Savage Perspective Podcast

We know heart health is important, but it’s easy to get bogged down with all of the information on cholesterol, blood pressure, and how nutrition affects the well-being of your heart. Dr. Kozmicki is a cardiologist diagnosed with Type I diabetes in his forties. He has abundant knowledge and experience in cardiology and nutrition, and I learned a ton from him today. What you’ll hear:   Dr. Kosmicki’s backstory and how he became interested in cardiology (1:36) The general demographic he works with in his clinic (4:29) Tests to get done proactively to keep yourself apprised of your heart health (6:22) The nuances of cholesterol (8:18) Pros and cons of statins (13:14) Negative side effects of statin use (16:48) Blood pressure (19:43) Diabetes and nutrition and Dr. Kosmicki’s diabetes diagnosis (23:12) Ketogenic diet and traditional Western medicine (40:05) His running journey (44:37) Preparing nutritionally for a marathon (47:06) Running shoes (51:45) What he’s got in the pipeline for the future (54:30)   Where to learn more:   Marathon Training for a Cause   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 need some inspiration, then this is the episode for you! Chris Ruden has had to overcome many obstacles in his life, but he hasn’t let that stand in the way of becoming a total badass. It was a fantastic conversation; I know you’ll also learn something from it.   What we discussed:   The obstacles he has faced and which was the most difficult (2:37) Growing up being made fun of and finally developing confidence (5:18) Falling into a leadership role at an early age (7:22) The brutality of childhood honesty and how he overcame it (11:08) The importance of developing a positive narrative to live by (12:19) Stoicism and how that mentality has helped him through life (14:23) How his disability has been a stepping stone toward his success (18:48) Powerlifting and building a business (20:11) The challenges he faces as a powerlifter with disabilities (22:04) Nutrition (24:25) Learning how to relax and not feel guilty (28:37) Contentment, no complacency (31:18) The three keys to happiness (35:14) Being overrun by fear (36:46) What drives him, what has him excited (38:11) Public speaking (40:28) Communication is key (44:29) Getting paid for speaking events (46:19) Leveling up to gain perspective (49:48) What he’s reading now (50:39) Owning up to your decisions (56:11)   Where to learn more about Chris:   Chris Ruden 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 in the keto-carnivore space for a while, or even if you’re new, chances are you’ve heard of Maria Emmerich. She has helped many people reclaim their health through her various platforms and cookbooks. I’ve spoken to her on numerous occasions, and it is always a pleasure. I’ve got no doubt that you’ll enjoy this episode tremendously.   What you’ll hear on this episode:   Homeschooling her children and the motivation behind that (1:36) One of her favorite pastimes–hunting (4:48) The brutality of social media (5:48) Why people choose her as a target (11:20) Cutting out coffee (13:33) Satiety per calorie (16:50) Upper threshold for protein intake (22:37) Protein sparing modified fasting (29:11) Extended fasting vs. overfeeding (34:09) Why it’s not ideal to continually graze throughout the day (36:13) The importance of knowing what you’re putting into your body (37:51) Pushback she’s received for not feeding her children a ton of carbohydrates (39:18) Dairy consumption (41:24) Cutting out dairy and nuts for weight loss (43:56) What a typical day of eating looks like for Maria (46:10) Cold therapy vs. saunas (48:59) Hyperbaric oxygen chamber (50:54) Upcoming travel plans (52:05) What’s coming up in the pipeline for them (54:57)   Where to find out more from Maria:   Keto Maria   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 living a more natural lifestyle? Mike Bruce is extremely knowledgeable in the paleo nutrition space and traveling a more natural path in life. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast, and I know you’ll take something from this episode.   What you’ll hear:   Mike’s backstory and all things cloth diapers (3:27) Finding the catalyst to make a change (7:57) What his current diet consists of (11:11) Satiety per calorie (13:22) Consuming vegetation (14:33) Common sense nutrition (17:31) How he and his wife are feeding their baby (20:21) What’s working and not working in the US in regards to nutrition (24:46) Gut microbiome (27:00) Parenting a highly sensitive child (31:28) Introducing foods to their baby (37:36) Babies and media consumption (40:15) Daily non-negotiables (44:32) Being selfish (48:53) Sleep (50:24) Going diaper free (55:09) How his wife feels about how they’re raising their baby (1:00:42) What’s on the horizon for Mike (1:02:33)   Where to find Mike and learn more:   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!

Coach Stephen Thomas studied physiology and health sciences and is a qualified phlebotomist and a well-known expert in the keto-carnivore nutrition space. He is a certified online coach and is passionate about helping people regain their health through exercise and a ketogenic diet. It was a pleasure to finally have him on the podcast, and I know you’ll enjoy this episode.   What you’ll hear:   Stephen’s backstory and why he chose a ketogenic and then a carnivore lifestyle (1:37) What his diet looked like before transitioning to low-carb (3:20) The benefits he noticed when he made the switch to low-carb and eventually fully carnivore (8:37) Simplifying keto (11:01) Being lean but not necessarily healthy (14:27) Regulating insulin (17:31) Carbohydrates and blood glucose levels (25:58) Blood level readings of his clients (34:32) Pathological insulin resistance (37:52) The cholesterol debate (41:35) Treating the whole client rather than singling out certain facets (49:29) False paradigms about calories (54:34) How he structures his meals daily (58:41) The primary driver for his allergies disappearing when he switched to carnivore (1:01:52)   Where to learn more from Stephen:   UK 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!

Steve is the brains behind Serious Keto, producing incredible content through YouTube and his online presence. He has an inspirational story about how keto helped him correct his health issues and improve his life overall. It was a pleasure chatting with him and I know you’ll enjoy this episode:   What you’ll hear:   Steve’s motivation for starting keto (1:21) The massive amounts of information out there and how it’s so easy to get confused and overwhelmed (4:32) How to handle the dilution of information in the keto space (11:14) His motivation for starting the YouTube channel (16:31) Carnivore vs. non-carnivore recipes (20:16) Developing a thick skin when you’re in the online space (21:45) The tremendous benefits of a ketogenic lifestyle (24:56) Keto myths (27:56) The benefits of having two separate YouTube channels (33:38) Things he’s excited to dive into and include on his channels (40:18) Passion for gardening (44:58) What the future holds for Serious Keto (55:02) Where to follow along and learn more from Steve:   YouTube Serious Keto   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 aspirations to own your own gym? Will Anthony is the brains behind Ozark Iron Gym, which just so happens to be where I train. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to own and operate your own facility, this episode is for you.   What you’ll learn:   What Ozark Iron Gym is (0:48) Their beginnings and how they’ve grown (1:46) What Will was doing before launching the gym (2:45) Learning what not to do (6:24) Sacrifices in the early years of owning a business (9:46) The point in building the business when he felt like he could take a breather (12:52) Having passion for what you do (14:28) The importance of building good relationships (16:48) Perception (18:06) Quality over quantity (19:05) Silly things he’s seen people do in the gym (19:49) The double-edged sword of having a high percentage of students as gym members (25:27) Gym rules and signs (27:40) Best and worst equipment investments he’s made (29:17) HIs wish list for equipment (33:31) Gyms that have come and gone since Ozark Iron Gym has opened (35:34) Increasing prices (37:42) How Ozark compares to other gyms in the area (42:54) Putting yourself in your consumer’s shoes (45:54) Setting a good example for your children (47:22)   Where to find out more about Will and Ozark Iron Gym:   Instagram Ozark Iron Gym   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 how nootropics can help you on your health journey? Mr. Noots, founder of Nootopia, is an expert in nootropic supplements, which took him from sick to superhuman. It was great to have him on the podcast, and you’re bound to learn something from this episode.   What we discussed:   His origin story and multitude of health issues (1:38) His experience with Accutane (6:58) The catalyst for diving deep into his own formulations (11:51) His goal of getting people off of addictive substances (15:22) His first experience truly helping someone with his formulations and how that was the catalyst to advancing his research and business development (18:43) Optimizing and customizing products (23:56) Newtopia’s core products (26:12) Nootropics and neurogenesis (27:27) How they test and control for variables, including the placebo effect (31:21) The challenge of customizing products for each individual and keeping track of it all (36:39) Prototype robots and and lab (38:42) Heavy hitters in the supplement world (44:51) How caffeine affects the way your body reacts to other compounds and supplements (50:17) Nootopia products and natural bodybuilding (55:33) Lion’s Mane steaks (57:32) How he structures his day and the supplements and compounds he uses (58:24) Screen time before bedtime (1:03:53)   Where to learn more about Mr. Noots and Nootopia:   Nootopia 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!

Why is gut health so important? Marc Washington is a health and wellness executive and founder of Supergut. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gut health and the microbiome, and while we may disagree in the nutrition department, I learned a lot from this conversation.   What you’ll hear:   Why gut health is important and why people are talking about it (1:41) His motivation to study gut health (6:05) Improving mental health by working on your gut microbiome (11:29) Diabetic drugs for weight loss and their side effects (13:35) Carnivore diet vs. plant-based diet and how they compare in regards to gut health (18:35) How he structures his day as far as nutrition is concerned (22:10) How his business came to be and why he decided to become an entrepreneur (26:55) Making an impact (33:14) The public health crisis (35:53) Health issues in communities of color (36:44) Why there isn’t more diversity in the ketogenic and nutrition spaces (42:12) How we can help close the gaps (44:27) Education (49:16) The importance of being authentic (51:21)   Where to learn more about Marc and Supergut:   Supergut   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 significant a role your genetics play in your overall health and wellness? Tanya Pennington is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Specialist. She works with clients who are in need of lab testing, which cannot be done through a doctor. Doctors treat disease, while Tanya is helping to optimize health through nutrition and lab testing. (https://tanyapennington.com/about) I learned a ton during our conversation, and I know you will, too.   What we discussed:   How we met (2:59) Owning her store and ultimately selling it (3:39) Hypothyroid diagnosis (6:46) The threshold to what western medical doctors can provide (8:39) How to go about participating in intense sports that won’t cost you your health (8:49) What’s different about her way of looking at genetics (13:36) Her recommendation for a DNA testing company (14:14) How her program works in regards to analyzing her clients’ DNA (19:31) The importance of testing your DNA (22:11) Actionable results (25:42) Adrenal fatigue and how to treat it (27:42) The effects of living in a heightened stress state and her experience with that (33:58) Tangible things she does now to stay in a parasympathetic state (35:35) Sleep hygiene (39:16) Hormone replacement therapy (42:53) Taking lifestyle factors into account when you get blood panels drawn (52:10) Her protocol when working with clients (55:34) Carbs and female hormone health (58:48) Her new course (1:00:22)   Where to go to learn more from Tanya or sign up for her course:   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!