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Savage Perspective Podcast

Robert Sikesketosavage.com
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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Episodes

Brian Williamson, founder of Ketovangelist, on life and purpose!

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!

Mar 02, 20181 hr 48 min

Adam Schaeuble on losing a Million Pounds!!

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!

Feb 26, 20181 hr 18 min

Brandon Carter on hardship and going keto!

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!

Feb 23, 20181 hr 20 min

Luis Villasenor of Keto Gains talks techniques and keto strategy!

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 train...

Feb 19, 20181 hr 17 min

Carrie Brown on turning around bipolar 2 with keto!

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...

Feb 16, 20181 hr 41 min

Jason Loewy on tracking your macros and knowing your numbers!

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!

Feb 12, 201844 min

Dr. Brianna Stubbs on ketone esters!

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!!!

Feb 09, 20181 hr 5 min

Gillian Szollos on keto for epilepsy and hormonal pathways!!

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!!

Feb 05, 20181 hr 4 min

Alex Cunningham of Perfect Keto on biz and life!

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!

Feb 02, 201845 min

Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit on empathy and transformation mentality!

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!

Jan 29, 201851 min

Ben Davis on using keto for PTSD and ultramarathons!

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....

Jan 26, 20181 hr 41 min

Dr. Brian Lenzkes on using the ketogenic diet for patients!

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!

Jan 22, 20181 hr 48 min

Ken Canion on transforming your body and mind!

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!

Jan 19, 201838 min

Tracee Gluhaich on food sensitivities and keto food hacks!

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!

Jan 15, 20181 hr 17 min

Dr. Shawn Baker on eating a 100% carnivorous diet!

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!

Jan 12, 20181 hr 5 min

Craig Emmerich on refining your ketogenic lifestyle!

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!

Jan 08, 201846 min

Trent Holbert on optimizing total health!

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!

Dec 29, 20171 hr 10 min

Danny Vega and I on our 3 month hypertrophy experiment!

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!

Dec 22, 20171 hr 5 min

Gene Blueprint Team on leveraging genetics to optimize performance!

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!

Dec 15, 201758 min

Theresa Dodd on competing at nationals and seizing the day!

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!

Dec 09, 20171 hr 12 min

Adam Kapelner on killing cancer via ketogenesis and extreme hypoglycemia!

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!"

Dec 01, 20171 hr 10 min

Gary Blad on his first competition experience as a ketogenic bodybuilder!

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!

Nov 26, 201750 min

Marcus Aurelius Anderson on the gift of adversity!

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!

Nov 03, 20171 hr 55 min

Paul Anthony on contest prep and competing as an amputee!

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!

Oct 27, 201756 min

David Korsunsky, founder of Heads Up Health, on tracking data to optimize your well-being!

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-e...

Oct 13, 201745 min

Earn It Rant

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!

Oct 13, 20175 min
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