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 the same title: Discipline is Destiny. What you’ll hear in this episode: My reasoning for establishin...
Jan 02, 2023•6 min
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.
Dec 30, 2022•54 min
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 effects of menopause and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast....
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 laminar plating system. It was a pleasure to talk with Dr. Aslie, and I learned a ton about the evoluti...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min
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.
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 beef to honey. In their belief, locally sourced animal-based foods optimize personal and planetary heal...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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.
Dec 12, 2022•49 min
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.
Dec 09, 2022•44 min
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.
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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 Ebenezer Scrooge (all proceeds will benefit places like First Step Home ). As co-founder of SUGARx Glob...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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/ )
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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.
Nov 25, 2022•44 min
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 the podcast.
Nov 21, 2022•58 min
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 psychiatry.
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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!
Nov 14, 2022•4 min
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.
Nov 11, 2022•59 min
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 illnesses. In addition to advocating for the effectiveness of Integrative Medicine, Dr. Fong leads in deve...
Nov 07, 2022•52 min
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.
Nov 04, 2022•58 min
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.
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, we welcome back Colt Milton to discuss all things competition prep and his experience following the protocol from my book, Ketogenic Bodybuilding .
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Are you aware of the role your genetic background plays in your overall health and wellness picture? Dr. Mike Mallin struggled with elevated cholesterol levels that wouldn’t budge utilizing the typical diets that have been shown to work for others. It was at that point that he decided to have his genetics tested and the results were eye opening.
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Have you ever considered the benefits of using whole, nutritious foods as disease prevention and medicine? Ali miller has been working since 2020 on her homesteading project in Texas. She purchased 15 acres and has been preparing that property for raising livestock and living off the land. We discussed everything from digging irrigation trenches to baby led weaning, so there’s something for everyone in this episode.
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min
It’s important to go outside of your comfort zone, learn from others, and not have a dogmatic view of the world when it comes to nutrition. Cyrus and Robby are treating their type 1 diabetes through a plant-based diet, and it was wonderful to discover that we have more in common than not. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I know you’ll learn something from it as well.
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Have you mastered your mindset in order to achieve your goals? You may not want to run a marathon in the Sahara or battle hypothermia in the Arctic, but I’m sure you can take away something from this conversation with Brian Keane. He completed ultra marathons in the Sahara in the Arctic Circle by mastering his mindset and refusing to stop. It was incredible to hear his story and I know you’ll be inspired as well.
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Do you have chronic health issues, but haven’t yet tried to heal yourself through diet and nutrition? Zach Moore is a pro with all things nutrition, training, and programming. He was able to basically eliminate his Crohn’s symptoms through nutrition and dedicates his time to helping others reach their goals. It was a pleasure to finally meet him in person at a carnivore meetup and I thoroughly enjoyed having him on the podcast.
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Are your dogs barking? As many of you may know, I’ve had trouble with my feet for some time. Because of these issues, I’ve been on a mission to find “feet experts.” Dr. Emily Splichal is a Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, and Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, and has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait.
Oct 07, 2022•53 min
Neil Dudley is the man behind the delicious smell at most of the keto conferences we attend. He is the Vice President of Pederson’s Natural Farms, an amazing company that offers delicious, all natural and organic meat products. He’s a great, down to earth country boy and I really enjoyed this conversation.
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Temple Stewart has a wealth of knowledge in the ketogenic nutritional space and it was a pleasure to finally meet her in person at Keto Con. She is a blood sugar expert and I really enjoyed having her on the podcast and learning from her.
Sep 30, 2022•59 min
Kelly Hogan is an OG in the ketogenic and carnivore space and I’ve finally gotten her on the podcast. She’s been low carb/ketogenic since 2004 and has a wealth of knowledge to share with this community.
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Do hormone imbalances disrupt your life? Dr. Stephanie Estima is an expert in female hormone issues and how they affect sleep, training, stress levels, and much more. You’re going to want to takes notes on this episode!
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min
