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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
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  The Work Podcast Episode 70 Seed Oils & Sleep 14.08.2026 39分

  Greg and I are back for another episode of The Work, and this one covers everything from the recent avocado oil controversy and why ingredient quality matters, to keeping nutrition simple, planning ahead, and actually living the lifestyle you preach. We also recap the Brick by Brick promo, talk alternate-day fasting, my upcoming 50 Mile March, the Natural State Savages competition, future retreats, and why my new mattress may have completely changed the recovery game. As usual, we eventually go off the rails and somehow end up discussing cowboy boots, homemade mayo, and exactly how four adults could sleep on one king-sized mattress. Enjoy! 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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  What Modern Life Is Really Doing to Your Child's Brain 12.08.2026 1時間 14分

  Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callScreens, poor sleep, processed food, and stress may be shaping your child's brain. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with brain health clinician Stephanie Rimka to explore how screens, poor sleep, processed food, stress, and an overloaded home affect focus, mood, and behavior. Stephanie shares how she uses brain mapping, neurofeedback, nutrition, and family routines to look beyond labels like ADHD and anxiety. They also discuss autism care, screen-free parenting, homeschooling, nervous system regulation, keto for brain health, and why helping one child may require the whole family to change.Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Stephanie's Approach to Nervous System Health1:12 - Why Stephanie Chose Mental Health3:39 - How Autism Changed Her Mission7:18 - Why COVID Changed the Vaccine Conversation11:01 - What Families Report After Vaccination15:09 - What Brain Mapping Can Reveal19:28 - How Auditory Processing Shapes Behavior22:05 - The Whole-Body Approach to Brain Health24:26 - Can Kids Thrive on Keto and Real Food?25:52 - How Food Becomes Love and Comfort29:31 - Why Overloaded Families Need to Simplify31:34 - What Screen Time Does to a Developing Brain35:27 - Is Neurodivergence Always a Gift?38:41 - Autism Rates, Self-Diagnosis, and Severe Cases43:48 - Is It ADHD or Too Little Sleep?48:56 - Daycare vs. Homeschool Brain Development55:12 - Why Parents Must Regulate Themselves First59:28 - Can a Stronger Marriage Support a Child?1:02:54 - Why High Achievers Burn Out1:04:42 - Can Ketosis Support an Aging Brain?1:07:24 - Diet, Statins, and Cognitive Decline1:10:39 - Stephanie's Programs and Sabbatical
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  I Passed a Heart Stress Test. Here’s What It Missed 10.08.2026 58分

  Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callDaniel Trevor passed a heart stress test, received a clean bill of health, then had a heart attack that almost killed him. In episode 908 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes uncovers what standard heart tests can miss and how hidden heart disease can grow without warning. Daniel’s search led to CAC scans, soft plaque, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, statins, seed oils, sugar, carb addiction, and the standard American diet. They also cover training after 40, fasted exercise, toxins, oral health, and metabolic health. If you look fit, eat low carb, or trust normal lab results, this episode shows why testing, food choices, and daily habits matter.Buy Daniel's Book here: https://danieltrevor.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How a Normal Stress Test Missed a Heart Attack2:01 - Why Obesity Exploded From 1% to Nearly 50%2:44 - Why Carbs, Sugar, and Oils Keep You Addicted5:09 - How Big Tobacco Engineered Addictive Foods7:30 - How Do We Reverse the Obesity Epidemic?9:33 - The Heart Tests Your Doctor May Be Missing10:51 - What Does a CAC Score Really Tell You?13:48 - How Soft Plaque Causes Heart Attacks and Strokes15:36 - Why Your CAC Score Can Rise After Going Keto18:16 - Why You Should Test Regularly After 4019:23 - Do Stents and Bypass Surgery Prevent Heart Attacks?22:44 - Do Statins Actually Help You Live Longer?25:22 - The Overlooked Liver Test That Predicts Mortality28:06 - Can Lean People Have Type 2 Diabetes?29:17 - Why Standard Bloodwork Can Miss Type 2 Diabetes33:26 - How Sugar and Seed Oils Changed Human Health35:51 - What Eating Grains Did to Human Health37:07 - How Modern Wheat Triggers Food Cravings38:38 - Can Exercise Offset Carbs and Seed Oils?40:32 - Resistance Training vs. Cardio After 4043:43 - Does Fasted Training Burn More Fat?45:38 - Why Fit Athletes Can Get Away With More Carbs48:06 - How Environmental Toxins Affect Your Health53:04 - How Oral Health Affects Your Heart54:52 - Who Should Read Unholy Trinity?56:39 - Where to Find Daniel Trevor’s Free Book Preview
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  The Work Podcast Episode 69 -Sprints & Agility 07.08.2026 33分

  In this episode, Greg and I are deep into a 72-hour fast and feeling surprisingly sharp, focused, and strong. We talk about bringing sprinting, jumping, agility, and real-world athleticism back into our training, why recovery matters more as we get older, and how we plan to stay capable enough to keep up with our kids. We also cover travel plans, real estate ideas, bodybuilding prep, Diesel’s recovery, and the latest Brick by Brick action. 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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  Your “Healthy” Diet Might Be Making You Infertile 06.08.2026 1時間 8分

  Book a free keto or low-carb consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour “healthy” diet could be starving your hormones and hurting fertility before you see a warning sign.In episode 907 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with fertility doctor Dr. Aumatma Simmons about why infertility is not just a woman’s issue. They cover male fertility, sperm and egg quality, fertility after age 35, chronic under-eating, overtraining, RED-S, stress, poor sleep, plastics, nicotine, alcohol, IVF, and TRT. Dr. Simmons explains how protein, healthy fats, sleep, and lower toxin exposure may help prepare both partners for pregnancy. This episode shows why looking fit does not mean your body is ready to conceive.Find Dr. Aumatma Simmons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How Dr. Aumatma Simmons Entered Fertility Medicine4:09 - Does Female Fertility Really Fall Off a Cliff at 35?6:11 - Pregnancy After 35: Risks, Myths, and Missing Context11:55 - How Paternal Health Shapes the Placenta and Baby13:25 - The Two Biggest Fertility Obstacles: Toxins and Stress15:22 - Can Stress Resilience Improve Menstrual Cycles?16:32 - How to Measure Stress With HRV and Cortisol18:52 - Why Melatonin Supplements Affect Eggs and Sperm Differently22:26 - Which Household Toxins Hurt Fertility Most?27:01 - What Causes Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy?29:19 - Why Protein and Healthy Fat Matter During Pregnancy31:38 - Can Undereating Cause Infertility at a Normal Weight?36:51 - How Sleep, Morning Sun, and Blue Light Affect Fertility41:18 - Does Nicotine Damage Sperm and Male Fertility?43:12 - How Alcohol Affects Fertility, Estrogen, and the Gut47:18 - How Long Should You Wait Between Pregnancies?51:44 - Is There a Biological Age Cutoff for Pregnancy and IVF?56:04 - How Birth Trauma Changed Dr. Simmons' Family Plans57:24 - How the Madre Fertility App Finds Root Causes and Toxins58:30 - Does Long-Term Birth Control Affect Fertility?1:01:23 - How TRT Affects Sperm Production and Recovery1:05:20 - Why Falling Birth Rates Are Becoming a Global Crisis
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  Why Being Fit Isn’t Enough to Keep You Healthy 03.08.2026 1時間 4分

  Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callA fit, strong body can still be unhealthy below the surface, and more biohacking may never fix the cause. In episode 906 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Kash Kahn to reveal why fitness and health are not the same. They explore environmental toxins, mold exposure, gut health, chronic inflammation, mitochondrial function, genetic testing, hormones, TRT, male fertility, seed oils, metabolic health, and longevity. Kash explains why removing harmful inputs may matter more than adding treatments, and how your genes, food, home, stress, movement, and daily habits can shape long-term health. Watch to learn what common fitness markers may miss.Follow Kash on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What Is the Difference Between Health and Biohacking?1:15 - What Is the Biggest Hidden Threat to Your Health?2:45 - Can 5G Make Mold Exposure More Harmful?4:02 - Why Modern Homes and Food May Harbor More Mold6:12 - Can You Detox Faster Than Toxins Accumulate?7:02 - IBU vs. INUSpheresis: Blood Treatments Explained8:02 - When Will Advanced Blood Filtration Become Affordable?9:32 - Will Male Fertility Disappear by 2045?11:32 - What Is Driving the Male Fertility Crisis?11:59 - Why “Safe” Chemical Studies Miss the Real Risk14:15 - How to Find Safer Natural-Fiber Clothing15:13 - Which Health Tests Should You Get First?19:02 - The Lower-Cost Way to Optimize Your Health21:01 - How Long Should Humans Actually Live?25:38 - Is Purpose the Most Underrated Longevity Tool?26:40 - How Movement Strengthens Bones, Lymph, and Mental Health30:13 - What Really Causes Breast and Prostate Cancer?36:11 - Is HRT Safe? Why Genetics May Change the Answer38:40 - Why TRT Can Fail: A Former NHL Player’s Case42:25 - Is There a Species-Appropriate Human Diet?47:10 - Why Seed Oils and Glyphosate May Damage the Gut49:50 - How to Avoid Seed Oils Without Being Perfect51:02 - How Accurate Are Consumer Genetic Tests?54:37 - How Epigenetics Can Affect Future Generations57:05 - Why the Future of Healthcare Is Based on Signals59:22 - Can Natural Nutrients Replace Injectable Peptides?1:01:06 - The Correct Order for Biological Age Reversal1:03:23 - Where to Follow the Kash and Learn More
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  The Work Podcast Episode 68 - Brick By Brick 31.07.2026 28分

  This week, Greg and I recap a successful posing seminar, share updates on the upcoming Natural State Classic, and talk about the return of our Brick by Brick sale. We also get into fasting, competition prep, natural-fiber apparel, and some bittersweet news about Greg’s upcoming move. There’s a lot changing, but the mission stays the same: keep making better choices, keep building, and keep doing 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 This Man Runs 200 Miles on a Low-Carb Diet 29.07.2026 1時間 7分

  Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callThis man runs 200 miles on a low-carb diet, and his results challenge the high-carb rules of endurance racing. In episode 905 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with ultrarunner Mike McKnight about keto endurance, fat adaptation, and ultramarathon fueling. Mike shares how eating more carbs led to swelling, water weight, stomach trouble, and uneven results. He explains why he returned to low-carb foods, electrolytes, and fasted training. They also cover his zero-calorie 100-mile run, the Tahoe 200 injury that sent him to the hospital, hydration, sodium, recovery, and the strategy needed to race for days. See why the best fuel plan may be personal.Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikejmcknight/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How a Tahoe 200 Head Injury Ended the Race4:00 - What 550 Racing Miles Did to His Legs6:08 - Why Mike McKnight Chose Italy After Tahoe 2008:14 - Why 200-Mile Races Favor Fat-Adapted Athletes10:20 - How Many Carbs Does an Ultramarathoner Really Need?14:17 - What Does a Low-Carb Ultrarunner Eat in a Day?16:50 - How Much Carbohydrate Do Endurance Athletes Eat?18:20 - Why Carbs Caused 8 Pounds of Water Weight20:28 - What Happens When You Run 100 Miles Fasted?25:39 - Do Ultramarunners Need Carbs for a Higher Gear?29:23 - Why Keto Endurance Fuel Is So Hard to Find32:09 - How to Balance Sodium, Potassium, and Water37:03 - Why 200-Mile Races Are a Strategy Game38:31 - How Do Backyard Ultras Work?41:54 - How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes44:21 - How Fatherhood Changes Extreme Endurance Racing48:38 - Why Truett Hanes Is Shaking Up Marathon Running50:37 - Why Cam Hanes' BPC-157 Use Sparked Backlash51:51 - How a Woman Broke the Cocodona 250 Course Record53:39 - Does VO2 Max Reveal Fat-Burning Efficiency?55:19 - Can You Keep Muscle While Training for an Ultramarathon?1:02:14 - Designing a Better Low-Carb Ultrarunning Fuel1:03:22 - How to Fuel an 800-Mile Arizona Trail FKT1:06:51 - Where to Follow Mike McKnight
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  Metabolic Health Guide: GLP-1s, HRT & Carnivore 27.07.2026 59分

  Break through your keto or low carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGLP-1 drugs, HRT, and a low carb diet can change your health, but using them the wrong way can cost you muscle, energy, and time.In episode 904 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Amanda Decker, a low carb nurse practitioner, about metabolic health, weight loss, psoriasis, menopause, testosterone, and HRT. Amanda shares how low carb and a 30-day carnivore diet changed her health. She explains when GLP-1 drugs may help, why protein and strength training matter, and how poor dosing can cause muscle loss. They also cover fasting insulin, body composition, HRT risks, sardine fasting, and why real health is more than a lab number.Follow Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckerlesscarbs/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How Amanda Decker Discovered Low Carb3:06 - What Happened to Her Psoriasis After 30 Days of Carnivore?4:45 - How a Nurse Practitioner Became a Keto Specialist7:30 - How She Built a Low-Carb Medical Practice8:46 - Are GLP-1 Drugs Worth the Risks?12:17 - The GLP-1 Side Effects Patients Rarely Hear About12:57 - How to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1 Drugs15:12 - Has the Keto Movement Lost Its Momentum?18:49 - Why Community Makes Keto More Sustainable23:58 - Is Bioidentical HRT Safe for Men and Women?28:44 - What Are the Side Effects of HRT for Women?30:47 - Does Menopause Accelerate Bone and Muscle Loss?32:51 - Why Women Should Stop Chasing Scale Weight36:46 - Can Low Carb Improve Women's Hormonal Health?39:16 - Why “Optimal” Lab Numbers Can Mislead You42:52 - DEXA vs InBody: Which Body Fat Scan Is Best?46:29 - The Sardine Fast Experiment That Backfired48:30 - Does Extended Fasting Cause Muscle Loss?51:59 - What Makes This Low-Carb Conference Different?54:21 - Should Kids Eat Low Carb?57:52 - The Low Carb for Better Health Conference
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  The Work Podcast Episode 67 - RockTown & New Drop 24.07.2026 30分

  This week, Greg and I recap an eventful weekend at the Rock Town Naturals bodybuilding show, including some great competitors, a surprise posing showdown, and my plan to chase a world title in Classic Physique. We also talk about launching Live Savage Apparel, the problem with plastic-heavy performance clothing, an unforgettable conversation with an 82-year-old runner, and how easy it is to forget what feeling good actually feels like. 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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  Money Expert: #1 Formula to Build Wealth (It’s Simple) 22.07.2026 58分

  Break through your keto or low-carb plateau with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callThe simple wealth-building formula most people miss can change how you earn, save, and invest.In episode 903 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with money expert Garret Gunderson about why budgeting, Wall Street advice, compound interest, and diversification may hold you back. His simple path to financial freedom is to create value, keep more of what you make, invest in yourself, and master one asset class. They also cover an abundance mindset, entrepreneurship, cash flow, Bitcoin, AI, recessions, ethical investing, and teaching kids about wealth. For driven men and business owners, this episode shows how to grow income, protect money, and build wealth with purpose.Follow Garret on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garrettbgunderson/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How Does Garrett Gunderson Build Wealth Differently?2:42 - How an Abundance Mindset Increased His Income by $480K5:19 - What Nutrition Teaches Us About Financial Myths6:23 - Why Wall Street’s Wealth-Building Advice Is Broken9:28 - How Schools Kill Critical Thinking and Entrepreneurship11:17 - Is College Worth It for Future Entrepreneurs?13:33 - How Health Experts and Big Brands Mislead You15:51 - How Financial Stress Damages Your Health16:40 - Why Garrett Gunderson Won’t Invest in Coca-Cola19:03 - How to Build Wealth: Four Essential Steps21:13 - How to Find Your Investor DNA and Best Asset Class24:54 - Why Betting on Yourself Beats a 401(k)26:36 - What Are the Three Stages of Financial Freedom?29:21 - Should You Invest in Yourself Before the Stock Market?31:13 - Why Doing Everything Yourself Keeps You Broke32:52 - What Are the Best Books for Building Wealth?35:36 - Why Financial Gurus Don’t Follow Their Own Advice38:12 - Is Garrett Gunderson Bullish on Bitcoin?40:31 - Is a Major Economic Depression Coming by 2030?43:45 - How to Win During a Recession: McDonald’s vs. Burger King45:03 - Will AI Replace Your Job—or Make You Irreplaceable?48:32 - How Much Money Is Enough? Scarcity vs. Contentment51:18 - Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Net Worth54:39 - Where to Find Garrett Gunderson’s Best Books55:40 - How Do You Teach Kids Wealth Without Entitlement?57:51 - What Is the Hierarchy of Human Optimization?
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  The Keto Cure? How One Woman Escaped Years of Depression 20.07.2026 1時間 6分

  Break through your keto plateau and build a plan that supports your body and mind. Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callIn episode 902 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Robyn Dobbins to share the powerful story behind her keto mental health journey and the Cholesterol Code film. Robyn started a low carb diet after high cholesterol led to a statin recommendation. She cut out sugar and grains, lost 50 pounds, and noticed major changes in her mood, energy, and daily life. Robert and Robyn discuss postpartum depression, medication side effects, family struggles, processed food, social media, ketosis, carnivore eating, strength training, and the sweet potato experiment that brought her symptoms back. Her story offers hope to anyone searching for a simple path toward better physical and mental health.Follow Robyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/robynrdobbins/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Who Is Robyn Dobbins—and Why Is She in Cholesterol Code?0:51 - How High Cholesterol Led Robyn Dobbins to Keto3:44 - Can a Ketogenic Diet Improve Mental Health?6:53 - What Did Decades of Depression Look Like?10:58 - Why Are Depression Rates Rising in Young People?12:15 - How Processed Foods May Affect Brain Health15:22 - Are Smartphones and Social Media Harming Kids?21:45 - What Does Postpartum Depression Really Look Like?28:23 - How Did Her Bipolar and OCD Diagnoses Begin?31:05 - How Are Mental Health Disorders Diagnosed?32:07 - The Hidden Trial and Error of Psychiatric Medication35:15 - How Mental Illness and Medication Affected Her Family38:38 - Did Psychiatric Medication Actually Help?39:44 - How She Realized Diet Had Changed Her Mental Health42:20 - What Does Life After Depression Feel Like?45:23 - How Did Her Children Respond to Her Transformation?48:23 - How Does Keto Affect the Brain?52:31 - Do You Need to Track Ketones and Macros?54:37 - Did One Sweet Potato Bring Her Depression Back?57:17 - Can Too Much Protein Affect Mental Health?58:33 - What Does Robyn Dobbins Eat in a Typical Day?1:00:22 - Why Eating the Same Foods Every Day Works1:02:00 - What’s Next for Robyn Dobbins?1:04:59 - Where to Follow Robyn and Ketobiography
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  The Work Podcast Episode 66 - Eureka Springs 17.07.2026 29分

  In this episode, Greg tells me all about his weekend getaway to Eureka Springs, complete with haunted hotels, paranormal activity, zip lining, great food, and some seriously unique history. We also talk about wild animals, gambling, the upcoming Rock Town Naturals bodybuilding show, new apparel and Keto Brick projects in the pipeline, my prep for the 50 Mile March, and the return of the vlogs. Plenty of random conversation, questionable pronunciations, and cool things cooking!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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  What Your Love Handles Reveal About Visceral Fat 15.07.2026 1時間 4分

  Struggling to break through your keto or low carb plateau? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour love handles are not just stubborn fat. They are a warning sign of the visceral fat hiding deep inside your body, and it could be quietly making you sick. In episode 901 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Dr. Sean O'Mara to break down what MRI scans really reveal about visceral fat, deep subcutaneous fat, and the fat around your heart. Dr. O'Mara shares how one man reduced his heart fat by 60 percent in just five days, why fasting and sprinting beat long cardio, how gut bacteria and fermented foods change your body, and why your blood work may be lying to you. If you care about fat loss, longevity, and looking and performing your best, watch the full episode now.Follow Dr. O'Mara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drseanomara/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The MRI Experiment: Scanning a Natural vs. Enhanced Bodybuilder2:00 - Natty vs. Steroids: What Do MRI Scans Actually Reveal?3:35 - Do Steroids Cause Visceral Fat? A Doctor's Prediction4:37 - What Are Love Handles Really? The Deep Subcutaneous Fat Problem7:46 - Why Fascia Is a Bigger Deal Than Your Doctor Told You9:32 - Good Fat vs. Bad Fat: The Membrane That Separates Them11:54 - Why the Future of Healthcare Is Trainers, Not Doctors12:55 - Superficial vs. Deep Subcutaneous Fat: What Drives Each?14:21 - The Longevity Molecule Bodybuilders Are Starving Themselves Of15:53 - How To Burn Deep Subcutaneous Fat (Without Losing the Good Kind)18:06 - The Muscle You've Never Trained: Why Blood Flow Beats Hypertrophy20:38 - Can You Have Low Visceral Fat But Stubborn Love Handles?22:17 - How Fast Does Heart Fat Disappear? An NFL Player's Scan24:15 - The 60% Heart Fat Reduction in Just 5 Days26:23 - The 39-Hour Body Transformation That Shocked a Doctor29:06 - The Secret Probiotics That Supercharge Fat Loss30:57 - A Word on Keto Brick31:43 - Do You Need Fermented Foods on a Carnivore Diet?32:35 - How Gut Bacteria Create Natural GLP-1 (Ozempic Alternative?)34:00 - The Probiotics That Gave Him "Superhuman" Senses41:22 - The "Living Diet": Why You Should Chew Meat With Ferments43:05 - Why the Government Now Recommends Fermented Foods45:00 - DEXA vs. MRI: Which Is Accurate for Visceral Fat?47:09 - Why an MRI Scan Changes Your Life (And a Number Doesn't)53:03 - Why Blood Work Lies: The Case for Structural Health Markers58:07 - The Danger of Extreme Fasting (And How To Do It Right)1:00:31 - Why You Should Only Work Out in a Fasted State1:02:37 - Where To Find Dr. Sean O'Mara
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  Marriage After Babies Is Hard (Watch If You’re A New Parent) 13.07.2026 55分

  Book a free keto or low carb plateau consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMarriage after babies can test even the strongest families. In episode 900 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with his wife, Crystal Sikes, for an honest look at marriage after kids, life with a toddler and a baby, postpartum fitness, homeschooling, homesteading, business pressure, and the hard truth about trying to stay close when life feels full. Crystal shares why she paused a new business idea, how she lost postpartum weight without GLP-1s, and why she chooses natural aging over Botox and filler. Robert and Crystal also talk about faith, family, keto, low carb living, strength training, and building a life that keeps marriage, kids, and health at the center.Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Episode 900: Robert & Crystal Sikes Life Audit1:34 - What’s Changed Since the Fourth Trimester?3:01 - Should Homesteaders Raise Turkeys Next?3:47 - Why Busy Couples Need a Life Audit5:54 - Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard6:44 - When Your Kid Finally Becomes a Daddy’s Boy9:33 - How Should Parents Start Homeschooling?11:03 - What Is TPLO Surgery for Dogs?14:50 - Why Crystal Is Pausing Her Apothecary Business19:56 - Is Motherhood the Season to Build or Slow Down?22:27 - Why Parents Should Stop Rushing the Little Years24:27 - How Crystal Changed Her Workout Routine as a Mom29:16 - Why Barbell Training Feels Better in a Private Gym30:29 - How Crystal Lost Postpartum Weight Without GLP-1s35:19 - Rebuilding Strength After Pregnancy: Bench, Squat & Deadlift37:12 - Keto Bodybuilding Resources for Fat Loss & Muscle38:52 - How to Organize Life When Everything Feels Chaotic40:28 - How to Protect Marriage During the Baby Years42:43 - Why Homeschooling and RV Travel Could Change Everything45:20 - Crystal’s Role in the Savage Business46:12 - Why Women Feel Pressure to Get Botox and Filler47:20 - Why Crystal Chooses Natural Aging Over Looksmaxing51:32 - Are GLP-1s Replacing Real Lifestyle Change?52:55 - Why Natural Strength and Healthy Habits Age Better54:51 - Where to Follow Crystal and Live Savage
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  The Work Podcast Episode 65- Pull One Lever 10.07.2026 23分

  This week on The Work, Greg is back from a Fourth of July road trip, while I share stories from a weekend of fireworks, family, chainsaws, and a tree that definitely didn't blow up the way I planned. We also talk about training, body composition, why patience beats constant dieting, and the value of making one change at a time instead of chasing quick results. We wrap things up with updates on new apparel, upcoming Keto Brick products, and what's next behind the scenes. Thanks for tuning in. 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 You’re Still Constipated (Do This First) 08.07.2026 43分

  Break through your keto or low carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callConstipation can wreck your gut health, detox, energy, and results long before you notice the real problem. In episode 899 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with gut health expert Marina Ortega to talk about why you’re still constipated and what to fix first. Marina shares how stress, dehydration, low electrolytes, laxative use, and poor drainage can keep the body stuck. They also cover colon hydrotherapy, coffee enemas, castor oil packs, parasite cleansing, black mold exposure, liver detox, GLP-1 constipation, bloating, and why men, athletes, and high performers should pay more attention to daily elimination.Follow Marina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marinathepoopfairyGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What Is the Gut Microbiome and Why Does It Matter?0:19 - Marina Ortega’s 5-Year Battle With Chronic Constipation1:49 - How Stress and Dehydration Can Shut Down Digestion3:01 - Why Is Poop Still So Hard to Talk About?3:45 - Are Laxatives Making Constipation Worse?4:33 - How Often Should You Poop Each Day?5:38 - Constipation vs. Diarrhea: What Is Actually Normal?5:51 - When Does Constipation Become Dangerous?6:56 - How Black Mold Exposure Nearly Took Marina Down9:49 - The Hidden Black Mold Risk in Steam Rooms11:01 - What Is the Best Way to Test for Mold?13:18 - The Biggest Mistake People Make With Detox Cleanses15:20 - How To Open Your Detox Pathways First16:38 - How Do Coffee Enemas Actually Work?18:16 - Coffee Enemas vs. Distilled Water Enemas19:23 - Should Healthy People Do Detox Treatments?19:53 - Keto Brick Interruption20:43 - Why Coffee Enemas and Castor Oil Packs Are Back21:05 - What Is a Castor Oil Pack and How Does It Work?22:29 - Is Dehydration Causing Your Constipation?23:02 - How To Choose the Right Electrolytes23:41 - How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day?24:28 - Is Coffee Dehydrating You?25:13 - What Happens During Colon Hydrotherapy?26:01 - Colon Hydrotherapy vs. Enemas: What’s the Difference?26:31 - Is Colon Hydrotherapy Safe?27:48 - Should Everyone Do a Parasite Cleanse?29:21 - How Often Should You Do a Parasite Cleanse?30:34 - Why Parasite Cleanses Can Make You Feel Worse First31:05 - What Comes Out During a Parasite Cleanse?32:17 - What Ingredients Kill Parasites?34:48 - Ancient Detox Remedies That Still Work36:10 - Are Castor Oil Packs and Parasite Cleanses Safe for Kids?36:57 - What To Expect After a Parasite Cleanse37:54 - Why More Men and Athletes Are Doing Gut Detox39:46 - How GLP-1 Drugs Can Cause Constipation40:28 - What’s Next for Marina Ortega and Trust Your Gut41:47 - Why Liver Cleansing Is So Underrated42:17 - Can Extended Fasting Detox the Liver?43:10 - Where To Find Marina Ortega
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  I Added Carbs Back to Keto to Build Muscle 06.07.2026 58分

  Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callOne of the most well known low carb/keto advocates adding carbs back to build muscle changes the whole conversation. In episode 898 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Maria Emmerich to break down why she added carbs back into her diet, how protein, fat, and strength training support muscle gain, and why nutrition is never one size fits all. They also dig into gluconeogenesis, metabolic health, hormones, HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, menopause, body composition, and the real cost of chasing weight loss over strength. This is a practical talk for keto, carnivore, and low carb listeners who want better results, better health, and a smarter plan. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What Does Maria Emmerich Eat Now?2:37 - Why Add Carbs to Carnivore for Muscle Gain?4:02 - How Much Protein, Fat, and Carbs Does She Eat?5:31 - Why Morning Strength Training Feels Like an Antidepressant6:26 - What Is Gluconeogenesis and Is It Demand-Driven?8:23 - Can You Eat Too Much Protein on Keto or Carnivore?10:24 - Are Peptides Overrated Without the Basics Dialed In?13:14 - What Hormone Panel Markers Matter Most for Women?14:45 - Why HRT Matters Even If You Feel Fine16:46 - Is Bioidentical HRT Really Unnatural?19:05 - Do Hormones Start Declining Earlier Than People Think?20:43 - Should Every Perimenopausal Woman Consider HRT?21:50 - How Often Should You Test Hormones and Is It Ever Too Late?23:05 - How Women 40+ Should Train, Eat, and Protect Bone Density24:03 - Why GLP-1s Can Backfire During Perimenopause25:13 - The Perfect Storm of Kids, Stress, and Hormone Decline27:20 - Why HRT May Be a Better Investment Than Peptides28:11 - Quick Break: What Is Keto Brick?29:00 - When Do Peptides Actually Make Sense?29:42 - Which HRT Option Is Best: Pellets, Creams, or Injections?31:56 - What Men Get Wrong About Testosterone Therapy33:12 - What Are Peptides and What Was the First One?34:48 - Which Peptides Help With Weight Loss, Gut Health, and Inflammation?35:32 - Are Peptides Safe Long Term?36:40 - Can GLP-1s Cause Anhedonia and Dopamine Problems?38:33 - How Should You Cycle Peptides the Right Way?40:47 - Should You Cycle Off GLP-1s Instead of Staying on Forever?41:26 - What’s Next for GLP-4, GLP-5, and Myostatin Inhibitors?42:48 - Can Athletes Even Test for Peptides?43:27 - Do GLP-1s Cause Muscle Loss or Mostly Water Loss?45:02 - Why Peptides Should Never Replace the Fundamentals46:44 - Do GLP-1s Make It Easier to Eat More Junk Food?48:36 - Should You Focus on Performance Instead of Scale Weight?49:18 - The Dangerous High of Getting Too Lean51:03 - Why Gaining Weight Can Be the Healthier Goal52:21 - How Maria Is Mentally Navigating Weight Gain54:16 - Why Maria Emmerich Keeps Evolving Her Views55:26 - The Sardine Experiment That Spiked Arsenic56:01 - Maria Emmerich’s Global Keto Retreats57:28 - Where to Find Maria and Her New Book57:46 - Hunting, Freezers, and Final Thoughts