Savage Perspective Podcast

Book your free consultation call to break through your keto plateau right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Most at home red light therapy panels are a total waste of money that physically cannot heal your cells. In episode 886 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Steve Marchese expose the massive scams hiding inside the wellness industry. People are buying retrofitted tanning beds and cheap LED masks lacking the precise engineering required for true cellular penetration. Steve reveals exactly why your medical device needs to practically touch your skin to actually increase ATP and nitric oxide. You will also discover the hidden science of how multiple wavelengths easily cancel each other out. This conversation explains the strict FDA clearance process and warns against using fake fitness devices. Stop falling for flashy marketing and learn the honest truth about real red light recovery today. To learn more visit https://lightstim.com/ and use code SAVAGE for an exclusive offer. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Is Steve’s Red Light Therapy & Nitric Oxide Routine? 6:50 - The Surprising Origin Story Behind LightStim Red Light Therapy 13:15 - FDA Cleared vs. Registered: What Is The Biggest Trap In Medical Devices? 18:01 - Why You Should Never Combine Red Light Therapy With A Sauna 20:27 - How A Severe Health Crisis Led To The First Full-Body LED Bed 26:35 - Why Most Red Light Panels Don't Work: The 3/4 Inch Penetration Rule 33:04 - How Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work? The Secret Temperature Band 39:23 - The FTC Warning Letter: Are Your At-Home Red Light Devices Illegal? 49:43 - Are Popular Red Light Panels A Scam? The Looming Class Action Lawsuits 53:10 - How To Test If Your Red Light Therapy Actually Works At Home 59:06 - Red Light Myths Debunked: Does Green LED Work For Hyperpigmentation? 1:03:05 - The Biggest Mistake Companies Make: Do Multiple Wavelengths Cancel Out? 1:09:33 - The Engineering Secret Behind LightStim's Patented LED Technology 1:14:00 - NASA's Secret LED Studies & The Extreme Medical Future Of Light Therapy 1:16:22 - A Dire Warning: Why You Should Never Treat Eye Issues With At-Home LEDs 1:18:26 - Where To Learn More About LightStim & Final Thoughts

Greg and I are back with a jam-packed episode kicking off our brand new four-day high-volume split — and we're breaking down exactly how day one of chest and biceps went, what to expect on leg day, and why we're shifting away from heavy loading in favor of higher reps and faster pacing. We also get into the great cardio debate: is running actually doing anything for your body composition, or are you just spinning your wheels? Spoiler — probably the latter. On the life side of things, I recap my son Rigel's birthday weekend at the cabin, we talk pig processing (four hogs going down this weekend — y'all are not ready), and I share my new philosophy on social media engagement, or more accurately, why I've stopped engaging. Plus, we dive into the Keto Brainz collab with Keto Bricks, and I officially announce the sardine experiment — five days of nothing but sardines starting the 25th, complete with heavy metal blood work. Should be a good time. The new four-day high-volume workout split is live and free on the Savage Strong app at ketobodybuilding.com. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Surviving childhood morbid obesity and a fifteen year meth addiction takes total metabolic repair. In episode 886 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Elaina Wang to share a powerful story of survival and deep health recovery. This discussion reveals how severe insulin resistance and bad food rules created a massive drug habit just to feel energy. Getting clean from drugs was brutal, but finding the keto diet and reversing type two diabetes naturally changed her entire life. You will learn exactly how real nutrition, heavy weight lifting, and targeted peptides can heal your brain, stop cravings, and fix chronic pain after years of severe trauma and addiction. Elaina's Hack Your Health Coaching: https://hackyourhealthcoaching.com/elaina-wang Elaina's FB: https://www.facebook.com/KetoWang/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - How I Survived Childhood Obesity & Severe Insulin Resistance 1:09 - Why I Started Meth: The Shocking Truth About Energy & Fatigue 2:01 - The Food Pyramid Myth: How Government Guidelines Fueled Addiction 3:47 - Unbreakable Confidence: How to Build Self-Esteem When Overweight 6:14 - The "Fat Meth Addict": Why Stimulants Couldn't Fix Type 2 Diabetes 8:17 - Meth vs Cocaine: How Drugs Hijack Brain Dopamine & Sugar Cravings 11:08 - The Secret Life of a Functional Addict: Survival Tactics & Thefts 13:36 - Toxic Relationships: Navigating Co-Dependency & Addiction Relapse 17:03 - The Turning Point: Dodging the Cops & Deciding to Get Clean 20:43 - Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis at 24: Ignoring the Ultimate Warning Sign 21:10 - Quitting Meth Cold Turkey: The Brutal Reality of Early Sobriety 25:22 - Blood Sugar at 426: Why I Refused Insulin Due to Addiction Fears 27:08 - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally with the Keto Diet 28:24 - Keto & Neuroplasticity: The Ultimate Biohack for Addiction Recovery 30:02 - Losing 80 Lbs Fast: Do Cigarettes Spike Your Blood Sugar? 34:00 - Becoming a Keto Coach: The Evolution of Low-Carb & Carnivore Diets 36:10 - Healing Trauma vs. Trauma Bonding: The Missing Link in Weight Loss 41:17 - BPC-157 & TB-500: Can Peptides Cure Chronic Pain & Bursitis? 45:13 - GLP-1 for Addiction: The Unbelievable Cure for Alcoholism & OCD 49:02 - Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which GLP Weight Loss Peptide is Best? 51:49 - The Dark Side of Ozempic: Who Should NEVER Take GLP Peptides 53:31 - 155 Lb Weight Loss Surgery: Is Medical Tourism in Tijuana Safe? 57:11 - Tummy Tuck Complications: Hematomas, Wound Vacs & Honest Recovery 1:01:01 - "Am I Too Old to Get Healthy?" The Ultimate Mindset Shift for Men & Women 1:05:26 - Where to Find Elaina Wang: Coaching, Biohacking & Future Events

Book a free consultation call to break through your keto/carnivore plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Leaving veganism for a carnivore diet is terrifying, but sacrificing your health for a plant based lie is far worse. In episode 885 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Steak and Butter Gal, Bella Ma, to uncover the raw truth about eating meat again. Bella shares the deep shame she felt after six years of strict plant based eating and how animal fats finally cured her cystic acne and fixed her hormones. They explore the harsh realities of chronic under eating and why a low fat high protein approach can ruin your metabolism. Robert and Bella reveal how to find the best macro ratios to build muscle and achieve true health without falling for quick fixes. Follow Bella on IG: https://www.instagram.com/steakandbuttergal Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - Why I Quit Veganism After 6 Years for the Carnivore Diet 2:56 - Severe Vitamin D Deficiency & Vegan Health Red Flags 4:42 - The Psychological Guilt of Eating Meat & Vegan Brainwashing 6:44 - How to Cure Cystic Acne Naturally with High-Fat Carnivore 9:01 - Carnivore Diet Macros: Why You Should Eat More Butter 12:26 - The Dangers of a High-Protein, Low-Fat Carnivore Diet 14:16 - I Tried a 3-Day Sardine Fast (And Why It Was a Mistake) 19:00 - Carnivore Diet Rules: Raw Dairy, Coffee & The Carnivore Police 23:00 - Do Calories Matter on a Carnivore Diet? (Eating 5lbs of Meat) 27:38 - Why Am I Gaining Weight on Carnivore? The Truth About Reverse Dieting 33:32 - How Long Does It Take to Fix Your Metabolism & Build Muscle? 37:52 - What is Lipotoxicity? The Risks of Energy Toxicity Explained 43:49 - Is Extended Fasting Good for Fat Loss? (Rolling 48s Experience) 46:51 - Exactly What Bella Eats in a Day: Macros, Calories & Body Weight 50:26 - The Ultimate Carnivore Bread Roll Recipe & Upcoming Projects

In this episode of The Work, Greg and I dig into the difference between doing the work and looking for shortcuts. We talk about staying capable as you age, why “use it or lose it” applies to your body and your mind, and why most trendy hacks—from sardine fasts to vibration plates—miss the bigger point if you’re not already willing to train hard, eat intentionally, and live with discipline. We also get into the upcoming sardine experiment, the new Keto Brick nootropic icing collab with Keto Brainz, bodybuilding prep, the problem with “protein” slapped on junk food labels, and why I keep coming back to keto as more than just a performance tool. At the end of the day, it’s about playing the long game, taking ownership before life forces you to, and getting after it every single day. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Break your keto or low carb plateau today by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes right here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call In episode 883 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with former monk Sam Yo to share the morning, midday, and evening routines that build real mental toughness. Sam reveals how nine months in a monastery taught him the true power of meditation, breath work, and setting a daily intention. You will learn how to stop overreacting to stress, reach a physical flow state, and train your mind just like you train your body. This is a vital listen for driven men who want to improve their fitness and focus without quitting their busy lives. Follow Sam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yoiamsamyo Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Is Monk Mode? The Real Secret to Training Your Mind 1:46 - 9 Months as a Monk: The Biggest Communication Mistake People Make 4:41 - Why Silence is Terrifying: How to Handle Intrusive Thoughts 9:02 - Reintegrating Into Society: From Monastery to Peloton Instructor 11:29 - What Is Movement Meditation? The Physical Secret to Flow State 14:58 - How to Stop Overreacting: The 1-Second Physical Litmus Test 17:47 - The 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Speaking or Posting Online 20:00 - How Do You Become a Peloton Instructor? Inside the Audition Process 26:27 - Does Fitness Change Lives? The Incredible St. Lucia Mountain Story 29:00 - Is Spinning a Good Workout? The Real Benefits of Cycling Classes 32:19 - The Monk's Mindset: Writing a Book to Help High Performers 35:04 - How to Find Inner Peace Without Escaping Your Daily Life 38:18 - A Simple Daily Mindfulness Routine: The 3 "Monk Mindset Moments" 42:23 - The Dark Side of Ambition: Why High Performers Struggle to Unplug 44:45 - Why Adults Need Hobbies: Using Legos to Achieve Meditative Flow 47:43 - Where to Find Sam Yo and "The Monk's Mindset" Book

In this episode of The Work, Greg and I recap a wild weekend at MeatStock — from the massive jump in attendance, stacked vendors, and killer carnivore food scene, to black bears trying to break into the cabin for Keto Bricks. We talk about the energy of the conference, the value of getting face-to-face with the community, and why seeing real people benefit from the work makes all the long days worth it. We also get into carnivore products, regenerative ag, raw chicken experiments, lifting without carbs, the genetics excuse, and some big things coming down the pipeline for Keto Brick. MeatStock knocked it out of the park, and we’re fired up for what’s next. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Your daily food choices will either save your life or destroy your health. Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Welcome to episode 882 of the Savage Perspective Podcast. Host Robert Sikes and vegan expert Javant Benton debate the best diet for fat loss and improving your health. They compare a strict plant based diet against a high fat keto diet to see which brings the best results for men. You will hear facts about fighting disease, fixing gut health, and losing stubborn fat. They discuss building strong habits, tracking macros, and why weight loss pills fail. Whether you love steak or vegan food, this talk gives you the tools to grow. Learn how to eat better, build muscle, and live a longer life without making nutrition too hard. Follow Javant on IG: https://www.instagram.com/healthyveganeating Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - What Is The Healthiest Diet? Keto Bodybuilder Meets Vegan Expert 0:45 - Intermittent Fasting: Why You Should Skip Breakfast For Better Health 4:42 - How A Cancer Diagnosis Forced A Massive Health Transformation 8:52 - How To Find The Right Diet In A Sea Of Misinformation 11:37 - What Is The Healthiest Diet In The World? The Pescatarian Approach 13:19 - Gut Health Secrets: How To Fix Bloating On A Plant-Based Diet 15:53 - Do You Need To Track Macros? Why Micronutrients Matter More 18:42 - Is Too Much Muscle Bad For Longevity? The Danger Of Excess Mass 20:33 - What Is IGF-1? How Excess Animal Protein May Increase Cancer Risk 23:00 - Is Keto Dangerous? A Vegan Expert's Honest Opinion On The Keto Diet 26:38 - Keto Savage Resources: Optimize Your Metabolism & Build Muscle 28:18 - Animal Welfare: The Psychology Behind Adopting A Vegan Lifestyle 32:21 - Is Hunting Ethical? A Keto Bodybuilder's Perspective On Harvesting Meat 39:09 - Are GLP-1s & Peptides Worth It? The Truth About Weight Loss Shortcuts 42:22 - How To Build Unbreakable Discipline & Sustain Long-Term Health 48:34 - How To Transition To A Vegan Diet Without Giving Up Comfort Food 52:33 - The Best Vegan Recipes For Meat Eaters (That Actually Taste Good) 55:52 - Mindset Mastery: How To Handle Negativity & Stay Positive Online 58:18 - Where To Find Javant Benton & The "Make Your Own" Cookbook

Your body is built for physical combat and ignoring this primal instinct will ruin your fitness progress. Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call. In episode 881 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Khalil Zahar reveal why martial arts is the missing piece in your health journey. People constantly fail at fitness because they rely on quick fixes instead of building a strong identity around hard work. Khalil shares how he built Fight Camp to bring real boxing and heavy bag training into your home. He explains how smart tracking data for your punching power builds massive endurance and true motivation. You will discover the psychology of combat sports and why tapping into your survival DNA is far better than any virtual reality workout or AI coaching app. Would you like me to continue and generate a list of optimized YouTube tags to accompany this description? Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Martial Arts Is The Ultimate Exercise (The Primal Connection) 1:51 - The Biggest Mistake People Make With Fitness Goals 4:28 - How To Build A Fitness Identity (Why You Keep Quitting) 7:49 - What Is Fight Camp? Building Tech For Professional Fighters 10:09 - From Breakdancing To Boxing: How To Find Your Athletic Purpose 16:30 - The Psychology Of Combat Sports: Why Humans Need To Fight 19:25 - Securing Olympic Team Grants: A Startup Breakthrough Story 22:35 - How To Measure Punching Power: Data Tracking And Boxer Endurance 26:22 - Is Home Fitness Effective? Gamifying The Boxing Experience 28:23 - How To Train Boxing At Home (AI Coaching & Form Feedback) 32:35 - Business Scaling Secrets: Surviving Massive Pandemic Growth 33:07 - Keto Bodybuilding: How To Optimize Your Metabolism & Build Muscle 34:47 - Is Home Fitness Dead? The Post-Pandemic Industry Crash 36:08 - GLP-1 Drugs & Weight Loss: Are Peptides Ruining The Fitness Industry? 39:30 - Is VR Fitness Worth It? The Truth About AI Personal Trainers 45:12 - Gamification Vs Reality: Why You Need A Real Heavy Bag 48:51 - How Do Smart Boxing Sensors Work? (Tech & AI Breakdown) 50:51 - Fight Camp Gym Expansion: The Future Of Fight Tracking Tech 52:42 - How To Build A Sustainable Brand & Business Legacy 55:49 - Is Floyd Mayweather The GOAT? Analyzing His Boxing Legacy 57:40 - Outro & Where To Find Khalil Zahar

On this episode of The Work, Greg and I kick things off with a little anniversary talk — seven years married to Crystal and somehow still going strong. From there, we dive into everything happening behind the scenes as we get ready for Meatstock: booth prep, Keto Brick samples, new flavors, team travel, workouts, and the chaos that comes with taking the whole operation on the road. We also get into the less glamorous side of business — rising costs, changing discount tiers, staying transparent with customers, and refusing to cut corners on quality just to protect margins. Then we wrap with training talk, higher-volume programming, the free Savage Strength app, and why the basics still work when you actually stick to them. As always, it’s a mix of business, nutrition, training, real food, real work, and a little bit of nonsense along the way. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your Garmin body battery is warning you about a massive health crash before it happens. In episode 884 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and emergency room doctor Torkil Færø reveal the true science behind your fitness tracker. Most men ignore their resting heart rate and daily stress scores until they get sick. This talk shows how simple habits ruin your heart rate variability and keep your body in a state of panic. You will learn how late night snacks and poor sleep destroy your recovery time and lower your VO2 max. The doctor explains exactly how to use your wearable device to fix your metabolic health and lower your stress. Watch this full conversation to build a stronger body and find out what your tracking numbers actually mean. Follow Torkil on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: The Hidden Truth About ER Visits & Chronic Stress 1:16 - Why Your Lifestyle is Ruining Your Health (And How Wearables Fix It) 3:26 - The Biggest Health Mistake Doctors Make (A Physician's Wake-Up Call) 7:31 - Why You Must Track Your Biometrics Before You Get Sick 8:57 - Garmin vs. Oura Ring vs. Whoop: Which Fitness Tracker is Best? 11:23 - Is Your Wearable Lying? The Truth About Sleep Tracking Accuracy 13:03 - What is VO2 Max? The #1 Metric for Longevity & Mitochondrial Health 16:07 - What is HRV? A Beginner's Guide to Heart Rate Variability & Stress 20:43 - Stop Doing This! How Late-Night Eating Destroys Your HRV & Recovery 22:54 - The Everyday Foods That Are Secretly Spiking Your Stress Levels 26:33 - Should You Wear a CGM? Blood Sugar Spikes & Insulin Resistance Explained 29:58 - The Shocking Impact of Nicotine Pouches & Stimulants on Your Heart 33:37 - How to Balance Workouts & Recovery (The LeBron & Tom Brady Sleep Strategy) 37:37 - Zone 2 Cardio vs. Max Effort: Understanding Wearable Recovery Scores 40:51 - What is a Healthy Resting Heart Rate? (And Why Yours Might Be Too High) 43:05 - Why the Modern Healthcare System is Broken (Be Proactive, Not Reactive) 50:46 - Are Weight Loss Peptides (Ozempic/Wegovy) Actually Safe Long-Term? 54:05 - The Pulse Cure: Mastering Your Garmin & Wearable Data

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your ketogenic or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Eating only sardines for three weeks will completely rebuild your body from the inside out. In episode 880 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Jenny Mitich explore the true power of a sardine fast on the carnivore diet. They explain how meat heals your thyroid and calms Hashimoto's. You will learn how a hidden mold/toxic load stops fat loss and why strength training is so vital. They also show how to test your glucose/CGM and use a Keto Mojo or a continuous ketone monitor to track your ketones after eating keto snacks. Follow Jenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamamitich/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - What Happens If You Eat Only Sardines for 21 Days? (Results + Reality) 1:12 - How Do You Track a Sardine Fast Properly? (Blood Work, DEXA, CGM, Keto-Mojo) 2:09 - Is a Sardine Fast Like an Egg Fast? (The “Food Noise” Reset Explained) 3:40 - Is a 21-Day Sardine Fast Safe… or Too Much? (Who It’s For + Smarter Alternatives) 4:39 - What Are the Best Sardine Brands? (Cheap vs Premium + Butter-Canned Surprise) 7:51 - Why Did She Start Carnivore? (Weight Loss, Glucose, Keto Flu, Family Buy-In) 10:15 - What Should Kids Eat in a Carnivore Household? (Animal-Based Approach) 10:49 - What Counts as “Carnivore”? (Spectrum, Dairy, Lion Diet, Meat + Fruit Debate) 12:05 - Should You Track Calories/Macros on Carnivore? (Can You Gain Weight?) 15:40 - Is Carnivore Bad for Female Hormones or Thyroid? (Hashimoto’s Truth + Symptoms) 18:58 - Are People Blaming Carnivore When They’re Actually Undereating? (The Real Cause) 20:46 - Can Mold and Toxic Load Wreck Thyroid Health? (Testing, Fatigue, Root Causes) 23:47 - Do You Need Home Mold Remediation? (Environmental Test + Next Steps) 24:50 - How Should Women Train for Muscle (Especially with Hashimoto’s)? (Strength Focus) 28:40 - Why Robert Doesn’t Run Podcast Ads (And the Keto Bodybuilding Resource) 30:40 - Parenting Reality: Are 4-Year-Olds Harder Than 3-Year-Olds? 33:01 - Is Carnivore Growing or Peaking? (Trends, Dogma, and the Real Mission) 36:31 - “Keto Kills” Headlines vs Ketogenic Research (Funding + Messaging) 39:10 - Can Carnivore Help Anxiety and Mental Health? (Her Story + Why People Stay) 42:15 - What’s the Next Experiment? Do “Keto” Snacks Spike Glucose and Tank Ketones? 45:54 - Meat Stock Plans + Her Book “Complete Carnivore” (What’s Inside + Where to Buy) 49:59 - Protein vs Fat on Carnivore: How Do You Troubleshoot Ketones? (Tracking Wins) 54:18 - Are Continuous Ketone Monitors Worth It? (Sai Bio Accuracy + CGM Comparisons) 57:10 - Where to Find Jenny Next (YouTube, New Cookbook, Conferences)

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes on breaking through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Fitness influencers are lying to you about how to build big muscles fast. High intensity training is not the shortcut you think it is. In episode 879 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Dr. Nash Jocic break down high intensity vs high volume training for muscle growth, especially for natural lifters. They cover weekly training splits, recovery, tendons, CNS fatigue, reps and rest times, and why meat and eggs can beat high carbohydrate diets for strength, leanness, and long-term progress. Follow Dr. Jocic on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nash_jocic/ Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nashjocic888/join Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

In this episode of The Work, Greg and I finally get back in the same room after a few weeks of travel, family time, seafood, beach trips, and training in some pretty solid gyms. We recap the trips, talk about staying on track while traveling, and dig into the reality of balancing family, business, animals, lifting, and all the moving pieces that come with trying to live intentionally. Then we shift gears into training and map out a new four-day split we’re calling No Junk Volume. The goal is to move away from the easy-button approach, increase intentional volume, push into the kind of discomfort that actually builds something, and give the body enough recovery to grow. Less ego lifting, more controlled reps, more blood flow, more purpose behind every set. It’s going to suck in the best way possible. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Book a free call to break your keto plateau with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call. Most people use the ketogenic diet for weight loss but they are missing the most powerful reason to change their metabolic state. In episode 878 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Doug Reynolds about how eating low carb can actually heal your brain and fix your mental health. They explain how switching your fuel source from glucose to ketones can help with memory issues and even stop public speaking anxiety. You will hear how these changes to your metabolism do much more for your body than just losing a few pounds of fat. Doug shares his own story of recovery after a bad brain injury and how staying in a state of ketosis changed his life. This conversation shows why skipping the sugar and focus on healthy meat can make you a sharper and happier person every single day. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - Ultra Marathons to 35lbs Overweight: Doug’s Turning Point 0:58 - How to Start Keto? The Accidental Discovery of Metabolic Health 2:34 - The Watermelon Mistake: Why Hidden Sugars Stall Your Progress 4:19 - Can Keto Heal Your Brain? Overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 6:57 - Public Speaking Anxiety: How Ketones Gave an Engineer His Voice 8:37 - Psychiatric Keto: Can Reducing Carbs Solve Anxiety and Mental Health? 13:12 - Why Keto People Are Nicer: The Hidden Social Benefits of Metabolic Health 15:55 - Is Keto Sustainable? 10 Years Without a Single Cheat Meal 17:28 - What Is the 15-Minute Workout? Dr. Ben Bocchicchio’s Protocol 20:48 - 4lbs of Muscle in 3 Months: Strength Results for Men Over 50 22:13 - Blood Glucose Spikes During Exercise: Understanding the Science 24:09 - The Truth About Glucose Tolerance Tests: Why "Carbing Up" Can Fail 27:27 - What Do Keto Experts Actually Eat? A Peek Inside the Kitchen 31:43 - How to Eat Keto at Restaurants: Meticulous Tips for Social Settings 33:04 - South African Biltong 101: The Ultimate Zero-Carb Portable Snack 36:34 - Robert Sikes: Optimizing Performance with Keto Bodybuilding 38:14 - What Is Low Carb USA? Building a Global Metabolic Movement 41:41 - How to Become a Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP) 48:48 - Medical School Revolution: Bringing Nutrition Training to Doctors 51:16 - First Responders & Metabolic Health: Saving the Lives of Life-Savers 55:16 - The Future of Keto: Why the Movement Is Only Getting Stronger 58:51 - How to Attend Low Carb USA: Upcoming San Diego and Texas Events 1:01:42 - Efficiency vs. Busyness: How to Reclaim Time for Your Family

Book a free call with Robert Sikes to break your keto plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your entire reality is an illusion created by people who want you to stay small and afraid. You are trapped in a mental cage that keeps you from finding your true path and building a real legacy. Host Robert Sikes and guest Seth Stewart explore how to find your heart in episode 877 of the Savage Perspective Podcast. Seth shares how he moved to the woods to learn how to be a man. They talk about spiritual healing and why we need community to survive the future. Stop following the crowd and start building a life that lasts. Follow Seth on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamsethstewart Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: Chapters 0:00 - Why Modern Men Feel Lost & The Future of True Connection 3:52 - How To Build an Authentic Business That Outlives You 6:38 - Surviving the Wild: Why Men Desperately Need Rites of Passage 15:24 - Where Society Went Wrong: The Truth About Greed and Money 22:07 - How Fatherhood Changes Your Perspective on Ambition and Success 27:10 - How To Optimize Your Health (Sponsor: Keto Bodybuilding) 29:02 - Humanity vs. Society: How To Find Hope When the World is Burning 35:51 - The "Shepherd Vision": How to Protect and Build Safe Communities 42:01 - What Living Completely Off-Grid for 3.5 Years Actually Taught Him 49:38 - God, Aliens, and The 12 Dimensions: Exploring Spiritual Evolution 57:10 - How to Escape Society's Fear Programming & Find True Unity 1:03:44 - Where to Find Seth Stewart

Just got back from a couple weeks of travel and had some time to really think, reflect, and honestly zoom out on life a bit. This episode is a solo one—Greg’s out this week—but I wanted to sit down and talk through something that’s been on my mind after a post I made sparked way more backlash than I expected. Not because of the topic itself, but because of what the reaction revealed about how people are thinking right now. At the core of it, this episode is about ownership. Not perfection, not control over everything—because that’s not reality—but ownership over what you can control. Your health, your habits, your mindset, and the downstream impact those things have—not just on you, but on your kids and generations to come. There’s a lot we don’t know, but there’s also a lot we do know, and ignoring that in favor of a victim mindset is one of the most disempowering ways to live. I’m not here to judge anybody or point fingers. I’m just sharing how I see the world and what’s helped me move forward with purpose. If there’s one takeaway, it’s this: you don’t need perfect conditions to make progress—you just need to take ownership of the hand you’ve been dealt and play it to the best of your ability. That shift alone can change everything. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to smash your Keto plateau today at https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call. Join Dr. John Jaquish and host Robert Sikes on episode 876 of the Savage Perspective Podcast to learn the absolute fastest way to build muscle using high intensity and low volume. Dr. Jaquish shares his exact variable resistance methods to help you maximize mechanical tension and get huge safely. You will discover why regular weights fail and how the X3 system forces your body to adapt. We also expose the hard truth about bad genetics, fast acting testosterone, and losing stubborn body fat. Follow Dr. John Jaquich on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjaquish Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Most People Can't Build Muscle (The Genetic Truth) 3:28 - Tendon Insertions: Do Your Genetics Ruin Muscle Growth? 7:25 - How Often Should You Work Out? (High Intensity vs. Volume) 12:40 - The Biggest Lifting Mistake: Stop Hyper-Loading the Stretched Range 16:09 - How to Build Bone Density & Why Junk Volume is a Myth 19:07 - Is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Actually Worth It? 23:38 - Why NFL Players & Westside Barbell Use the X3 System 28:43 - The Truth About Vibration Plates & Sprinting for Growth Hormone 35:13 - How to Optimize Your Macros & Build Muscle on Keto 36:54 - Fast-Acting Testosterone: A Groundbreaking Alternative to TRT 47:48 - Retatrutide & Peptides: Will GLP-1 Agonists Ruin Work Ethic? 59:00 - How to Use AI for Medical Research (And Avoid Bad Advice) 1:03:27 - Dr. Jaquish’s Exact Diet: Protein, Amino Acids & Low Carb Macros 1:06:35 - Why 90% of People Quit Fitness & How to Guarantee Results

Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break your keto plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your daily diet is a trap built to keep you weak and addicted to junk food. In episode 875 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Max Helmer expose huge lies about weight loss and human psychology. People constantly ruin their metabolism by starving themselves on bad diets. You must build a true lifestyle around real nutrition and daily resistance training instead. We share why society sets you up to fail and exactly how to find true health and balance. Fix your mindset and take full control of your life right now. Follow Max on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelowcarbconsultant/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - From Corporate Burnout to Low-Carb Success: Max Helmer's Story 2:48 - Discovering CrossFit & The Famous "Cindy" Workout 6:01 - The Corporate Trap: How Desk Jobs & Alcohol Destroy Your Health 10:42 - Does Keto Cure ADD? Getting Off Adderall for Ultimate Mental Clarity 15:20 - The Carnivore Trap: Why Your Diet Should Be a Tool, Not an Identity 19:46 - Why Long-Form Podcasts Are Destroying Short-Form AI Clickbait 23:37 - How to Quit Bad Habits, Build a Home Gym & Reclaim Your Life 27:15 - Daily Resistance Training: Why Working Out is the Best Mental Therapy 30:28 - Carnivore Diet Burnout: What to Do When the Diet Stops Working 34:23 - How Chronic Calorie Restriction Destroys Your Thyroid & Hormones 38:16 - Why Women Struggle With Long-Term Carnivore Diet Sustainability 41:20 - The Dark Side of Fitness Influencers: Fake Physiques & Steroid Abuse 47:00 - A First Responder's Warning: The Shocking Reality of the Obesity Epidemic 49:31 - The Junk Food Addiction Cycle: Why You Can't Stop Eating Processed Trash 56:25 - The Breaking Point: Breaking Out in Hives & Buying "Fat Jeans" 59:06 - The Demise of Modern Men: Video Games, Uber Eats & Lowered Standards 1:04:09 - Parenting Advice for Men: Why You Must Put Your Phone Down 1:11:31 - Connect with Max Helmer & The Low Carb Consultant Podcast

This episode was a bit more off-the-cuff, but honestly, that’s where some of the most real conversations happen. We started out talking about conversations with people who see the world completely differently—whether that’s vegans, opposing ideologies, or just people outside your normal circle. And the big takeaway is simple: we need more of that. Not echo chambers. Not algorithms telling you what to think. Real dialogue. Because right now, most people aren’t actually thinking for themselves—they’re outsourcing their opinions to headlines, social media, and whatever narrative is trending. That led us into a deeper conversation about philosophy, and honestly, that’s the stuff that fires me up more than anything. Training, nutrition—that’s all important—but learning how to think is the real foundation. Because once you lose that, you start chasing shortcuts, hacks, and quick fixes in every area of life. And the truth is, anything I’m actually proud of—anything that’s lasted—came from time, effort, and consistency. There’s no hack for that. You can’t fake it, you can’t shortcut it, and trying to usually just puts you further behind in the long run. So we’re doubling down on that mindset—both in life and in training. Moving away from what’s trendy and easy, and leaning into what actually works, even if it’s harder. More volume, more effort, more intention. Same thing applies outside the gym too—whether it’s parenting, health, or building something meaningful. The world is obsessed with fast results and surface-level wins, but that’s a race to the bottom. If you want something real—strength, health, legacy—you’ve got to play the long game. No shortcuts. Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/ Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ