Savage Perspective Podcast

Are you constantly seeking keto-friendly convenience foods without all the junk? Phillip Meece created The Carnivore Bar because he saw a real need in the low-carb, keto, and carnivore communities for a more reliable way to eat while traveling and on-the-go. There are several bar options available, all of which contain responsibly sourced ingredients. It was a pleasure speaking to Phillip about his business and the carnivore lifestyle, and I know you'll enjoy this episode.   What you'll hear:   Reasons and benefits for keeping production in-house (1:31) Phillip's military background, entrepreneurship, and his reasons for developing The Carnivore Bar (6:06) Military nutrition and sustainable food sources (13:54) The negative impacts of commodity beef and poultry on the environment, our health, and the economy (18:39) Food priorities and the carnivore diet (24:52) Starting a beekeeping business and new facility renovation challenges (30:45) Business growth, leadership, and employee management (36:17) Food manufacturing, margins, and quality ingredients (42:54) Transparency and integrity in business (51:10) Carnivore diet and high-quality protein sources (57:24) High-fat diets and their impact on energy and nutrition (1:03:45) Business growth strategies (1:12:07) Entrepreneurship, product development, and hunting (1:15:53)   Where to learn more about Phillip and The Carnivore Bar:   The Carnivore Bar   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!  

Are you aware of how the thyroid gland controls many aspects of your overall health? Dr. Amie Hornaman "The Thyroid-Fixer", is host to the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health: The Thyroid Fixer™, with listeners around the globe. She is the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization with transformational, proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health. After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Dr. Amie set out to help others who she knew were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster. (https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/meet-the-team) She is truly an expert on all things thyroid, so this is an episode you won't want to miss.   What we discussed:   How she became a thyroid expert (2:44) Thyroid levels and how they impact energy and weight loss (3;37) Thyroid function, hormonal imbalance, and the symptoms of hypothyroidism (8:56) Autoimmune conditions and hormone replacement therapy (14:21) The importance of thyroid hormone testing (19:38) The various thyroid lab tests and optimal ranges (25:08) Medication dosages and testing frequency (30:32) Optimizing thyroid and hormone function in women (35:48) Hormone replacement therapy and its impact on aging (40:15) The trouble with conventional doctors (44:45) Finding the right specialist (49:15) Nutrient deficiencies and preventative care (54;01) The importance of iodine (58:34)   Where to earn more from Dr. Hornaman:   Instagram The Thyroid Fixer   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

If you're concerned about gut health, this episode is for you. Josh Dech is an ex-paramedic, holistic nutritionist, and medical lecturer, specializing in digestive diseases. Because of the incredible success he's had reversing gut diseases like Crohn's and Colitis (and other digestive issues that most doctors say can't be helped), he's partnered with medical clinics across the country to help their patients get better too. I learned a ton from this conversation and I'm excited to share it with you.   What we discussed:   The catalyst for becoming interested in gut health (3:51) Gut health and its impact on overall health (6:05) How processed foods affect gut health and why it's so important to consume whole, responsibly sourced foods (8:54) Gut health and the immune system (15:12) Microbiome diversity (18:02) The possibility of using gut bacteria to change personalities or treat cancer (20:49) Gut bacteria analysis (27:06) How alcohol and sugar affect the microbiome (30:13) Gluten and leaky gut (33:42) Carnivore diet and its impact on gut health (36:11) Raw vs. cooked foods (41:46) Seed oils and their effect on gut health and the microbiome (45:10) The role of bacteria in the body (55:15) The need for critical thinking in diagnosis and treatment (58:55) Closer to nature, further from disease (1:02:12)   Where to learn more from Josh:   Podcast   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

For this episode, I'm actually a guest on Jonathan Griffiths' podcast, discussing my competition prep. Jonathan is the man behind Composition Consultant and has been a guest on my podcast before, so it was a pleasure to be interviewed by him and I hope you all enjoy this episode.   What we discussed:   My background and what brought me to the ketogenic lifestyle (2:10) Disordered eating in bodybuilding (4:18) Prioritizing whole, real foods (6:55) Ketogenic diet benefits for training performance and overall health (8:59) Meal frequency and tracking macros (14:47) The importance of tracking glucose levels (20:13) Full-body training (23:59) Carbohydrate intake for maximum performance (29:45) Getting started with animal-based foods and basic compound exercises (38:53) Bodybuilding, supplementation, and mental fortitude (42:59) Reflecting on the competition prep and setting goals for future competitions (48:51)   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

You all know I'm not a resolution person, but I do believe in creating a manifesto for each year to help focus on what the new year will bring and what I want to prioritize. I'm excited to bring this new manifesto to everyone and, I wish you all a very happy new year!   What you'll hear:   Personal growth and change through consistent effort (1:44) This year's manifesto: reflect, recalibrate, and reengage (2:12) Prioritizing my life pillars throughout my competition prep (2:59) Leveraging lessons learned and applying intensity to the areas of my life I value most (4:26) Reflecting on my life trajectory, setting goals for improvement, and focusing on existing businesses (6:15) Discarding distractions and focusing on what matters most in life, with a revolution in myself and those around me (7:40) Keep an eye out for marked improvements in all aspects of our businesses (9:20)   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a protein expert, challenges the idea that steak is only for men. Topics include: the need for a female figure promoting proper nutrition, fixing wrecked metabolism, hormone replacement therapy, protein recommendations for women, shifting focus to muscle health, high-intensity training for aging adults, and the importance of purpose and a supportive community.

Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or other illnesses? Rome joined me for this podcast episode after my friend Michael Dennehy sang his praises during a recent hunting trip. After hearing his story, I knew I had to have him on the show to share his transformation with you. I love hearing inspirational stories of people who make the switch to a ketogenic lifestyle and change their health for the better, and I know you'll love this episode.     What we discussed:   How we were introduced and his friendship with Michael Dennehy (1:41) Rome's backstory, including his weight gain for sports and how he made the transition to keto (3:06) Losing the initial 100 lbs., then gaining it back due to poor habits (9:29) Managing his type 2 diabetes with medication and the weight gain and poor health that resulted from that (12:08) Making the switch to managing his diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes (14:57) His weight loss journey and progress (21:08) Obesity and diabetes in the southern black communities (24:14) Intermittent fasting (28:49) Withstanding temptation and sticking to the plan (34:46) Fitness training and trimming down (35:34) Being a positive influence on his daughter (37:05) Increasing fat intake (40:19)   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

Are you curious as to how a ketogenic diet can help battle blood sugar issues or diabetes? Dr. Laura Buchanan is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician and Metabolic Health Practitioner. The mission that drives her is to help people age successfully. That passion was initially derived from a love of sports but has since evolved and expanded to include a passion for healthy living generally, including the importance of nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and an optimal use of the medical system. She sees her role as a doctor being two-fold: promoting prevention and practicing medicine. (https://doctortro.com/our-team/) She has a wealth of information regarding low-carb lifestyle approaches and health benefits, so I know you'll take something from this episode. What we discussed:   Her work with Dr. Tro (1:19) Anti-aging strategies and nutrition (2:30) Common denominators in clients, friends, and family with health issues (10:03) Harmful seed oils (12:23) Low-carb diets and their impact on health (14:59) Protein intake and glucose monitoring (20:59) Using continuous glucose monitors for managing diabetes (28:45) Following a ketogenic diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding (33:28) Managing diabetes and nutrition in children (40:41) The benefits of a well-formulated ketogenic diet for metabolic health (45:37) Proper nutrition and mental health benefits (50:50)   Where to learn more about Laura and her work:   Instagram Aging Successfully Dr. Tro   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

For this episode, I welcome back friend and entrepreneur James Barry, the brains behind Pluck, an organ-meat-based seasoning company. James believes in being as close to nature as possible, and that's the idea behind his products. His seasonings are sourced from grass-fed, grass-finished, humanely-treated, pasture-raised animals with no GMOs or hormones. It was a pleasure catching up with him and I know you'll take something from this episode.   What you'll hear:   Company struggles during COVID (1:54) James's backstory from a culinary standpoint, why he founded Pluck, and introducing nutritious foods to his children (4:56) The frustration with the nutrition options in schools (9:36) Homeschooling and parenting, and the challenges of maintaining consistency when the children are outside the home (14:58) Food obsession and its effect on relationships (21:00) How modern food confuses our ancestral bodies and the importance of eating "real" food (24:27) Whole foods vs. supplements and getting nutrients from chewing food rather than drinking it (30:05) Sustainable food choices and waste reduction (34:00) Local bartering (38:32) His culinary specialty (43:27) Unhealthy frying practices (49:43) Proper cooking techniques and preferences (52:50) Keto-friendly Thai curry sauce (57:43) Cooking techniques and flavorful sauces (1:02:02) Raw food diets and nutrient density (1:06:31)   Where to learn more about James and purchase Pluck:   Eat Pluck   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

For this episode, I welcome back fellow keto coach Rob Goodwin. For some reason, people in the community enjoy pitting coaches against one another, but Rob and I have always enjoyed celebrating both our similarities and our differences. It was a pleasure chatting with him again and I know you'll learn something from this episode.   What you'll learn:   The importance of unity and helping those in need rather than focusing on fighting and differences (4:17) Health benefits of reducing processed foods (10:31) Our differences of opinion regarding the definition of a carnivore lifestyle (12:34) Carbohydrate tolerance and threshold in athletes (15:10) Personalized nutrition and carbohydrate intake based on individual needs and goals (21:44) Authenticity and helping others in the fitness realm (26:42) Nutrition and fitness principles for optimal health (30:54) Calorie tracking and macronutrient goals and rations (36:07) Mindset for success (41:06) High-intensity training and its benefits (46:02) Muscular hypertrophy (51:03) Rob's training and goals (54:56) Living life to the fullest and being a positive influence on others (59:51) Homesteading (1:04:15)   Where to learn more about Rob:   YouTube Coaching   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!