Savage Perspective Podcast

A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful experience of sharing the farm retreat with Dr. Bill Schindler and his son, Billy. Dr. Bill is the author of the book Eat Like a Human , and his cooking skills are unmatched. It was a pleasure to spend that time with him and his son and I’m thrilled to share our experience with you in this episode. What you’ll hear:   Our history together (1:24) Danny Vega...

In this episode, we took a break from all things keto and dove into the world of website development and business building. Jordan Carmon is the man behind the Savage websites and owns Modular Orange, a website development company. It was a pleasure to pick his brain and learn a bit more about the technical side of building a website and his business model.   What you’ll hear in this episode:...

In this episode, I welcome back my client and friend, Michael Denehy, to discuss his recent elk hunt and the nutritional manipulations we made to prepare him for that journey.   What we talked about:   Mileage he covered during the hunt (2:14) Competition prep and his cutting phases (3:40) Strength and endurance in bodybuilding (4:51) Hunting as an athletic event (9:49) HIs training and...

If you’re new to keto and have questions, Amy Berger has the answers. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist who specializes in using low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition to help people reclaim their vitality through eating delicious foods, and showing them that getting well doesn’t require starvation, deprivation, or living at the gym. Her motto is, “Real people ne...

New year, new goals, new mindset. Jake Thomas has made it his mission in life to get people happy, healthy, and wealthy. We have worked together in the past and were about to do a competition prep together when he decided to totally switch gears and dive deeply into self-improvement and mindset. If you’re at a point in life where you feel stuck, this is the podcast episode for you.   What you...

Do you struggle with disordered eating tendencies? Dr. Sarah Zaldivar has a Ph. D. in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Miami. She recently relocated to Ocala, Florida where she continues to teach nutrition courses online at Miami Dade College. She is a certified personal trainer and a certified Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine. She taught w...

Similar to what we’ve done for the past 4-5 years, I’ve recorded a manifesto for 2023 that will serve as our overarching theme for the year. We’re still leaning into our 2022 manifesto, Faith Over Fear, which helped us get through many hardships and uncertainty with the business and our personal lives. For this year, I was inspired by one of my favorite authors, Ryan Holiday, and his new book of t...

Greg is a current client of mine and also one of our Deeper State Keto coaches. He earned his pro card following a ketogenic protocol and he’s currently training for his 2023 competition season. In this episode, we discuss what he’s currently working on as far as his prep is concerned and various issues and topics going around the keto space as a whole.

Are you suffering from menopausal symptoms and think that’s simply a part of aging? Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting. ( https://cynthiathurlow.com/ ) She has a wealth of knowledge to help women combat the negative eff...

Do you have a negative view of spinal surgery? Dr. Ardavan Aslie is a Board Certified, Harvard University Fellow Spine Surgeon. During his first three years of practice, Dr. Aslie became aware of a significant challenge confronting patients who underwent spinal surgery. Solving this problem became Dr. Aslie’s main priority and finally, after years of research and study, Dr. Aslie developed the lam...

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of exogenous ketones? Frank Llosa is an entrepreneur and former Division I track athlete, who incorporates biohacking to stay competitive in all his endeavors. He is the founder of KetoneAid, a performance-enhancing sport and brain ketone ester drink.

Brett and Harry officially launched the Meat Mafia in January 2022 with one mission in mind: share their wealth of practical experiences in transforming their own health through an active, animal-based lifestyle. Animal-based living emphasizes the elimination of processed foods and the consumption of natural, whole foods. As the name suggests, most of these foods come from animal sources, from bee...

In this episode, we welcome back badass Jen Pittaro, one of our Deeper State Keto Coaches and a highly accomplished ketogenic athlete. She discusses the lessons she learned through prepping for two back-to-back competitions. I know you’ll learn a lot from this conversation.

On this episode, I invited my lovely wife Crystal and son Rigel to give us a motherhood update as well as discuss a few things we have in the pipeline for the business in 2023.

Are you aware of how important it is to have a positive, healthy relationship with food? Gab Cohen struggled with disordered eating for years. She healed herself mentally and psychologically, improved her relationship with food, and catapulted herself into bigger and better things.

Have you ever thought of sugar as a gateway drug? Anna Fruehling is a recovering addict with 33 years clean. When she realized sugar acts as the gateway drug, priming the brain for all other addictions, a light bulb went off! It is her purpose and privilege to help others recover fully from all outlets of the deadly disease of addiction. She is the author of An Altered Spirit, The 12 Steps and Ebe...

Jonathan Shane is the owner of Keto Road LLC and certified FNTP specializing in the ketogenic diet. After overcoming an 8-year battle with bulimia and body image issues, he knows the struggles of finding true health and food freedom. He has devoted his life and experience to helping people take control of their health! ( https://www.theketoroad.com/ )

Dr. Jeff Gerber is a family physician and the man behind Low Carb Denver. It was a pleasure to learn his backstory and dig a bit deeper into his upbringing and what got him into the low-carb space initially.

Did you know that keeping your mindset fit is as important as keeping your body fit? Kathleen Trotter became a fitness expert to help others learn to love their bodies and find joy in keeping themselves fit and healthy. She guides her clients to reach their goals by helping them discover what works best for them as individuals. We have a lot of things in common and it was a pleasure having her on...

There’s no question that we need dramatic changes in the area of mental health, including care, education, and research. Dr. Chris Palmer is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 27 years, he has held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles in psychiat...

Giveaways will become a regular part of the Keto Savage brand, and we’re excited to announce that now through the end of November, you have the chance to win a $3,000 Rogue Power Rack!

Jenn “Streaky” Roberts entered the health and fitness space in 2010. She began with CrossFit, which turned into Olympic lifting and bodybuilding; then, she received a horrible diagnosis that changed her life overnight. Rather than seeing this as a death sentence, Jenn changed her mindset and figured out what she needed to do from a fitness and nutrition standpoint to survive and thrive.

Do you suffer from chronic health conditions, but continue to treat the symptoms instead of the root cause? Dr. Bruce Fong has been at the forefront of alternative therapies for immune-related diseases since the early 90’s. Rather than focusing on alleviating symptoms or masking issues entirely with symptomatic-based pharmacologic therapies - Dr. Fong focuses on combating the root causes of illnes...

Do you suffer from chronic health issues and have had no luck with traditional western medicine treatments? Christopher Blakeslee struggled with health issues from the very early age of 2, from poor gut health to autoimmune disorders. He healed himself through a four-pillar protocol that he developed. He is now a health consultant and author who helps people with chronic illnesses or pain.

Have you ever thought of trying exogenous ketones to support your ketogenic lifestyle? Peter and Devon are the founders of Kenetik, a ketone energy drink that can help support a healthy metabolism and a higher performance level.