Savage Perspective Podcast

It was an honor to present at the 2023 Keto Con, and for those of you who couldn't be there in person, I'm sharing my presentation with you for this episode. I took a step back from keto and macronutrients and talked a bit about my passion for life, so I hope you'll take something from it.   What you'll hear:   Regenerative agriculture and commodity beef system (1:55) Balance is bullshit (7:09) Tensegrity: What it is and how to implement it (7:40) The importance of healthy relationships (9:57) No such thing as maintenance; fulfillment by focusing on a primary goal rather than trying to balance it all out (12:27) The wealth component and my entrepreneur journey (14:48) Our birth experience and putting my faith in love (20:23) Figuring out what your pillars are so you can reach your true potential (23:22) The world owes you nothing (25:39) Reverse dieting nuances (28:44) How to showcase passion when you feel like you're just a cog in the machine (31:40) The benefits of keto during a bulking phase (33:04) Recommended length of time for a reverse diet (35:07) My cutting phase (37:45) Where to start with weight training as an older individual (39:51) 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!

Do you struggle with what it means to be a man in today's society? Traver Boehm, author of Man Uncivilized, is shaking things up and shifting the mindset of what it means to be uncivilized. His book is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure to have him on the podcast.  I know this episode will resonate with a lot of you.   What you'll hear:   How we met and our experience with the mastermind group Training Grounds (1:32) Traver's background and the publication of his book (5:03) Defining what it means to be a man and what qualifies as "men's work" (8:56) The push for de-escalating men and the equalizing effect it has had (12:18) Trauma in men and toxic masculinity (14:20) Toughness and sensitivity are not mutually exclusive (17:10) The importance of feeling vs. doing (23:09) His typical client avatar (28:44) The primal masculine vs. the divine masculine (31:02) Sharing the truth and being real does not make you weak (36:41) The role of fatherhood in our society (42:39) Having clear, defined roles in a relationship (47:01) The protocol for working with his clientele (50:42) Viewing men as friends and not competition (57:59) The power of simply having a group of men together outside their normal routine (1:04:26)   How to become uncivilized:   Man Uncivilized 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!

For this episode, we welcome back repeat guest and friend, Colt Milton. I've known Colt for a while now and finally had the opportunity to hang out with him in person this summer. He's an incredible person and such an inspiration to many. I've got no doubt you'll take something from this episode.   What we discussed:   Our background and meeting up this summer (1:57) Training modalities and spirituality (3:56) Importance of having a good physique (9:36) Fat consumption and hormone health (13:44) How healthy relationships contribute to our overall well-being (15:40) His experience with Keto Bricks (18:52) The differences in my training and nutritional protocol for my current prep (24:21) Low-volume, nutrient-dense foods as opposed to high-volume, low-calorie foods (26:29) Sodium consumption (30:37) Competing vs. coaching (34:16) Focusing on physique and nutrition more (38:52) Cardio and spirituality (41:23) Competition categories (49:11) Competitive camaraderie (54:55) Colt's workout setup and home gym (59:10)   Where to find Colt:   Instagram YouTube 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!

What better way to celebrate our 600th episode than with my lovely wife, updating everyone about all things Savage? We are so grateful to you for listening to this podcast and supporting us over the years. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you.   What you'll hear:   The growth the podcast has seen over the years (1:43) Crystal's powerlifting training and competition and why she decided to dive back in (3:14) The differences in training styles for bodybuilding vs. powerlifting competitions (7:19) Dogma surrounding powerlifting (11:34) Feeding before a competition (12:54) Structure of the competition and lifting schedule (17:02) Setting a state record (19:12) Planning her next competition (19:25) What a handler does (21:10) How my prep has been affecting me (25:17) Making things work now that we're parents (29:14) Maximizing sleep quantity and quality (31:01) 50 Mile March right before peak week (34:06) What the March means to us and why we do it (35:55) Competition schedule (41:34) Homesteading, gardening, and chickens (45:10) Rigel check up (49:48) Exciting things we've got in the pipeline coming up (56:09)   Where to find us and support what we're doing:   Donate to the 50 Mile March 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!

Have you had bariatric surgery and are perhaps worried about the safety of a ketogenic diet? Kirk Shelley suffered from type 2 diabetes which almost left him blind. He has undergone bariatric surgery and adopted a ketogenic lifestyle to maintain his weight loss and overall health. He's got a very inspiring and interesting story and I know you'll take something from this episode.   What we discussed:   Kirk's background and why he chose bariatric surgery (1:39) The variations of bariatric surgery (3:47) Following a version of keto prior to undergoing surgery and the weight loss he experienced (5:44) Processed foods and high carbohydrate diets (8:12) The downsides and challenges of bariatric surgery (11:03) When he decided to follow keto post-surgery (18:39) A typical day of eating for him (19:16) His feelings on Ozempic (21:45) Carbohydrates as an addictive substance (27:31) Benefits of an elimination diet (33:26) Total food freedom (35:08) Weight training (41:08) Being a positive role model for his children (49:52)   Where to follow Kirk:   Twitter Bariatric Carnivore 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've got questions about various dietary protocols, hormonal health, the education system, and more, then this is the episode for you. Chris and I formally met at Keto Con this year, but it turns out he's been loosely following the Savage brand for a little while now. He has tried the gamut of nutritional protocols, experimenting in a smart, controlled way, and he has a wealth of information to share on everything from veganism to shoes. It was a pleasure speaking to him and I know there's something in this episode for everyone.   What you'll hear:   His back story and how he ended up as a coach with Heart and Soil (2:51) The details of his nutritional experiments, including paleo and vegan (4:51) What his animal-based protocol looks like now (8:04) Bullying in the nutrition space (10:18) What a typical week looks like for him (12:26) Macronutrient distribution (14:14) His transition to Heart and Soil (16:57) The addition of fruit and honey (19:50) Adjusting to keto (28:49) Having a healthy relationship with food (32:25) Keeping an open mind and the importance of flexibility (33:38) Liver supplements and vitamin A toxicity (39:47) Blood level testing during his nutritional experimentation (43:10) Hormone health (45:53) Psychological benefits of bodybuilding and the importance of rest periods (51:41) "Rising tide raises all ships" (57:30) Holding coaching clients accountable (1:01:19) Certifications (1:04:19) The future of education (1:09:15) Earth Runner shoes (1:12:29) Foot health and training (1:16:24) Natural hygiene products (1:21:52)   Where to follow Chris:   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!

If you've been with us for a while, you know we don't regularly offer discounts on our Keto Bricks for many reasons. However, back in 2021, we hosted our first Brick-by-Brick promotion to honor those of you who supported us during our warehouse move. We repeated that promotion in 2022, and will be doing the same this year.   What you'll hear in this episode:   Our reasons for not regularly hosting sales on our Keto Bricks (0:27) The backstory of the brick-by-brick promotion (1:08) The details of the promotion (1:40) Brick pricing structure (2:49) Additional bonus gift for spending $250 or more (3:53) Requirements for getting the bonus gift (5:10) Our gratitude for all you've done for us over the years (5:51)   To take advantage of the 10% discount, enter the code brickbybrick when you check out at www.ketobrick.com. 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!

Have you ever considered alternatives to traditional Western medicine? Dr. Josh Levitt is a naturopathic physician based in Connecticut. In practice, Dr. Levitt draws upon the science of both conventional and natural medicine and artfully combines the two into a "best of both worlds" treatment strategy. He employs a unique blend of nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and physical medicine to treat a wide range of common and complex medical problems. His patients praise him for his ability to educate, motivate, and inspire them with stories and guidance that help them help themselves. (https://www.truehealthinitiative.org/council_member/joshua-levitt/) It was a pleasure to learn from him, and I know you'll take something from this episode.   What you'll hear:   Dr. Levitt's backstory and why he pursued the naturopathic path (1:41) Spontaneity and how he's settled down (5:01) The shift to acceptance of a blended approach to medicine and the catalyst for that shift (7:19) Preventative care vs. treatment (9:40) "Woowoo" in alternative medicine (11:32) The field of study he's most interested in and a field that needs more attention than it's getting (13:09) Barriers to access to traditional medical treatment in the US (14:55) His typical client and their ailments (17:02) The increase in the awareness of and interest in naturopathic medicine (19:20) Reasons for the decline in the overall health of our population as a whole (21:03) Obesity in America (23:58) How to approach the overall declining health of our population (25:50) The epigenetic effect of our declining health (28:35) Flipping the script and having people live more in line with their evolutionary past (29:46) Ketogenic diet from a biological and nutrient availability standpoint (32:47) The importance of building and maintaining muscle tissue (37:13) Biohacks to incorporate to get relatively quick results and benefits (38:43) Hormone replacement therapy (41:38) The aging process (45:36) Chiropractic work (48:52) Taking a holistic approach to treat clients (51:27) Knee health and training (51:55) Compression boots (54:43) What he's excited about (59:24)   Where to learn more from Dr. Levitt:   Up Wellness 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!  

If you're aspiring to create your own YouTube channel, then this episode is for you! Lillie Kane is a ketogenic follower and spreads nothing but positivity on her YouTube channel. It was a pleasure to chat with her about the ins and outs of running a successful channel as well as her journey following a ketogenic nutritional protocol. I've got no doubt you'll enjoy this episode.   What we discussed:   The secret behind her seemingly overnight success on YouTube (2:11) Her experience with keto/carnivore and how she structures her content (5:21) The process of creating and editing a video (7:02) The catalyst for her beginning keto (8:00) Food waste and good vs. bad carbs (13:56) How she and her husband structure their eating (15:31) Tracking macros vs. eating intuitively (16:46) Hot topics that are trending now in the keto and carnivore spaces (17:43) Reverse dieting and the dangers of under-consuming (20:33) Fat and protein ratios based on her viewership and target audience (24:40) How she navigates the waters of sensationalism when it comes to online content creation (27:58) Topics she avoids discussing (29:11) The advice she'd give to someone hoping to start their own successful YouTube channel (30:58) Short-form and long-form content (34:01) Market research and analytics (36:03) The technical side of filming (37:23) Editing content and getting straight to the point (40:14) Being present in the moment instead of always shooting and posting content (44:44) What she has in the works for the near future (45:46)   Where to find Lillie:   YouTube 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!

Do you suffer from the effects of Covid or other health issues? Serena Musick contracted long Covid back in 2020, suffering from extreme nausea and loss of taste and smell. She tried many different nutritional plans, to no avail, until she decided to try the carnivore lifestyle. She has since recovered and continues to follow a strict carnivore protocol to maintain her health. It was a pleasure to have her on the podcast and I know you'll enjoy this episode.   What we discussed:   Her backstory and motivation for going carnivore (1:45) Her nutritional protocol prior to switching to carnivore and how she felt (8:20) Researching carnivore and seeing the other end of the spectrum in regards to dietary needs after Covid (10:27) How long it took for her cravings to subside after starting carnivore (12:50) Her past binging and purging habits (14:59) Macros and her rocky start with carnivore (17:50) Reverse dieting, disordered eating, and fasting (22:16) The importance of fasting and how she structures her eating (26:56) Fat to protein ratio (31:46) Navigating nutrition with children (34:26) Homeschooling and curriculum (37:18) The best part of homeschooling (40:57) The costs of daycare (44:40) Downsides to her homeschooling experience (46:42) What she's excited for in the coming months (50:39)   Where to follow Serena:   Instagram Website   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!