Savage Perspective Podcast

Are you new to or interested in the world of survivorship and bushcraft? Brian Loftus is an expert when it comes to being completely self-sufficient in the elements. He sells our bricks in his store, and I've always been interested in this topic, so it was a pleasure speaking to and learning from him. I know you'll find this episode informative and beneficial.   What we discussed:   Why Brian became interested in the world of survival outfitting (1:06) How his business has changed since its inception (3:58) Information is everything, and knowledge is power (5:55) Brands he recommends for those just starting out (8:05) What size knife he recommends (11:13) Growing up not participating in any outdoor activities, and how he prepared as an adult (12:47) Jumping in and getting your hands dirty (17:25) The common denominators he's seen with people just getting started (18:11) Building a good fire (21:01) The rise in interest in being self-sufficient in a worst-case scenario (23:31) American Survival Company and the show Snowflake Mountain (26:28) His mental roadmap when thinking about survival and being self-sufficient (28:42) Water purification (32:57) Shelter and clothing brands he recommends (37:53) Solar energy (41:00) The importance of a sturdy vehicle in emergency situations (43:28) What's in the pipeline for Brian (45:40) The openness of the survival community (49:39)   Where to learn more:   Survival Gear Waypost Outdoors   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 welcomed friend and client Dakota Geil, who recently finished his first competition. We discussed his first-time experience competing, especially the reverse dieting aspect of a prep, as well as his impressive home gym setup. It was a pleasure chatting with him and I've got no doubt that you'll enjoy this episode.   What you'll hear:   How he's feeling after his prep and the challenges of reverse dieting (1:48) Perspective on where he started and where he ended up (2:33) Post-show maintenance (5:25) What the competition season was like for him emotionally and psychologically (8:06) His support system through reverse dieting (9:15) How he handles the days where he strays from the path and eats everything in sight (11:31) Home gym setup (15:23) Workout equipment rundowns and additions (21:27) The most efficient pieces of equipment in any gym (27:18) Keeping it to the basics and what is sustainable in regard to fitness and nutrition (29:47) What his future looks like for competition (30:35) Learning as you go and bettering yourself (34:51) The importance of finding enjoyment in the activities you choose to do (36:52) Size vs. definition in bodybuilding (39:49) Starting a coaching business (42:31) Fixating on the negatives (46:50)   Where to learn more about Dakota and his family:   Geil Strength Co. 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!

Andrew Madigan is the head honcho at Foundry Industries and a fellow ketogenic bodybuilder. I couldn't wait to pick his brain about business and his experience with his first clean ketogenic competition prep. We had a lot to discuss, so I'm sure you'll take something from the conversation.   What we discussed:   How he began his ketogenic prep (2:58) Branching out with recipes and cooking (7:14) How the results of this prep compare with those he's done previously (10:34) Sodium and electrolyte intake (12:30) Salt cravings (16:26) The results of his two shows this season (17:50) Consuming too much sodium before a show (19:36) The importance of taking a break between competitions (23:29) The details of the shows in Australia (25:59) Natural bodybuilding gaining momentum and popularity (31:43) Pros and cons of taking supplements (34:13) Why the burden of evidence should fall on the necessity of carbs as opposed to the absence of carbs (37:33) Having the mental fortitude and discipline to decline additional food during a prep (43:11) Eating healthy, alternative meals with zero guilt (47:07) Ways to incorporate keto bricks into your diet (49:55) Being objective when it comes to business (58:34) Sourcing high-quality ingredients and providing a stellar product (1:05:15) The importance of giving people options (1:08:38)   Where to learn more about Andrew and Foundry Industries:   Foundry Industries 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, I welcome back friend, runner, and founder of The Keto Road, Jonathan Shane. He recently launched his supplement company, so I invited him back to discuss his running and business endeavors. We talked about a little bit of everything in this episode, so you’re bound to hear something that resonates with you.   What we discussed:   How we spent our days during our in-person visit (1:55) Running four miles on rocky, technical terrain (3;21) Launching Energized Reds (5:21) The journey to success and learning from mistakes (8:54) The importance of having a mentor (10:33) The new product he’s launching and how to join the waitlist (12:31) Rebranding (15:23) The differences between greens and reds supplements (16:44) Beginning his official running training season and what that entails (22:02) How he changes his nutrition as his training increases (24:16) Manipulating caloric intake on the fly (27:09) Increasing carbohydrate consumption to minimize cortisol levels (29:27) His stress levels prior to and after 2020 (37:40) How he structures his carbohydrate eating based on the distance he’s running (38:43) His experiment with eating how a traditional long distance runner would eat (40:29) How to dispel the myth that you need carbohydrates in order to perform well in the world of running (43:31) What it takes to be a professional runner (45:09) High carb vs. low carb running (47:38) Running as the primary modality for training (52:05) Obstacle course races (52:56) His first run of the season and upcoming schedule (56:35)   Where to find out more about Jonathan and his supplement company:   Perfrmance Gainz The Keto Road   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 tried all the doctor’s recommendations, but can’t seem to get healthy and happy? Trevor Griffith was bedridden for three months as his health continued to decline, and his doctors were stumped. He tried supplements, vegetables, you name it, but nothing worked–until he switched to animal-based eating. I’ve got no doubt you’ll be inspired by this conversation.   What you’ll hear in this episode:   Trevor’s backstory (1:55) The “bro diet” and losing control of cravings with cheat meals (3:14) What his blood work revealed after experiencing severe symptoms and not knowing what was going on (5:44) Thoughts and feelings he had when going through those health battles (9:18) The catalyst that shifted his mindset (11:58) The toll this time period took on his wife and relationships (12:55) What he thinks are the reasons for his health battles (14:47) The downfall of heavy training and cardio while consuming a low-fat diet (16:01) The importance of education in the nutrition space (18:45) His experimentation with supplements and an animal-based diet and the benefits he experienced almost immediately (19:24) Histamines in meat (23:08) A typical day of eating for Trevor (26:45) Coffee consumption (27:49) His activity level and how he structures his lifting sessions (32:18) Modeling (39:12) Gym ownership and handling the competition (40:23) Dabbling in making his own product (47:20) What else is in the pipeline for Trevor (50:45) Chiropractic care (52:07) Mobility training and cold therapy (52:43) Reading and journaling (54:33)   Where to follow along with Trevor’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!

On this episode, I welcome back Vinnie Tortorich, a personal trainer, speaker, author, and much more. It had been a while since we’d spoken, and I wanted to pick his brain on what he’s been up to lately, but also any new developments he’s seen in the nutrition space. It was a great catch-up call and I know you’ll enjoy it as well.   What we discussed:   How things have changed since the last time Vinnie was on the podcast (1:32) The details about his handmade cedar strip kayak (5:28) Archery gear (13:35) Various bow options (15:23) Other likes/dislikes people may not know about him, including mountain climbing and water skiing (19:04) How things have changed with his abilities as he’s aged (23:18) The “death scroll” (24:53) Managing social media (26:56) The trajectory of nutrition and whether he views it as a good or bad direction (30:46) His documentaries and their subject matter (33:31) Veganism, vegetarianism, and fruitarianism (36:14) What he’s working on right now that has him excited (42:07)   Where to find out more about Vinnie:   Vinnie Tortorich NSNG Foods Pure Coffee Club 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!

Homesteading may be a good option for you if you’re concerned about where the food you’re eating is sourced and how it’s raised. Mona Weathers has been homesteading for over 20 years and her passion is helping others on their journey towards a sustainable homesteading life. I found this conversation incredibly helpful and I know you will as well.   What we discussed:   Her motivation for homesteading and the journey to becoming a homesteading mother (1:44) The misconception that you have to have a lot of land to homestead (5:08) Moving from California to Georgia (6:30) Water sources (7:52) Fencing (9:22) Animals she has on her property (11:58) The various trees on her land (14:10) Care involved in raising goats (15:35) The most rewarding animal out of chickens, turkeys, and ducks (18:46) The differences between raising chickens, turkeys, and ducks (19:45) Go-to chicken breeds for eggs and meat (25:08) How she sources her birds (28:38) Incorporating chicks in with full-grown chickens (30:04) Her recommendation for chicken feed (32:11) Gardening (34:17) Canning methods (38:40) Her experience with producing content for social media (42:01) The primary mistake most people make when first starting out with homesteading (44:09) The growth of the homesteading community (46:09) The many benefits of homesteading (51:03) The largest homesteading project she has coming up in the near future (53:05) Advice for raising free-range chickens (56:28) Breeding chickens (59:02) Harvesting and plucking chickens (1:01:15) Where to dive deeper into Mona’s homesteading world:   Healthy Homesteading 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!

From a health standpoint, how your food is raised and harvested is very important. Tyler Dawley is the brains behind Big Bluff Ranch, a multi-generational operation based in California. This episode discussed the ranch business and his passion for producing the highest quality meat possible. It was a pleasure learning from him, and I know you’ll enjoy this episode, too.   What you’ll hear:   The history of the ranch (2:11) What they raise on the ranch (5:28) How their chickens are raised and what they’re fed (6:55) The differences between raising chickens vs. raising turkeys (15:10) Possibility of building out their own processing facility on-site (20:27) USDA regulations (22:58) The inspection process (26:07) Procedures for using smaller, niche processing plants (29:17) The influx of smaller-scale, high-quality products becoming available to the public and how the internet has changed the industry (31:59) Grass-fed/finished beef vs. grain-fed and finished beef and which is best (37:40) Raising grass-fed beef and why the time frame is longer (46:00) What produces the “gamey” flavor that can be present in some meats, including beef (49:28) Harvesting animals humanely (54:07) Chicken breeds he recommends for laying and eating (59:45) The benefits of knowing where your food comes from (1:01:22)   Where to find out more about Tyler and Big Bluff Ranch:   Big Bluff Ranch   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 interested in nootropics and biohacking, this episode is for you. Dr. Greg Kelly is the formulator at Neurohacker Collective and became involved in neurohacking before it was such a hot topic. This was a great conversation; I know you’ll learn a lot.   What you’ll hear:   The catalyst for becoming a naturopath (2:35) The schooling required to become a naturopathic doctor (4:27) How relationships look between traditional Western medical doctors and naturopaths (6:06) Modalities he doesn’t subscribe to in the naturopathic realm (9:58) His demographic when he saw patients (11:48) The silver lining to making healthy changes (12:56) Chiropractic care (15:59) Using stem cells to treat inflammation (17:52) The background of the Neurohacker Collective and what sets it apart from the competition (19:14) His primary role within the company (22:43) Product offerings and transparency (23:36) How to choose the right product for you (24:57) Peeling back the curtain on formulations (28:03) Cellular senescence (29:16) The history of senolytics, what it is, and how it works (35:03) Generating senescence cells and how that process changes as we age (38:34) Too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing (43:09) Yerkes Dodson curve (43:25) The importance of purchasing high-quality supplements (49:19) What’s in the pipeline for Greg and the Neurohacker Collective (51:14) His stance on melatonin, vitamin D, and serotonin (56:21) Which of his products he finds most beneficial personally (1:06:37)   Where to learn more about Greg and Neurohacker Collective:   Neurohacker Collective 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!  

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino needs no introduction. He is a juggernaut in the ketogenic space, so if you’ve been following this lifestyle, you likely know who he is. It was a joy to welcome him back to the podcast, and we discussed everything from homesteading to spirituality. As always, I learned a lot from him and I know you will as well.   What we discussed:   How he got into weight training initially and his experience competing as a bodybuilder (3:04) His experience with Team Universe (6:09) Competing in master powerlifting (11:20) How weight training improves your ability to complete other tasks that involve hard work and heavy lifting (13:18) Growing up on a small farm and how that shaped his life path (17:52) ATV’s and side-by-sides (21:39) Tractors and farm equipment (25:00) What he raises on his homestead (30:14) The next big project he is doing on his land (31:25) The role that spirituality plays in his life (37:40) The importance of being a seeker (46:35) Reading and understanding the Bible (49:54) Having an open dialogue about spirituality (55:35) Impactful books he’s read regarding Christianity and spirituality (59:29) Faith fortified by actions (1:02:57)   Where to learn more from Dominic:   KetoNutrition   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!