Savage Perspective Podcast

Robert Sikes

The "Savage Perspective Podcast" is hosted by Robert Sikes, WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder. Robert has been deconstructing human performance and is willing to push the envelope to see what is possible. He's been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over a decade, is the founder and formulator of Keto Brick, and has a passion for helping others achieve their highest potential. In the show, he brings on guests to dive deeper into what has led to their successes and failures in all walks of life from fitness to business, relationships to spirituality so you can learn and take action!

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#74
Friday · 33 min
The Work Podcast Episode 74 - It’s Peak Week!
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 competition, and tease a brand-new Keto Brick product that’s getting very close to launch. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
#918
Wednesday · 1 hr 14 min
Muscular at 69: Inside His 34-Year Keto Lifestyle
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 food. He explains why keto stuck, how he handles off-plan meals, and why he feels his best physique came after 45. John also shares his own testosterone and cholesterol results, plus the lessons he has learned from decades in natural bodybuilding. They discuss drug testing, the cost of competing, and why a pro card is no quick path to success. Hear what he has kept, changed, and questioned along the way. Contact John: https://www.naturalbuildfitness.com/contact.php Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - John Arnold and the Onstage Proposal 1:39 - The Injury That Led to Natural Bodybuilding 5:32 - How John Became a Show Promoter 11:15 - Natural Federations, Drug Testing, and Fairness 19:07 - What a Bodybuilding Pro Card Really Changes 20:02 - Why Natural Shows Are Losing Competitors 22:55 - Making Bodybuilding More Affordable 26:35 - Classic Physique: Symmetry vs. Extreme Leanness 31:22 - What It Takes to Compete at Worlds 36:44 - How Bodybuilding Judges Make the Call 41:15 - Can Electronic Judging Reduce Errors? 45:36 - Peptides, GLP-1s, and Natural Competition 51:20 - John's 34 Years with Keto as His Base Diet 53:48 - John's Cholesterol, Testosterone, and Heart Scan 57:56 - Leaner on Keto with Higher Testosterone? 59:27 - Robert's Keto Contest Prep and Hormone Drop 1:00:46 - Cardio Without Sacrificing Training 1:03:45 - The Libido Scare That Changed John's Diet 1:08:53 - Why John Says His Best Physique Came After 45 1:10:24 - Upcoming Shows and a Lifelong Bodybuilding Mindset 1:13:32 - Where to Find John Arnold and His Shows
#917
Monday · 55 min
Eating Right, Still Exhausted? The Bioenergetic Truth
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 bedridden for seven years with severe brain fog. He explains why diets and quick fixes failed, how studying energy changed his path, and why light, oxygen, circadian rhythm, movement, and personal responsibility matter. They also discuss Infoceuticals, lab testing, wearables, voice scans, and Harry's vision for physics-based healthcare. Watch to see why eating well may be only one part of managing your energy. For more info visit Harry's website: https://www.harrymassey.com/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Bioenergetics and the Body Battery 3:15 - How Quantum Biology Fits In 8:06 - Why Energy Medicine Became Taboo 11:22 - Can Bioenergetics Survive Scientific Scrutiny? 15:42 - Rethinking Health Beyond Diet 19:46 - The Magic Bullet Trap 22:28 - Seven Years Bedridden: Harry's Search for Answers 27:02 - The Diets and Therapies That Failed 28:40 - Meeting Peter Fraser and Discovering Infoceuticals 32:15 - How Infoceuticals Were Tested in the Lab 36:32 - Can Physics-Based Healthcare Go Mainstream? 41:29 - Can You Measure Your Body's Energy? 47:41 - How Other People's Energy Affects You 48:55 - Beyond Medicine and the Future of Energy4Life
#73
September 11 · 36 min
The Work Podcast Episode 73 - Time is Passing
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 microplastics, and somehow end up discussing blowing up little green Army men. Just another day at The Work. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
#916
September 9 · 1 hr
How They Store a Year of Homegrown Food for a Family of 8
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. They explain water-glassing eggs, canning, fermenting, freezing, freeze-drying, fast-chilling raw milk, and using five refrigerators and six deep freezers. The Hills also share how they left town in small steps, teach their kids through farm work and homeschool, and earn income through agritourism. Watch to learn how small steps can fill a pantry, cut food waste, and keep homegrown food ready beyond harvest season. Subscribe to Staci and Jeremy Hill's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTo6PYJoFB6MJU9NdFX-EKw Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - Raw Milk Safety, Testing, and Digestion 3:21 - The Cooling Rule for Better Raw Milk 5:08 - Machine Milking and Sanitation 8:22 - Making Every Dairy Staple at Home 10:12 - Why Raw Milk Laws Still Exist 12:55 - Spoiled Milk, Clabber, and Shelf-Stable Dairy 16:07 - Raising and Preserving Nearly All Their Food 17:36 - Water Glassing Eggs for 12 to 18 Months 20:07 - Freeze-Drying Meat and Saving the Fat 21:19 - KuneKune Pigs and Farm Agritourism 24:33 - From City Life to an 11-Acre Homestead 26:21 - How Six Kids Keep the Homestead Running 28:22 - Homeschooling Through Farm Life and Business 33:03 - Real Food vs. Ultra-Processed Decline 36:34 - Starting Small With Food Independence 39:05 - Best Starter Animals for Self-Sufficiency 43:59 - Selling and Processing Farm-Raised Meat 48:47 - The Preserver's Garden and Seasonal Growing 52:48 - Seven Preservation Methods and Fermentation 56:34 - Food Storage for a Family of Eight
#915
September 7 · 1 hr 16 min
Blocked Arteries Don’t Cause Heart Attacks?
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 buildup, and plaque as repair. They cover coronary calcium scores, stents, statins, fat metabolism, keto, structured water, sunlight, and movement. The talk then turns to Cowan's disputed views on viruses, contagion, immunity, cancer, genetics, and vaccines. It closes with a practical challenge: test claims, track your body's response, eat real food, move, get outside, build relationships, and own your health. For more info visit: https://drtomcowan.com/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - What Really Causes Heart Attacks? 0:42 - How to Falsify a Scientific Claim 2:10 - The Blocked-Artery Theory of Heart Attacks 5:18 - The 95% Blockage Paradox and Autopsy Findings 8:08 - Stents, Bypasses, and the Blockage Theory 10:08 - An Energy-and-Acid Theory of Heart Attacks 13:23 - Diabetes, Small Vessels, and Fat Metabolism 15:13 - A Forgotten Seed Extract for Heart Disease 17:02 - Stroke, Keto, and the Plaque Debate 19:02 - CAC Scans and the Protective Plaque Theory 21:48 - The Fourth Phase of Water 24:09 - What Moves Blood Through Capillaries? 28:39 - Does Drinking Charged Water Help? 30:36 - Viruses, Measles, and the Limits of Diagnosis 32:24 - How Virology Identifies a Virus 34:26 - Polio Experiments and Viral Culture 39:14 - Contagion or Shared Exposure? 41:55 - The 1918 Spanish Flu Prison Study 45:25 - Do Bacteria and Parasites Cause Disease? 49:32 - Fear, Vaccines, and Personal Agency 51:02 - Questioning the Immune System and Antibody Model 54:53 - A Different Theory of Cancer and Tumors 56:29 - Four Proposed Causes of Sickness 1:01:19 - Question Everything and Test It Yourself 1:02:21 - Taking Back Personal Agency 1:06:04 - Genetics, DNA, and the Double Helix 1:09:57 - Control, Faith, and Two Origin Stories 1:12:49 - Purpose, Homesteading, and Animals 1:15:00 - Websites, Clinic, and Closing
#72
September 4 · 35 min
The Work Podcast Episode 72 - Big Daddy Greg
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 in this one, and plenty to look forward to. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
#914
September 2 · 1 hr 4 min
The Dark Truth About ADHD in High Achievers (Nobody Sees It)
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, and career success can delay an ADHD diagnosis. They cover dopamine, hyperfocus, screen habits, emotional regulation, and the traits that drive many entrepreneurs. Sara shares her ALIGN Shift method for moving from reaction to response, setting boundaries, and parenting kids with ADHD without shame. Learn how to spot hidden signs, understand your brain, and stop mistaking overwhelm for a lack of discipline. Follow Sara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saralewishartley/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - The Hidden Side of ADHD in High Achievers 2:38 - ADHD Is Not a Lack of Attention 5:53 - Why Entrepreneurs Miss Their Own ADHD Symptoms 10:02 - Dopamine, Doomscrolling and the ADHD Brain 12:16 - Gifted Kids, Emotional Regulation and Medication Rebound 16:17 - Is ADHD Overdiagnosed or Finally Recognized? 18:34 - Genetics, Food Triggers and Generational Masking 21:58 - Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback for ADHD 26:32 - ADHD Medication, Giftedness and Sensory Processing 29:09 - Inattentive vs. Hyperactive ADHD: The Signs People Miss 30:50 - ADHD, Autism and Twice-Exceptional Brains 37:19 - How Screens Shape Attention and Dopamine 40:02 - Handheld Screens, Hyperfocus and Healthier Boundaries 47:59 - The ALIGN Method for Emotional Regulation 51:12 - How to Stop Shaming Kids Who Are Struggling 53:51 - Why Children Mirror Your Emotional Reactions 56:52 - Discipline Without Yelling: Firm Boundaries That Work 59:53 - Natural Consequences and the Meaning Behind Behavior 1:02:40 - Unconditional Love, Honesty and Emotional Safety 1:05:47 - Sara Hartley's Books and ADHD Parenting Resources
#913
August 31 · 51 min
Heart Surgeon Shares the Truth About Statins and LDL
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 coronary calcium scans can reveal, why some patients need heart surgery in their 30s, and which blood tests may show metabolic risk. He also shares how he lost 100 pounds, why strength training and low-carb or carnivore nutrition guide his approach, and what his new book teaches about nutrient density. See where standard heart advice may fall short and what to ask before accepting one cholesterol score as the full story. Buy Philip's book: https://stayoffmykitchentable.com/ Subscribe to Philip's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHearts Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - How Dr. Ovadia Got Leaner and Stronger 1:34 - Carnivore Diet, Mold Exposure, and Resistance Training 3:18 - Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, and Metabolic Health 4:56 - How a Heart Surgeon Lost 100 Pounds 7:29 - What Happens During Heart Bypass Surgery 10:44 - Why Heart Disease Goes Undetected for Decades 12:01 - Cholesterol Quantity vs. Insulin Resistance 13:42 - Three Missing Pieces of Heart Disease Screening 15:01 - The $100 Coronary Calcium Scan 17:27 - Soft Plaque vs. Calcified Plaque 19:50 - What a CIMT Scan Can and Cannot Reveal 21:46 - High Cholesterol With a Zero Calcium Score 23:27 - When Should You Get a CAC Scan? 24:24 - Why 30-Year-Olds Need Heart Bypass Surgery 26:09 - Blood Tests for Inflammation and Insulin Resistance 28:42 - Do Statins Address the Root Cause? 32:23 - Why the Body Needs Cholesterol 35:19 - Why Doctors Keep Focusing on Cholesterol 38:34 - What Most Heart Surgery Patients Share 41:00 - Affordable Blood Tests and Heart Scans 42:10 - Can Cutting Carbs Reverse Insulin Resistance? 44:24 - Inside Stay Off My Kitchen Table 46:42 - Why His Vegan Coauthor Started Eating Meat 48:11 - Are Carbs Necessary for Long-Term Health? 49:45 - Where to Find Dr. Ovadia's New Book
#912
August 26 · 53 min
The Sin the Church Won’t Talk About: Gluttony
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 pounds through lasting habit changes. They discuss why you cannot out-train a bad diet, why health shapes your ability to serve, and why a made-up mind matters more than motivation. The conversation also covers accountability, purpose, money, father wounds, generational trauma, and breaking destructive family cycles. Learn how stronger habits can support a healthier body, clearer purpose, and a life built to serve others. Follow Bishop on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Bishop Foreman’s Origin Story 1:51 - The 250-Pound Wake-Up Call 3:32 - How He Shed 120 to 130 Pounds 5:01 - Why Churches Ignore Gluttony 7:52 - Health Expands Your Capacity to Serve 10:34 - Faith, Fitness, Finance, and Business 15:41 - Why Purpose Creates Energy 16:28 - You Need a Made-Up Mind 17:33 - Turning Childhood Pain Into Drive 19:23 - Excellence, Habits, and Destiny 21:45 - Where Men Find Accountability 24:28 - Why Leaders Must Stay Teachable 26:33 - Escaping the Algorithm Echo Chamber 28:56 - Why Bishop Foreman Believes in God 32:31 - Robert Sikes’s Journey to Faith 37:14 - Purpose Beyond the Afterlife 41:52 - Start by Turning Your Own Ship 44:37 - How Unhealed Trauma Spreads 48:29 - Can Society Break the Cycle? 49:39 - Existing Is Not the Same as Living 51:20 - Bishop Foreman’s Books and Resources
#911
August 24 · 59 min
Why 99% of Athletes Don’t Need High Carbs to Perform
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 short, what changes after four weeks of fat adaptation, and why keto athletes matched high-carb athletes in hard sprints and endurance tests. Learn how blood sugar and brain energy affect fatigue, why 10 grams of carbs per hour improved performance by 22 percent, and why more carbs are not always better. They also cover glycogen, muscle growth, insulin, protein, natural bodybuilding, metabolic health, and how athletes can choose the right fuel plan. Follow Andrew on IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/ Subscribe to Andrew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewkoutnikphd Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Dr. Andrew Koutnik's Keto Study Sparked Backlash 1:39 - Are Carbs Essential for Athletic Performance? 3:55 - How High-Carb Sports Nutrition Became the Standard 10:40 - Why Athletes Are Warned Against the Keto Diet 12:30 - Why Most Keto Performance Studies Were Too Short 19:14 - Keto vs High Carb: Equal Performance, Different Blood Sugar 22:59 - Can Keto Fuel Marathons and Ironman Endurance? 25:46 - What Really Causes Athletes to Hit the Wall? 27:24 - How 10 Grams of Carbs Improved Performance by 22% 30:13 - What 160 Studies Reveal About Carbs and Brain Energy 32:08 - Do Bodybuilders Need Carbs for Weight Training? 33:30 - Why Elite Coaches Rejected the Keto Findings 35:25 - Can Carbs Boost Performance Without Being Burned? 39:26 - If Performance Is Equal, Why Choose Keto? 40:32 - Does Keto Support Natural Bodybuilding and Longevity? 42:17 - Do Carbs and Insulin Actually Build Muscle? 44:53 - High Carb vs Keto: Which Diet Is Best for You? 45:54 - Why Aren't More Elite Athletes Using Keto? 50:58 - When Research Destroys Your Strongest Beliefs 52:10 - How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? 56:01 - Can Excess Protein Make You Gain Body Fat? 57:48 - Dr. Koutnik's Research and the Keto Brick Performance Studies
#71
August 21 · 24 min
The Work Podcast Episode 71 - 50 Mile March
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 testing, natural fiber apparel, the return of Peanut Butter Keto Bricks, and why I’m glad we’ve gotten back into a rhythm with the weekly vlogs. Lots happening, lots coming down the pipeline, and no shortage of work to get after. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
#910
August 19 · 52 min
Why Muscle Matters More Than Biohacks for Longevity
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 fixes. They explain why movement, strength training, real food, sleep, purpose, and community matter more for health span than wellness trends. Learn how muscle helps metabolism, blood sugar, brain health, mobility, and healthy aging. He also explains why motivation fades, how to make habits last, what changes after age 50, and why fast-twitch muscle matters. This episode gives clear steps to stay strong and active for decades. Follow Jordan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjordanmetzl Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Most Longevity Biohacks Miss What Actually Works 2:38 - Why Expensive Biohacks Cannot Replace the Basics 5:02 - Are GLP-1 Drugs Becoming the New Health Shortcut? 5:43 - Why Medical Trust Collapsed After the Pandemic 7:07 - What Does Healthy Longevity Really Mean? 8:25 - Why Exercise Should Be Prescribed Like Medicine 9:51 - What Is the Science of Motivation? Dr. Jordan Metzl's Push 10:44 - How One Woman Ran 15 Marathons After Starting at 69 12:44 - Why Some People Stay Motivated for Life 14:04 - What Does "Lowering the Cost to Act" Mean? 15:45 - Do Consequences Make Fitness Habits Stick? 16:58 - Can You Start Powerlifting at 59 and Set Records at 70? 17:29 - What Is Muscle Span and Why Does It Matter? 18:50 - Is More Muscle Always Better for Longevity? 20:48 - Why Everyone Should Think Like a Bodybuilder 23:53 - Does Metabolism Really Slow Down With Age? 25:21 - How Strength Training Changes Metabolism After 65 27:06 - Why Consistency Beats the Perfect Fitness Plan 28:18 - Why Your Fitness Goal Must Be Bigger Than You 29:03 - What Blue Zones Teach Us About Purpose and Longevity 30:48 - How Family and Purpose Change the Way We Age 32:18 - Why Social Wellness Matters as Much as Physical Health 33:39 - Is Constant Stimulation Damaging Our Health? 34:40 - How to Find Calm in an Overstimulated World 35:46 - What Are the Most Common Sports Injuries? 37:30 - Why You Never Appreciate Mobility Until It Is Gone 39:14 - Do Injuries Come From Overtraining or Inactivity? 41:10 - How to Preserve Fast-Twitch Muscle After Your Mid-30s 42:12 - Does BPC-157 Work for Injury Recovery? 44:25 - Functional Medicine, AI and the Limits of Health Advice 46:22 - Why Experts Are Building Private AI Knowledge Bases 47:19 - Why the Wellness Industry Is Harder to Trust Than Ever 48:21 - Why More Health Information Has Not Made Us Healthier 49:25 - How Dr. Jordan Metzl Structures His Day for Long-Term Fitness 50:24 - Inside Dr. Metzl's 1,000-Person Fitness Community 51:53 - Where to Find Dr. Jordan Metzl
#909
August 17 · 1 hr 18 min
Your Heart Was Built to Burn Fat, Not Sugar
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 and artery plaque rise. They cover HOMA-IR, statins, coronary calcium scans, CCTA, familial hypercholesterolemia, Lp(a), seed oils, inflammation, and microplastics. Dr. Jay shares why low LDL may not fix the root cause, when statins can help, and how fasting, a low-carb diet, and metabolic flexibility may support heart health. Watch to learn which tests matter and what common heart advice may miss. Buy Anthony's new book: https://amzn.to/4xycguP Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonygjay/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Dr. Anthony Jay Took On Heart Disease 1:04 - Does Insulin Resistance Cause Heart Disease? 5:21 - How Do You Test for Insulin Resistance? 8:43 - What Is the “Starving Heart” Theory? 10:48 - Why Can a High-Fat Diet Raise LDL Cholesterol? 13:02 - Do Statins Increase Coronary Calcium? 16:21 - How Accurate Are CCTA and AI Plaque Scans? 24:24 - When Is a Coronary Angiogram Actually Worth It? 27:09 - When Do Statins Actually Help? 29:33 - What Counts as True Familial Hypercholesterolemia? 34:18 - Why Did Oreo Cookies Lower LDL Cholesterol? 36:30 - Can Statins and Repatha Raise Diabetes Risk? 38:17 - Can Fat Burning Help Reverse Artery Plaque? 42:50 - Can Fasting Reverse Insulin Resistance and Plaque? 44:34 - Which Heart Disease Risks Do Standard Tests Miss? 46:00 - What Is Lp(a), and Why Does It Rise? 48:22 - Is Lp(a) Really Genetic and Unchangeable? 53:01 - Are Seed Oils Bad for Your Arteries? 55:42 - Can Blood Tests Really Measure Inflammation? 1:00:47 - How Long Do Seed Oils Stay in Your Body? 1:03:31 - Why Do Experts Disagree About Seed Oils? 1:06:07 - Should Healthy People Worry About Restaurant Seed Oils? 1:08:40 - Is Alzheimer’s Really Type 3 Diabetes? 1:10:43 - How Do Plastics and Polyester Disrupt Hormones? 1:12:14 - Are Microplastics Hiding Inside Artery Plaque? 1:17:37 - Dr. Anthony Jay’s New Book, Sugar Beat
#70
August 14 · 39 min
The Work Podcast Episode 70 Seed Oils & Sleep
Greg and I are back for another episode of The Work, and this one covers everything from the recent avocado oil controversy and why ingredient quality matters, to keeping nutrition simple, planning ahead, and actually living the lifestyle you preach. We also recap the Brick by Brick promo, talk alternate-day fasting, my upcoming 50 Mile March, the Natural State Savages competition, future retreats, and why my new mattress may have completely changed the recovery game. As usual, we eventually go off the rails and somehow end up discussing cowboy boots, homemade mayo, and exactly how four adults could sleep on one king-sized mattress. Enjoy! Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
#909
August 12 · 1 hr 14 min
What Modern Life Is Really Doing to Your Child's Brain
Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Screens, poor sleep, processed food, and stress may be shaping your child's brain. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with brain health clinician Stephanie Rimka to explore how screens, poor sleep, processed food, stress, and an overloaded home affect focus, mood, and behavior. Stephanie shares how she uses brain mapping, neurofeedback, nutrition, and family routines to look beyond labels like ADHD and anxiety. They also discuss autism care, screen-free parenting, homeschooling, nervous system regulation, keto for brain health, and why helping one child may require the whole family to change. Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Stephanie's Approach to Nervous System Health 1:12 - Why Stephanie Chose Mental Health 3:39 - How Autism Changed Her Mission 7:18 - Why COVID Changed the Vaccine Conversation 11:01 - What Families Report After Vaccination 15:09 - What Brain Mapping Can Reveal 19:28 - How Auditory Processing Shapes Behavior 22:05 - The Whole-Body Approach to Brain Health 24:26 - Can Kids Thrive on Keto and Real Food? 25:52 - How Food Becomes Love and Comfort 29:31 - Why Overloaded Families Need to Simplify 31:34 - What Screen Time Does to a Developing Brain 35:27 - Is Neurodivergence Always a Gift? 38:41 - Autism Rates, Self-Diagnosis, and Severe Cases 43:48 - Is It ADHD or Too Little Sleep? 48:56 - Daycare vs. Homeschool Brain Development 55:12 - Why Parents Must Regulate Themselves First 59:28 - Can a Stronger Marriage Support a Child? 1:02:54 - Why High Achievers Burn Out 1:04:42 - Can Ketosis Support an Aging Brain? 1:07:24 - Diet, Statins, and Cognitive Decline 1:10:39 - Stephanie's Programs and Sabbatical
#908
August 10 · 58 min
I Passed a Heart Stress Test. Here’s What It Missed
Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Daniel Trevor passed a heart stress test, received a clean bill of health, then had a heart attack that almost killed him. In episode 908 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes uncovers what standard heart tests can miss and how hidden heart disease can grow without warning. Daniel’s search led to CAC scans, soft plaque, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, statins, seed oils, sugar, carb addiction, and the standard American diet. They also cover training after 40, fasted exercise, toxins, oral health, and metabolic health. If you look fit, eat low carb, or trust normal lab results, this episode shows why testing, food choices, and daily habits matter. Buy Daniel's Book here: https://danieltrevor.com/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - How a Normal Stress Test Missed a Heart Attack 2:01 - Why Obesity Exploded From 1% to Nearly 50% 2:44 - Why Carbs, Sugar, and Oils Keep You Addicted 5:09 - How Big Tobacco Engineered Addictive Foods 7:30 - How Do We Reverse the Obesity Epidemic? 9:33 - The Heart Tests Your Doctor May Be Missing 10:51 - What Does a CAC Score Really Tell You? 13:48 - How Soft Plaque Causes Heart Attacks and Strokes 15:36 - Why Your CAC Score Can Rise After Going Keto 18:16 - Why You Should Test Regularly After 40 19:23 - Do Stents and Bypass Surgery Prevent Heart Attacks? 22:44 - Do Statins Actually Help You Live Longer? 25:22 - The Overlooked Liver Test That Predicts Mortality 28:06 - Can Lean People Have Type 2 Diabetes? 29:17 - Why Standard Bloodwork Can Miss Type 2 Diabetes 33:26 - How Sugar and Seed Oils Changed Human Health 35:51 - What Eating Grains Did to Human Health 37:07 - How Modern Wheat Triggers Food Cravings 38:38 - Can Exercise Offset Carbs and Seed Oils? 40:32 - Resistance Training vs. Cardio After 40 43:43 - Does Fasted Training Burn More Fat? 45:38 - Why Fit Athletes Can Get Away With More Carbs 48:06 - How Environmental Toxins Affect Your Health 53:04 - How Oral Health Affects Your Heart 54:52 - Who Should Read Unholy Trinity? 56:39 - Where to Find Daniel Trevor’s Free Book Preview
#69
August 7 · 33 min
The Work Podcast Episode 69 -Sprints & Agility
In this episode, Greg and I are deep into a 72-hour fast and feeling surprisingly sharp, focused, and strong. We talk about bringing sprinting, jumping, agility, and real-world athleticism back into our training, why recovery matters more as we get older, and how we plan to stay capable enough to keep up with our kids. We also cover travel plans, real estate ideas, bodybuilding prep, Diesel’s recovery, and the latest Brick by Brick action. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
#907
August 6 · 1 hr 8 min
Your “Healthy” Diet Might Be Making You Infertile
Book a free keto or low-carb consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your “healthy” diet could be starving your hormones and hurting fertility before you see a warning sign. In episode 907 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with fertility doctor Dr. Aumatma Simmons about why infertility is not just a woman’s issue. They cover male fertility, sperm and egg quality, fertility after age 35, chronic under-eating, overtraining, RED-S, stress, poor sleep, plastics, nicotine, alcohol, IVF, and TRT. Dr. Simmons explains how protein, healthy fats, sleep, and lower toxin exposure may help prepare both partners for pregnancy. This episode shows why looking fit does not mean your body is ready to conceive. Find Dr. Aumatma Simmons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - How Dr. Aumatma Simmons Entered Fertility Medicine 4:09 - Does Female Fertility Really Fall Off a Cliff at 35? 6:11 - Pregnancy After 35: Risks, Myths, and Missing Context 11:55 - How Paternal Health Shapes the Placenta and Baby 13:25 - The Two Biggest Fertility Obstacles: Toxins and Stress 15:22 - Can Stress Resilience Improve Menstrual Cycles? 16:32 - How to Measure Stress With HRV and Cortisol 18:52 - Why Melatonin Supplements Affect Eggs and Sperm Differently 22:26 - Which Household Toxins Hurt Fertility Most? 27:01 - What Causes Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy? 29:19 - Why Protein and Healthy Fat Matter During Pregnancy 31:38 - Can Undereating Cause Infertility at a Normal Weight? 36:51 - How Sleep, Morning Sun, and Blue Light Affect Fertility 41:18 - Does Nicotine Damage Sperm and Male Fertility? 43:12 - How Alcohol Affects Fertility, Estrogen, and the Gut 47:18 - How Long Should You Wait Between Pregnancies? 51:44 - Is There a Biological Age Cutoff for Pregnancy and IVF? 56:04 - How Birth Trauma Changed Dr. Simmons' Family Plans 57:24 - How the Madre Fertility App Finds Root Causes and Toxins 58:30 - Does Long-Term Birth Control Affect Fertility? 1:01:23 - How TRT Affects Sperm Production and Recovery 1:05:20 - Why Falling Birth Rates Are Becoming a Global Crisis
#906
August 3 · 1 hr 4 min
Why Being Fit Isn’t Enough to Keep You Healthy
Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call A fit, strong body can still be unhealthy below the surface, and more biohacking may never fix the cause. In episode 906 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Kash Kahn to reveal why fitness and health are not the same. They explore environmental toxins, mold exposure, gut health, chronic inflammation, mitochondrial function, genetic testing, hormones, TRT, male fertility, seed oils, metabolic health, and longevity. Kash explains why removing harmful inputs may matter more than adding treatments, and how your genes, food, home, stress, movement, and daily habits can shape long-term health. Watch to learn what common fitness markers may miss. Follow Kash on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Is the Difference Between Health and Biohacking? 1:15 - What Is the Biggest Hidden Threat to Your Health? 2:45 - Can 5G Make Mold Exposure More Harmful? 4:02 - Why Modern Homes and Food May Harbor More Mold 6:12 - Can You Detox Faster Than Toxins Accumulate? 7:02 - IBU vs. INUSpheresis: Blood Treatments Explained 8:02 - When Will Advanced Blood Filtration Become Affordable? 9:32 - Will Male Fertility Disappear by 2045? 11:32 - What Is Driving the Male Fertility Crisis? 11:59 - Why “Safe” Chemical Studies Miss the Real Risk 14:15 - How to Find Safer Natural-Fiber Clothing 15:13 - Which Health Tests Should You Get First? 19:02 - The Lower-Cost Way to Optimize Your Health 21:01 - How Long Should Humans Actually Live? 25:38 - Is Purpose the Most Underrated Longevity Tool? 26:40 - How Movement Strengthens Bones, Lymph, and Mental Health 30:13 - What Really Causes Breast and Prostate Cancer? 36:11 - Is HRT Safe? Why Genetics May Change the Answer 38:40 - Why TRT Can Fail: A Former NHL Player’s Case 42:25 - Is There a Species-Appropriate Human Diet? 47:10 - Why Seed Oils and Glyphosate May Damage the Gut 49:50 - How to Avoid Seed Oils Without Being Perfect 51:02 - How Accurate Are Consumer Genetic Tests? 54:37 - How Epigenetics Can Affect Future Generations 57:05 - Why the Future of Healthcare Is Based on Signals 59:22 - Can Natural Nutrients Replace Injectable Peptides? 1:01:06 - The Correct Order for Biological Age Reversal 1:03:23 - Where to Follow the Kash and Learn More

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