Savage Perspective Podcast

In this episode, I speak with a great friend and repeat guest, Shawn Wells!  Shawn is a supplement and nutritional expert, widely known as the "Master Formulator".  However, we didn't dive into supplementation in this episode.  We dove into mindset, politics, relationships, and how the future of Keto may play out.  We talked about the importance of sympathy and how to meet people where they are.  We talked about the "bliss point" in processed and convenient foods.  Shawn went into detail about how the government has played a bad hand in our nation's food supply.  We talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with positivity and growth.  Both Shawn and I are working to truly be in the moment so we discussed that as well as the art of giving.  I really enjoyed this conversation, it's always a pleasure talking with Shawn!

In this episode, I speak with avid bowhunter Zac Griffith! Zac and I immediately hit it off on our shared appreciation for hunting and the outdoors. He dove into his views on conservation and how to appreciate the circle of life. He talked about how he is working to be a positive role model for the next generation of hunters. We talked about his nutrition and how he transitioned from the SAD diet to Keto to the OMAD approach he follows now. We talked about the art and technique behind bow hunting and all that it involves. Zac gave us some insight on how he has optimized his routine, diet, training, and life in general. I really enjoyed this conversation and it inspired me in many ways. So much so that I'm currently trying his OMAD approach. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, I speak with Matthew Clemente on his incredible keto transformation! Matt has lost over 200 pounds and has continued to improve his life on a day to day basis. He dives into how he was able to break the mental and emotional cycle that could have easily led to him giving up on his health. He talks about the difference between compromise and sacrifice and how to leverage that difference. Matt shares how he has controlled his food habits and gives tips on how to make this lifestyle sustainable. He has been a huge source of inspiration for myself and others and it was an awesome opportunity to talk with him and be fired about about life. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with repeat guest Marcus Aurelius Anderson! Marcus is a successful TEDx speaker, life coach, martial arts master, and all around awesome human being! We dive into the mindset on this episode so buckle up. We talk about adversity and how to leverage it as a strength. We cover the importance of being responsible for every action you make and owning up to it. We both feel discipline is one of the greatest contributing factors to success so we dove into that. Marcus and I covered balance...Is it bullshit? Is it attainable? Is it even desirable? We compare and contrast the concept of taking a measured approach to that of going all in with maximum effort. We covered much more than just the mindset, we talked about how to actually apply it in your own life so that you can do the work. I really really enjoyed the conversation, it's a mental reboot every time I talk with Marcus. I hope you enjoy it as well!

In this episode, I speak with fellow bodybuilder and muscleman Christian Unger! Christian competed in his first show last year using a carbohydrate-based approach so we dove into how that compares to a Ketogenic prep. He tells us about his struggle with food post-show and some of the mental/emotional challenges that entails. We talk about the ramifications that follow an "Eat Big to Get Big" mentality. He dives into sodium dosing and how he's benefited from increasing his total sodium. We talk about the proper way to supplement exogenous ketones. Christian also dives into some of the training techniques he implements to pack more muscle onto his frame. I really enjoyed the conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with master chef Robert Kuhar! We dive into his introduction to the ketogenic diet and how it started from his desire to make a protein bar. Robert tells us how to keep our cooking simple yet delicious and impressive. He puts an emphasis on the sauce so we learn a few different methods to create the perfect sauce. He also dives into a variety of cooking methods including confit which I am incredibly interested in. Robert has turned his passion for cooking into a business and adds a ton of value to the keto community through his YouTube cooking videos. I learned a ton in this conversation and I'm excited to roll up my sleeves in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy it as well!

In this episode, I speak with celebrity trainer Vinnie Tortorich! Vinnie is the guy behind the NSNG diet so we dove into how that started. We talked about his beginnings and how he had to bootstrap and hustle his way up to make a name for himself. He dove into some of his experiences in working with celebrity trainers what he has learned in that process. We dive into the debate between steroids vs staying natural. We talk about longevity and overall health and how to win the long-game. I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do as well!

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Ross Taylor, founder of the F-Bomb macadamia nut butters! Ross was a huge help to me in the beginning of Keto Brick and I've learned so much from him from a business perspective. We dove into the details behind starting the F-Bomb business. We went into the weeds about the legal implications, trademarks, LLC's, certifications, and all of the regulations. We compared the advantages/disadvantages of producing a product in house vs outsourcing it. We talked about some of the business pitfalls and lessons learned. We also went into the bigger picture of building a business and using it to positively impact the community. I really really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with Mark Katz and how he used the ketogenic diet to overcome his depression. We started with the different levels of depression and how they affect us. Mark tells us his 6 pillar strategy and how he used it for improving all aspects of his life. These six pillars cover his approach to nutrition, mindfulness, physical activity, social interaction, creativity, and the appreciation of life on a grander scale. I really appreciate him opening up and putting himself out there on this topic to help anyone else that may be going through a similar dark time in their life.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anthony Jay on how estrogens are disrupting our hormones! Dr. Jay is incredibly knowledgable on this topic and I learned so much. He talked about what is actually in our water supply...you don't want to know! We covered the compounding dangers associated with artificial estrogens. He talked about why many of us are so low in testosterone. He dives into the types of fat that we should avoid and why. We also go deep into how many of the household products you likely use every day are negatively impacting your hormones. He covers the dangers associated with using birth control. He also gives us some of his tips and best practices for removing many of these artificial estrogens and toxins. I absolutely loved this conversation and truly learned so much, I hope you enjoy!