Savage Perspective Podcast

Eating when you’re not hungry? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Food can quiet the noise in your head without fixing what hurts. In Episode 926 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with psychologist Dr. Adi Jaffe to explore emotional eating, binge eating, and the habits we learn as kid...

Hitting a plateau on your carnivore or keto journey? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through it: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Kerry Mann feared the carnivore diet would hurt his heart. In Episode 925 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes hears why he tried it for 30 days anyway. His meals were beef, butter, bacon, and eggs. He says his snoring stopped before...

Things are ramping up here at the compound! This week, Greg and I talk about some exciting new Keto Brick products in the pipeline, our upcoming trip to KetoPalooza, and everything we've got planned for Live Savage. We also get into the growing desire to disconnect from technology, the value of actually owning things, and getting back to a simpler, more intentional way of living. From camping...

Breakthrough your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Divorce broke the life he thought was secure. In Episode 924 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with David Gerber about a marriage he never wanted to lose and the long road back. David shares how therapy helped him through his darkest days and why tracking lions on foot in South Africa made him feel al...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to breakthrough your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Parasite symptoms changed how Kim Rogers viewed her health. In Episode 923 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with the Worm Queen about years of illness, 13 surgeries and the $30 cleanse she says changed her life. Kim shares the signs she links to para...

In this episode, Greg and I recap Nick Walker's Olympia win and discuss the tradeoffs between competitive bodybuilding, health, and longevity. We also share highlights from the Low Carb for Better Health conference, where I challenged attendees to make strength training just as much of a priority as their nutrition. We talk about the importance of face-to-face connections within the keto commu...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Women do not build muscle by accident. In Episode 922 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Lilian Estafanous joins Robert Sikes to challenge the fear of getting too big from lifting weights. She shares how a knee injury led her into natural bodybuilding and why real muscl...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call GLP-1s can change more than hunger. In Episode 921 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Susan Peirce Thompson explore food cravings, dopamine, and the pull of rewards beyond food. Susan shares her view on why these drugs can ease some compulsive habits wh...

Greg and I are fresh off the second annual Natural State Savage, and this year was a massive step forward. We break down what worked, what we improved from last year, and why creating an athlete-first experience matters so much to us. We also get into the realities of running a truly natural bodybuilding show, the responsibility that comes with competing drug-free, and why the standards have to me...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Gaintaining can come at the cost of muscle growth. In Episode 920 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Brandon Kempter explore why staying shredded year-round may hold you back. Brandon shares how he plans long off seasons and finds a body weight that supports ha...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Health insurance can leave you paying more and feeling unheard. In Episode 919 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Dr. Russell Van Maele about cash-pay care, rushed visits and the cost of blood tests. Dr. Russ explains why he takes fewer patients...

It’s peak week, bruh! This week Greg and I break down what peak week actually looks like for a natural ketogenic bodybuilder, why crazy water cuts and last-minute manipulations can do more harm than good, and what we’re doing to get ready for Natural State Savages. We also talk about the chaos that always seems to show up right before a big event, what’s happening behind the scenes with the compet...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to get past your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call John Arnold is still muscular at 69 after 34 years with keto as his base diet. In Episode 918 of Savage Perspective Podcast, he joins Robert Sikes to share how he eats and trains for the long haul. A loss of libido during a low-fat contest diet pushed him to rethink his...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your energy is about far more than food. In Episode 917 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Harry Massey examine bioenergetics and quantum biology. Harry shares how three accidents, Epstein-Barr, a head injury, and Addison's disease left him bedridde...

This week Greg and I are officially one week out from the show, so we talk through all the last-minute details and what it takes to be ready before the real prep even begins. We also get into training, Greg getting ready for fatherhood, the weight social media puts on us, and how the little things we do every day compound over a lifetime. Plus, we reminisce about our old fast-food habits, talk mic...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call A family of eight can eat homegrown food all year when growing and storage work together. In Episode 916 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Staci and Jeremy Hill about raising six kids on an 11-acre homestead while producing meat, milk, eggs, and vegetables. The...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call The blocked-artery theory of heart attacks gets put under a microscope. In Episode 915 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Tom Cowan ask whether coronary plaque is the true cause of heart attacks. Cowan shares his case for small-vessel damage, lost heart energy, acid bu...

Greg is back, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. We talk about the 50 Mile March, switching our training back to heavy lifting, some questionable fitness and nutrition trends, the craziness happening around the food and beef industries, and how close we are to this year’s bodybuilding show. But the biggest news is Greg is going to be a dad to a little girl! Lots of changes coming, lots of laughs...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call High achievers can hide ADHD behind years of success and self-control. In Episode 914 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Sara Lewis Hartley expose the cost of masking ADHD, sensory overload, and always needing to prove yourself. Sara shares why good grades, a fast mind...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your cholesterol number does not tell the whole story about heart disease. In Episode 913 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes is joined by heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to examine statins, LDL, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Dr. Ovadia explains what co...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for help with a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Gluttony may be the sin the church avoids most. In Episode 912 of Savage Perspective Podcast, guest Bishop Foreman examines food addiction, discipline, and faith with host Robert Sikes. He explains how he went from 250 pounds and constant exhaustion to shedding 120 to 130...

Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes to break your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call The high-carb rules for athletic performance may be built on weak science. In episode 911 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes is joined by Dr. Andrew Koutnik to explain carbs, the ketogenic diet, and athletic performance. They show why many keto studies were too...

This week Greg and I catch up on everything from missed workouts and bush hogging in brutal Arkansas heat to melted Keto Bricks and why real food does what real food does. I’m also getting ready for my sixth 50 Mile March, which means 50 miles, 22 hours, and a whole lot of time on my feet raising money for veterans. We also talk about what’s coming up with Keto Brick, some new products we’ve been...

Book a free call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Does muscle matter more than costly biohacks for longevity and health? In episode 910 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with sports medicine doctor Dr. Jordan Metzl to expose the truth about peptides, BPC-157, GLP-1 drugs, supplements, and quick fixe...

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your heart was built to burn fat, not sugar, and losing that ability may drive heart disease. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and Dr. Anthony Jay break down how insulin resistance can leave the heart low on fuel as LDL cholesterol...