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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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Why Bioavailability Matters More Than the Supplement Label
Jun 2400:50:02Tap to summarizeBook a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMost supplements look good on the label and still fail where it counts: absorption, results, and real health.In episode 895 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Marc Macaluso about why bioavailability matters more than the supplement label. This edited conversation dives straight into Marc’s work building a longevity supplement company and explains liposomal delivery, vitamin D, magnesium, NAD support, mushrooms, quercetin, hyaluronic acid, inflammation, thyroid health, and why many products underdeliver. They also cover blood work, manufacturing, and what honest wellness should look like for people who want better health, better energy, and a longer life.Find Marc Macaluso and TMW Longevity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tmw.longevity/Learn more at https://tmwlongevity.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
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I Went From 70 lbs to 220 lbs - This Is How My Eating Disorder Ended
Jun 2201:27:38Tap to summarizeBook a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callA 30 year eating disorder drove her from 70 lbs to 220 lbs, through anorexia, sepsis, and back to healing with carnivore. In episode 894 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Mary Ann Peters for a raw story of food noise, restriction, weight loss, weight gain, recovery, and faith. Mary Ann shares how childhood shame, years of disordered eating, and not eating enough on carnivore hurt her health, and how changing her nutrition helped her heal. This Savage Perspective Podcast episode covers eating disorder recovery, keto, carnivore, healing, mental health, body image, and learning to eat for strength, peace, and a better life.Follow Mary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peglegcarnivore/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Mary Ann Peters’ Backstory and How Her Eating Disorder Began6:16 - How a College Breakup Turned Food Into a Coping Mechanism12:23 - From Paleo to Carnivore: What Actually Helped Her Heal?20:16 - How a Hot Tub Infection Led to Sepsis, Organ Failure and Limb Loss30:49 - Learning to Walk Again and Why Her Parents Saw Carnivore as Dangerous37:47 - How Faith, Surrender and a Near-Death Experience Changed Her Perspective44:21 - Why Carnivore Helped Her Mentally and Physically After Recovery46:35 - How Meatstock Led to Another Infection and a Second Major Surgery54:30 - What Recovery After Amputation Really Looks Like58:57 - The USD 3.1 Million Hospital Bill, Prosthetic Rehab and Starting Over1:04:00 - Why Community, Carnivore and Faith Kept Her Going1:07:58 - Another Infection, Healing Setbacks and Her New Nutrition Goal1:12:44 - What Mary Ann Eats in a Day to Heal and Gain Strength1:15:00 - How People React to Her Prosthetic in Public1:19:57 - Her Message on Purpose, Perspective and Serving Others1:21:07 - Why Eating More Was the Key to Healing on Carnivore1:25:41 - What’s Next for Mary Ann Peters and Where to Find Her
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The Work Podcast Episode 62 - Dirty Sodas
Jun 1900:35:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Greg and I bounce around from getting systems organized, to natural bodybuilding, to dirty sodas, to why committing early matters more than waiting until everything feels perfect.We talk through the projects we’re working on, the upcoming competition, getting competitors registered, and the importance of staying intentional with your time, your health, and what you allow into your life. It’s a little bit business, a little bit bodybuilding, a little bit life, and a whole lot of miscellaneous soup.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 Alternative to Broken Schooling That Works
Jun 1701:13:11Tap to summarizeThe traditional education system is actively destroying your child's potential and turning them into a passive consumer. In episode 893 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Matt Beaudreau expose the dark truth about standard public schooling. They reveal why perfect grades fail to prepare students for real life and how schools favor behavior management over human development. You will discover the best blueprint for raising highly capable, respectful kids through alternative schooling. Matt details the Apogee micro-school framework, which replaces useless standardized testing with real world skills, physical fitness, and true financial literacy. This method completely transforms how children grow, helping them avoid college traps and build a powerful digital portfolio instead.To learn more, visit: https://apogeestrong.com/Schedule a FREE Keto Consult Call: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Ultimate Guide to Alternative Schooling: Why the System is Failing1:27 - Who is Matt Beaudreau? 20 Years of Education Secrets Revealed2:54 - Why Straight-A Students Fail: The Dangerous "Game" of School4:49 - The Dark History of Public Schools: Is It Designed for Population Control?7:54 - How the Education System is Designed to Create Mindless Consumers9:42 - Breaking Free from the "Cult" of Standardized Education12:43 - What is the Optimal Parenting Strategy? (The 0-8 Year Old Blueprint)15:42 - The Hypocrisy of Parenting: Why "Do As I Say" Destroys Trust18:16 - The Socialization Myth: Are Daycares Ruining Your Child's Development?22:02 - How to Raise Highly Disciplined Kids That Adults Actually Respect25:05 - Standards vs. Standardization: The Hidden Trap in Modern Education27:06 - When Should a Child Learn to Read? (The Truth About Grade Levels)30:00 - Time as Currency: How Traditional Classrooms Waste Human Potential33:23 - Will Homeschooled Kids Fall Behind? Overcoming the Biggest Parent Trap36:54 - Is High School Math Worthless? Teaching True Financial Literacy42:05 - How to Build a Foundation of Relentless Curiosity in Your Children47:17 - What is a Micro-School? Inside the Apogee Education Framework52:26 - Building a Micro-School Campus: Logistics, Sizes, and Setup56:52 - Is School Accreditation a Scam? How to "Play the Game" of College1:01:25 - Why Digital Portfolios are Replacing Traditional Resumes and Diplomas1:08:13 - The Secret to Bypassing High School and Entering College Early1:12:15 - How to Connect with Matt Beaudreau and Apogee Schools
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Why Your 'Normal' Cholesterol Is Actually KILLING You
Jun 1501:08:20Tap to summarizeBreak through your keto or low carb plateau and optimize your heart health by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call.Your normal cholesterol is hiding a deadly secret inside your chest. Millions of fit men have massive heart plaque while their doctors say they are completely fine. In episode 892 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Dr. Josh Osborne expose the real truth about cardiovascular disease. Having good blood test numbers means nothing if your blood vessels are sticky and inflamed. Dr. Josh Osborne explains how a fast AI cardiac CT scan spots hidden soft plaque years before a fatal heart attack or stroke happens. Traditional stress tests and neck scans miss the danger. Learn how to shrink arterial plaque today.Visit Clear Cardio for more info: https://clearcardio.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Who Is Dr. John Osborne? | The Harvard Cardiologist Disrupting Medicine1:20 - Why Your Doctor's Heart Tests Are Useless | The Stage 4 Cancer Analogy3:09 - What Is an AI Cardiac CT Scan? | Seeing Heart Plaque in 3D6:00 - The #1 Killer in America | Shocking Cardiovascular Disease Statistics8:34 - When Should I Get a Heart Scan? | The "Cardiac Colonoscopy" Explained11:32 - Is a Cardiac Stress Test Accurate? | The "Healthy Heart" Lie15:38 - Are CIMT Ultrasounds Worth It? | Why Neck Scans Miss Heart Plaque18:52 - How Does a Cardiac CT Scanner Work? | Inside the 1-Second Ferrari Machine23:29 - DEXA Scan vs CT Scan | The Truth About Hidden Visceral Organ Fat28:27 - What Causes Arterial Plaque? | Hidden Risk Factors & Autoimmune Disease32:45 - Why Doesn't Insurance Cover Heart Scans? | The Medical Data Trap36:13 - How Much Does a Cardiac CT Scan Cost? | The \$6,000 Prevention Strategy40:20 - Does High Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? | The Inflammation Debate44:55 - How to Shrink Arterial Plaque | Proven Ways to Reverse Heart Disease48:47 - Should You Take a Statin Prophylactically? | The Broken Healthcare System54:55 - What Is a Calcium Score Test? | The \$100 Heart "Mammogram" Explained1:00:50 - Why Do Fit People Have Heart Attacks? | Lp(a) and ApoB Blood Tests1:04:42 - How AI Detects Soft Plaque | Seeing 2,000 Shades of Gray in Your Heart1:06:56 - Where to Get an AI Heart Scan | Booking With Clear Cardio
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The Work Podcast Episode 61 - Fibermaxxing
Jun 1200:37:55Tap to summarizeThis week Greg and I got into a little bit of everything, from storms knocking the power out to poison hemlock trying to take over the property. Somehow that turned into a conversation about toxins, common sense, and why nature does not always care if you know what you are doing.We also went down the rabbit hole of looks maxing, fiber maxing, life maxing, and all the weird ways people try to shortcut the work. At the end of the day, you can fake a lot of things online, but you cannot fake discipline, consistency, or actually doing the hard stuff. We also touched on the sardine experiment, heavy metals, higher fat keto, training performance, and why sometimes more protein is not always better.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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Raised by Failure: How Hardship Created My Success Mindset
Jun 1001:11:39Tap to summarizeBook your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callLosing everything to greedy investors will either destroy you or make you completely unstoppable. In episode 890 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes and guest Chris Duffin reveal how extreme failure builds true resilience. Chris shares his wild story from living in a truck to losing his Kabuki business in a hostile takeover. Instead of quitting he used his rules of recovery to rebuild his life and launch Barefoot shoes. This deep chat covers raw health optimization beyond basic biohacking and TRT. You will learn why managing physical load and daily sunlight beats expensive peptide therapy for your body. They also explore biomechanics foot health and beating severe panic attacks when life falls apart. If you want to conquer massive setbacks and fix your daily habits without burning out you need to hear this right now.Follow Chris Duffin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Kabuki Bar & Surviving A Hostile Takeover0:22 - How To Build Unstoppable Resilience From Severe Adversity3:13 - What Is The Kabuki Transformer Bar? (Biomechanics Explained)5:30 - How I Lost My Manufacturing Business To Billionaire Investors8:24 - Dealing With Extreme Panic Attacks & Tragic Family Loss11:46 - What Are The 6 P’s Of Resilience? (A Masterclass On Overcoming Failure)16:46 - Why You Should Never Suppress Fear & Self-Doubt18:07 - How To Escape "The Pit" Using The ACL Recovery Framework26:39 - The Rattlesnake Story: A Lesson In Controlling Paralyzing Fear30:06 - The Advanced Biohacking Secrets I Was Banned From Sharing40:26 - How Holistic Coaching Restored The Health Of India's Biggest Celebrities42:47 - The Biggest Biohacking Mistake: Why Load Management Is Crucial47:32 - Are Peptides & TRT Worth It? (Hormonal Optimization & Cycling Guide)51:16 - Why Sunlight & Grounding Beat Expensive Biohacks Every Time55:11 - What Is The Best Barefoot Shoe? (The Truth About Plantar Fasciitis)1:05:00 - How To Prevent Entrepreneurial Burnout & Actually Stay Present1:09:59 - The Eagle and the Dragon: Where To Find Chris Duffin
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SHRINK Your Fat Cells Before You Hit This Dangerous Limit!
Jun 800:58:38Tap to summarizeTake massive action today and book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes on breaking through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour fat cells have a strict storage limit and hitting it is the absolute true cause of insulin resistance. In episode 890 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes and guest Craig Emmerich reveal the hidden dangers of lipotoxicity. When you reach your personal fat threshold your body refuses to store more energy and spills dangerous triglycerides right into your blood. This means you can gain weight and ruin your metabolic health even on a strict zero carb diet. Craig breaks down exactly how to shrink your fat cells track the right blood markers like HOMA IR and fix your metabolism for good.Follow Craig on IG: https://www.instagram.com/craig_emmerich/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What is Lipotoxicity? The Hidden Cause of Weight Gain1:20 - The Personal Fat Threshold Explained: Why Your Body Stops Storing Fat2:20 - Can You Be Healthy at 600 lbs? The Shocking Truth About Fat Cells5:19 - Does Liposuction Work? The Hidden Danger of Removing Fat Cells7:26 - The Asian Paradox Explained: Genetics & Your Fat Storage Limit9:15 - What is HOMA-IR? The Best Blood Test for Insulin Resistance12:54 - Glucotoxicity vs. Lipotoxicity: Which is Destroying Your Metabolism?15:48 - High Blood Sugar on a Carnivore Diet? The Spillover Effect Explained19:07 - How to Test for Visceral Fat (No MRI or DEXA Scan Needed)21:04 - How to Maximize Testosterone Naturally: Boosting Test on Keto23:51 - What is the Randle Cycle? Why You Can't Burn Fat and Carbs Together27:19 - Do You Lose Metabolic Flexibility on a Zero Carb Diet?29:30 - Do Calories Matter on Keto? Debunking the Biggest Carnivore Myth33:38 - Is the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model Wrong? What the Experts Miss38:17 - Does Excess Protein Turn Into Sugar (Glucose)? Gluconeogenesis Explained41:46 - Why One-Size-Fits-All Diets Fail (How to Optimize Keto for You)42:40 - How to Avoid Metabolic Damage During Extreme Weight Loss45:02 - The Dangers of Chronic Dieting: Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight48:21 - Are GLP-1 Peptides Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Muscle & Organ Loss52:43 - The Art of Metabolic Health: Inside Craig Emmerich’s New Book56:02 - Hunting, Land Management & Episode Wrap-Up
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The Work Podcast Episode 60 - So Many Sardines
Jun 500:34:27Tap to summarizeThe sardine fast is officially in the rearview mirror — and I'm here to give you the full debrief. Five days, 18 cans a day, 3,000 calories of sardines. Was it miserable? Mostly. Was it worth it? That depends on what you're trying to prove. I did it to cut through the noise around these viral "miracle" food fasts, and the takeaway is simple: there's no magic. Calories are calories, and context matters every time.Beyond the experiment, Greg and I get into what's moving at Keto Brick HQ — Primal Fudge is back in stock, apparel is closing in on launch, and we've got some new things in the kitchen we're not quite ready to talk about yet. We also touch on the upcoming bodybuilding shows we're involved with this month.And then the conversation goes somewhere real. With the anniversary of Greg's dad's passing coming up, we talk about loss, the passage of time, and why you can't afford to keep putting off the people who matter most. This one's worth a listen.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 #1 Reason Marriages Fail (And What Men Don't Understand)
Jun 300:58:05Tap to summarizeBook your free consultation call with Robert Sikes on breaking through your Keto or low carb plateau here https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMost hard working men will lose the family they try to provide for because they ignore the main reason marriages fail. Emotional distance is the silent threat ending relationships and causing divorce today. In episode 889 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes talks with Mitchell Osmond about what men do not understand about their wives. Many guys try to fix hurt feelings with business logic which only pushes their partner away. Mitchell shares his personal story of beating debt and losing weight by fighting emotional eating. He explains how fixing your fitness and money builds the self confidence needed to properly lead your home. Learn how to truly connect with your spouse stop repeating past family mistakes and perfectly balance your career with fatherhood.Follow Mitchel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQhapters0:00 - How to Rebuild Your Life from Rock Bottom (Mitchell Osmond's Turning Point)2:30 - The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything (Finding Your Legacy)3:38 - How to Pay Off $100K Debt and Lose 60 Lbs in 18 Months6:25 - Masculine vs. Feminine Energy: How Your Mood Dictates Your Marriage8:00 - How to Break Generational Trauma & Stop Repeating Your Parents' Mistakes12:30 - The Ultimate Strategy to Rebuild Self-Confidence (Fitness & Finances)17:06 - How to Stop Emotional Eating & Use The "Apple Test" for Weight Loss24:56 - The Brutal Truth About Fatherhood: Why Time is Your Most Valuable Currency27:33 - Keto Brick Meal Replacement (Sponsor)28:18 - Why Entrepreneurs Have High Divorce Rates (And How to Prevent It)32:10 - Why Women Initiate 90% of Divorces (The Biggest Mistake Married Men Make)35:00 - Is Your Marriage Failing? The #1 Warning Sign You Cannot Ignore37:55 - What is Male Alexithymia? The Secret to Emotionally Connecting With Your Wife43:00 - Raising Strong Children: Would You Want Your Daughter to Marry a Man Like You?46:08 - The Crisis of Fatherless Homes & Why Society Still Needs Masculine Men51:43 - What Men Really Need in a Relationship: Why Respect is Greater Than Love56:18 - Where to Find Mitchell Osmond (Dad Nation & Coaching)
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