Savage Perspective Podcast

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  The Work Podcast Episode 76 - Olympia & LC4BH 02.10.2026 29分

  In this episode, Greg and I recap Nick Walker's Olympia win and discuss the tradeoffs between competitive bodybuilding, health, and longevity. We also share highlights from the Low Carb for Better Health conference, where I challenged attendees to make strength training just as much of a priority as their nutrition. We talk about the importance of face-to-face connections within the keto community, upcoming conferences, and some exciting changes at Keto Brick, including a sneak peek at our newest product, Brick Batter. Lots happening behind the scenes, and plenty to look forward to!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
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  How Women Build Muscle Without Getting ‘Too Big’ 30.09.2026 1時間 15分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callWomen do not build muscle by accident. In Episode 922 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Lilian Estafanous joins Robert Sikes to challenge the fear of getting too big from lifting weights. She shares how a knee injury led her into natural bodybuilding and why real muscle takes years of steady work. They discuss eating enough to grow, simple meal prep, and making time to train while raising a family. Lilian also opens up about harsh contest prep, post-show eating mistakes, and why she added carbs back after trying carnivore. From the gym to the dinner table, this conversation looks at the habits that support strength without letting a body shape or a diet become your whole identity.Follow Lilian on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lolifit_lifts/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - From a Knee Injury to Natural Bodybuilding2:27 - Will Lifting Weights Make Women Too Big?5:39 - Bodybuilding Beyond Looks10:02 - Food Policy and Taking Charge of Your Health17:06 - Raising Kids With Healthy Habits26:19 - Building Strength Without Quick-Fix Promises30:42 - Making Time for Training and Meal Prep36:34 - Eating Enough to Build Muscle39:34 - Contest Prep: More Than Cutting Calories43:28 - Is Competing Right for You?48:48 - Reverse Dieting and Post-Show Eating Mistakes56:38 - Lilian's Carnivore Experiment1:04:57 - Why She Added Carbs Back for Training1:08:11 - Your Diet Is a Tool, Not Your Identity1:10:25 - Discipline Beyond Motivation
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  GLP-1s Don’t Just Change Your Appetite 28.09.2026 1時間 4分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGLP-1s can change more than hunger. In Episode 921 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Susan Peirce Thompson explore food cravings, dopamine, and the pull of rewards beyond food. Susan shares her view on why these drugs can ease some compulsive habits while changing drive for some users. They discuss muscle loss, protein, lifting, and why eating less is not the same as eating well. The conversation then turns to food addiction, the debate over moderation, and how processed foods can shape eating habits. Susan also explains Bright Line Eating and shares how stress and travel led to her own relapses. Hear a candid look at appetite, habits, and what the scale cannot tell you.Buy Susan's books: https://www.brightlineeating.com/booksGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Stopping GLP-1s: Appetite and Weight Regain2:27 - GLP-1 Muscle Loss: Drugs or Habits?5:43 - Why GLP-1 Effects Vary Between People7:58 - Dopamine, Cravings, and Changes Beyond Food10:57 - Eating Less vs. Fueling Your Body15:37 - Can GLP-1s Address Food Addiction?20:20 - Robert's 1000 Calorie Brick21:02 - Robert’s Eating Struggles and Addiction Risk26:21 - A Bad Habit or an Addiction?32:07 - A World Built to Pull You Back In34:01 - The Debate Over Eating in Moderation38:49 - Food Quality, Calories, and Eating Guilt43:35 - The NOVA Scale and Processed Food Confusion49:02 - Why Individual Nutrition Matters51:49 - Bright Line Eating in the GLP-1 Era53:31 - How Bright Line Eating Works56:09 - Food Tracking: Structure or Obsession?57:31 - Why Susan Relapsed After Years on Track1:00:43 - Travel Habits That Helped Susan1:03:13 - Find Susan and Her Books
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  The Work Podcast Episode 75 - Natural State Savages 25.09.2026 26分

  Greg and I are fresh off the second annual Natural State Savage, and this year was a massive step forward. We break down what worked, what we improved from last year, and why creating an athlete-first experience matters so much to us.We also get into the realities of running a truly natural bodybuilding show, the responsibility that comes with competing drug-free, and why the standards have to mean something. Huge shoutout to every competitor, judge, volunteer, sponsor, and everyone else who helped make this thing happen. Year two is in the books, and we’re already fired up for what comes next.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
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  Is "Gaintaining" KILLING Your Gains? (Possibly, And Here's Why) 23.09.2026 1時間

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGaintaining can come at the cost of muscle growth. In Episode 920 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Brandon Kempter explore why staying shredded year-round may hold you back. Brandon shares how he plans long off seasons and finds a body weight that supports hard training. They explain why sleep, strength, energy, and recovery can tell you more than the scale. The talk also covers recovery diets, reverse dieting, pro cards, and the pressure to keep your abs for social media. Robert and Brandon compare their keto and higher-carb approaches without turning food into a rule book. Learn how to judge progress beyond the mirror and give your next growth phase a fair shot.Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Is Staying Shredded Holding Back Your Gains?2:09 - How Lean Should You Stay in the Offseason?5:48 - Recovery Diet vs. Reverse Diet After a Show8:40 - Chase Performance, Not the Scale10:26 - Brandon’s Approach to Training and Nutrition14:29 - What Makes a Training Split Work?16:13 - Recovery: Get the Big Things Right First19:35 - Why Stay Natural When You Could Get Bigger?23:48 - Can Your Physique Keep Improving With Age?25:36 - TRT, Peptides and the Future of Natural Bodybuilding29:52 - HRT for Women: Where Should Federations Draw the Line?31:52 - What’s a Keto Brick?32:48 - Brandon’s Pro Card Journey34:45 - Is a Bodybuilding Pro Card Overrated?39:58 - Brandon’s Concerns About IFBB Natural Drug Testing44:27 - Navigating the Banned Substance List45:23 - Inside the Bali Natural Bodybuilding Retreat51:40 - What Training With Different Coaches Can Teach You55:28 - Inside Bali’s Undefeated Gym58:50 - Brandon’s Next Competition and Where to Follow Him
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  How Health Insurance Is Failing You: A Doctor Explains 21.09.2026 1時間 18分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callHealth insurance can leave you paying more and feeling unheard. In Episode 919 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Dr. Russell Van Maele about cash-pay care, rushed visits and the cost of blood tests. Dr. Russ explains why he takes fewer patients and shares a lab test that costs his practice $7. They discuss paying cash for routine care while keeping coverage for emergencies. Learn why one lab result can miss the bigger picture and why AI cannot supply every piece of context. The conversation also covers GLP-1s, muscle loss, hormones and the daily work of staying healthy. It ends with fatherhood, faith and why being strong matters beyond the gym.Follow Dr. Russ on IG:https://www.instagram.com/the_farmers_doctor/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Why Your Doctor Has So Little Time4:11 - Why Robert Left His Health Insurance5:30 - Cash Pay vs. Catastrophic Coverage6:48 - How a $7 Blood Test Gets Marked Up7:32 - Ordering Your Own Blood Tests8:57 - Can AI Replace Your Doctor?12:19 - Why Workouts Can Skew Your Blood Tests16:18 - When More Lab Tests Create More Problems18:53 - High Cholesterol but No Plaque?22:18 - DEXA and VO2 Max: Beyond the Scale26:39 - TRT and Hormone Replacement Explained27:59 - What GLP-1s Cannot Fix29:37 - Weight Loss at the Cost of Muscle?32:52 - 1,000 calorie bar?33:44 - Natural vs. Conventional Medicine: Pick a Side?36:30 - Do Healthy People Need Hormones and Peptides?40:22 - Menopause: When Should You Intervene?44:06 - The Cholesterol and Hormone Connection47:29 - What Do We Know About Long-Term GLP-1 Use?49:08 - Retatrutide: Can You Go Too Far?50:33 - Visceral Fat You Might Be Missing52:38 - Normal Blood Work Does Not Tell the Whole Story56:00 - The Family Behind Black Sheep Health57:40 - Is Neglecting Your Health Selfish?1:00:53 - Protecting Your Non-Negotiables as a Parent1:02:45 - Why Men Need Hard Things1:05:05 - Are You Fit Enough to Hunt?1:07:01 - Hunting, Respect and the Food You Eat1:11:38 - Faith and Silence in the Woods1:14:06 - Can a Better Bow Make You a Better Hunter?1:17:08 - Where to Find Dr. Russ
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  The Work Podcast Episode 74 - It’s Peak Week! 18.09.2026 33分

  It’s peak week, bruh! This week Greg and I break down what peak week actually looks like for a natural ketogenic bodybuilder, why crazy water cuts and last-minute manipulations can do more harm than good, and what we’re doing to get ready for Natural State Savages. We also talk about the chaos that always seems to show up right before a big event, what’s happening behind the scenes with the competition, and tease a brand-new Keto Brick product that’s getting very close to launch. 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
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  Muscular at 69: Inside His 34-Year Keto Lifestyle 16.09.2026 1時間 14分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to get past your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callJohn Arnold is still muscular at 69 after 34 years with keto as his base diet. In Episode 918 of Savage Perspective Podcast, he joins Robert Sikes to share how he eats and trains for the long haul. A loss of libido during a low-fat contest diet pushed him to rethink his food. He explains why keto stuck, how he handles off-plan meals, and why he feels his best physique came after 45. John also shares his own testosterone and cholesterol results, plus the lessons he has learned from decades in natural bodybuilding. They discuss drug testing, the cost of competing, and why a pro card is no quick path to success. Hear what he has kept, changed, and questioned along the way.Contact John: https://www.naturalbuildfitness.com/contact.phpGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - John Arnold and the Onstage Proposal1:39 - The Injury That Led to Natural Bodybuilding5:32 - How John Became a Show Promoter11:15 - Natural Federations, Drug Testing, and Fairness19:07 - What a Bodybuilding Pro Card Really Changes20:02 - Why Natural Shows Are Losing Competitors22:55 - Making Bodybuilding More Affordable26:35 - Classic Physique: Symmetry vs. Extreme Leanness31:22 - What It Takes to Compete at Worlds36:44 - How Bodybuilding Judges Make the Call41:15 - Can Electronic Judging Reduce Errors?45:36 - Peptides, GLP-1s, and Natural Competition51:20 - John's 34 Years with Keto as His Base Diet53:48 - John's Cholesterol, Testosterone, and Heart Scan57:56 - Leaner on Keto with Higher Testosterone?59:27 - Robert's Keto Contest Prep and Hormone Drop1:00:46 - Cardio Without Sacrificing Training1:03:45 - The Libido Scare That Changed John's Diet1:08:53 - Why John Says His Best Physique Came After 451:10:24 - Upcoming Shows and a Lifelong Bodybuilding Mindset1:13:32 - Where to Find John Arnold and His Shows
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  Eating Right, Still Exhausted? The Bioenergetic Truth 14.09.2026 55分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour energy is about far more than food. In Episode 917 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Harry Massey examine bioenergetics and quantum biology. Harry shares how three accidents, Epstein-Barr, a head injury, and Addison's disease left him bedridden for seven years with severe brain fog. He explains why diets and quick fixes failed, how studying energy changed his path, and why light, oxygen, circadian rhythm, movement, and personal responsibility matter. They also discuss Infoceuticals, lab testing, wearables, voice scans, and Harry's vision for physics-based healthcare. Watch to see why eating well may be only one part of managing your energy.For more info visit Harry's website: https://www.harrymassey.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Bioenergetics and the Body Battery3:15 - How Quantum Biology Fits In8:06 - Why Energy Medicine Became Taboo11:22 - Can Bioenergetics Survive Scientific Scrutiny?15:42 - Rethinking Health Beyond Diet19:46 - The Magic Bullet Trap22:28 - Seven Years Bedridden: Harry's Search for Answers27:02 - The Diets and Therapies That Failed28:40 - Meeting Peter Fraser and Discovering Infoceuticals32:15 - How Infoceuticals Were Tested in the Lab36:32 - Can Physics-Based Healthcare Go Mainstream?41:29 - Can You Measure Your Body's Energy?47:41 - How Other People's Energy Affects You48:55 - Beyond Medicine and the Future of Energy4Life
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  The Work Podcast Episode 73 - Time is Passing 11.09.2026 36分

  This week Greg and I are officially one week out from the show, so we talk through all the last-minute details and what it takes to be ready before the real prep even begins. We also get into training, Greg getting ready for fatherhood, the weight social media puts on us, and how the little things we do every day compound over a lifetime. Plus, we reminisce about our old fast-food habits, talk microplastics, and somehow end up discussing blowing up little green Army men. Just another day at 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
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  How They Store a Year of Homegrown Food for a Family of 8 09.09.2026 1時間

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callA family of eight can eat homegrown food all year when growing and storage work together. In Episode 916 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Staci and Jeremy Hill about raising six kids on an 11-acre homestead while producing meat, milk, eggs, and vegetables. They explain water-glassing eggs, canning, fermenting, freezing, freeze-drying, fast-chilling raw milk, and using five refrigerators and six deep freezers. The Hills also share how they left town in small steps, teach their kids through farm work and homeschool, and earn income through agritourism. Watch to learn how small steps can fill a pantry, cut food waste, and keep homegrown food ready beyond harvest season.Subscribe to Staci and Jeremy Hill's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTo6PYJoFB6MJU9NdFX-EKwGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Raw Milk Safety, Testing, and Digestion3:21 - The Cooling Rule for Better Raw Milk5:08 - Machine Milking and Sanitation8:22 - Making Every Dairy Staple at Home10:12 - Why Raw Milk Laws Still Exist12:55 - Spoiled Milk, Clabber, and Shelf-Stable Dairy16:07 - Raising and Preserving Nearly All Their Food17:36 - Water Glassing Eggs for 12 to 18 Months20:07 - Freeze-Drying Meat and Saving the Fat21:19 - KuneKune Pigs and Farm Agritourism24:33 - From City Life to an 11-Acre Homestead26:21 - How Six Kids Keep the Homestead Running28:22 - Homeschooling Through Farm Life and Business33:03 - Real Food vs. Ultra-Processed Decline36:34 - Starting Small With Food Independence39:05 - Best Starter Animals for Self-Sufficiency43:59 - Selling and Processing Farm-Raised Meat48:47 - The Preserver's Garden and Seasonal Growing52:48 - Seven Preservation Methods and Fermentation56:34 - Food Storage for a Family of Eight
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  Blocked Arteries Don’t Cause Heart Attacks? 07.09.2026 1時間 16分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callThe blocked-artery theory of heart attacks gets put under a microscope. In Episode 915 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Tom Cowan ask whether coronary plaque is the true cause of heart attacks. Cowan shares his case for small-vessel damage, lost heart energy, acid buildup, and plaque as repair. They cover coronary calcium scores, stents, statins, fat metabolism, keto, structured water, sunlight, and movement. The talk then turns to Cowan's disputed views on viruses, contagion, immunity, cancer, genetics, and vaccines. It closes with a practical challenge: test claims, track your body's response, eat real food, move, get outside, build relationships, and own your health.For more info visit: https://drtomcowan.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - What Really Causes Heart Attacks?0:42 - How to Falsify a Scientific Claim2:10 - The Blocked-Artery Theory of Heart Attacks5:18 - The 95% Blockage Paradox and Autopsy Findings8:08 - Stents, Bypasses, and the Blockage Theory10:08 - An Energy-and-Acid Theory of Heart Attacks13:23 - Diabetes, Small Vessels, and Fat Metabolism15:13 - A Forgotten Seed Extract for Heart Disease17:02 - Stroke, Keto, and the Plaque Debate19:02 - CAC Scans and the Protective Plaque Theory21:48 - The Fourth Phase of Water24:09 - What Moves Blood Through Capillaries?28:39 - Does Drinking Charged Water Help?30:36 - Viruses, Measles, and the Limits of Diagnosis32:24 - How Virology Identifies a Virus34:26 - Polio Experiments and Viral Culture39:14 - Contagion or Shared Exposure?41:55 - The 1918 Spanish Flu Prison Study45:25 - Do Bacteria and Parasites Cause Disease?49:32 - Fear, Vaccines, and Personal Agency51:02 - Questioning the Immune System and Antibody Model54:53 - A Different Theory of Cancer and Tumors56:29 - Four Proposed Causes of Sickness1:01:19 - Question Everything and Test It Yourself1:02:21 - Taking Back Personal Agency1:06:04 - Genetics, DNA, and the Double Helix1:09:57 - Control, Faith, and Two Origin Stories1:12:49 - Purpose, Homesteading, and Animals1:15:00 - Websites, Clinic, and Closing
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  The Work Podcast Episode 72 - Big Daddy Greg 04.09.2026 35分

  Greg is back, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. We talk about the 50 Mile March, switching our training back to heavy lifting, some questionable fitness and nutrition trends, the craziness happening around the food and beef industries, and how close we are to this year’s bodybuilding show.But the biggest news is Greg is going to be a dad to a little girl! Lots of changes coming, lots of laughs in this one, and plenty to look forward to.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
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  The Dark Truth About ADHD in High Achievers (Nobody Sees It) 02.09.2026 1時間 4分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callHigh achievers can hide ADHD behind years of success and self-control. In Episode 914 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Sara Lewis Hartley expose the cost of masking ADHD, sensory overload, and always needing to prove yourself. Sara shares why good grades, a fast mind, and career success can delay an ADHD diagnosis. They cover dopamine, hyperfocus, screen habits, emotional regulation, and the traits that drive many entrepreneurs. Sara shares her ALIGN Shift method for moving from reaction to response, setting boundaries, and parenting kids with ADHD without shame. Learn how to spot hidden signs, understand your brain, and stop mistaking overwhelm for a lack of discipline.Follow Sara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saralewishartley/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Hidden Side of ADHD in High Achievers2:38 - ADHD Is Not a Lack of Attention5:53 - Why Entrepreneurs Miss Their Own ADHD Symptoms10:02 - Dopamine, Doomscrolling and the ADHD Brain12:16 - Gifted Kids, Emotional Regulation and Medication Rebound16:17 - Is ADHD Overdiagnosed or Finally Recognized?18:34 - Genetics, Food Triggers and Generational Masking21:58 - Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback for ADHD26:32 - ADHD Medication, Giftedness and Sensory Processing29:09 - Inattentive vs. Hyperactive ADHD: The Signs People Miss30:50 - ADHD, Autism and Twice-Exceptional Brains37:19 - How Screens Shape Attention and Dopamine40:02 - Handheld Screens, Hyperfocus and Healthier Boundaries47:59 - The ALIGN Method for Emotional Regulation51:12 - How to Stop Shaming Kids Who Are Struggling53:51 - Why Children Mirror Your Emotional Reactions56:52 - Discipline Without Yelling: Firm Boundaries That Work59:53 - Natural Consequences and the Meaning Behind Behavior1:02:40 - Unconditional Love, Honesty and Emotional Safety1:05:47 - Sara Hartley's Books and ADHD Parenting Resources
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  Heart Surgeon Shares the Truth About Statins and LDL 31.08.2026 51分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour cholesterol number does not tell the whole story about heart disease. In Episode 913 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes is joined by heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to examine statins, LDL, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Dr. Ovadia explains what coronary calcium scans can reveal, why some patients need heart surgery in their 30s, and which blood tests may show metabolic risk. He also shares how he lost 100 pounds, why strength training and low-carb or carnivore nutrition guide his approach, and what his new book teaches about nutrient density. See where standard heart advice may fall short and what to ask before accepting one cholesterol score as the full story.Buy Philip's book: https://stayoffmykitchentable.com/Subscribe to Philip's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHeartsGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How Dr. Ovadia Got Leaner and Stronger1:34 - Carnivore Diet, Mold Exposure, and Resistance Training3:18 - Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, and Metabolic Health4:56 - How a Heart Surgeon Lost 100 Pounds7:29 - What Happens During Heart Bypass Surgery10:44 - Why Heart Disease Goes Undetected for Decades12:01 - Cholesterol Quantity vs. Insulin Resistance13:42 - Three Missing Pieces of Heart Disease Screening15:01 - The $100 Coronary Calcium Scan17:27 - Soft Plaque vs. Calcified Plaque19:50 - What a CIMT Scan Can and Cannot Reveal21:46 - High Cholesterol With a Zero Calcium Score23:27 - When Should You Get a CAC Scan?24:24 - Why 30-Year-Olds Need Heart Bypass Surgery26:09 - Blood Tests for Inflammation and Insulin Resistance28:42 - Do Statins Address the Root Cause?32:23 - Why the Body Needs Cholesterol35:19 - Why Doctors Keep Focusing on Cholesterol38:34 - What Most Heart Surgery Patients Share41:00 - Affordable Blood Tests and Heart Scans42:10 - Can Cutting Carbs Reverse Insulin Resistance?44:24 - Inside Stay Off My Kitchen Table46:42 - Why His Vegan Coauthor Started Eating Meat48:11 - Are Carbs Necessary for Long-Term Health?49:45 - Where to Find Dr. Ovadia's New Book
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  The Sin the Church Won’t Talk About: Gluttony 26.08.2026 53分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for help with a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGluttony may be the sin the church avoids most. In Episode 912 of Savage Perspective Podcast, guest Bishop Foreman examines food addiction, discipline, and faith with host Robert Sikes. He explains how he went from 250 pounds and constant exhaustion to shedding 120 to 130 pounds through lasting habit changes. They discuss why you cannot out-train a bad diet, why health shapes your ability to serve, and why a made-up mind matters more than motivation. The conversation also covers accountability, purpose, money, father wounds, generational trauma, and breaking destructive family cycles. Learn how stronger habits can support a healthier body, clearer purpose, and a life built to serve others.Follow Bishop on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Bishop Foreman’s Origin Story1:51 - The 250-Pound Wake-Up Call3:32 - How He Shed 120 to 130 Pounds5:01 - Why Churches Ignore Gluttony7:52 - Health Expands Your Capacity to Serve10:34 - Faith, Fitness, Finance, and Business15:41 - Why Purpose Creates Energy16:28 - You Need a Made-Up Mind17:33 - Turning Childhood Pain Into Drive19:23 - Excellence, Habits, and Destiny21:45 - Where Men Find Accountability24:28 - Why Leaders Must Stay Teachable26:33 - Escaping the Algorithm Echo Chamber28:56 - Why Bishop Foreman Believes in God32:31 - Robert Sikes’s Journey to Faith37:14 - Purpose Beyond the Afterlife41:52 - Start by Turning Your Own Ship44:37 - How Unhealed Trauma Spreads48:29 - Can Society Break the Cycle?49:39 - Existing Is Not the Same as Living51:20 - Bishop Foreman’s Books and Resources
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  Why 99% of Athletes Don’t Need High Carbs to Perform 24.08.2026 59分

  Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes to break your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call The high-carb rules for athletic performance may be built on weak science.In episode 911 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes is joined by Dr. Andrew Koutnik to explain carbs, the ketogenic diet, and athletic performance. They show why many keto studies were too short, what changes after four weeks of fat adaptation, and why keto athletes matched high-carb athletes in hard sprints and endurance tests. Learn how blood sugar and brain energy affect fatigue, why 10 grams of carbs per hour improved performance by 22 percent, and why more carbs are not always better. They also cover glycogen, muscle growth, insulin, protein, natural bodybuilding, metabolic health, and how athletes can choose the right fuel plan.Follow Andrew on IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/Subscribe to Andrew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewkoutnikphdGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Dr. Andrew Koutnik's Keto Study Sparked Backlash1:39 - Are Carbs Essential for Athletic Performance?3:55 - How High-Carb Sports Nutrition Became the Standard10:40 - Why Athletes Are Warned Against the Keto Diet12:30 - Why Most Keto Performance Studies Were Too Short19:14 - Keto vs High Carb: Equal Performance, Different Blood Sugar22:59 - Can Keto Fuel Marathons and Ironman Endurance?25:46 - What Really Causes Athletes to Hit the Wall?27:24 - How 10 Grams of Carbs Improved Performance by 22%30:13 - What 160 Studies Reveal About Carbs and Brain Energy32:08 - Do Bodybuilders Need Carbs for Weight Training?33:30 - Why Elite Coaches Rejected the Keto Findings35:25 - Can Carbs Boost Performance Without Being Burned?39:26 - If Performance Is Equal, Why Choose Keto?40:32 - Does Keto Support Natural Bodybuilding and Longevity?42:17 - Do Carbs and Insulin Actually Build Muscle?44:53 - High Carb vs Keto: Which Diet Is Best for You?45:54 - Why Aren't More Elite Athletes Using Keto?50:58 - When Research Destroys Your Strongest Beliefs52:10 - How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?56:01 - Can Excess Protein Make You Gain Body Fat?57:48 - Dr. Koutnik's Research and the Keto Brick Performance Studies
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  The Work Podcast Episode 71 - 50 Mile March 21.08.2026 24分

  This week Greg and I catch up on everything from missed workouts and bush hogging in brutal Arkansas heat to melted Keto Bricks and why real food does what real food does. I’m also getting ready for my sixth 50 Mile March, which means 50 miles, 22 hours, and a whole lot of time on my feet raising money for veterans.We also talk about what’s coming up with Keto Brick, some new products we’ve been testing, natural fiber apparel, the return of Peanut Butter Keto Bricks, and why I’m glad we’ve gotten back into a rhythm with the weekly vlogs. Lots happening, lots coming down the pipeline, and no shortage of work to get after.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
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  Why Muscle Matters More Than Biohacks for Longevity 19.08.2026 52分

  Book a free call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callDoes muscle matter more than costly biohacks for longevity and health? In episode 910 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with sports medicine doctor Dr. Jordan Metzl to expose the truth about peptides, BPC-157, GLP-1 drugs, supplements, and quick fixes. They explain why movement, strength training, real food, sleep, purpose, and community matter more for health span than wellness trends. Learn how muscle helps metabolism, blood sugar, brain health, mobility, and healthy aging. He also explains why motivation fades, how to make habits last, what changes after age 50, and why fast-twitch muscle matters. This episode gives clear steps to stay strong and active for decades.Follow Jordan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjordanmetzlGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Most Longevity Biohacks Miss What Actually Works2:38 - Why Expensive Biohacks Cannot Replace the Basics5:02 - Are GLP-1 Drugs Becoming the New Health Shortcut?5:43 - Why Medical Trust Collapsed After the Pandemic7:07 - What Does Healthy Longevity Really Mean?8:25 - Why Exercise Should Be Prescribed Like Medicine9:51 - What Is the Science of Motivation? Dr. Jordan Metzl's Push10:44 - How One Woman Ran 15 Marathons After Starting at 6912:44 - Why Some People Stay Motivated for Life14:04 - What Does "Lowering the Cost to Act" Mean?15:45 - Do Consequences Make Fitness Habits Stick?16:58 - Can You Start Powerlifting at 59 and Set Records at 70?17:29 - What Is Muscle Span and Why Does It Matter?18:50 - Is More Muscle Always Better for Longevity?20:48 - Why Everyone Should Think Like a Bodybuilder23:53 - Does Metabolism Really Slow Down With Age?25:21 - How Strength Training Changes Metabolism After 6527:06 - Why Consistency Beats the Perfect Fitness Plan28:18 - Why Your Fitness Goal Must Be Bigger Than You29:03 - What Blue Zones Teach Us About Purpose and Longevity30:48 - How Family and Purpose Change the Way We Age32:18 - Why Social Wellness Matters as Much as Physical Health33:39 - Is Constant Stimulation Damaging Our Health?34:40 - How to Find Calm in an Overstimulated World35:46 - What Are the Most Common Sports Injuries?37:30 - Why You Never Appreciate Mobility Until It Is Gone39:14 - Do Injuries Come From Overtraining or Inactivity?41:10 - How to Preserve Fast-Twitch Muscle After Your Mid-30s42:12 - Does BPC-157 Work for Injury Recovery?44:25 - Functional Medicine, AI and the Limits of Health Advice46:22 - Why Experts Are Building Private AI Knowledge Bases47:19 - Why the Wellness Industry Is Harder to Trust Than Ever48:21 - Why More Health Information Has Not Made Us Healthier49:25 - How Dr. Jordan Metzl Structures His Day for Long-Term Fitness50:24 - Inside Dr. Metzl's 1,000-Person Fitness Community51:53 - Where to Find Dr. Jordan Metzl
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  Your Heart Was Built to Burn Fat, Not Sugar 17.08.2026 1時間 18分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour heart was built to burn fat, not sugar, and losing that ability may drive heart disease. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and Dr. Anthony Jay break down how insulin resistance can leave the heart low on fuel as LDL cholesterol and artery plaque rise. They cover HOMA-IR, statins, coronary calcium scans, CCTA, familial hypercholesterolemia, Lp(a), seed oils, inflammation, and microplastics. Dr. Jay shares why low LDL may not fix the root cause, when statins can help, and how fasting, a low-carb diet, and metabolic flexibility may support heart health. Watch to learn which tests matter and what common heart advice may miss.Buy Anthony's new book: https://amzn.to/4xycguPFollow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonygjay/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Dr. Anthony Jay Took On Heart Disease1:04 - Does Insulin Resistance Cause Heart Disease?5:21 - How Do You Test for Insulin Resistance?8:43 - What Is the “Starving Heart” Theory?10:48 - Why Can a High-Fat Diet Raise LDL Cholesterol?13:02 - Do Statins Increase Coronary Calcium?16:21 - How Accurate Are CCTA and AI Plaque Scans?24:24 - When Is a Coronary Angiogram Actually Worth It?27:09 - When Do Statins Actually Help?29:33 - What Counts as True Familial Hypercholesterolemia?34:18 - Why Did Oreo Cookies Lower LDL Cholesterol?36:30 - Can Statins and Repatha Raise Diabetes Risk?38:17 - Can Fat Burning Help Reverse Artery Plaque?42:50 - Can Fasting Reverse Insulin Resistance and Plaque?44:34 - Which Heart Disease Risks Do Standard Tests Miss?46:00 - What Is Lp(a), and Why Does It Rise?48:22 - Is Lp(a) Really Genetic and Unchangeable?53:01 - Are Seed Oils Bad for Your Arteries?55:42 - Can Blood Tests Really Measure Inflammation?1:00:47 - How Long Do Seed Oils Stay in Your Body?1:03:31 - Why Do Experts Disagree About Seed Oils?1:06:07 - Should Healthy People Worry About Restaurant Seed Oils?1:08:40 - Is Alzheimer’s Really Type 3 Diabetes?1:10:43 - How Do Plastics and Polyester Disrupt Hormones?1:12:14 - Are Microplastics Hiding Inside Artery Plaque?1:17:37 - Dr. Anthony Jay’s New Book, Sugar Beat