Savage Perspective Podcast

If you've followed me for a while, you know that disordered eating is an issue that I have struggled with and an issue that I have also helped multiple clients work through. For this episode, I welcome Dr. David Wiss, an expert on nutrition and healthy food relationships. It was a pleasure speaking with him and I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you.   What you'll hear:   What got Dr. Wiss into the nutrition field (1:50) The link between gut health, nutrition, and addiction (2:49) Food addiction, nutrition, and mental health (5:30) Food addiction as a neurobiological disorder (9:25) Body positivity, stigma, and recovery (14:29) Behavior change and sustainability in mental health counseling (20:10) The spectrum of clients he's seeing in regards to disordered eating (25:22) Treatment for eating disorders and rebuilding nutrition and the relationship with food (27:34) Complexity of food choices (34:34) Gender differences and eating disorders (38:52) The need for more individualized care when it comes to eating disorders (45:51) The importance of reflection and personal growth when healing from disordered eating (54:06)   Where to find out more about Dr. David Wiss and his work:   Wise Mind Nutrition Nutrition in Recovery Instagram 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!

Being a professional athlete may be a dream come true for a lot of people, and it certainly was for Chris Manderino. He was a fullback in the NFL for a few years before transitioning to the position of CEO of his own company. He shares his story and experiences with us for this episode, and it was a pleasure chatting with him–I'm excited to share our conversation with you.   What you'll hear:   Chris's experience in the NFL and transitioning to being a business owner (1:01) Performance-enhancing drugs and painkillers (6:57) Entrepreneurship, nutrition, and health (12:29) The motivation behind starting Lyfe Fuel (14:40) Product options and ingredients (18:00) Why he chose the plant-based route (21:12) The importance of food source (26:36) Phytochemicals and controversy (29:07) What sets Lyfe Fuel apart (35:09) Nutrient absorption (42:25) Business and marketing wins (47:48) Direct-to-consumer sales (54:00) What he's excited about (58:21) Progress over perfection (1:00:38)   Where to find out more about Chris and Lyfe Fuel:   LYFE Fuel 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!

Do you have questions about hormone health or hormone replacement therapy? For this episode, I welcome back Christian Unger, who is well-versed in hormone health, specifically sex hormones and muscle tissue. He is a PhD candidate and has a wealth of information on his subject. This was a very informative episode and I know you'll take something from it.   What we discussed:   His excitement over becoming a father (2:04) Preparing for fatherhood and his wife's pregnancy (5:10) Powerlifting (6:54) His dissertation topic (9:33) Exercise and nutrition with a focus on metabolism (10:09) Explosive training for fitness and aging (13:30) Muscle strength, hormone levels, and diet (19:35) How leanness affects testosterone levels (23:07) Hormone levels and the importance of reverse dieting after a competition prep (25:42) Exogenous hormone therapy vs. lifestyle changes (29:03) The downfalls of hormone replacement therapy and how to combat them (32:16) The importance of prioritizing sleep (40:38) Sleep hacks (42:31) Data that he's seen with sex hormones in muscle tissue (44:54) Supplementation (52:47) Importance of expanding the knowledge on hormone replacement therapy (53:57) The dangers of "majoring in the minors" (57:08) What he's excited about going forward (1:00:52)   Where to learn more from Christian:   Instagram 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 interested in more naturally-based skin care products? Matthew Stillman is the CEO of Primal Derma and he challenges us to get back to connection to the earth and our ancestors, and that includes our skincare. Their products are amazing and I'm excited to share them, and Mathew, with you.   What we discussed:   The backstory of Primal Derma and tallow-based skin care products (1:57) Nourishing skin from the inside out (9:54) How their skin care can help with calluses and rough hands from lifting weights (11:59) The ingredients and scent of Primal Derma (14:20) The products they offer (16:51) How the process looks for creating Primal Derma (18:27) Regulations for skin care products (19:50) Making an impact with small changes (20:45) Growing up in New York City (24:10) Sourcing his materials (27:21) Competition in his industry of naturally-minded skin care (28:58) The cost of producing plant-based products, including environmental impacts (30:01) Business wins and losses and what he's excited about going forward (34:43)   Where to learn more about Primal Derma and purchase products:   Primal Derma   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!

Thanks for tuning in to part two of my series on competition wins and losses, and lessons I've learned. It has been a memorable competition season thus far and I'm so grateful for your support.   What you'll hear in this episode:   The pros and cons of all the travel involved with these competitions (1:18) Polygraph anxiety prior to competitions (6:05) Feedback from judges about posing (9:16) Hormone level issues and a drop in testosterone and libido (13:18) Positive relationship with food holding steady, but hunger is increasing due to low body fat and consumption (17:42) Feeling depleted working outdoors at home (20:01) High travel expenses (22:08) Being spread thin with this busy schedule and obligations (24:05) Looking forward to reallocating energy and time to other aspects of life once the competitions are over (25:38) 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!

I'm straying from the traditional interview format for this episode, as we're traveling back from a competition and short on episodes. Today, you'll learn about my wins and what I've learned throughout this competition cycle.   What you'll hear:   The three competitions I've done thus far (0:54) Switching gears at my first competition and winning the best poser category (2:25) Winning my class in the second competition (3:39) My win in Washington (5:06) Meal prep and travel (7:55) Peak week nutrition strategies (13:09) Successfully maintaining a positive attitude (19:09) The preservation of strength and power despite my weight loss (24:43) Judges' feedback (28:30) Maintaining my positive relationship with food (32:45) Feeling excited and not miserable for the remaining two competitions (37:20) Having fun and enjoying the entire process (38:09) 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!

Do you or someone you know suffer from PTSD? Dr. Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard co-authored the book The Invisible Machine and together they are working to change our understanding of trauma & post-traumatic stress and why it matters to society. This is a very worthwhile conversation to listen to and it may help you or someone you know who may be struggling.   What we discussed:   The catalyst for their groundbreaking research on improving PTSD treatment with sympathetic nervous system blocks (2:31) PTSD treatment and nervous system repair (4:58) Trauma and its effects on the body (8:09) The impact of modern living on mental health (15:17) The impact of social media on mental health and the body's response to chronic stress (21:32) Changing the name of PTSD to PTSI (post-traumatic stress injury) and the reasons for that change (26:01) Trauma therapy and the effectiveness of VSR for treating various types of trauma (34:45) Injections for autonomic nervous system regulation (37:59) The use of technology to improve mental health (44:09) Pain management and the sympathetic nervous system (50:17) The challenges PTSD researchers face (53:21) How the book has helped to change the lives of trauma victims (59:09)   Where to learn more:   The Invisible Machine 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!

Kevin Dolan, founder of the Natal Conference, delves into the global population decline, its economic impacts, infertility causes, and solutions. Topics range from marriage dynamics, real estate effects, to innovative education approaches addressing this paramount issue.

For this episode, I welcomed friend and client, Nate Joy, to discuss his experience with his cut that began in January. Nate has incredibly positive energy and it was a joy to work with him as a client. If you're thinking of starting a cut yourself, you'll definitely find this episode inspirational.   What we discussed:   Nate's backstory and why he decided to begin his bodybuilding endeavor (2:04) The importance of nutrition in bodybuilding (7:39) Working with a coach for weight loss and fitness goals (8:42) Managing knee issues (10:44) Keeping it simple and his weight loss and training progression (15:05) The power of mindset in achieving fitness goals (21:22) Reverse dieting and goal setting in bodybuilding (28:26) The importance of taking a break between competition preps (38:30) Nutrition's impact on health and fitness (40:41) The importance of tracking intake and remaining consistent and disciplined (46:06) Nate's experience working with a personal trainer and his desire to help others achieve their goals (52:41)   Where to learn more about Nate's journey:   Instagram 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 looking for ways to improve your sleep? Or do you perhaps struggle with addiction? James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A sleep evangelist, James is the co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to improve well-being and sleep quality. (https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/about) I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and where it took us, and I hope you'll also take something from it.   What we discussed:   James' background and why he became interested in sleep optimization (2:04) Blue light blocking glasses and the science behind them (3:51) Benefits of blue light exposure in the morning and avoiding alcohol in the evening (10:30) Avoiding caffeine the hours before going to bed at night (12:07) How alcohol hinders sleep quality (14:26) Why James stopped drinking (18:25) My 365-day sober challenge (21:57) Living life the way nature intended (24:20) Why people become addicted to substances (26:47) Childhood stories that helped shape who he is (29:55) Being self-aware and finding fulfillment (33:57) Journaling and mindset work (35:02) Business ownership as a personal development program (37:48) His clientele (40:00) The benefits of daily gratitude journaling (43:21) Addiction recovery and human psychology (50:48)   Where to find James:   Instagram Alcohol Free Lifestyle 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!