Have you ever struggled with disordered eating? Kelsey Buchalter battled anorexia for a good portion of her life, and eventually made it through to the other side, healthy and happy. Kelsey has an incredibly inspirational story, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.
If you haven’t yet heard, Robert Rigel Sikes made his appearance and we are over the moon! As promised, we documented each trimester of Crystal’s pregnancy with a podcast episode, but we also decided to do a separate episode about our birth experience, which turned out to be a lot different than we had originally hoped.
Do you know how vital blood sugar levels are to your health? Danielle Hamilton suffered from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, hormonal imbalance, weight gain, and other health issues. She finally enrolled in nutrition school and discovered that the root of all hormonal imbalances is actually blood sugar balance. She eventually adopted a ketogenic way of eating and that, accompanied by fasting, has cleared up her skin and menstrual issues.
For this episode, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Mike’s podcast, High Intensity Health. We discussed my new book, Ketogenic Bodybuilding , reverse dieting, preserving muscle mass, and much more.
With the odds stacked against you, how do you make it through to the other side? Rebekah Farmer was misdiagnosed with an eating disorder and held against her will in an eating disorder unit for a month. She was finally diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease and a host of other health issues, including autoimmune and mood disorders. She fought her way back to health and is thriving and happy.
In this episode, I welcome back my wife and mother-to-be, the Lady Savage herself, Crystal Sikes. We are entering the home stretch of this pregnancy and today we talk about her third-trimester highlights.
Are you worried that life is passing you by, that you’ll run out of time to meet your goals? In 2018, Kris Crowley met a promoter with the NPC and soon decided he wanted to pursue natural bodybuilding. He focused on a ketogenic approach and his results have been outstanding and truly inspirational.
If a doctor told you you’d physically never be able to do something, would you feel defeated or determined? Ben Davis was injured during his time in the Army and was told by a doctor he’d never run again. He’s not just running, he’s killing it, having just finished 107 miles in 22 hours. In addition to defying the odds, he also works with the organization Guitars For Vets, enhancing and bettering the lives of our veterans. It was a pleasure to welcome him back to the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Anna Cabeca, The Girlfriend Doctor, to discuss all things hormones and her new book MenuPause . Dr. Anna is passionate about helping women understand their changing hormones so that they can thrive throughout their menopausal season. Her goal is to support women in finding the right solutions so that they don’t have to suffer from the symptoms of menopause.
Have you tried utilizing Chinese medicine to enhance and improve your recovery and performance? Doug Bertram is an expert in Chinese medicine when it comes to fascia training and improving mobility and the parasympathetic nervous system. He is a licensed acupuncturist, but his expertise goes far beyond that.
Do you use past trauma and hardship as an excuse for holding back, or as a reason to rise higher? Natasha Miller suffered through abuse and homelessness throughout her childhood but fed the flame inside her to slowly move forward towards a brighter future.
If you had the chance to utilize advanced technology to aid in your nutrition and training efforts, would you take it? Jason Belvill is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Body Spec, a company that provides appointment-based mobile DEXA scanning.
Can following a meat-based ketogenic protocol help with fertility and other health issues? Dr. Kiltz is the Founder and Director of Central New York’s first successful IVF center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is known for taking on the most challenging IVF cases that other doctors/centers turn away and focuses on Reproductive Immunology in the treatment of recurren...
A computer scientist by trade, Michael Brandt took his engineering mindset and applied it to the human body. He became a semi-pro marathoner and began tracking all the various aspects of his training in order to optimize his performance. Michael is an avid triathlete and marathoner. Prior to starting his company, H.V.M.N., he received his BS in Computer Science and Design at Stanford, was a Product Manager at Google, and Adjunct Professor at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He has always bee...
Have you ever struggled with addiction and didn’t know how to make it through to the other side? Early in her teen life, Susan spent six years battling her weight and ultimately a drug addiction. She found sobriety, success, and love, but also food addiction and obesity. Overcoming her food addiction, she has found her passion in helping others find their success with weight loss and healthy living.
Battling chronic health conditions from a young age, Stephen was inspired to work as a health practitioner, specifically working with heart disease.
Have you ever committed to something that pushes you to your limits physically as well as mentally? Marcus and I completed the David Goggins 4x4x48, a grueling two-day event during which we ran 50 miles. It challenged us in many ways and it was a pleasure to go through that experience with Marcus and discuss our results and lessons.
On this episode, I welcome back repeat guest and all-around great guy, Austin Paulsen. I met Austin during a competition and was immediately impressed by his attitude and personality. He recently did a competition and absolutely killed it, so I wanted to have him back on the podcast to discuss strategy, nutritional protocol, and much more.
When it comes to nutrition, DJ Webb is no stranger to experimentation. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast again to pick his brain about his experience with the various protocols and what he’s learned along the way.
From the age of 16, Joe Binley has been interested in supplementing for peak performance. He got his business degree in purchasing and supply chain management and was ready to launch his own company. He was mentored by someone in the industry, made some good connections, and launched Project AD. He’s super successful from a business and personal standpoint and it was great to pick his brain and catch up a bit.
Have you ever struggled with a devastating diagnosis or a seemingly impossible situation in your life? Chris Joseph was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer and immediately began chemotherapy. After suffering through the treatments and seeing no progress, he chose to fight his battle in a completely nontraditional way and is now cancer free and thriving.
Have you ever experimented with your diet to find relief from chronic ailments? Seth Ludeman was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and struggled to keep it in check. After losing his wife in an accident, Seth made the choice to focus on his health and mental well-being. He stumbled upon keto and has since experimented with various versions of it as well as other dietary protocols.
Have you ever gone against the grain when it comes to solving an issue with your health or nutrition? Jocelyn Rylee is a competitive CrossFit athlete, and after she had her second baby, she noticed that her traditional way of eating and tracking macros was no longer working for her. She experimented with Bulletproof Coffee and was soon traveling down the rabbit hole of all things MCT oil and ketones.
Has trauma helped shape who you are as a person? Sexually abused in early childhood, Eric battled addition and homelessness to become the man he is today. He has found his passion in fitness and nutrition and helps others improve their lives and mindset.
The long-term effects of a COVID-19 infection can be detrimental, even for someone seemingly healthy and fit. Victoria Field discusses her experience battling “long Covid” and the history and future of the Metabolic Summit.
On this episode, I welcome back ultra-endurance runner Mike McKnight to discuss what he’s had going on since we last spoke on the podcast. For this episode, we’ll chat about his mindset and how he keeps putting one foot in front of the other during these grueling races.
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Jeremy Fritsch struggled with his weight from an early age, was teased for being overweight, which led to poor eating habits and an unhealthy relationship with food. Suffering from depression and suicidal ideation, Jeremy battled his demons and overcame his destructive relationship with food to lose 160 pounds and completely change his life.
Do you suffer from chronic ailments or autoimmune issues? Have you ever considered detoxing your body? Dr. Wendie Trubow suffered from mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues. On her journey to become well, she became passionate about helping women optimize their health and change their lives for the better.
In this episode, I’m talking to my wonderful wife, Lady Savage, about her second trimester of pregnancy. We’re thrilled to be sharing this journey with all of you and we’re so grateful for such a supportive community.
Have you ever considered an alternative to your current beliefs and made a big life change? Dr. Gundry established his career by taking on patients that no one else wanted to take on. When he met “Big Ed,” he told him what all the other doctors had told him: there’s nothing I can do for you. Ed convinced him to give his heart another check by explaining that he’s made significant life changes, and he was shocked by what he saw.
