sutelman and we get into the details of training.  We talk about different lifting techniques and how to position yourself correctly.  We talk about bodybuilding, powerlifting, hypertrophy, and strength gain.  We dive into different tools and gear used in training.  We compare some of the common programming templates out there currently and talk about a rotational split to optimize for strength, explosiveness, and size.  Of course, we talk about some mindset aspects as well!

In this episode, I talk with Miles Russell on the topic of extreme weight loss and transforming with keto.  We dove into the mindset and lifestyle choices that cause weight gain and the changes that you go through mentally and physically when you lose that weight.  We talked about having loose skin as a result of that transformation and the outlook around it.  We talked about auditing your friends and family to set yourself up for success.  One of the things we dove into I still struggle with today, the mentality around building muscle after losing a ton of weight and how to be ok with consuming more calories after such a transformation.

In this episode, I talk shop with Sahil Makhija, the man behind Headbanger's Kitchen.  Sahil is a master keto chef and heavy metal extraordinaire.  We talked about being unique and the importance of finding your own style.  We learned about why he started Headbanger's kitchen and what got him into keto.  Sahil talks about how he got into the YouTube game and what his workflow is like.  And of course, we dove into how to make tasty keto recipes that keep you on track and delight your tastebuds!

In this episode, I talk with Ben Phelps, founder of Primal Bro. Ben has lost over 150 lbs using different dieting methods over the years. We dove into the mindset that comes with extreme weightless and some of the emotional hardships involved in that transformation. We talk about Jiu-Jitsu and all the positive benefits it provides. We dive into bootstrapping a business and building a brand from the ground up. We talk about simply being a good person and doing what is right for the community as a whole. Loved this episode! It definitely was invigorating to hear the story of someone with similar beginnings to myself!

In this episode, I talked with Fahad Ahmad, the founder of Keto Geek!  We dove into addictions and ways to recognize them when they arise.  We covered some mindset principals as it relates to going through hardship and rebuilding yourself.  We really got into the nuts and bolts of building a successful food business.  We compared vegan diets to the ketogenic diet.  The main overarching theme here was learning to live with an open mind.  If you can do that, you can learn anything!

In this episode, I talk with Michael Griffith, physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist.  If you are interested in how your body’s mechanics actually work, this episode is for you!  We dove into different agility movements to prevent injury.  We talked about how to alleviate pain in the joints.  Michael is a type 1 diabetic so we talked about how that has effected his ketogenic lifestyle.  We really dove into the details on how to properly train your abs baed off of the three planes of motion. This was a great discussion and I learned a ton!

In this episode, I talk with Brian Williamson, the founder of Ketovangelist.  We dive into his motivation behind starting the ketogenic diet in the first place.  We talk about the struggle of building Ketovangelist into a successful business.  We dive into the mindset of being confident and finding fulfillment in life.  I've got a ton of respect for Brian and it was an absolute pleasure to listen to his story!

In this episode, Adam Schaeuble tells how he turned his life around by creating his own goals and the accountability anchor points necessary to reach them. He also goes into the details behind building a successful fitness business to help turn the life of his clients around as well. Adam is on a mission to create one million pounds of weight loss and I have no doubt he will make it happen! Oh, and I laughed more recording this episode than any other previously! Adam is one funny dude!

Brandon Carter tore it up in this episode y’all!  We dove into his motivation behind getting in the fitness industry in the first place.  We talked about what health concerns led him to the ketogenic diet.  We hashed up some ideas about building muscle on keto and the best ways to get results.  We also really dove into the mindset aspect of success.  The beauty of hardship and paying it forward!  Brandon and I clicked on just about every topic, I swear he’s my black brother!

In this episode, I talk with Luis Villasenor, the founder of Keto Gains. We talk about his motivation behind starting Keto Gains and some of the techniques he has learned along the way. Luis has been following a ketogenic diet for over 17 years and has learned to truly optimize his body in the process. We talk about improving cellular efficiency and how to optimize the macronutrient ratios. We touch on ketone testing and what supplements are beneficial to include. We talk about some of the training techniques Luis uses in his power-building protocol. We cover all kinds of data, techniques, tips, and strategy in this episode!

In this episode, I talk with Carrie Brown, the keto chef extraordinaire!  We talk about how she went from creating some of the world’s tastiest chocolates and cakes to removing sugar entirely and adopting the ketogenic lifestyle.  We also get pretty personal and dive into how Carrie suffered from bipolar 2.  After years of frustration and depression, she was able to escape the suicidal thoughts and the medications by adopting keto.  Oh, and of course we talk about some tasty keto recipes!  This was a great episode, I learned a ton, and I have a much deeper respect and appreciation for Carrie knowing what all she has gone through!

In this episode, I talk with Jason Loewy, founder of MyMacros+.  Jason is a successful competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter and is making waves with his macro tracking app.  I've been using MyMacros+ for years so it was a cool experience to be able to connect with Jason.  We dove into the importance of knowing your numbers and being proactive about monitoring your health.  We also dove into the importance if hitting squat depth because the world is full of slackers!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brianna Stubbs (Olympic gold medalist and ketone expert) on the topic of ketone esters.  We dive into the difference between the esters and ketone salts.  We talk about racemic vs. nonracemic exogenous ketones.  We talk about the possibility of using carbs and ketones as a dual fuel.  We even cover the future of exogenous ketones!  This is a great episode and is all about the science!!!

In this episode, I speak with Gillian Szollos on using the ketogenic diet for epilepsy and hormonal pathways.  Gillian suffered from extreme seizures prior to implementing the ketogenic diet.  Now, those seizures are a thing of the past.  We also dive into how hormonal and metabolic pathways play a huge role in finding your success with implementing the keto diet.  We talk about the difference between therapeutic and nutritional ketosis and much more!!

In this episode, I talk with Alex Cunningham of Perfect Keto.  We talk about his motivation behind getting involved with a ketogenic supplement company and how Perfect Keto started.  We talk about the importance of using whole food sources as the pillar of your diet.  We dive into some of the different supplements Perfect Keto offers.  We even talk about how to improve your deadlift form!  Hope you enjoy this one!

In this episode, I speak with Drew Manning, the creator of Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit.  We dive deep into his motivation behind gaining a ton of weight and leaning back down to better understand his clients.  We talk about the story of how he built his brand.  Drew tells us how he discovered keto and how that has changed his lifestyle.  We also dive into some deep emotions and life advice that has been learned through hardships!  This was a great episode and I really hope you enjoy it!  

In this episode, I talk with Ben Davis on how he has used the keto diet to overcome significant adversity.  Ben suffered from multiple injuries and PTSD from his time in deployment with the military.  After returning to civilian life, he got a sedentary job and let his health go, reaching almost 400 lbs.  He was forced into surgery and told he would never run again.  He has since lost over 120 lbs and committed himself to running at least one ultramarathon every single month to help raise awareness.  The keto lifestyle has helped him overcome chronic pain and given him a platform to share his story with other veterans needing hope!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brian Lenzkes on how he is having tremendous success with his patients using the ketogenic diet.  We dive deep into the science behind insulin and cholesterol and how the ketogenic diet impacts these markers from a medical perspective.  We also talk about how to implement a nutrition and lifestyle plan that is best for you as an individual.  Dr. Lenzkes is going against the grain of traditional medicine and he is changing lives in the process!

In this episode, I talk with Ken Canion on transforming your body and mind.  Ken was a contestant on The Biggest Loser where he initially lost over 100 pounds.  He is a motivational/entrepreneurial speaker and author and has learned to control his mind in order to transform his body.  He has since taken his knowledge and passion for health and fitness and created his own business that focuses on helping others turn their life around as well!

In this episode, Tracee Gluhaich dives deep into food sensitivities and how to keep them from holding you back.  She also goes into detail about elimination and rotation diets.  We talk about training and competition mentality.  We also talk in depth about different food tricks you can incorporate into the keto diet to make it more enjoyable!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Shawn Baker who has been eating a 100% carnivorous diet!  Dr. Baker's performance has improved significantly since the switch in his nutrition and he has set numerous records on the concept2 rower.  We talk about the micronutrient needs that are being satisfied when eating only meat.  We dive into the history of human food consumption.  Dr. Baker tells us how to cook a perfect steak and what new and exciting things he has coming up!

In this episode, I talk with Craig Emmerich and we cover all kinds of keto topics.  We talk about keto for children, misconceptions about cholesterol and hormones, if calories matter, protein, consuming alcohol on the keto diet, and so much more!

In this episode, Rachel Gregory talks about the results of her 6-week keto research study in CrossFit athletes.  She also dives into some of the details behind building her website and business around her ketogenic interests.  Rachel, along with several others, is making waves in San Diego within the keto community!

In this episode, Trent Holbert dives into optimizing health using a holistic approach.  We talk about his journey overcoming depression.  We dive into different biohacking techniques.  We talk about leveraging certain drugs and herbs.  We also cover spiritual health and so much more!  I really enjoyed recording this episode!

Danny Vega and I discuss the results of our three-month hypertrophy experiment in which we set out to discover what macronutrient ratio results in the most muscle gain and the least fat gain.  Our findings were quite interesting!!!  We also talk about what experiments we have coming up next!

In this episode, I talk with the team over at Gene Blueprint on how to leverage genetics to optimize performance.  Every individual carries certain genes that perform better under certain conditions.  This podcast was all about finding those genes and manipulating your lifestyle decisions to use them to your advantage!

This is the second time I've had Theresa on the show and it get's better every time!  In this episode, we talked about Theresa's experience prepping for nations, going through hardships, and giving it everything you've got.  There was a lot of passion and emotion in this one ladies and gents.  you only have one life, don't be content with sitting on the sidelines.  Make moves to create the life you've dreamed of into reality.  Carpe Diem.  Seize The Day!

We go deep into the scientific details on this episode ladies and gents.  Dr. Kapelner dives into starvation and ketogenesis to shift the body's primary fuel supply and handicap cancer.  He then introduces his theory on how this could be combined with extreme hypoglycemia to kill cancer cells!  We also talk about his new 4:1 ketogenic beverage called "Kuma Shake!"

In this episode, I speak with my client Gary Blad about his first competition experience.  I'm super proud of Gary for this one!  He did an awesome job at the show, we both learned a ton along the way, and he brought an awesome degree of conditioning to the table.  He never once complained about the work he had to put in and he was rewarded for it!  I had a blast talking with him and getting his perspective on the whole process!

In this episode, Logan Delgado (Goody Beats) dives into how he transformed his physique and his mentality with keto!  We also dive into starting a YouTube channel, finding your motivation, and enjoying life to the fullest!

In this podcast, Chris Irvin talks about testing ketone levels and optimizing the ketogenic diet to reach your goal.  He also dives into every supplement you could possibly want to know about!  We also talk about building and maintaining muscle on the ketogenic diet and how hormones are affected by this lifestyle.

I absolutely loved recording this podcast with Marcus Aurelius Anderson!  We dove deep into the world of adversity and adopting a stoic mentality.  Marcus was paralyzed, told he would never walk again, and flat-lined twice on the operating table.  You think that stopped him???  HELL NO!  Instead, he used that, leveraging it to catapult him even farther in life.  He is now a Ted X speaker, motivational speaker, life coach, martial artist, author, and super inspiring friend!

In this episode, I talk with Paul Anthony about keto contest prep.  Paul lost his leg in an accident when he was 22 years old and his life hasn't been the same since.  He has used his frustration and turned it into positive energy which he has poured into bodybuilding.  His next show will be done following a ketogenic protocol!

In this episode, Matt and Megha of Keto Connect talk with me about their morning routines and what strategies they use for content creation and workflow.  We talk about putting in the work to build a successful business and their future plans for Keto Connect.  We also dive deep into diet experimentation and techniques to achieve a specific health goal!

In this podcast, David Korsunsky dives into the details behind his amazing web service, Heads Up Health!  heads UP Health was built out of his motivation to measure and analyze his self-experiments, his lab test results, and his observations to see how they are all correlated.  He has made this software available to the public so that everyone can benefit from having access to their data.  I've just recently started using it myself and it is pretty much amazing!  If you like tracking data and self-experimentation, this is for you!

I recorded two podcast episodes today and I noticed a common theme with both of my guests...Success is born out of consistently DOING every single day!!  After recording, I felt compelled to make this quick clip.  It's all about the little pieces people.  Those little pieces form the whole.  They compound over your lifetime and create your reality.  They make you the failure or the success that you are.  Choose to be a success. EARN IT!