Savage Perspective Podcast

Epizode

• The Work Podcast Episode 64- High Fat Fourth 03.07.2026 26min

  In this episode of The Work, Greg and I kick things off with a tongue twister, stair master etiquette, and a pretty cool reminder not to judge people too quickly.We also talk through the upcoming posing seminar, Natural State Savages updates, Keto Brick showing up in the natural bodybuilding space, July launches, DEXA scan takeaways, high fat nutrition experiments, fireworks chaos, Diesel’s recovery, and a few flavors that may or may not make the cut.It’s a little bit bodybuilding, a little bit business, and a whole lot of real life as we keep putting in the work.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• Why Women STORE Fat When They Cut Calories 01.07.2026 1h 3min

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callEating less can make women store more fat, lose muscle, and wreck hormones.In episode 897 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Stephanie Crassweller about why women store fat when they cut calories, especially in perimenopause and menopause. They break down chronic under eating, reverse dieting, metabolism, thyroid issues, stress, muscle loss, hormone health, HRT, GLP-1 drugs, blood work, and the DUTCH test in simple terms. This episode is built for driven men and women who want real fat loss, better energy, stronger training, and long-term health without living in a constant calorie deficit.Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Chronic Undereating Breaks Female Metabolism1:18 - Can Eating More Actually Help Women Lose Fat?2:50 - What Happens When You Stay in a Calorie Deficit Too Long?4:42 - Why Perimenopause Makes Stress and Fat Loss Harder6:39 - Reverse Dieting for Women: Why Nobody Talks About It7:56 - Why the Scale Controls So Many Women's Moods8:46 - How To Reverse Diet Without Rapid Weight Gain10:04 - Why Low Calories Can Cost You Muscle, Hair, and Nutrients12:04 - Stephanie Crassweller's Hormone Story and Coaching Mission14:36 - How Trauma, Stress, and Menopause Affect Long-Term Health16:47 - Is Low Carb Hurting Your Thyroid and Hormones?17:18 - Why Some Women Need More Carbs, Not Less19:06 - Can You Still Eat Donuts and Lose Fat?21:16 - How Stress Ruins Digestion and Nutrient Absorption21:57 - Why Your Nutrition Plan Should Change With Life Stress23:14 - How Long Should a Fat Loss Phase Really Last?26:14 - The Biggest Fat Loss Mistake: Living in Diet Purgatory27:17 - Why Your Values Decide Whether You Lose Weight30:19 - How To Find a Stronger Why Than Just Looking Better32:18 - Why Women Should Spend More Time Building Muscle33:11 - How Muscle Protects Women in Menopause and Aging34:52 - Are Your Workouts Actually Building Muscle?38:49 - Perimenopause vs Menopause: What Changes Most?44:17 - Is HRT Worth It for Menopause Symptoms and Longevity?46:14 - Why Estrogen Can Backfire If Your Liver Pathways Are Off48:34 - How Often Should Women Test Hormones and Adjust HRT?51:18 - GLP-1 Weight Loss: What Happens When the Drug Stops?54:02 - How Identity Shapes Fat Loss and Health Habits55:22 - Why Silence and Rest Are Missing From Modern Health57:02 - What Is the DUTCH Test and When Should Women Use It?58:31 - What Blood Work Should Women Get for Hormones and Thyroid?1:01:39 - Best Progress Metric If the Scale Isn't Moving1:02:35 - Stephanie Crassweller's Book, Certification, and Where To Find Her
• Mike Mentzer Was Right? The Case Against High-Volume Training 29.06.2026 1h 24min

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callA contrast from what's been said on the podcast lately, but what if Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty method was right and high-volume training is holding you back?In episode 896 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Chris Chavanu to break down Mike Mentzer, Heavy Duty training, low-volume training, high-volume training, workout intensity, failure, recovery, progressive overload, bodybuilding nutrition, contest prep, and healthspan. Chris explains why brief, hard training may build more muscle with less time in the gym, while Robert challenges the idea with real world bodybuilding experience. If you care about muscle growth, training frequency, recovery, and staying lean while building a strong body, this talk gives you a clear look at both sides of the volume vs intensity debate.Subscribe to Chris' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyandNice1Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Was Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Just a Business Play?3:05 - Who Was Arthur Jones and Why Did He Change Bodybuilding?5:17 - Why Did Mike Mentzer Quit High-Volume Training?6:20 - Can High Volume Still Build Muscle?8:27 - Is Volume vs. Intensity a False Debate?11:14 - What Matters Most for Growth: Intensity, Volume, or Frequency?12:41 - What Does Training Intensity Actually Mean?14:32 - Is Failure the Same With Light Weights and Heavy Weights?16:24 - Is “Junk Volume” Killing Your Gains?18:18 - Do Warm-Up Sets Prevent Injury or Waste Energy?21:32 - How Long Should You Rest Between Hard Workouts?23:20 - What Does a 12-Minute Heavy Duty Chest Workout Look Like?30:02 - How Does Chris Know When He’s Recovered Enough to Train Again?33:14 - What Is Mike Mentzer’s Leg Day Strategy?38:42 - Can You Build Muscle Training a Body Part Once Every 25 Days?42:06 - How To Use Progressive Overload and a Training Journal Correctly43:18 - Did Chris Actually Build Muscle With Low-Volume Training?49:33 - 5,700 vs. 71,900 Pounds of Volume: What Really Builds Muscle?51:20 - Why Does One Lifter Get Sore and Another Doesn’t?53:06 - What Causes a Pull-Down Plateau?57:17 - Is More Gym Time Better for Health, Fitness, and Enjoyment?58:35 - Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training Explained Simply1:02:21 - Why Minimal Training Works for Busy Men With Real Lives1:05:24 - Can More Muscle Help You Live Longer?1:08:23 - What Is the Mike Mentzer Heavy Duty Diet?1:12:12 - Are 1,200 Calories Ruining Progress During Prep?1:13:34 - How To Handle Post-Show Blues, Hunger, and Low Testosterone1:17:07 - How To Lose Fat Without Living in the Gym1:20:00 - What Happened After Robert’s Sardine Diet Experiment?1:21:44 - What’s the Best Training Style for You?1:23:17 - Where To Find Chris Chavanu
• The Work Podcast Episode 63 - Coffee Enemas 26.06.2026 31min

  In this episode of The Work, Greg and I catch up on everything from coffee enemas and parasite cleanses to business updates, Brick mishaps, vlogging gear, Father’s Day, fireworks, dog cones, DEXA scans, and the itch to get back on stage.We’ve got a lot cooking heading into Q3 with the apparel launch, Keto Brick projects, Keto Bodybuilding updates, Natural State Savages, and plenty of behind the scenes chaos along the way. As always, it’s a little bit business, a little bit bodybuilding, and a whole lot of real life.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• Why Bioavailability Matters More Than the Supplement Label 24.06.2026 50min

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMost supplements look good on the label and still fail where it counts: absorption, results, and real health.In episode 895 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Marc Macaluso about why bioavailability matters more than the supplement label. This edited conversation dives straight into Marc’s work building a longevity supplement company and explains liposomal delivery, vitamin D, magnesium, NAD support, mushrooms, quercetin, hyaluronic acid, inflammation, thyroid health, and why many products underdeliver. They also cover blood work, manufacturing, and what honest wellness should look like for people who want better health, better energy, and a longer life.Find Marc Macaluso and TMW Longevity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tmw.longevity/Learn more at https://tmwlongevity.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• I Went From 70 lbs to 220 lbs - This Is How My Eating Disorder Ended 22.06.2026 1h 27min

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callA 30 year eating disorder drove her from 70 lbs to 220 lbs, through anorexia, sepsis, and back to healing with carnivore. In episode 894 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Mary Ann Peters for a raw story of food noise, restriction, weight loss, weight gain, recovery, and faith. Mary Ann shares how childhood shame, years of disordered eating, and not eating enough on carnivore hurt her health, and how changing her nutrition helped her heal. This Savage Perspective Podcast episode covers eating disorder recovery, keto, carnivore, healing, mental health, body image, and learning to eat for strength, peace, and a better life.Follow Mary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peglegcarnivore/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Mary Ann Peters’ Backstory and How Her Eating Disorder Began6:16 - How a College Breakup Turned Food Into a Coping Mechanism12:23 - From Paleo to Carnivore: What Actually Helped Her Heal?20:16 - How a Hot Tub Infection Led to Sepsis, Organ Failure and Limb Loss30:49 - Learning to Walk Again and Why Her Parents Saw Carnivore as Dangerous37:47 - How Faith, Surrender and a Near-Death Experience Changed Her Perspective44:21 - Why Carnivore Helped Her Mentally and Physically After Recovery46:35 - How Meatstock Led to Another Infection and a Second Major Surgery54:30 - What Recovery After Amputation Really Looks Like58:57 - The USD 3.1 Million Hospital Bill, Prosthetic Rehab and Starting Over1:04:00 - Why Community, Carnivore and Faith Kept Her Going1:07:58 - Another Infection, Healing Setbacks and Her New Nutrition Goal1:12:44 - What Mary Ann Eats in a Day to Heal and Gain Strength1:15:00 - How People React to Her Prosthetic in Public1:19:57 - Her Message on Purpose, Perspective and Serving Others1:21:07 - Why Eating More Was the Key to Healing on Carnivore1:25:41 - What’s Next for Mary Ann Peters and Where to Find Her
• The Work Podcast Episode 62 - Dirty Sodas 19.06.2026 35min

  In this episode, Greg and I bounce around from getting systems organized, to natural bodybuilding, to dirty sodas, to why committing early matters more than waiting until everything feels perfect.We talk through the projects we’re working on, the upcoming competition, getting competitors registered, and the importance of staying intentional with your time, your health, and what you allow into your life. It’s a little bit business, a little bit bodybuilding, a little bit life, and a whole lot of miscellaneous soup.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• The Alternative to Broken Schooling That Works 17.06.2026 1h 13min

  The traditional education system is actively destroying your child's potential and turning them into a passive consumer. In episode 893 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Matt Beaudreau expose the dark truth about standard public schooling. They reveal why perfect grades fail to prepare students for real life and how schools favor behavior management over human development. You will discover the best blueprint for raising highly capable, respectful kids through alternative schooling. Matt details the Apogee micro-school framework, which replaces useless standardized testing with real world skills, physical fitness, and true financial literacy. This method completely transforms how children grow, helping them avoid college traps and build a powerful digital portfolio instead.To learn more, visit: https://apogeestrong.com/Schedule a FREE Keto Consult Call: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Ultimate Guide to Alternative Schooling: Why the System is Failing1:27 - Who is Matt Beaudreau? 20 Years of Education Secrets Revealed2:54 - Why Straight-A Students Fail: The Dangerous "Game" of School4:49 - The Dark History of Public Schools: Is It Designed for Population Control?7:54 - How the Education System is Designed to Create Mindless Consumers9:42 - Breaking Free from the "Cult" of Standardized Education12:43 - What is the Optimal Parenting Strategy? (The 0-8 Year Old Blueprint)15:42 - The Hypocrisy of Parenting: Why "Do As I Say" Destroys Trust18:16 - The Socialization Myth: Are Daycares Ruining Your Child's Development?22:02 - How to Raise Highly Disciplined Kids That Adults Actually Respect25:05 - Standards vs. Standardization: The Hidden Trap in Modern Education27:06 - When Should a Child Learn to Read? (The Truth About Grade Levels)30:00 - Time as Currency: How Traditional Classrooms Waste Human Potential33:23 - Will Homeschooled Kids Fall Behind? Overcoming the Biggest Parent Trap36:54 - Is High School Math Worthless? Teaching True Financial Literacy42:05 - How to Build a Foundation of Relentless Curiosity in Your Children47:17 - What is a Micro-School? Inside the Apogee Education Framework52:26 - Building a Micro-School Campus: Logistics, Sizes, and Setup56:52 - Is School Accreditation a Scam? How to "Play the Game" of College1:01:25 - Why Digital Portfolios are Replacing Traditional Resumes and Diplomas1:08:13 - The Secret to Bypassing High School and Entering College Early1:12:15 - How to Connect with Matt Beaudreau and Apogee Schools
• Why Your 'Normal' Cholesterol Is Actually KILLING You 15.06.2026 1h 8min

  Break through your keto or low carb plateau and optimize your heart health by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call.Your normal cholesterol is hiding a deadly secret inside your chest. Millions of fit men have massive heart plaque while their doctors say they are completely fine. In episode 892 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Dr. Josh Osborne expose the real truth about cardiovascular disease. Having good blood test numbers means nothing if your blood vessels are sticky and inflamed. Dr. Josh Osborne explains how a fast AI cardiac CT scan spots hidden soft plaque years before a fatal heart attack or stroke happens. Traditional stress tests and neck scans miss the danger. Learn how to shrink arterial plaque today.Visit Clear Cardio for more info: https://clearcardio.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Who Is Dr. John Osborne? | The Harvard Cardiologist Disrupting Medicine1:20 - Why Your Doctor's Heart Tests Are Useless | The Stage 4 Cancer Analogy3:09 - What Is an AI Cardiac CT Scan? | Seeing Heart Plaque in 3D6:00 - The #1 Killer in America | Shocking Cardiovascular Disease Statistics8:34 - When Should I Get a Heart Scan? | The "Cardiac Colonoscopy" Explained11:32 - Is a Cardiac Stress Test Accurate? | The "Healthy Heart" Lie15:38 - Are CIMT Ultrasounds Worth It? | Why Neck Scans Miss Heart Plaque18:52 - How Does a Cardiac CT Scanner Work? | Inside the 1-Second Ferrari Machine23:29 - DEXA Scan vs CT Scan | The Truth About Hidden Visceral Organ Fat28:27 - What Causes Arterial Plaque? | Hidden Risk Factors & Autoimmune Disease32:45 - Why Doesn't Insurance Cover Heart Scans? | The Medical Data Trap36:13 - How Much Does a Cardiac CT Scan Cost? | The \$6,000 Prevention Strategy40:20 - Does High Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? | The Inflammation Debate44:55 - How to Shrink Arterial Plaque | Proven Ways to Reverse Heart Disease48:47 - Should You Take a Statin Prophylactically? | The Broken Healthcare System54:55 - What Is a Calcium Score Test? | The \$100 Heart "Mammogram" Explained1:00:50 - Why Do Fit People Have Heart Attacks? | Lp(a) and ApoB Blood Tests1:04:42 - How AI Detects Soft Plaque | Seeing 2,000 Shades of Gray in Your Heart1:06:56 - Where to Get an AI Heart Scan | Booking With Clear Cardio
• The Work Podcast Episode 61 - Fibermaxxing 12.06.2026 37min

  This week Greg and I got into a little bit of everything, from storms knocking the power out to poison hemlock trying to take over the property. Somehow that turned into a conversation about toxins, common sense, and why nature does not always care if you know what you are doing.We also went down the rabbit hole of looks maxing, fiber maxing, life maxing, and all the weird ways people try to shortcut the work. At the end of the day, you can fake a lot of things online, but you cannot fake discipline, consistency, or actually doing the hard stuff. We also touched on the sardine experiment, heavy metals, higher fat keto, training performance, and why sometimes more protein is not always better.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• Raised by Failure: How Hardship Created My Success Mindset 10.06.2026 1h 11min

  Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callLosing everything to greedy investors will either destroy you or make you completely unstoppable. In episode 890 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes and guest Chris Duffin reveal how extreme failure builds true resilience. Chris shares his wild story from living in a truck to losing his Kabuki business in a hostile takeover. Instead of quitting he used his rules of recovery to rebuild his life and launch Barefoot shoes. This deep chat covers raw health optimization beyond basic biohacking and TRT. You will learn why managing physical load and daily sunlight beats expensive peptide therapy for your body. They also explore biomechanics foot health and beating severe panic attacks when life falls apart. If you want to conquer massive setbacks and fix your daily habits without burning out you need to hear this right now.Follow Chris Duffin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Kabuki Bar & Surviving A Hostile Takeover0:22 - How To Build Unstoppable Resilience From Severe Adversity3:13 - What Is The Kabuki Transformer Bar? (Biomechanics Explained)5:30 - How I Lost My Manufacturing Business To Billionaire Investors8:24 - Dealing With Extreme Panic Attacks & Tragic Family Loss11:46 - What Are The 6 P’s Of Resilience? (A Masterclass On Overcoming Failure)16:46 - Why You Should Never Suppress Fear & Self-Doubt18:07 - How To Escape "The Pit" Using The ACL Recovery Framework26:39 - The Rattlesnake Story: A Lesson In Controlling Paralyzing Fear30:06 - The Advanced Biohacking Secrets I Was Banned From Sharing40:26 - How Holistic Coaching Restored The Health Of India's Biggest Celebrities42:47 - The Biggest Biohacking Mistake: Why Load Management Is Crucial47:32 - Are Peptides & TRT Worth It? (Hormonal Optimization & Cycling Guide)51:16 - Why Sunlight & Grounding Beat Expensive Biohacks Every Time55:11 - What Is The Best Barefoot Shoe? (The Truth About Plantar Fasciitis)1:05:00 - How To Prevent Entrepreneurial Burnout & Actually Stay Present1:09:59 - The Eagle and the Dragon: Where To Find Chris Duffin
• SHRINK Your Fat Cells Before You Hit This Dangerous Limit! 08.06.2026 58min

  Take massive action today and book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes on breaking through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour fat cells have a strict storage limit and hitting it is the absolute true cause of insulin resistance. In episode 890 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes and guest Craig Emmerich reveal the hidden dangers of lipotoxicity. When you reach your personal fat threshold your body refuses to store more energy and spills dangerous triglycerides right into your blood. This means you can gain weight and ruin your metabolic health even on a strict zero carb diet. Craig breaks down exactly how to shrink your fat cells track the right blood markers like HOMA IR and fix your metabolism for good.Follow Craig on IG: https://www.instagram.com/craig_emmerich/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What is Lipotoxicity? The Hidden Cause of Weight Gain1:20 - The Personal Fat Threshold Explained: Why Your Body Stops Storing Fat2:20 - Can You Be Healthy at 600 lbs? The Shocking Truth About Fat Cells5:19 - Does Liposuction Work? The Hidden Danger of Removing Fat Cells7:26 - The Asian Paradox Explained: Genetics & Your Fat Storage Limit9:15 - What is HOMA-IR? The Best Blood Test for Insulin Resistance12:54 - Glucotoxicity vs. Lipotoxicity: Which is Destroying Your Metabolism?15:48 - High Blood Sugar on a Carnivore Diet? The Spillover Effect Explained19:07 - How to Test for Visceral Fat (No MRI or DEXA Scan Needed)21:04 - How to Maximize Testosterone Naturally: Boosting Test on Keto23:51 - What is the Randle Cycle? Why You Can't Burn Fat and Carbs Together27:19 - Do You Lose Metabolic Flexibility on a Zero Carb Diet?29:30 - Do Calories Matter on Keto? Debunking the Biggest Carnivore Myth33:38 - Is the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model Wrong? What the Experts Miss38:17 - Does Excess Protein Turn Into Sugar (Glucose)? Gluconeogenesis Explained41:46 - Why One-Size-Fits-All Diets Fail (How to Optimize Keto for You)42:40 - How to Avoid Metabolic Damage During Extreme Weight Loss45:02 - The Dangers of Chronic Dieting: Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight48:21 - Are GLP-1 Peptides Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Muscle & Organ Loss52:43 - The Art of Metabolic Health: Inside Craig Emmerich’s New Book56:02 - Hunting, Land Management & Episode Wrap-Up
• The Work Podcast Episode 60 - So Many Sardines 05.06.2026 34min

  The sardine fast is officially in the rearview mirror — and I'm here to give you the full debrief. Five days, 18 cans a day, 3,000 calories of sardines. Was it miserable? Mostly. Was it worth it? That depends on what you're trying to prove. I did it to cut through the noise around these viral "miracle" food fasts, and the takeaway is simple: there's no magic. Calories are calories, and context matters every time.Beyond the experiment, Greg and I get into what's moving at Keto Brick HQ — Primal Fudge is back in stock, apparel is closing in on launch, and we've got some new things in the kitchen we're not quite ready to talk about yet. We also touch on the upcoming bodybuilding shows we're involved with this month.And then the conversation goes somewhere real. With the anniversary of Greg's dad's passing coming up, we talk about loss, the passage of time, and why you can't afford to keep putting off the people who matter most. This one's worth a listen.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• The #1 Reason Marriages Fail (And What Men Don't Understand) 03.06.2026 58min

  Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes on breaking through your Keto or low carb plateau here https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMost hard working men will lose the family they try to provide for because they ignore the main reason marriages fail. Emotional distance is the silent threat ending relationships and causing divorce today. In episode 889 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes talks with Mitchell Osmond about what men do not understand about their wives. Many guys try to fix hurt feelings with business logic which only pushes their partner away. Mitchell shares his personal story of beating debt and losing weight by fighting emotional eating. He explains how fixing your fitness and money builds the self confidence needed to properly lead your home. Learn how to truly connect with your spouse stop repeating past family mistakes and perfectly balance your career with fatherhood.Follow Mitchel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQhapters0:00 - How to Rebuild Your Life from Rock Bottom (Mitchell Osmond's Turning Point)2:30 - The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything (Finding Your Legacy)3:38 - How to Pay Off $100K Debt and Lose 60 Lbs in 18 Months6:25 - Masculine vs. Feminine Energy: How Your Mood Dictates Your Marriage8:00 - How to Break Generational Trauma & Stop Repeating Your Parents' Mistakes12:30 - The Ultimate Strategy to Rebuild Self-Confidence (Fitness & Finances)17:06 - How to Stop Emotional Eating & Use The "Apple Test" for Weight Loss24:56 - The Brutal Truth About Fatherhood: Why Time is Your Most Valuable Currency27:33 - Keto Brick Meal Replacement (Sponsor)28:18 - Why Entrepreneurs Have High Divorce Rates (And How to Prevent It)32:10 - Why Women Initiate 90% of Divorces (The Biggest Mistake Married Men Make)35:00 - Is Your Marriage Failing? The #1 Warning Sign You Cannot Ignore37:55 - What is Male Alexithymia? The Secret to Emotionally Connecting With Your Wife43:00 - Raising Strong Children: Would You Want Your Daughter to Marry a Man Like You?46:08 - The Crisis of Fatherless Homes & Why Society Still Needs Masculine Men51:43 - What Men Really Need in a Relationship: Why Respect is Greater Than Love56:18 - Where to Find Mitchell Osmond (Dad Nation & Coaching)
• Why A Low-Carb Diet Heals Chronic Illness 01.06.2026 1h 5min

  Book your free consultation to break your keto plateau with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callChronic illness is a severe mitochondrial dysfunction you can destroy by cutting carbohydrates. In episode 888 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes and Dr. Darren Schmidt reveal the brutal truth about metabolic syndrome. This discussion breaks down the exact seven steps needed to repair your cellular health. Dr. Schmidt explains how hidden toxins and common parasites secretly drain your energy and why a low-carb diet heals your body. They explore the new MVX Plus blood test that accurately predicts your lifespan. You will learn why standard medical advice fails to fix these root problems and how targeted detox methods finally give you your health back.Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What is Mitochondrial Dysfunction? The Hidden Cause of Chronic Illness2:12 - How to Fix Metabolic Syndrome: Diet, Toxins, and Parasite Detox3:25 - What is the MVX Plus Blood Test? The Ultimate Predictor of Longevity5:00 - How to Prevent Heart Disease: The 6 Blood Markers You Must Check6:47 - How to Lower Your Mortality Risk: A Shocking MVX Plus Case Study8:31 - Why Routine Blood Tests Fail: C. Diff vs. Malnutrition10:12 - What is the 7-Step Blueprint to Optimal Health? A Definitive Guide14:23 - The Biggest Mistake People Make with Their Diet and Toxic Load16:15 - How to Tell if You Have Parasites (And Why We ALL Have Them)18:50 - What is Mimosa Pudica Seed? The Best Supplement for Parasite Removal21:00 - Why Parasite Cleanses Cause Mucus and Crazy Detox Symptoms24:13 - Is a Raw Carnivore Diet Safe? The Surprising Link to Cancer Reversal27:40 - What is the Best Diet for Healing? High Protein, Low Carb Explained31:50 - Do You Really Need Fiber? The Truth About Constipation on Carnivore32:57 - Why You Need Vitamin B1 (Benfotiamine) for Mitochondrial Energy38:04 - How to Improve Lymphatic Drainage & Organ Detox Pathways41:46 - What is Muscle Testing? Using Biofeedback to Find Hidden Infections46:10 - What Are Energetic Fields? The Healing Secret Western Doctors Ignore47:43 - Sauna vs. Supplements: What is the Best Way to Detox Heavy Metals?49:48 - How to Remove Everyday Toxins & A Guide to Clean Distilled Water51:27 - How to Detox Your Cells from Lyme Disease and Hidden Co-Infections55:08 - Are GLP-1 Peptides Safe? The Dark Side of Modern Weight Loss Drugs58:45 - Why Exercise Won't Fix Metabolic Syndrome (Until You Detox First)1:02:23 - Why YouTube Censors Health Content & Finding Dr. Derren Schmidt
• The Work Podcast Episode 59 - Hog Wild 29.05.2026 25min

  We're back with Episode 59 and I am running on fumes. We processed four hogs this past weekend — start to finish, ourselves, no abattoir — and walked away with 600 lbs of high quality pork. 17-hour day. Worth every minute. If you eat meat, you owe it to yourself to understand where it comes from and be part of that process at least once. Circle of life, man.Greg and I also catch up on a full week into our new training split. Legs were brutal — 70,000 lbs of volume — and I'm still feeling it. We break down what's working, what we tweaked on chest day, and why I think this split might carry me all the way into prep for Worlds next November.Then we get into the Enhanced Games happening in Las Vegas. No drug testing, no banned substances — just whatever you want to pump into yourself. I get it, I understand why it exists, but it's a slippery slope. We also talk about the 23-year-old Brazilian bodybuilder who just passed away from hypoglycemia linked to exogenous insulin. It's a sobering reminder of where that road can lead.And to top it all off — I'm doing the sardine fast. Five days, 18 cans a day, iso-caloric at 3,000 calories. Got bloodwork done beforehand, CGM and continuous ketone monitor going, and we'll see what actually changes. Tune in next week for the full breakdown.Topics covered:Processing 4 hogs from start to finish on the homesteadCost breakdown: raising your own meat vs. buying retailOne week into the new high-volume training splitDEXA scan planning and comp prep timeline for WorldsThe Enhanced Games — human performance or chemistry contest?The dangers of exogenous insulin in bodybuildingThe sardine fast experiment beginsGreg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• Breast Implant Illness (BII): The Auto-Immune Connection (SURGEON EXPLAINS) 27.05.2026 56min

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callForeign objects placed inside the human body create a toxic environment that ruins the immune system. Dr. Robert Whitfield joins Robert Sikes on episode 887 of The Savage Perspective Podcast to expose the dark truth about Breast Implant Illness and chronic inflammation. Dr. Robert Whitfield, a top surgeon, explains how the body attacks breast implants just like a rejected organ transplant. He breaks down the autoimmune connection leading to heavy metal toxicity and bacterial problems. You will learn how explant surgery removes these dangerous objects and why a natural fat transfer is a safer choice to protect their health.For more info, visit: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Who Is Dr. Robert Whitfield? A Deep Dive Into Cancer Reconstruction04:05 - What Is Red Breast Syndrome? The Hidden Medical Dangers of Implants05:43 - How Do Breast Implants Cause Chronic Scarring and Biofilms?07:30 - Why Does the Body Reject Breast Implants? The Auto-Transplant Fix11:12 - Are Breast Implants Safe? The Physiological Truth About Foreign Objects14:18 - What Causes Breast Implant Illness? Uncovering Chronic Inflammation18:09 - Why Are So Many Women Getting Breast Implants Removed Today?22:13 - What Is the SHARP Method? A Masterclass in Detoxing Heavy Metals28:53 - How To Prepare For Explant Surgery: Optimizing Gut Health and Toxicity32:48 - Is Fat Transfer a Better Alternative to Breast Implants?35:22 - The Biggest Mistake Plastic Surgeons Make With Fat Transfers40:15 - Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Destroying Your Muscle and Facial Fat?44:28 - Why Is Big Tech Censoring the Truth About Breast Implant Illness?49:53 - A Tragic Catalyst: Why Dr. Whitfield Dedicated His Life to Reconstructive Surgery54:08 - How to Connect With Dr. Robert Whitfield and Access His Research
• Stop Using Red Light Therapy Like This 25.05.2026 1h 20min

  Book your free consultation call to break through your keto plateau right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMost at home red light therapy panels are a total waste of money that physically cannot heal your cells. In episode 886 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Steve Marchese expose the massive scams hiding inside the wellness industry. People are buying retrofitted tanning beds and cheap LED masks lacking the precise engineering required for true cellular penetration. Steve reveals exactly why your medical device needs to practically touch your skin to actually increase ATP and nitric oxide. You will also discover the hidden science of how multiple wavelengths easily cancel each other out. This conversation explains the strict FDA clearance process and warns against using fake fitness devices. Stop falling for flashy marketing and learn the honest truth about real red light recovery today.To learn more visit https://lightstim.com/ and use code SAVAGE for an exclusive offer.Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What Is Steve’s Red Light Therapy & Nitric Oxide Routine?6:50 - The Surprising Origin Story Behind LightStim Red Light Therapy13:15 - FDA Cleared vs. Registered: What Is The Biggest Trap In Medical Devices?18:01 - Why You Should Never Combine Red Light Therapy With A Sauna20:27 - How A Severe Health Crisis Led To The First Full-Body LED Bed26:35 - Why Most Red Light Panels Don't Work: The 3/4 Inch Penetration Rule33:04 - How Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work? The Secret Temperature Band39:23 - The FTC Warning Letter: Are Your At-Home Red Light Devices Illegal?49:43 - Are Popular Red Light Panels A Scam? The Looming Class Action Lawsuits53:10 - How To Test If Your Red Light Therapy Actually Works At Home59:06 - Red Light Myths Debunked: Does Green LED Work For Hyperpigmentation?1:03:05 - The Biggest Mistake Companies Make: Do Multiple Wavelengths Cancel Out?1:09:33 - The Engineering Secret Behind LightStim's Patented LED Technology1:14:00 - NASA's Secret LED Studies & The Extreme Medical Future Of Light Therapy1:16:22 - A Dire Warning: Why You Should Never Treat Eye Issues With At-Home LEDs1:18:26 - Where To Learn More About LightStim & Final Thoughts
• The Work Podcast Episode 58 - Post and Ghost 22.05.2026 30min

  Greg and I are back with a jam-packed episode kicking off our brand new four-day high-volume split — and we're breaking down exactly how day one of chest and biceps went, what to expect on leg day, and why we're shifting away from heavy loading in favor of higher reps and faster pacing. We also get into the great cardio debate: is running actually doing anything for your body composition, or are you just spinning your wheels? Spoiler — probably the latter.On the life side of things, I recap my son Rigel's birthday weekend at the cabin, we talk pig processing (four hogs going down this weekend — y'all are not ready), and I share my new philosophy on social media engagement, or more accurately, why I've stopped engaging. Plus, we dive into the Keto Brainz collab with Keto Bricks, and I officially announce the sardine experiment — five days of nothing but sardines starting the 25th, complete with heavy metal blood work. Should be a good time.The new four-day high-volume workout split is live and free on the Savage Strong app at ketobodybuilding.com.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
• How I Overcame 15 Years of Meth Addiction After Childhood Morbid Obesity 20.05.2026 1h 8min

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callSurviving childhood morbid obesity and a fifteen year meth addiction takes total metabolic repair. In episode 886 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Elaina Wang to share a powerful story of survival and deep health recovery. This discussion reveals how severe insulin resistance and bad food rules created a massive drug habit just to feel energy. Getting clean from drugs was brutal, but finding the keto diet and reversing type two diabetes naturally changed her entire life. You will learn exactly how real nutrition, heavy weight lifting, and targeted peptides can heal your brain, stop cravings, and fix chronic pain after years of severe trauma and addiction.Elaina's Hack Your Health Coaching: https://hackyourhealthcoaching.com/elaina-wangElaina's FB: https://www.facebook.com/KetoWang/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How I Survived Childhood Obesity & Severe Insulin Resistance1:09 - Why I Started Meth: The Shocking Truth About Energy & Fatigue2:01 - The Food Pyramid Myth: How Government Guidelines Fueled Addiction3:47 - Unbreakable Confidence: How to Build Self-Esteem When Overweight6:14 - The "Fat Meth Addict": Why Stimulants Couldn't Fix Type 2 Diabetes8:17 - Meth vs Cocaine: How Drugs Hijack Brain Dopamine & Sugar Cravings11:08 - The Secret Life of a Functional Addict: Survival Tactics & Thefts13:36 - Toxic Relationships: Navigating Co-Dependency & Addiction Relapse17:03 - The Turning Point: Dodging the Cops & Deciding to Get Clean20:43 - Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis at 24: Ignoring the Ultimate Warning Sign21:10 - Quitting Meth Cold Turkey: The Brutal Reality of Early Sobriety25:22 - Blood Sugar at 426: Why I Refused Insulin Due to Addiction Fears27:08 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally with the Keto Diet28:24 - Keto & Neuroplasticity: The Ultimate Biohack for Addiction Recovery30:02 - Losing 80 Lbs Fast: Do Cigarettes Spike Your Blood Sugar?34:00 - Becoming a Keto Coach: The Evolution of Low-Carb & Carnivore Diets36:10 - Healing Trauma vs. Trauma Bonding: The Missing Link in Weight Loss41:17 - BPC-157 & TB-500: Can Peptides Cure Chronic Pain & Bursitis?45:13 - GLP-1 for Addiction: The Unbelievable Cure for Alcoholism & OCD49:02 - Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which GLP Weight Loss Peptide is Best?51:49 - The Dark Side of Ozempic: Who Should NEVER Take GLP Peptides53:31 - 155 Lb Weight Loss Surgery: Is Medical Tourism in Tijuana Safe?57:11 - Tummy Tuck Complications: Hematomas, Wound Vacs & Honest Recovery1:01:01 - "Am I Too Old to Get Healthy?" The Ultimate Mindset Shift for Men & Women1:05:26 - Where to Find Elaina Wang: Coaching, Biohacking & Future Events