Savage Perspective Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Field on a variety of different keto related topics. Victoria is a former IFBB pro fitness competitor and news anchor. She has since transitioned into the ketogenic lifestyle and has become a huge resource with the Epigenix Foundation and Keto Pet Sanctuary. She is currently working on the upcoming Metabolic Health Summit conference and making huge strides there. I really enjoyed the conversation and learned a ton. I hope you enjoy it as well!

In this episode, I speak with one of my clients, Robert Hogge. Robert was in a severe car accident which caused significant nerve tissue damage. This injury left him nearly immobile and stuck in a life of severe pain. He became medically addicted to pain medication and realized he had to turn his life around. He got off the meds and turned towards nutrition to improve his health and well being. He experienced such a shift in his well being after following the keto diet that he decided to pursue one of his life's dreams of stepping on stage as a competitor. He worked with me and we got him absolutely shredded at 49 years old and made this dream a reality. He now works alongside his wonderful wife in teaching others about the benefits of keto and how to live a purpose driven life. I've got utmost respect for him, I hope you enjoy the conversation!

In this episode, I speak with Adam Clark on his and his family's health transformation. Adam is one of 7 brothers, five of which are keto. He was introduced to keto by his father and his older brother and has since made it his lifestyle. We go over some of the mistakes he's made with the diet and many of the lessons learned. We talk about his fasting strategy and the importance of avoiding sweeteners and caffeine in excess. Adam trains solely with resistance bands so we dove into his technique there. Adam tells how he is raising his family keto and his plans for his daughter's health. We also dove into his family's new business....homemade pork rinds! I really enjoyed the conversation and hearing about his family's story, hope you do as well!

In this episode, I'm joined by repeat guest, Jonathan Shane. Jonathan is a former client of mine who competed in his first show earlier this year. I originally had him on the podcast immediately following his first show and we talked about his competition prep strategy. I wanted to have him on again several months after so that he could describe what the post-show "rebound" and reverse diet has been like. We also dive into the importance of embracing each phase of body recomposition and being ok with some temporary increase in body fat. Jonathan tells us some of the lessons he's learned throughout the process and what he plans to do going forward. We talk about how to build muscle in a caloric surplus and the mindset around sacrificing! I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with Chris Bell, director of Bigger, Stronger, Faster and A Leaf of Faith! We dive deep into a vast array of topics on this one. We talk about his testosterone use and if he thinks it was necessary. Chris tells us about his current nutrition and what he has learned from doing carnivore. He opens up about his opioid addiction and how he has beat it leveraging Kratom. We talk about his passion for film and how he became a director. Of course we had to touch on mindset. We talked about the nation's health and how to find success. I truly truly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jimmy and Christine Moore! They tell me how they met and what their nutrition was like prior to keto. I learned about several of the autoimmune issues Christine had that played a major role in motivating her to improve her health. We talked about their new book, Real Food Keto, and many of the nutritional therapy principles that it's based on. We dove into digestive health and how to regulate blood sugar. We talked about the downside of consuming too much protein, carbonated water, alcohol, and even sweeteners. I really enjoyed the conversation and it was great to have them both on at the same time!

In this episode, I speak with Neo, founder of Keto Matrix! We dive into Neo's interesting career path. From aviation, to pharmacology, to attack dogs, to keto, Neo has seen a bit of everything. He tells us about his transformation from over 300 lbs to his current weight of 165 lbs using IF and keto. He dives into supplements and insulin. We are both experimenting with calories in an extreme surplus so we talk about what we've learned in doing that. He also brings something new to my attention...the effect of stevia on estrogen and other hormones. Really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with fellow keto competitor, Ciara Martinez! Ciara was motivated to turn her life around after reaching a weight of 225lbs and falling into a deep depression. She had two kids, a broken leg, had just relocated, and was totally frustrated with her situation. She decided to start the keto diet and improve her health. After seeing some great progress she decided to take it one step further and enter a bikini competition! She dives into that whole experience and many of the lessons learned. We talk about peak week manipulations and how to properly follow a keto diet during a contest prep. We discuss some of the hardships she faced while going through the prep and how those hardships have made her a better person. I really enjoyed the conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with good friend and fellow competitor Chris Elkins! Chris is a WNBF natural pro bodybuilder and founder of Cutting Edge Physiques. Chris tells us how he got involved with the sport of bodybuilding. We talk about the importance of having a longer offseason. Chris is an avid cyclist so we dive into the topic of participating in endurance sports while bodybuilding. He follows a flexible dieting approach so we talk about implementing carbs while in a contest prep. He dives into some of his training techniques. We also touch on some of the mental hardships and the mindset involved with natural bodybuilding. I loved the conversation, I hope you do as well!

In this episode, I speak with professional rugby athlete Paul Jordaan! Paul enlightened me on the sport of Rugby and goes into the details behind the training regiment; both during the season and in the off-season. He tells about some of the injuries he's suffered and how he manages his time as a professional athlete. We dive into his nutritional protocol and how he transitioned to Keto and then to carnivore. Paul follows a higher fat approach to carnivore and has seen significant benefits in his recovery time and overall performance. I also learn that Paul is from South Africa where his family owns a hunting ranch. We discuss the beauty of harvesting your own meat and connecting with the wild!