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Savage Perspective Podcast
Hosted by Robert Sikes · EN
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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How I Overcame 15 Years of Meth Addiction After Childhood Morbid Obesity
2d ago01:08:09Tap to summarizeBook a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callSurviving childhood morbid obesity and a fifteen year meth addiction takes total metabolic repair. In episode 886 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Elaina Wang to share a powerful story of survival and deep health recovery. This discussion reveals how severe insulin resistance and bad food rules created a massive drug habit just to feel energy. Getting clean from drugs was brutal, but finding the keto diet and reversing type two diabetes naturally changed her entire life. You will learn exactly how real nutrition, heavy weight lifting, and targeted peptides can heal your brain, stop cravings, and fix chronic pain after years of severe trauma and addiction.Elaina's Hack Your Health Coaching: https://hackyourhealthcoaching.com/elaina-wangElaina's FB: https://www.facebook.com/KetoWang/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - How I Survived Childhood Obesity & Severe Insulin Resistance1:09 - Why I Started Meth: The Shocking Truth About Energy & Fatigue2:01 - The Food Pyramid Myth: How Government Guidelines Fueled Addiction3:47 - Unbreakable Confidence: How to Build Self-Esteem When Overweight6:14 - The "Fat Meth Addict": Why Stimulants Couldn't Fix Type 2 Diabetes8:17 - Meth vs Cocaine: How Drugs Hijack Brain Dopamine & Sugar Cravings11:08 - The Secret Life of a Functional Addict: Survival Tactics & Thefts13:36 - Toxic Relationships: Navigating Co-Dependency & Addiction Relapse17:03 - The Turning Point: Dodging the Cops & Deciding to Get Clean20:43 - Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis at 24: Ignoring the Ultimate Warning Sign21:10 - Quitting Meth Cold Turkey: The Brutal Reality of Early Sobriety25:22 - Blood Sugar at 426: Why I Refused Insulin Due to Addiction Fears27:08 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally with the Keto Diet28:24 - Keto & Neuroplasticity: The Ultimate Biohack for Addiction Recovery30:02 - Losing 80 Lbs Fast: Do Cigarettes Spike Your Blood Sugar?34:00 - Becoming a Keto Coach: The Evolution of Low-Carb & Carnivore Diets36:10 - Healing Trauma vs. Trauma Bonding: The Missing Link in Weight Loss41:17 - BPC-157 & TB-500: Can Peptides Cure Chronic Pain & Bursitis?45:13 - GLP-1 for Addiction: The Unbelievable Cure for Alcoholism & OCD49:02 - Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which GLP Weight Loss Peptide is Best?51:49 - The Dark Side of Ozempic: Who Should NEVER Take GLP Peptides53:31 - 155 Lb Weight Loss Surgery: Is Medical Tourism in Tijuana Safe?57:11 - Tummy Tuck Complications: Hematomas, Wound Vacs & Honest Recovery1:01:01 - "Am I Too Old to Get Healthy?" The Ultimate Mindset Shift for Men & Women1:05:26 - Where to Find Elaina Wang: Coaching, Biohacking & Future Events
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The Shame I Felt Leaving Veganism & Why It Was Worth It
4d ago00:53:43Tap to summarizeBook a free consultation call to break through your keto/carnivore plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callLeaving veganism for a carnivore diet is terrifying, but sacrificing your health for a plant based lie is far worse.In episode 885 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Steak and Butter Gal, Bella Ma, to uncover the raw truth about eating meat again. Bella shares the deep shame she felt after six years of strict plant based eating and how animal fats finally cured her cystic acne and fixed her hormones. They explore the harsh realities of chronic under eating and why a low fat high protein approach can ruin your metabolism. Robert and Bella reveal how to find the best macro ratios to build muscle and achieve true health without falling for quick fixes.Follow Bella on IG: https://www.instagram.com/steakandbuttergalGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters: 0:00 - Why I Quit Veganism After 6 Years for the Carnivore Diet2:56 - Severe Vitamin D Deficiency & Vegan Health Red Flags4:42 - The Psychological Guilt of Eating Meat & Vegan Brainwashing6:44 - How to Cure Cystic Acne Naturally with High-Fat Carnivore9:01 - Carnivore Diet Macros: Why You Should Eat More Butter12:26 - The Dangers of a High-Protein, Low-Fat Carnivore Diet14:16 - I Tried a 3-Day Sardine Fast (And Why It Was a Mistake)19:00 - Carnivore Diet Rules: Raw Dairy, Coffee & The Carnivore Police23:00 - Do Calories Matter on a Carnivore Diet? (Eating 5lbs of Meat)27:38 - Why Am I Gaining Weight on Carnivore? The Truth About Reverse Dieting33:32 - How Long Does It Take to Fix Your Metabolism & Build Muscle?37:52 - What is Lipotoxicity? The Risks of Energy Toxicity Explained43:49 - Is Extended Fasting Good for Fat Loss? (Rolling 48s Experience)46:51 - Exactly What Bella Eats in a Day: Macros, Calories & Body Weight50:26 - The Ultimate Carnivore Bread Roll Recipe & Upcoming Projects
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The Work Podcast Episode 57 - Protein Craze
6d ago00:30:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Work, Greg and I dig into the difference between doing the work and looking for shortcuts. We talk about staying capable as you age, why “use it or lose it” applies to your body and your mind, and why most trendy hacks—from sardine fasts to vibration plates—miss the bigger point if you’re not already willing to train hard, eat intentionally, and live with discipline.We also get into the upcoming sardine experiment, the new Keto Brick nootropic icing collab with Keto Brainz, bodybuilding prep, the problem with “protein” slapped on junk food labels, and why I keep coming back to keto as more than just a performance tool. At the end of the day, it’s about playing the long game, taking ownership before life forces you to, and getting after it every single day.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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The Truth About Your Garmin Body Battery (Doctor Explains)
1w ago00:58:08Tap to summarizeBook a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour Garmin body battery is warning you about a massive health crash before it happens. In episode 884 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and emergency room doctor Torkil Færø reveal the true science behind your fitness tracker. Most men ignore their resting heart rate and daily stress scores until they get sick. This talk shows how simple habits ruin your heart rate variability and keep your body in a state of panic. You will learn how late night snacks and poor sleep destroy your recovery time and lower your VO2 max. The doctor explains exactly how to use your wearable device to fix your metabolic health and lower your stress. Watch this full conversation to build a stronger body and find out what your tracking numbers actually mean.Follow Torkil on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Introduction: The Hidden Truth About ER Visits & Chronic Stress1:16 - Why Your Lifestyle is Ruining Your Health (And How Wearables Fix It)3:26 - The Biggest Health Mistake Doctors Make (A Physician's Wake-Up Call)7:31 - Why You Must Track Your Biometrics Before You Get Sick8:57 - Garmin vs. Oura Ring vs. Whoop: Which Fitness Tracker is Best?11:23 - Is Your Wearable Lying? The Truth About Sleep Tracking Accuracy13:03 - What is VO2 Max? The #1 Metric for Longevity & Mitochondrial Health16:07 - What is HRV? A Beginner's Guide to Heart Rate Variability & Stress20:43 - Stop Doing This! How Late-Night Eating Destroys Your HRV & Recovery22:54 - The Everyday Foods That Are Secretly Spiking Your Stress Levels26:33 - Should You Wear a CGM? Blood Sugar Spikes & Insulin Resistance Explained29:58 - The Shocking Impact of Nicotine Pouches & Stimulants on Your Heart33:37 - How to Balance Workouts & Recovery (The LeBron & Tom Brady Sleep Strategy)37:37 - Zone 2 Cardio vs. Max Effort: Understanding Wearable Recovery Scores40:51 - What is a Healthy Resting Heart Rate? (And Why Yours Might Be Too High)43:05 - Why the Modern Healthcare System is Broken (Be Proactive, Not Reactive)50:46 - Are Weight Loss Peptides (Ozempic/Wegovy) Actually Safe Long-Term?54:05 - The Pulse Cure: Mastering Your Garmin & Wearable Data
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The Morning, Midday & Evening Routine That Built a Monk's Mind
2w ago00:49:24Tap to summarizeBreak your keto or low carb plateau today by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callIn episode 883 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with former monk Sam Yo to share the morning, midday, and evening routines that build real mental toughness. Sam reveals how nine months in a monastery taught him the true power of meditation, breath work, and setting a daily intention. You will learn how to stop overreacting to stress, reach a physical flow state, and train your mind just like you train your body. This is a vital listen for driven men who want to improve their fitness and focus without quitting their busy lives.Follow Sam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yoiamsamyoGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What Is Monk Mode? The Real Secret to Training Your Mind1:46 - 9 Months as a Monk: The Biggest Communication Mistake People Make4:41 - Why Silence is Terrifying: How to Handle Intrusive Thoughts9:02 - Reintegrating Into Society: From Monastery to Peloton Instructor11:29 - What Is Movement Meditation? The Physical Secret to Flow State14:58 - How to Stop Overreacting: The 1-Second Physical Litmus Test17:47 - The 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Speaking or Posting Online20:00 - How Do You Become a Peloton Instructor? Inside the Audition Process26:27 - Does Fitness Change Lives? The Incredible St. Lucia Mountain Story29:00 - Is Spinning a Good Workout? The Real Benefits of Cycling Classes32:19 - The Monk's Mindset: Writing a Book to Help High Performers35:04 - How to Find Inner Peace Without Escaping Your Daily Life38:18 - A Simple Daily Mindfulness Routine: The 3 "Monk Mindset Moments"42:23 - The Dark Side of Ambition: Why High Performers Struggle to Unplug44:45 - Why Adults Need Hobbies: Using Legos to Achieve Meditative Flow47:43 - Where to Find Sam Yo and "The Monk's Mindset" Book
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The Work Podcast Episode 56 - MeatStock 2026
2w ago00:28:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Work, Greg and I recap a wild weekend at MeatStock — from the massive jump in attendance, stacked vendors, and killer carnivore food scene, to black bears trying to break into the cabin for Keto Bricks.We talk about the energy of the conference, the value of getting face-to-face with the community, and why seeing real people benefit from the work makes all the long days worth it. We also get into carnivore products, regenerative ag, raw chicken experiments, lifting without carbs, the genetics excuse, and some big things coming down the pipeline for Keto Brick. MeatStock knocked it out of the park, and we’re fired up for what’s next.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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Keto Bodybuilder vs Vegan Expert: Which Diet Is The Best For Fat Loss and Improving Your Health
2w ago00:59:44Tap to summarizeYour daily food choices will either save your life or destroy your health. Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callWelcome to episode 882 of the Savage Perspective Podcast. Host Robert Sikes and vegan expert Javant Benton debate the best diet for fat loss and improving your health. They compare a strict plant based diet against a high fat keto diet to see which brings the best results for men. You will hear facts about fighting disease, fixing gut health, and losing stubborn fat. They discuss building strong habits, tracking macros, and why weight loss pills fail. Whether you love steak or vegan food, this talk gives you the tools to grow. Learn how to eat better, build muscle, and live a longer life without making nutrition too hard.Follow Javant on IG: https://www.instagram.com/healthyveganeatingGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - What Is The Healthiest Diet? Keto Bodybuilder Meets Vegan Expert0:45 - Intermittent Fasting: Why You Should Skip Breakfast For Better Health4:42 - How A Cancer Diagnosis Forced A Massive Health Transformation8:52 - How To Find The Right Diet In A Sea Of Misinformation11:37 - What Is The Healthiest Diet In The World? The Pescatarian Approach13:19 - Gut Health Secrets: How To Fix Bloating On A Plant-Based Diet15:53 - Do You Need To Track Macros? Why Micronutrients Matter More18:42 - Is Too Much Muscle Bad For Longevity? The Danger Of Excess Mass20:33 - What Is IGF-1? How Excess Animal Protein May Increase Cancer Risk23:00 - Is Keto Dangerous? A Vegan Expert's Honest Opinion On The Keto Diet26:38 - Keto Savage Resources: Optimize Your Metabolism & Build Muscle28:18 - Animal Welfare: The Psychology Behind Adopting A Vegan Lifestyle32:21 - Is Hunting Ethical? A Keto Bodybuilder's Perspective On Harvesting Meat39:09 - Are GLP-1s & Peptides Worth It? The Truth About Weight Loss Shortcuts42:22 - How To Build Unbreakable Discipline & Sustain Long-Term Health48:34 - How To Transition To A Vegan Diet Without Giving Up Comfort Food52:33 - The Best Vegan Recipes For Meat Eaters (That Actually Taste Good)55:52 - Mindset Mastery: How To Handle Negativity & Stay Positive Online58:18 - Where To Find Javant Benton & The "Make Your Own" Cookbook
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Martial Arts For Fitness?: The Missing Piece In Your Health Journey
3w ago00:58:31Tap to summarizeYour body is built for physical combat and ignoring this primal instinct will ruin your fitness progress. Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call.In episode 881 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Khalil Zahar reveal why martial arts is the missing piece in your health journey. People constantly fail at fitness because they rely on quick fixes instead of building a strong identity around hard work. Khalil shares how he built Fight Camp to bring real boxing and heavy bag training into your home. He explains how smart tracking data for your punching power builds massive endurance and true motivation. You will discover the psychology of combat sports and why tapping into your survival DNA is far better than any virtual reality workout or AI coaching app.Would you like me to continue and generate a list of optimized YouTube tags to accompany this description?Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Martial Arts Is The Ultimate Exercise (The Primal Connection)1:51 - The Biggest Mistake People Make With Fitness Goals4:28 - How To Build A Fitness Identity (Why You Keep Quitting)7:49 - What Is Fight Camp? Building Tech For Professional Fighters10:09 - From Breakdancing To Boxing: How To Find Your Athletic Purpose16:30 - The Psychology Of Combat Sports: Why Humans Need To Fight19:25 - Securing Olympic Team Grants: A Startup Breakthrough Story22:35 - How To Measure Punching Power: Data Tracking And Boxer Endurance26:22 - Is Home Fitness Effective? Gamifying The Boxing Experience28:23 - How To Train Boxing At Home (AI Coaching & Form Feedback)32:35 - Business Scaling Secrets: Surviving Massive Pandemic Growth33:07 - Keto Bodybuilding: How To Optimize Your Metabolism & Build Muscle34:47 - Is Home Fitness Dead? The Post-Pandemic Industry Crash36:08 - GLP-1 Drugs & Weight Loss: Are Peptides Ruining The Fitness Industry?39:30 - Is VR Fitness Worth It? The Truth About AI Personal Trainers45:12 - Gamification Vs Reality: Why You Need A Real Heavy Bag48:51 - How Do Smart Boxing Sensors Work? (Tech & AI Breakdown)50:51 - Fight Camp Gym Expansion: The Future Of Fight Tracking Tech52:42 - How To Build A Sustainable Brand & Business Legacy55:49 - Is Floyd Mayweather The GOAT? Analyzing His Boxing Legacy57:40 - Outro & Where To Find Khalil Zahar
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The Work Podcast Episode 55 - Changes Coming
3w ago00:26:56Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Work, Greg and I kick things off with a little anniversary talk — seven years married to Crystal and somehow still going strong. From there, we dive into everything happening behind the scenes as we get ready for Meatstock: booth prep, Keto Brick samples, new flavors, team travel, workouts, and the chaos that comes with taking the whole operation on the road.We also get into the less glamorous side of business — rising costs, changing discount tiers, staying transparent with customers, and refusing to cut corners on quality just to protect margins. Then we wrap with training talk, higher-volume programming, the free Savage Strength app, and why the basics still work when you actually stick to them.As always, it’s a mix of business, nutrition, training, real food, real work, and a little bit of nonsense along the way.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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Benefits of Sardines When Following a Carnivore Diet
3w ago00:59:03Tap to summarizeBook a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your ketogenic or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Eating only sardines for three weeks will completely rebuild your body from the inside out. In episode 880 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Jenny Mitich explore the true power of a sardine fast on the carnivore diet. They explain how meat heals your thyroid and calms Hashimoto's. You will learn how a hidden mold/toxic load stops fat loss and why strength training is so vital. They also show how to test your glucose/CGM and use a Keto Mojo or a continuous ketone monitor to track your ketones after eating keto snacks.Follow Jenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamamitich/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - What Happens If You Eat Only Sardines for 21 Days? (Results + Reality)1:12 - How Do You Track a Sardine Fast Properly? (Blood Work, DEXA, CGM, Keto-Mojo)2:09 - Is a Sardine Fast Like an Egg Fast? (The “Food Noise” Reset Explained)3:40 - Is a 21-Day Sardine Fast Safe… or Too Much? (Who It’s For + Smarter Alternatives)4:39 - What Are the Best Sardine Brands? (Cheap vs Premium + Butter-Canned Surprise)7:51 - Why Did She Start Carnivore? (Weight Loss, Glucose, Keto Flu, Family Buy-In)10:15 - What Should Kids Eat in a Carnivore Household? (Animal-Based Approach)10:49 - What Counts as “Carnivore”? (Spectrum, Dairy, Lion Diet, Meat + Fruit Debate)12:05 - Should You Track Calories/Macros on Carnivore? (Can You Gain Weight?)15:40 - Is Carnivore Bad for Female Hormones or Thyroid? (Hashimoto’s Truth + Symptoms)18:58 - Are People Blaming Carnivore When They’re Actually Undereating? (The Real Cause)20:46 - Can Mold and Toxic Load Wreck Thyroid Health? (Testing, Fatigue, Root Causes)23:47 - Do You Need Home Mold Remediation? (Environmental Test + Next Steps)24:50 - How Should Women Train for Muscle (Especially with Hashimoto’s)? (Strength Focus)28:40 - Why Robert Doesn’t Run Podcast Ads (And the Keto Bodybuilding Resource)30:40 - Parenting Reality: Are 4-Year-Olds Harder Than 3-Year-Olds?33:01 - Is Carnivore Growing or Peaking? (Trends, Dogma, and the Real Mission)36:31 - “Keto Kills” Headlines vs Ketogenic Research (Funding + Messaging)39:10 - Can Carnivore Help Anxiety and Mental Health? (Her Story + Why People Stay)42:15 - What’s the Next Experiment? Do “Keto” Snacks Spike Glucose and Tank Ketones?45:54 - Meat Stock Plans + Her Book “Complete Carnivore” (What’s Inside + Where to Buy)49:59 - Protein vs Fat on Carnivore: How Do You Troubleshoot Ketones? (Tracking Wins)54:18 - Are Continuous Ketone Monitors Worth It? (Sai Bio Accuracy + CGM Comparisons)57:10 - Where to Find Jenny Next (YouTube, New Cookbook, Conferences)
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