Did you know that a ketogenic diet can be an effective treatment for epilepsy? Michael Leddy has lived with epilepsy from a young age, dealing with seizures regularly. Having tried surgery in 2012 with short-lived effects, he began a ketogenic diet in 2017 and has found it to be a more effective treatment than other options. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and learn from him and I know you'll also enjoy this episode. What you'll hear: His recent running events (1:00) The mental chal...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Have you ever considered incorporating sprouts into your diet? Doug Evans is the sprout guru and has been sprouting his own greens for quite some time. As you may know, Crystal and I have been getting into homesteading, and I wanted to pick Doug's brain about what exactly sprouts are, their nutritional benefits, and how to get into growing my own. It was a pleasure to learn from him and I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. What you'll hear: Doug's backstory and what got him in...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Do you struggle with mental illness? Valerie Smith healed her mind and body through a well-formulated ketogenic diet. Her story is honest, raw, and inspiring, and I know you'll take something from our conversation. What you'll hear: Valerie's list of diagnoses over the past 40 years, including mental illness and eating disorders (1:55) Childhood trauma and disordered eating (7:26) Her struggle with anorexia and body dysmorphia, which led to a feeling of guilt and shame (13:31) The various health...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min
If you're like me, you don't know much about mushrooms other than the strains we're all familiar with. Robert Johnson is a mushroom aficionado and has been since he was a teenager. He founded the premium mushroom product line Mycroboost as well as Custom Capsule Consultants, where he is CEO. His work in the cannabinoid, health, and supplement space since 2008 has given him deep expertise around cannabinoids, hemp, mushrooms, supplements, product development, business development, market demands,...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min
I met Lewis Summerson when we shared the stage during the world's competition, and afterward, we had the opportunity to chat about all things natural bodybuilding. It was an honor to speak to him at the competition and to have him on the podcast, and I know you'll enjoy this conversation. What you'll hear: Waiting for the judges' feedback (1:24) Lewis' offseason plans, focusing on progress over competition (3:41) The benefits of taking more time off between preps (5:27) Weight classes and condit...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
If you've ever been curious about the different brainwaves and what they mean for your body, you'll definitely find some answers in this episode. Dr Andrew Hill, holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA and has extensive experience in the field of neurofeedback and QEEG. Dr. Hill is an expert in functional brain health and performance optimization, and has lectured on Neuroscience, Gerontology, & Psychology at UCLA. ( https://peakbraininstitute.com/about-pbi/ ) I've never recorded an ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 18 min
If you're curious about stem cell therapy, then this podcast should help to shed some light on this topic. Dr. Khan is the CEO and Founder of eterna health clinics, a medical technology company and a revolutionary concept in specialized healthcare offering unparalleled treatment options that stand out in the medical landscape. Dr. Khan's grand vision reaches beyond personal success. His ultimate aspiration is to democratize regenerative medicine, making it affordable and accessible to people fro...
Feb 05, 2024•51 min
If you have any interest in natural bodybuilding, competition, changing your body composition, and anything in between, this episode is for you. Eric is the chief author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids, a founder of and reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport, and is a research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, pursuing research in training, nutrition and psychology for strength and physique sport. Eric has a PhD...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Have you struggled with disordered eating? Mark Ennis, a carnivore coach based in Dublin, Ireland, struggled with an eating disorder before he finally healed himself through the carnivore lifestyle and became a coach. It was a pleasure hearing about his success and what being a carnivore looks like in Ireland. What we discussed: The state of health and nutrition in Ireland (1:14) His personal experience with obesity, weight loss, and extreme calorie restriction (2:57) Mark's weight loss journey ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr
Have you ever been faced with a difficulty that seemed almost impossible? Hannah Willette shares her battle with anorexia and her inspiring story of how she overcame her disordered eating and came out healthier on the other side. This was a very emotional podcast and I know you'll take something away from it. What you'll hear: Hannah's struggle with anorexia and weight loss (2:06) Body image and self-confidence after pregnancy (7:26) Weight loss, reverse dieting, and muscle atrophy (12:22) Obses...
Jan 26, 2024•59 min
Have you ever faced what you believe to be an insurmountable obstacle? Scott King's highest weight was 552 pounds. Scott set a "unicorn goal" for himself, and through training for an Ironman, he has lost over 200 pounds and undergone an incredible transformation. His story is incredibly inspiring and I know you'll enjoy this episode. What we discussed: His weight loss journey, unhealthy habits, and deciding to train for an Ironman (1:34) Redefining health and body positivity (8:58) His journey w...
Jan 22, 2024•54 min
Have you ever wondered what continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is and its benefits? Catherine is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest-growing health tech start-ups aimed to help anyone discover and reach their health potential. Catherine has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process while recommending nutritional adjustments to imp...
Jan 19, 2024•43 min
Are you constantly seeking keto-friendly convenience foods without all the junk? Phillip Meece created The Carnivore Bar because he saw a real need in the low-carb, keto, and carnivore communities for a more reliable way to eat while traveling and on-the-go. There are several bar options available, all of which contain responsibly sourced ingredients. It was a pleasure speaking to Phillip about his business and the carnivore lifestyle, and I know you'll enjoy this episode. What you'll hear: Reas...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Are you aware of how the thyroid gland controls many aspects of your overall health? Dr. Amie Hornaman "The Thyroid-Fixer", is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. After her own experience of insufferable sym...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
If you're concerned about gut health, this episode is for you. Josh Dech is an ex-paramedic, holistic nutritionist, and medical lecturer, specializing in digestive diseases. Because of the incredible success he's had reversing gut diseases like Crohn's and Colitis (and other digestive issues that most doctors say can't be helped), he's partnered with medical clinics across the country to help their patients get better too. I learned a ton from this conversation and I'm excited to share it with y...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min
For this episode, I'm actually a guest on Jonathan Griffiths' podcast, discussing my competition prep. Jonathan is the man behind Composition Consultant and has been a guest on my podcast before, so it was a pleasure to be interviewed by him and I hope you all enjoy this episode. What we discussed: My background and what brought me to the ketogenic lifestyle (2:10) Disordered eating in bodybuilding (4:18) Prioritizing whole, real foods (6:55) Ketogenic diet benefits for training performance and ...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min
You all know I'm not a resolution person, but I do believe in creating a manifesto for each year to help focus on what the new year will bring and what I want to prioritize. I'm excited to bring this new manifesto to everyone and, I wish you all a very happy new year! What you'll hear: Personal growth and change through consistent effort (1:44) This year's manifesto: reflect, recalibrate, and reengage (2:12) Prioritizing my life pillars throughout my competition prep (2:59) Leveraging lessons le...
Jan 01, 2024•11 min
As a woman, do you struggle with the aging process and the adage that steak is for men? Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is blowing the lid off those old myths and proving that, to age "gracefully," women must eat protein and lift heavy things. Dr. Lyon is a subject matter expert and educator in applying protein, types, and levels to health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has so much knowledge to share; chatting with her for this episode was a joy. What you'll learn: The need for a figure in ...
Dec 29, 2023•47 min
Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or other illnesses? Rome joined me for this podcast episode after my friend Michael Dennehy sang his praises during a recent hunting trip. After hearing his story, I knew I had to have him on the show to share his transformation with you. I love hearing inspirational stories of people who make the switch to a ketogenic lifestyle and change their health for the better, and I know you'll love this episode. What we discussed: How we were introduced and h...
Dec 25, 2023•44 min
Are you curious as to how a ketogenic diet can help battle blood sugar issues or diabetes? Dr. Laura Buchanan is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician and Metabolic Health Practitioner. The mission that drives her is to help people age successfully. That passion was initially derived from a love of sports but has since evolved and expanded to include a passion for healthy living generally, including the importance of nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and an optimal use of the medical s...
Dec 22, 2023•55 min
For this episode, I welcome back friend and entrepreneur James Barry, the brains behind Pluck, an organ-meat-based seasoning company. James believes in being as close to nature as possible, and that's the idea behind his products. His seasonings are sourced from grass-fed, grass-finished, humanely-treated, pasture-raised animals with no GMOs or hormones. It was a pleasure catching up with him and I know you'll take something from this episode. What you'll hear: Company struggles during COVID (1:...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min
For this episode, I welcome back fellow keto coach Rob Goodwin. For some reason, people in the community enjoy pitting coaches against one another, but Rob and I have always enjoyed celebrating both our similarities and our differences. It was a pleasure chatting with him again and I know you'll learn something from this episode. What you'll learn: The importance of unity and helping those in need rather than focusing on fighting and differences (4:17) Health benefits of reducing processed foods...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Our last episode was cut a bit short when Rigel woke up from his nap, so for this episode, I focus on how my spirituality was affected by my recent competition season. I don't discuss things like this on the podcast, but I'm planning to incorporate more Live Savage principles into the show and I thought this was a good place to start. What you'll hear: Pushing my body to the limit during the prep and the spiritual awakening I experienced as a result (5:18) The solace I find in pushing myself to ...
Dec 11, 2023•44 min
Now that the competition season is over, Crystal and I have a lot to look forward to and be excited about in the coming months. For this episode, we finish up our recap of the competition season and begin looking forward to things ahead. What we discussed: How things have changed over the past eight years (2:01) Structuring time and resources for personal growth (5:51) Homesteading, prioritizing nutrition, and business goals (9:36) Progress on the ketogenic bodybuilding course and upcoming keto ...
Dec 08, 2023•38 min
Are traditional Western medical solutions just not working for you anymore? Dr. Pfleghaar (Dr. Jen) attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to residency at St Vincent's Mercy Medical Center for Emergency Medicine. Dr. Jen spent one year flying with Life Flight as a flight physician. She now works at local emergency rooms in the community and her office in Perrysburg, OH practicing Integrative Medicine. Having children sparked Dr. Jen's interest in I...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min
How do you find strength and fortitude when you're struggling? Dilan Abeya is a well known and up and coming fitness model from the UK who has created a brand around inspiring others. Using himself as an example, he gives free advice on how other people could also transform their lives just by changing habits. ( www.dilanabeya.com ) We've recorded many episodes on getting your life together, but it was a pleasure to get Dilan's perspective and learn about his experience. What you'll hear: What g...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min
To wrap up the competition season, I invited my lovely wife Crystal to the podcast to share her experience living with me during the last 33 weeks. Those who have followed me for a while know that Crystal is a source of strength and support in my life, and I couldn't have made it through this prep season without her. What we discussed: Prepping all of my meals and the little annoyances that come along with that (4:50) The importance of meal prepping during a competition prep season and Crystal's...
Nov 27, 2023•43 min
I recently competed in the last of five competitions this season, the World's Competition for the natural bodybuilding world. It has been a long journey and for this episode, I'm giving you a recap of the competition season, my experience at world's, and everything that went along with it. What you'll hear: My nutrition and and other prep during peak week (2:21) Vascularity, muscle definition, and body fat percentage (5:07) Pre-show routine and backstage chaos (7:55) Disadvantageous grouping dur...
Nov 24, 2023•32 min
With the holidays around the corner, the temptation to over-indulge can be intense. For this episode, I welcomed back good friend and client, Greg Mahler, to help coach us on how to enjoy ourselves over the holidays without overdoing it. What you'll hear: Navigating holiday nutritional challenges (2:31) Planning for holiday gatherings and not sacrificing relationships for food (7:47) Incorporating more lenient macronutrient goals, allowing for occasional deviations for flavor and enjoyment (13:5...
Nov 20, 2023•33 min
Due to my busy travel and competition schedule, I haven't been able to schedule podcast interviews like usual. As a result, I've been documenting my experiences during this competition season, and for this episode, I'll discuss how I maintain a positive pre-show mindset. What you'll hear: The psychology of preparing for a big endeavor and how it affects dopamine (1:34) How I'm feeling as I'm about to step onto the largest stage I've ever been on (2:44) The importance of mental preparation in bod...
Nov 17, 2023•25 min
