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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

John Wood, owner of US Wellness Meats, on all things grass-fed beef!

John Wood, the owner of US Wellness Meats, talks with me about all things grass-fed beef! We dive into how the company started and how grass-fed beef compares with grain-fed. We also discuss how land management and sustainable ranching plays a huge role in conservation.

Jul 08, 201943 min

Jessyca Reynolds on overcoming eating disorders!

Jessyca Reynolds is a Ketovangelist coach and has been through it all as it relates to eating disorders. She's seen all ends of the spectrum, from chronically under eating to binging and purging. She has since recovered and has an amazing story to share with others going through something similar.

Jul 05, 20191 hr 7 min

Danny Vega on nose to tail carnivore!

This is Danny Vega's 2019 Low Carb Cruise presentation! He dives into his nose-to-tail approach to carnivore. What to eat, how to prepare it, and how to optimize the diet!

Jun 25, 201943 min

Frank Campanella on his transformation and great cooking!

Frank Campanella is a master chef and helped me improve my cooking technique. He has also gone through a major transformation and endured a near-death experience. He's got an amazing story and he's only getting started!

Jun 21, 201954 min

Discipline Over Dogma: My Thoughts On The Carb-Ups!

This is the audio from one of my latest YouTube videos, Discipline Over Dogma. This is in reference to all the "Carb Ups" going on in the Keto community right now. I'm not trying to pick any fights here, just have a discussion.

Jun 17, 201920 min

Kurt Halls owner and founder of Caribeque!

Kurt Halls is the owner and founder of Caribeque seasonings! We dive into his journey through keto. We also discuss how he has played the long-game to build a thriving business centered around amazing flavor!

May 29, 20191 hr 3 min

James Grage on resistance bands, business, and life!

James Grage has seen all different sides of the fitness industry. He's figured out what drives him and he's lived a life true to his values. He's given up the gym and trains exclusively with resistance bands. I really enjoyed the conversation and learned a ton!

May 27, 20191 hr 11 min

Mike Gorman on his incredible transformation and mindset!

Mike Gorman has had an amazing weight loss transformation from 540 pounds to 200 pounds.....TWICE! We dive into what it is like living at that size and some of the things we take for granted. He has had a total shift in his mindset and relationship with food. He has found his reason to live again and be excited about tomorrow!

May 20, 20191 hr 16 min

Crystal Reneau on her keto journey and coaching style!

Crystal Reneau is a coach for the Keto Quest team! We dive into her journey on keto and how she developed her coaching style of intuitive eating. We talk about her approach to lifting and how she has a healthy relationship with social media!

May 17, 201959 min

Robin Switzer on running Keto Con and her keto story!

Robin Switzer is the organizer and brains behind the amazing Keto Con conference! We dive into how this year's conference will be bigger and better than year's past. We also jump into what it's like running a business, Robin's Keto story, and how she has transitioned to more of a carnivore approach.

May 10, 201955 min

Robert and Crystal Sikes on our marriage and the things to come!

Crystal Love is now Crystal Sikes! We got married this past weekend and wanted to record a podcast discussing our marriage and our big plans for the future! We dive into some of our new business ventures, Lady Savage, Live Savage Apparel, the Keto Bricks, my next competition, and MUCH MORE!

May 06, 201948 min

Kris Gethin on training, business, CKD, and biohacking!

Kris Gethin is the CEO of Kaged Muscle and expert when it comes to training technique, diet manipulation, and biohacking for performance. We dive into his approach to nutrition and how he's able to blend resistance training with endurance training for amazing results! I really enjoyed the conversation, I hope you learn something!

Apr 26, 20191 hr 9 min

Vivica Menegaz on all things hormones and nutrition!

Vivica Menegaz is the founder of The Nourished Caveman and is an expert on whole food nutrition! We dive into liver detoxification and how to get your hormones stabilized through proper foods, supplementation, and herbs!

Apr 22, 201958 min

Adam Schaeuble on the Million Pound Mission University!

Adam Schaeuble from Million Pound Mission is an awesome gym owner and podcasting mastermind. He never fails to make me laugh on a show and this episode is no exception. We dive into his new project, the Million Pound Mission University! We also discuss how he has transitioned from owning a gym to creating a successful online business!

Apr 19, 201952 min

Jennifer Iserloh, the Skinny Chef, on functional medicine!

Jennifer Iserloh, known as, The Skinny Chef, takes us down a path of functional medicine. She talks about the importance of eating the "old fashioned way." She also dives into genetic testing and how having a better understanding of her genes has impacted her individual "biohacking!"

Apr 15, 201944 min

Ben and Brandon, founders of Keto Farms!

Ben and Brandon are the founders of Keto Farms! We dive into how they were introduced to each other and the ketogenic diet and lifestyle. We talk about their motivation for starting a whole foods based product and what they've learned in the process!

Apr 12, 201952 min

Dr. Anthony Jay dives into the genetic profile of Danny Vega and myself!

Dr. Anthony Jay is a DNA consultant and genetic mastermind. He analyzed the gene profile of both Danny Vega and myself. We learned about some of the supplements and practices we can implement to improve our longevity and performance as it relates to our genetic makeup.

Apr 08, 20191 hr 10 min

Tara Garrison on keto for women and sustainable eating!

In this episode, I speak with Tara Garrison on her strategy for women on Keto! We dive into how she's leveraged the concept of metabolic flexibility for women. She talks about the importance of having a long-term approach to health and how to change your psychology towards food. We talk about the importance of sleep and how she's improved hers. We even compare running to resistance training. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do as well!

Apr 02, 20191 hr

Gary Millet and Rob Rogers on exogenous ketones!

In this episode, I speak with Gary Millet and Rob Rogers and we dive into all things ketones. Gary and Rob were the brains behind bringing exogenous ketones to the market so they described what that process was like. They gave insight on what exogenous ketone salts are and how they are used within the body. They compared BHB salts to ketone esters and how to be strategic with your use of the supplements. They are on the cutting edge of the ketogenic supplement research and were kind enough to pa...

Mar 28, 201956 min

Josh Field on the food industry, politics, and bodybuilding!

In this episode, I speak with food formulation master and former bodybuilder Josh Field. Josh tells us how he found keto through the desire to improve his pet's health. He talks about how large food companies are having to adapt to the low carb trend. We dive into some of the politics within the food industry. We also touch on his history with bodybuilding and how traditional bodybuilding preps compare to a ketogenic approach. I really enjoyed the conversation, Josh knows his stuff. I hope you l...

Mar 25, 20191 hr 8 min

Derek Tye on mindset, hardship, and thinking for success!

In this episode, I speak with great friend Derek Tye and we dive deep into thinking for success! Derek came from humble beginnings but has been able to build a successful empire. We talk about some of the life lessons he's learned in the process. He tells us how to create actionable steps to turn our goals into reality. He stresses the importance of doing everything with excellence. He talks about how to create fulfillment in life. Derek is also a family man and he gives some great insight on ho...

Mar 22, 20191 hr 11 min

Sylwia Tabor on vegan, carnivore, psychedelics, and more!

In this episode, I speak with Sylwia Tabor and we cover all ends of the nutritional spectrum! Sylvia started out following a whole foods approach and then gravitated to vegan. After that, she tried fruitarian and then keto. She has been following a carnivore approach lately and absolutely loves it. She has dealt with some serious digestive issues and disordered eating. In her desire to find better health and a more sustainable relationship with food, she has experimented with psychedelics. Sylvi...

Mar 18, 20191 hr 13 min

Sylvia Tabor on vegan, carnivore, psychedelics, and more!

In this episode, I speak with Sylvia Tabor and we cover all ends of the nutritional spectrum! Sylvia started out following a whole foods approach and then gravitated to vegan. After that, she tried fruitarian and then keto. She has been following a carnivore approach lately and absolutely loves it. She has dealt with some serious digestive issues and disordered eating. In her desire to find better health and a more sustainable relationship with food, she has experimented with psychedelics. Sylvi...

Mar 18, 20191 hr 13 min

Catharine Arnston from ENERGYbits on the power of algae!

In this episode, I speak with Catharine Arnston, founder/CEO/researcher of ENERGYbits! ENERGYbits is all about algae and we certainly dove deep into algae in this episode. We talked about how algae, spirulina specifically, was the first life on this planet. Catharine explained how to farm algae for human consumption. We talked about the difference between spirulina and chlorella and what they do in the body. We discussed how algae can benefit your Keto diet and fasting. We covered how algae can ...

Mar 15, 20191 hr 3 min

Miles Sullivan on surviving a brain tumor with keto!

In this episode, I speak with brain tumor survivor Miles Sullivan! I met Miles at the Metabolic Health Summit where he gave me a glimpse into his past and I immediately knew I had to have him on the podcast. He was diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy and has a brain tumor which led to him enduring two brain surgeries. We dove into the adversity this brought into his life and how he handled it. We talked about his metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction that may have led to his condition. We d...

Mar 12, 201955 min

Alex Curtis of Neuroast on the power of mushrooms!

In this episode, I speak with Alex Curtis, the founder of Neuroast! We dive into the power of mushrooms and what compelled Alex to add them to his coffee. He gives us some insight into his business and what it has been like as an entrepreneur. We talk about the importance of rest for improving performance. He goes deep into the different strands of mushrooms and how each of them are beneficial. We talk about the rise of medicinal plants for health and longevity. I really enjoyed this conversatio...

Mar 09, 20191 hr 3 min

Brittany Holm on supplements and sustainability!

In this episode, I speak with Brittany Holm of Ketotal Health and Wellness. Brittany started out pre-med and then decided to gravitate more towards the preventative side of health. She worked in the R&D department of a major supplement company and she gives us a "behind the scenes" glimpse of what that industry is like. We talk about running and how to implement a better running technique called Chi Running. We dive into dieting strategies and how to make your nutritional protocol more susta...

Mar 04, 20191 hr 8 min

Siim Land dives deep into metabolism MTOR, and longevity!

In this episode, I speak with repeat guest Siim Land and we dive deep into metabolism, MTOR, and longevity! Siim goes into detail about the benefits of being in a catabolic state and how to incorporate fasting. We flesh out MTOR and how it can be leveraged to build more muscle. We jump into the metabolic flexibility debate and how epigenetics could be a factor. Siim gives us his opinion on sauna use and cold therapy. We discuss the pros and cons of building muscle with carbs vs on a Keto diet. T...

Mar 01, 20191 hr 1 min

Jill Rieder on her health journey and keto transformation!

In this episode, I speak with great friend and former client, Jill Rieder. Jill has lost over 100 pounds and has totally turned her life around. She used to suffer from many side effects of hyperinsulinemia and chronic inflammation. She has since completely removed those ailments by incorporating a well-formulated Keto diet. She has also improved her mental and emotional relationship with food. Jill has now turned her focus toward building muscle with Keto and making this lifestyle truly sustain...

Feb 25, 20191 hr 10 min
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