Savage Perspective Podcast
Robert Sikes
The "Savage Perspective Podcast" is hosted by Robert Sikes, WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder. Robert has been deconstructing human performance and is willing to push the envelope to see what is possible. He's been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over a decade, is the founder and formulator of Keto Brick, and has a passion for helping others achieve their highest potential. In the show, he brings on guests to dive deeper into what has led to their successes and failures in all walks of life from fitness to business, relationships to spirituality so you can learn and take action!
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May 18, 2020 • 33min
Jim Howard on his Ketone Testing Breathalyzer!
Jim and I dive into testing ketones and really talk about tracking data. We discuss what made him come up with the idea, and how far it's come since then. We talk about the benefits of tracking, and why a breathalyzer is the most accurate route to take! Enjoy!
May 15, 2020 • 1h 2min
Jonathan Shane on going through a contest prep during a pandemic, being a marathon runner and sticking to your guns!
In this podcast, 3 time repeat guest Jonathan Shane and I dive deep into what a competition SHOULD look like, and what it looked like for us in 2020 while wading through a pandemic. We talked about goals, sticking to your guns, why certain things are more important than others, and how bodybuilding helped him heal his eating disorder. We discuss his decision to move on to marathon running, his reverse dieting strategy, and how important it is to be conscious of your decisions. Enjoy!
May 11, 2020 • 1h 8min
Connie Nightingale on being a female bodybuilder while maintaining Super-Mom Status!
Connie and I talk about all things to do with being a female bodybuilder, and what goes into the hard work that it takes. We discuss the life journey that led her to bodybuilding, how she started competing, her history with dirt bike racing and so much more. We talk about how everything she does in her life to keep her healthy is for her family and children, and how she puts them first no matter what. We also dive pretty deep into what it means to be a good coach, and some red flags to look for when finding one. I hope you enjoy!
May 8, 2020 • 1h 23min
William Parker on his amazing story as a pro-wrestler turned Truck Driver Chef!
William Parker and I really get into the amazing story that starts with him reaching 500+lbs at the end of high school, to becoming a pro-wrestler, to him becoming a truck-driver-chef! This guy has an incredible story and stayed strong through the journey and lives to tell the tale. We talk about how he managed to stay keto and lose over 300lbs, his desire to help children, and how truck driving can affect your health. Enjoy this awesome story!
May 4, 2020 • 42min
Kara Collier on creating a Continuous Glucose Monitor!
Kara and I dive deep into everything that goes into continuous glucose monitoring. We talk about how she got the idea, and what sparked her inspiration to create this amazing device. We talk about the benefits of tracking your glucose, tracking ketones vs tracking glucose, and the future of Nutrisense as a whole! Enjoy! DISCOUNT CODE: SAVAGE for $20 off your Nutrisense order!
May 1, 2020 • 1h 11min
Carolina Cartier on transforming her life after losing over 200lbs!
Carolina and I dive into female health as well as hormones and fighting PCOS. We discuss how she lost over 200lbs and reversed several health issues while gaining her life back. We go into the importance of learning about calories and macronutrients, and how vital it is to start from a healthy and well-balanced place when trying to change your physical health. We also discuss how important it is to optimize your fat intake on a keto diet! Enjoy!
Apr 27, 2020 • 47min
Brian Gryn on all things to do with intermittent fasting!
Brian Gryn and I really dive into fasting and especially intermittent fasting. We go over how to do it properly, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to make it work for your lifestyle. We discuss what got him into fasting and what he has learned from it, like the fact that you don't need to make it as hard as most people do! We also dive into whether or not you should fast during a deficit vs a bulk! Enjoy!
Apr 24, 2020 • 59min
Frank Tufano on how to properly execute the carnivore diet!
Frank and I talk a lot in this podcast about how to approach the carnivore diet in the healthiest way possible. We go over what you should supplement, what to eat, and how easy it is to do it wrong. We talk about how we need to steer our mindset away from "cheap and easy" and focus on health. We discuss the differences between seafood and meat, as well as grain-fed meat versus grass-fed. Enjoy!
Apr 20, 2020 • 1h
Trent Holbert on genetic testing, minimalism, and the 7 pillars of his life!
Trent is a repeat guest here on my podcast, and this time we dive into all things minimalism and prioritizing the important things in life. We talk about genetic testing and what he has been working on as well as his 7 pillars for life. We talk about how important family time is, and how to make sure we don't live too superficially. Enjoy!
Apr 17, 2020 • 59min
The "Strong Sistas" on all things Carnivore, Grinding for a dream, and taking back their health!
Sarah, Ashley and I dive DEEP into what it means to chase a dream and working hard to make it happen. We talk about all things to do with the carnivore diet, and how they manage their regenerative farming/nose to tail approach. We discuss carnivore and calories for women specifically, as well as people who want to get into the lifestyle. We agree on pretty much everything we talked about, making it a really good and informative podcast. I hope you learn something and enjoy!
