Savage Perspective Podcast

Robert Sikes
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 11min

Live Longer & Healthier: The Science Behind Structured Water!

Did you know that 99% of your body's molecules are water? In episode 835 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Mario Brainovic to explore the incredible science of structured water. They discuss how changing the state of the water you drink can increase your cellular energy, boost brain function, and support a longer, healthier life. Mario explains the simple process of creating this coherent water, its effects on NAD+ levels for longevity, and how it can even help protect you from the negative impacts of EMF radiation. This conversation reveals why not all water is created equal and how this simple change can have a profound impact on your body and the world around you.Ready to build a stronger, more energetic body? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the blueprint for gaining muscle and achieving your fitness goals. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Why You Are More Water Than The Ocean 0:54 - From Big Pharma to Water: The Surprising Origin Story 2:22 - What Is Structured Water & Why It’s Not All The Same 5:06 - How to ‘Structure’ Your Water for Maximum Power 7:15 - Can Your Thoughts Physically Change Water? The Famous Rice Study 10:31 - How Does The Analemma Wand Actually Work? 12:44 - Short, Mid, & Long-Term Benefits of Drinking Structured Water 13:25 - How Structured Water Instantly Upgrades Your Brainwaves 17:03 - Does Structured Water Increase Your Cellular Energy (ATP)? 20:58 - What Does Drinking Structured Water Feel Like? 23:56 - Is It Worth Drinking Unstructured Water If You Have To? 26:07 - Can Structured Water Make You More Anabolic? 27:31 - How To Naturally Increase Your NAD+ Levels for Longevity 30:04 - What Does ‘Analemma’ Mean? The Symbol of The Sun 31:04 - The #1 Biggest (and Most Surprising) Benefit of This Water 35:58 - What Destroyed The Natural State of Water on Earth? 38:30 - How to Reverse The Negative Effects of EMF Radiation 43:32 - Why Water is the Ultimate Compound Habit for a Better Life 45:40 - The Surprising Truth About Water Filters 46:25 - How Long Does Structured Water Stay Structured? 49:08 - How is the "Mother Water" Created? A Secret Process 50:46 - Rapid Fire Q&A: Your Questions Answered 52:14 - How to Get a 30-150% Increase in Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 54:02 - If I Mix Structured and Unstructured Water, What Happens? 55:09 - Does Boiling or Making Coffee Destroy Structured Water? 58:55 - The New Analemma Water Bottle (Coming Soon) 59:34 - Is The Scientific Community Pushing Back On This? 1:00:44 - How Structured Water Radically Improves Your Gut Microbiome 1:03:01 - How We Revived Dead Soil and What It Means for the Planet 1:05:47 - The Mission: Making All Water on Earth Coherent Again 1:09:14 - Where to Get Analemma & Learn More
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 5min

How To Build Better Habits Around Food and Transform Your Health

Are you trying to build better habits but keep failing? The reason might be simpler than you think: you're focusing on the wrong thing. In episode 834 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with Joe Harris to discuss why your identity, not just your diet, is the key to transforming your health. They explore why so many people get stuck in cycles of failure and how shifting your focus from the outcome to the process can change everything. Discover the real reasons behind food addiction, the problem with most online coaching, and how building the right mindset can help you achieve lasting results and live a more fulfilling life.Ready to build a body and life you can be proud of? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the exact framework for building muscle, losing fat, and creating sustainable habits. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Why Mindset Is More Important Than Nutrition 1:15 - How Community Feedback Saved My Coaching Career 3:58 - From Intern to Head of Coaching: My NCI Journey 5:04 - The Problem with "Fake" Online Coaches 5:33 - A Coach's True Role: Therapist, Sounding Board & More 8:26 - Why Pain is a Better Motivator Than Your "Why" 10:49 - Why the Online Coaching Industry is Broken 13:20 - Warning Signs of a Bad Coach: Trend Hopping & "Cookie-Cutter" Plans 17:11 - Why "Flexible Dieting" Fails for Most People 18:23 - Is Real Food Actually Bad For You? A Rebuttal 20:02 - A Biological Argument for a Meat-Based Diet 22:57 - Why the "Everything in Moderation" Approach is Dangerous 24:20 - Is It Okay to Label Foods as "Good" or "Bad"? 27:20 - How Food Addiction Mirrors Drug Addiction 29:14 - Do Most Coaches Understand Food Addiction? 31:02 - How to Make a Ketogenic Lifestyle Sustainable 33:41 - The 3-Step Process to Lasting Change: Identity, Process, Outcome 36:40 - Why You Should Identify as a Bodybuilder (Even if You Don't Compete) 43:15 - The Pyramid to a Fulfilling Life: Health, Self, Wealth, Relationships, God 49:34 - Are You Dying For Your Kids or LIVING For Them? 51:31 - Why You Need a Compelling Future to Run Towards 55:20 - How a Coach's Belief Can Change Your Life 1:01:06 - Why Human Connection in Coaching is Irreplaceable 1:04:08 - Where to Find More from Joe Harris
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Nov 21, 2025 • 34min

The Work Podcast Episode 34 - Hack Your Health

Man, this week was a whirlwind. Greg and I kicked things off running on 3.5 hours of sleep, fresh off the trip to Hack Your Health in Tampa. Between the travel, the steakhouse meat sweats, and a heavy training day, everything felt a little heavier than normal — but we still got after it.The event itself was awesome. I sat on the food addiction panel, which was packed again this year — standing room only. The panel lineup was solid, and we all wished we had more than 40 minutes because that topic deserves way more depth. Robin even mentioned maybe bumping us to a bigger stage next year.We recapped the whole Tampa weekend — Whole Foods runs, hanging with Bill and Christina, early-morning workouts with Danny Vega, Mike Mutzel, Jonathan Shane, and others. I left midday Saturday to swing by Dom D’Agostino’s place, tour his property, chainsaw fallen trees, and hit an outdoor lift before meeting back up with the guys for Brazilian BBQ.Back home, we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving week — a short but heavy workload. We’ve got team training on the new software and a big wave of packaging to prep for.The big announcement: We’re launching the Tallow Nootropic Brick with Keto Brainz — dropping this Sunday at noon Central. Full serving of nootropics, whey-based, no nut butter, and honestly… The tallow version blew the original cacao version out of the water.On the homestead front, I might finally get my truck back after replacing basically the whole front end — and yes, I went ahead and upgraded to a lift and bigger tires because, why not? We’re also adding pigs to the farm this week, so I’ve been building shelters and prepping electric fencing. Super excited for Rigel to have real daily responsibilities; chores build discipline, character, and work ethic.And then… the spicy teaser: We’ve got nine pallets of extremely high-end gear in transit from Canada — the best bags and accessories I’ve ever used. The import duties were insane, like “could’ve bought a car” insane, but we’re committed to offering the best when we relaunch apparel in early 2026. It’s going to be a full lifestyle line, not just T-shirts.We wrapped up talking travel, camaraderie, and why it’s great to be surrounded by people who just get the lifestyle — early gyms, Whole Foods runs, cooking at the Airbnb, no explanations needed.Another solid week, another packed episode. Onward.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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Nov 19, 2025 • 57min

Tips for Health & Fat Loss Transformation: How to Live Your Best Healthy, Balanced Life!

Discover why your health and fat loss efforts are failing, it is not because of a lack of willpower. The secret to a healthy, balanced life has nothing to do with starving yourself or doing endless cardio. On episode 833 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Josh Wood discuss the truth about lasting fat loss transformation. They explore why parenting and purpose are critical for success and how simple nutrition changes can help you build the capable, strong body you desire.Ready to build your best body? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the fundamentals of nutrition and training to help you finally achieve your fitness goals: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Josh Wood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoshwood/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters: 0:00 - The REAL Reason You Should Start Fitness 1:04 - How an MMA Fighter Became an Online Coach 2:24 - The Best Sport to Build Your Kid's Confidence 3:13 - My Kid Thinks He's a Jedi Knight 4:12 - How to Stay Fit While Camping & Hunting 5:12 - The Fitness Secret of Backcountry Hunters 6:33 - Why Every Dad NEEDS to Be Strong 8:35 - Why EVERYONE Should Be a Bodybuilder 9:44 - The #1 Thing Holding People Back 11:09 - The Most Disrespectful Thing You Can Do 12:36 - Why Are So Many People Out of Shape? 13:14 - The REAL Reason for the Obesity Crisis 15:06 - What Will It Take for People to Get Healthy? 16:46 - The Pipeline from the Gym to a Better Life 17:56 - Why Parenting Is The Solution to the World's Problems 19:13 - Who Josh Wood Actually Coaches 20:34 - You Can Do SO MUCH With The Basics 21:04 - How a Mom of 2 Stays Active 23:06 - Getting Kids Outside (The "Bush Play" Program) 25:32 - The Easiest Way to Build Mental Resilience 26:36 - Is The Gym a Substitute for Hard Labor? 27:36 - "Hard Times Create Hard Men" 28:34 - Why Leg Day Should Be The Hardest Part of Your Week 30:23 - The Secret to Making People "Harder to Kill" 31:08 - How to Avoid The #1 Fear in Old Age 33:29 - What Marketing ACTUALLY Resonates with People? 36:22 - The ONLY Nutrition Advice You Need 38:32 - Is Tracking Your Food a Waste of Time? 41:03 - Is "Intuitive Eating" a Myth? 43:50 - Are You Secretly Binge Eating on Weekends? 48:04 - Why Eating MORE Food Can Help You Lose Weight 50:03 - The "Good Enough" Approach to Dieting 52:08 - What's In a Survival Expert's Go-Bag? 56:19 - Where to Find More from Josh Wood
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Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 9min

The Untold Story of Child Trafficking: What Most Parents Overlook!

In this powerful episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, a shocking truth is revealed: your child is more likely to be targeted online than on the street. Host Robert Sikes sits down with Nate Lewis, a former Hollywood insider turned child trafficking abolitionist, to uncover the dark digital world where predators hunt. Episode 832 exposes how social media algorithms can lead these monsters directly to your kids, what they do to gain trust, and the one conversation every parent must have to make their child a hard target. This is the untold story of modern child exploitation that most parents are completely unaware of.More info on The Innocent: https://theinnocent.org/Find The Innocent on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theinnocent.usaProtecting your family starts with being strong in mind and body. Build the foundation of strength and discipline required to be the ultimate protector. Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to forge the resilience you need. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Horrifying Truth About Modern Child Trafficking 0:37 - Meet The Man Fighting a War on Child Exploitation 1:18 - From Brothels to iPhones: How The Digital Age Changed Everything 2:15 - Inside The Elite Task Force Saving America's Children 3:08 - How Undercover Sting Operations Catch Predators in the Act 4:07 - Kidnapped & Abused: His Traumatic Past Fuels His Mission Today 5:15 - Why He Kept His Abuse a Secret for 19 Years 6:32 - The #1 Conversation Every Parent MUST Have With Their Child 8:13 - A Parent's Guide to Age-Appropriate Safety Talks 9:25 - Should You Keep Your Kids Off Social Media? 10:17 - "Don't Take Comments From a Stranger": The New Danger 11:32 - The First Message Predators Send to Your Child Online 12:35 - The Brutal Story of His Gang Initiation Kidnapping 13:12 - Why the Justice System Fails Victims of Violent Crime 14:55 - How to Properly Interview a Traumatized Child 16:00 - The Shocking Mindset of a Sheriff on Child Victims 17:20 - What Is The Target Age for Online Predators? 18:20 - How Predators Exploit State Laws to Avoid Felony Charges 19:45 - What Are The Most Common Cases of Child Abuse? 21:09 - The Unthinkable Reason a Parent Sells Their Own Child 22:15 - A Live Stream of Unspeakable Horrors (Warning: Graphic) 23:31 - The Shocking Wallpaper on a Predator's Phone 25:23 - The High School Teacher Who Preys on Students 26:40 - The Sick Reason "Normal" People Become Predators 28:01 - How Casual Porn Use Leads to Child Exploitation 29:56 - Are More Females or Males Abused? The Official Stats 32:31 - How Do You Protect Your Kids From Family & Friends? 35:29 - The Single Biggest Mistake a Parent Can Make 38:00 - Why Taking Your Kid's Phone Away is the Wrong Move 39:07 - At What Age Do Most Kids Get a Phone? 40:05 - The #1 Red Flag When Talking to Strangers Online 41:42 - Which Social Media Apps Work With Law Enforcement? 43:36 - Are Social Media Algorithms Connecting Predators to Children? 47:00 - How Predators Use Influencer Accounts to Find Victims 48:00 - What is "Sextortion" and How Does It Lead to Suicide? 50:24 - Should You Post Your Kids on Social Media? A Safety Guide 52:38 - Why You Should Never Let Your Kids Have a Public Profile 54:05 - Is The War on Child Exploitation Getting Better or Worse? 56:20 - How to Make Your Child a "Hard Target" for Predators 58:35 - Why We Must Make Child Safety as Important as the War on Drugs 1:00:32 - How AI is Used in Undercover Sting Operations 1:02:00 - The Disturbing Rise of AI-Generated Child Abuse Material 1:04:00 - The Problem With "Vigilante" Predator Catching Groups 1:05:22 - How You Can Help Fight Child Trafficking in Your Community 1:07:02 - How to Become a "Protector" and Support The Mission
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Nov 14, 2025 • 37min

The Work Podcast Episode 33 - Don't Jump Ship

This week on The Work, we kicked things off with a little debate about whether I should open every episode with a song request — apparently y’all want me singing more than Greg does. From there, we dove straight into weekend adventures: Greg battled the wildest gravel road in Arkansas just to get to Whitaker Point, and I battled… well… my truck. Let’s just say deer camp didn’t go as planned. One pothole, a three-foot airborne moment, and a whole lot of broken suspension later, I ended up hauling my wounded 3500 home on a trailer. No deer, no meat, just a big repair bill and a very humbled Sikes.We talked fasting — Greg kicked off a three-day water fast and I shared how extended fasting fits better once you’re out of a caloric deficit. Then we drifted into the carnivore-to-keto-to-back-to-carbs trend online, and why staying rooted in real food and consistent principles matters more than chasing the hype. People jump ship fast. I’ll stick with what works.We also hit on social media, my “toilet paper in the fridge” reel experiment, and the strange corners of the internet — including the no-wipe carnivore movement and the people drinking their first morning urine. (No, neither of us are signing up for that.)We previewed the upcoming Hack Your Health event, where I’ll be on the food addiction panel again — likely ruffling a few feathers with my stance on extreme ownership. At the end of the day, you put the fork in your own mouth. That message usually lands.From there it was travel, parental adventures (my folks are literally sailing around the world with six months’ worth of Keto Bricks), winter nasal breathing, AI deepfakes, gym talk, upcoming deload timing, and plans for next year’s show — including a massive local charcuterie board situation we’re pretty excited about.We wrapped the episode the way we always do: ready to get back to work, film a reel, and keep pushing everything forward.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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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 35min

The Truth About Bodybuilding Nutrition: What Most People Get Wrong About FAT!

Most bodybuilders are destroying their health because of lies they're told about nutrition. They believe carbs are the only way to build muscle, but what if the real secret to a better physique is hidden in fat? In episode 831 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with natural bodybuilder to expose the truth. They talk about the myths of mainstream bodybuilding nutrition, the problems with traditional diets, and why so many athletes struggle with their health. Chris also shares his story about training for a competition and how he found success with a different approach. This episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about building a strong and healthy body.Ready to build a powerful physique without the confusion? Get the real truth on nutrition and training in Robert’s free Bodybuilding Masterclass. Join the community here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Biggest Lie Bodybuilders Believe About Carbs 1:52 - How To Build A Powerful Personal Brand 3:20 - My First Time as a Bodybuilding Promoter 4:42 - Why You Can't Succeed Without a Great Team 5:46 - The Masculine Trait of Compartmentalization 7:36 - Why "Work-Life Balance" Is A Recipe for Mediocrity 9:16 - My Experience Eating 1,000 Calorie Keto Bricks 10:35 - How Mainstream Nutrition Gets Macros Wrong 12:17 - How Traditional "Bro Diets" Led to an Eating Disorder 13:03 - My Hidden Struggle with Bulimia 14:25 - How The Ketogenic Diet Can Fix Disordered Eating 15:51 - The Bodybuilding Wisdom of Mike Mentzer 18:20 - How Fitness Magazines Confused a Generation of Bodybuilders 20:24 - Why Is The Bodybuilding Industry So Confusing? 22:44 - How Keto Is Demystifying Fat as a Fuel Source 23:40 - Why Everyone Should Think Like a Bodybuilder 27:27 - The Pyramid of Success: Health Is The Foundation for Everything 30:53 - The "Download from God" That Changed My Perspective 35:28 - Why It Is Your Moral Obligation To Be Healthy 38:49 - Unconscious Decisions That Are Ruining Your Health 41:37 - Are You Making Excuses for Unhealthy Choices? 42:57 - What It Feels Like To Train to Absolute Failure 44:19 - High-Intensity Training vs. High-Volume Training 48:19 - Why I Switched to Mike Mentzer's "Heavy Duty" Training 51:14 - Is It Possible to Build Muscle After 45? A Longevity Plan 56:40 - What Is The #1 Limiting Factor for Older Lifters? 59:18 - The Harsh Truth About Making Money in Natural Bodybuilding 1:01:11 - My 29-Rep Leg Press Set to Failure 1:05:43 - How to Structure a High-Intensity Training Split 1:08:31 - The Surprising Connection Between Two Bodybuilders 1:13:40 - Is High-Frequency Training Necessary to Build Muscle? 1:14:32 - What Actually Triggers Muscle Growth? Intensity vs. Volume 1:17:08 - How to Prevent Alzheimer's: Is It Type 3 Diabetes? 1:20:15 - How We're All Connected (From Keto to the Holy Spirit) 1:22:14 - The Shocking History of Kellogg's Cereal 1:25:20 - The Dangers of Extreme Training as You Age 1:27:06 - The Secret to Maximizing Every Single Rep 1:28:16 - Why Modern Bodybuilders Have Lost Their Professionalism 1:33:35 - Where to Find Chris Chavanu Online
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 10min

These Products Are Harming Our Kids: What Corporations Are Hiding From Parents

Are the products you trust for your family actually safe? What if manufacturers and the government already know these products can cause harm, and the data is just hidden in plain sight? In this episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Alexandra Galaska to uncover the shocking truth about product safety and the fight for informed consent. Alexandra shares her journey that started during pregnancy, revealing how to find official data on government websites that contradicts what we’re often told by medical professionals. This conversation dives deep into the childhood injection schedule, the illusion of choice in the medical system, and why you must become your family's own health advocate to protect your children. This is episode 830, and it's a critical resource for every parent.Want to build a strong, resilient body to protect yourself and your family? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the proven methods for getting in the best shape of your life. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Are "Safe & Effective" Products Actually Harming Your Kids? 1:32 - A Mother's Fight for Answers: What Big Corporations Are Hiding 3:31 - What Is "Informed Consent" & Why It's Your Most Important Right 4:40 - How Military Service Exposed the Flaws in Standard Healthcare 6:19 - The Doctor's Visit That Changed Everything 7:40 - Traumatic Hospital Birth vs. A Redeeming Home Birth 9:54 - The Truth About V-Backs & Hospital Fear-Mongering 11:34 - Why Your Doctor Knows Nothing About Pharmaceutical Product Inserts 12:09 - A Free Course That Outsmarts the Medical System 15:53 - The C.L.E.A.R. Method for Making Medical Decisions 18:27 - Is the System Malicious or Just Broken? 19:54 - Why Healthcare Isn't a Charity (The Business of Medicine) 22:55 - Why Doctors Can't Practice What They Know Is Right 26:11 - The Shocking Rise in the Childhood Injection Schedule 28:06 - How Combination Vaccines Are Tested (Or Not Tested) 29:08 - The Whooping Cough Vaccine: Does It Actually Work? 30:41 - The Truth About Tetanus: Is the DTAP Shot Worth the Risk? 31:29 - A Doctor-Led Group Exposing the Real Data 33:52 - How Hospitals Use Psychology to Force Your Decisions 36:22 - The 2020 Pandemic: How Everything Changed 37:16 - What We Know About the COVID Jab & Pregnancy Complications 39:37 - The COVID Study That Was Intentionally Destroyed 42:37 - A Parent's Dilemma: Blind Trust vs. Natural Immunity 45:30 - Does the COVID Vaccine Stop the Spread? The 2025 Consensus 48:28 - How the HPV Vaccine Made Other Strains More Dangerous 49:13 - The Real Risk of Myocarditis in Young, Healthy Men 51:02 - Pro-Vaccine vs. Anti-Vaccine is the Wrong Debate 52:13 - Which Shots Are Safe? A Guide for Worried Parents 53:35 - The Hidden History of the Polio Vaccine 59:23 - The MMR Vaccine: Why 8% of Children Are at High Risk 1:02:12 - Why the "Anti-Vaxxer" Label is a Lie 1:05:19 - Why We Need Respectful, Open Dialogue 1:09:04 - Where to Find the Uncensored Data & Resources
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Nov 7, 2025 • 39min

The Work Episode 32 - Vegans and Venison

What’s up, y’all — in this episode, Greg and I kick things off with some good ol’ Saturday morning nostalgia: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, DuckTales, cereal boxes, and childhood memories. Then we shift gears into what’s happening around the compound and what’s coming down the pipeline.It’s been “spring cleaning in the fall” season here at Keto Brick HQ — clearing out, organizing, and getting ready for a strong close to the year. We’ve got two new Brick flavors dropping before year’s end (one brand new, one long-awaited favorite making its comeback), and we couldn’t be more excited to share those.We’re also gearing up for Hack Your Health in Tampa — I’ll be speaking on the food addiction panel, and we’re planning to link up with some old friends and maybe even get a lift in while we’re there. In the meantime, I’ve got deer camp this weekend to fill the freezer and new feeder pigs arriving soon for the homestead. Never a dull moment.We spend some time talking about the pushback from vegans on social media lately — and I make it clear where I stand: I’m all about regenerative agriculture, raising animals ethically, and honoring the life that feeds us. I don’t advocate for factory farming — I advocate for stewardship, self-sufficiency, and doing things the right way.From there, Greg and I dive into business and training updates. We’re ramping up Keto Bodybuilding content and marketing, relaunching Live Savage Apparel with a totally new look, planning next year’s retreats (including an entrepreneurial one), and I’m finally recording the audiobook version of my book for Audible.On the fitness front, we’re running a new training split that’s absolutely brutal in the best way — heavy squats, hip thrusts, lunges, and hypertrophy work. I’m hitting lifetime PRs and feeling strong. We’re tweaking the workout app to make tracking smoother, scheduling bloodwork and Dexa scans, and already thinking ahead to prep in 2027.We talk a lot about order and alignment — getting the environment clean, systems dialed in, and priorities locked before the next phase of growth. Whether it’s the gym, business, or homestead, everything runs smoother when you take the time to clear out the clutter and tighten things up.I also get personal toward the end — sharing some thoughts on parenting Rigel and figuring out how to discipline without breaking his spirit. There’s no manual for this stuff, but I’m learning that patience, consistency, and presence go a long way.We close things out with plans for deer camp, hiking, and a reminder to embrace the building phase — in training, in business, and in life.Main Takeaways:Two new Keto Brick flavors on the wayHack Your Health prep + travel plansLive Savage Apparel relaunch incomingRegenerative agriculture > factory farmingHitting new PRs and refining the workout app2026: Build the systems — 2027: Go all in on prepStay organized, stay disciplined, stay resoluteIn short: this episode is all about resolve — cleaning house, sharpening focus, and putting everything in order to grow stronger in every area of 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
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Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 12min

How to Become a Better Parent and Spouse: Tips for Life Improvement

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of work, sleep, and repeat? Discover how to break free from the quiet desperation that ruins marriages and family life by learning the secrets to strong communication and powerful parenting. In episode 829 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with Larry Hagner from The Dad Edge to discuss how to become a better husband and father. Larry shares his incredible story of overcoming a traumatic childhood, reconnecting with the father who abandoned him twice, and turning his darkest moments into a life of purpose. This episode offers real advice on understanding your wife's needs, connecting with your children on a deeper level, and developing the emotional intelligence required to lead your family well. Learn why so many men feel stuck in life and find the tools you need to stop settling for mediocrity and start building a life you are proud of.Ready to build a stronger body to match your stronger life? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass today to learn the simple, sustainable, and science-backed way to build the body of your dreams: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Larry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The #1 Communication Mistake All Couples Make 0:25 - What Is the Cornerstone of Being a Good Dad? 1:01 - From Sports Medicine to a $100k+ Career in Surgical Sales 2:30 - Why Everyone Needs to Master the Art of Selling 3:29 - The Shocking Story Behind The Dad Edge 5:22 - "Are You Going to Be My Dad?": A 5-Year-Old's Hope 6:51 - How a Violent Home Life Shapes a Child's Future 9:17 - Finding My Long-Lost Father By Complete Accident 12:05 - The Pain of Being Abandoned By My Father... Twice 13:08 - How I Reconnected With My Dad After 18 Years Apart 16:44 - The 3 Promises I Broke That Changed My Life Forever 17:21 - The Moment I Realized I Was Becoming My Abusive Step-Dad 18:21 - How Hitting Rock Bottom Led to My Life's Mission 20:29 - Why Do Half of All Marriages End in Divorce? 21:43 - The Most Common Struggle Men Face (And How to Fix It) 23:08 - Meet "Lance": The Man Trapped in a Life He Hates 27:38 - Is the Fear of Mediocrity Your Biggest Motivator? 29:01 - How Society Pushes Men Into Unfulfilling Lives 32:37 - A Look Inside The Dad Edge Coaching Program 38:02 - The Biggest Point of Tension in Modern Marriages 40:48 - Jordan Peterson Was Right About Men & Women 42:50 - How to Parent a 3-Year-Old (A Beginner's Guide) 48:52 - The Single Most Important Skill a Father Can Have 53:00 - 3 Questions to Ask Your Kids Every Single Day 1:01:46 - What Is Your Biggest Struggle as a Parent Right Now? 1:03:34 - Tensegrity: The Key to Escaping Work-Life Balance 1:06:12 - "Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood": A Guide for Dads 1:10:12 - Why the World Needs Better Fathers

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