The Keto Savage Podcast

Robert Sikes

Podcast discussing fitness lifestyle, the keto diet, science, nutrition, contest prep, the fitness industry, business, and the pursuit of happiness! There will be several different podcast guests that will consist of athletes, experts in the health and nutrition industry, and other people of interest! read less

Getting the Funk Out with Dr. Kozlowski
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Getting the Funk Out with Dr. Kozlowski
Getting the Funk Out with Dr. Kozlowski   For this episode, we welcome back Dr. Peter Kozlowski to discuss his new book, Get the Funk Out., hormonal health, and how to improve your body from a detoxification standpoint. Dr. Kozlowski is a very knowledgeable functional medicine doctor and works with clients to find the source of their dysfunction by creating a genuinely individualized healthcare plan. It was a pleasure to chat with him again, and I know you’ll learn a lot as well.   What you’ll hear:   Dr. Kozlowski’s backstory and what got him into the nutritional space (1:40)The primary driver for the decrease in testosterone levels in males (7:07)Toxins and hormones (10:11)His typical plan of action with patients (12:20)Testing for heavy metals (16:30)How to properly detox (19:01)The validity of juice cleanses, coffee enemas, etc. (24:22)Why there is pushback against diving deeper into toxins amongst most western medicine practitioners (26:56)How to detox your home and life from toxin-containing products (30:11)His recommendation for the most effective way of relaxing and allowing yourself to spend time in a parasympathetic state (34:01)Journaling for mental health (36:32)Carnivore protocol and microbiome health (39:20)The best way to find a qualified local functional medicine practitioner (43:40)How long it takes to become certified in functional medicine (46:30)   WHere to find out more about Dr. Kozlowski:   Doc KozInstagram   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!
In the Flow with Steven Kotler
Mar 24 2023
In the Flow with Steven Kotler
Do you understand the concept of “flow” and how to maximize it? Steven Kotler is a well-known author and has popularized the concept of flow. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and has written multiple bestselling novels, including the recently published Gnar Country. (https://www.stevenkotler.com/about). It was a pleasure speaking with him, and I know you’ll also enjoy this episode.   What you’ll hear:   Where the concept of flow came from initially (1:33)The catalyst for his interest in flow (4:18)Neurobiological changes and performance (7:46)The multiple ways to know you’re in flow (10:15)Daily habits to set yourself up for successfully being in flow (13:40)The four neurobiological signals that indicate you’re in flow (16:06)Flow triggers and how to use them (19:55)How stress affects your flow (22:25)Gratitude and mindfulness (28:13)How to say no (32:44)Optimizing human performance in the long term (36:12)Slow rot theory (38:07)Passion, purpose, and flow as the key to longevity (42:49)The Peak Performance Experiment (46:45)Allostatic load (53:17)A skillset that he’s keen to improve upon (56:24)The motivation behind the animal sanctuary (58:39)The single best thing we can do to help the animal population (1:02:45)   Where to learn more from Steven:   Steven KotlerGnar Country 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!
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Oils with Udo Erasmus
Mar 20 2023
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Oils with Udo Erasmus
Are you confused about the types of oils you should or shouldn’t be eating? Born during the second world war in Europe, Udo Erasmus has led a very colorful life. After being poisoned by pesticides in 1980, he turned his passion to health and began obsessively studying scientific literature, specifically on healthy oils. Udo is such a knowledgeable person, and I learned so much from our discussion. I know you’ll enjoy it as well.   What we discussed:   His background and what got him into the nutrition space (1:52)The public’s awareness of the importance of quality oils (7:09)Omega 3 and omega 6 (9:45)The standards for processing oils (15:10)How oils are damaged and made unhealthy through processing (18:28)Shelf life (21:33)What types of oils to use for cooking and why frying isn’t healthy (25:53)His preferred sources for omega three and omega six fats (30:01)Consuming omegas through dietary sources vs. an oil “supplement” (38:21)His gravitation to a ketogenic approach (42:55)What his personal diet looks like (46:14)Factory farming (50:34)Avoiding pesticides and chemicals by eating organic (52:10)What “cold pressed” actually means (55:31)Udo’s process for harvesting the oils (58:50)   Where to learn more about Udo and his oils:   Udo’s ChoiceUdo Erasmus   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!
The Science of Nutrition with Bart Kay
Mar 17 2023
The Science of Nutrition with Bart Kay
Are you confused about which nutritional protocol is best for you? In this episode, I welcome Bart Kay, a retired scientist turned YouTube personality, educating people by subterfuge. He has a wealth of information on the physiology of nutrition, which he delivers in a funny, sarcastic way to his audience. I learned a ton from him, and I’m sure you will as well.   What you’ll hear:   HIs interests outside of the nutrition space (1:47)The divisive topic of nutrition and how he handles the haters (3:59)His idyllic, rural lifestyle (6:07)His personal stance on nutrition (8:16)The propaganda of the western diet (9:54)Why there’s pushback from people in traditional academia (14:32)The invalidity of studies where subjects were left to live in their own homes under their own recognizance (17:27)The impossibility of an effective study in nutrition (19:57)When he decided to deviate from the status quo in his research and experimentation (25:35)Freedom of speech in academics (29:52)The number of people he’s been able to reach outside of the classroom setting (32:47)Vegetation consumption from an evolutionary perspective (35:05)Fruit and honey on the carnivore diet (38:38)Nothing to be gained by adding exogenous carbohydrates to the human diet (40:45)Ideal fat to protein ratio (46:30)Improving the situation for those who have been chronically under eating (51:22)Debunking calories in, calories out (57:33)The most accurate gauge of how much food you should be eating on a carnivore diet (1:01:41)Dairy consumption (1:03:02)Organ meats (1:05:27)What’s on his mind right now in the nutritional realm (1:11:14)   Where to learn more from Bart:   YouTubeInstagram 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!
Nutritional Manipulations for Runners with Oz Garcia
Mar 13 2023
Nutritional Manipulations for Runners with Oz Garcia
Are you still suffering the negative effects of Covid? Oz Garcia is an avid runner and suffered from a pretty bad bout of Covid. He was in the hospital and suffered from long Covid symptoms for several months. In this episode, we discuss how he’s healed himself through nutrition and cardiovascular training and gotten back on track with his health.   What you’ll hear:   His background in running and nutrition (1:50)Running and veganism (6:39)How he now structures his nutrition based on what he’s learned from past experimentation (10:19)His diet variations throughout the week (14:56)His nutrition recommendations in regards to protein and fat consumption (20:57)The importance of sleep and timing your meals (23:18)Protein vs. fat prior to going to bed (26:43)His opinion on coffee consumption (28:16)Oz’s books and writing career (36:21)Long Covid (41:36)How he dialed in his nutrition and training to recover (43:13)The importance of proper daily habits in regards to your health (48:35)Our evolutionary impulse to eat as much food as possible (51:01)Discipline as an ally (53:51)Managing yourself as a form of self-respect (56:09)What’s in the pipeline for Oz (57:19)Gratitude (59:44)Morning routines that he’s found beneficial (1:01:01)   Where to learn more about Oz:   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!
Giving a F*ck with Dr. Alex Wills
Mar 10 2023
Giving a F*ck with Dr. Alex Wills
Do you struggle with emotional acceptance or silencing your emotions? On this episode, I welcome Dr. Alex Wills to discuss his book, Give a Fuck, Actually. He is a board-certified psychiatrist. He graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship training in Hawaii with additional training from Columbia University. He is the owner of Perma Mental Health, a private psychiatric practice with offices across Idaho.   Alex’s clinical days are spent using the Radical Emotional Acceptance method to help patients heal from issues ranging from past traumas to interpersonal struggles in their marriages. Give a F*CK, Actually is based on that experience. (https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Alex-Wills/199869907)   What you’ll learn in this episode:   The motivation behind his book and title (2:09)Value in all emotions (4:17)Why he went down this route of psychotherapy initially (5:30)HIs typical patient demographic (6:53)His five-step approach to help people tune into their own emotional wisdom (9:56)How long he has been using this approach in his practice (20:26)How humans as a whole are trending in regards to tuning in to their feelings and emotions (21:35)Helping patients with depression bridge the gap to follow the five pillar approach to emotional wellness (24:48)Journaling and meditation (27:40)How weight training has helped him from a psychological standpoint (29:55)Rewiring your emotional brain with basic cognitive behavioral therapy (33:07)The most prevalent emotion he has been feeling regularly as of late (35:07)The biggest pushback he’s gotten in regards to his methodology for leveraging one’s emotions (37:56)What’s in the pipeline for Dr. Wills (40:21)What children are being taught in schools in regards to handling emotions (41:18)HIs recommendations for raising children with a healthy emotional awareness (44:02)   Where to learn more about Dr. Alex Wills and his book:   Radical Emotional Acceptance   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 Jiu-jitsu to Homeschooling with Robb Wolf
Mar 6 2023
From Jiu-jitsu to Homeschooling with Robb Wolf
For this episode, I welcome back the amazing Robb Wolf to discuss basically everything you want to know about health and wellness, with a little bit of homeschooling information thrown in. Robb is the best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. He has transformed the lives of so many people through his podcast, books, and seminars. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is an all-around badass. As always, speaking with him was a pleasure; I know you’ll love this episode as well.   What you’ll hear:   Life in Montana (1:07)His experience with jiu-jitsu and martial arts and the evolution of jiu-jitsu as a sport (3:35)The cardiovascular benefits of jiu-jitsu (15:39)How to structure training (23:57)Educating their children, including Montessori and homeschooling (25:05)Extracurricular activities for the children outside of homeschooling (34:!3)The pros and cons of homeschooling (42:40)What a typical day looks like for his family (47:36)How he structures the children’s homeschooling experience for the day (52:12)Weekend activities (54:!7)What takes up most of his time professionally (55:17)His primary content hub (57:24)His electrolyte product (59:25)Marketing tactics (1:01:02)What’s in the pipeline for Robb (1:10:04)   Where to find out more about Robb or purchase LMNT electrolyte powder:   Website LMNT Offer 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!
Health and Beauty with Nadine Artemis
Mar 3 2023
Health and Beauty with Nadine Artemis
Have you made te switch to more naturally-minded skin care products? Nadine Artemis is the founder of Living Libations and the author of two books on oral health and natural skin care. She is a respected media guest and contributor, and her products have received rave reviews in many well-known publications. She crafts products from botanicals and encourages people to rethink conventional notions of beauty and wellness. (https://livinglibations.com/pages/nadine-artemis) Skin care is not my forte, so it was a pleasure to learn from her on the podcast.   What you’ll hear in this episode:   Nadine’s backstory and what got her interested in aromatherapy and skin care (2:37)Skincare and the microbiome (8:28)What’s in conventional oral care products, especially toothpaste (11:38)The extraction process for essential oils (17:56)Safety and essential oil uses (23:21)Alternatives to commonly used household skincare products (31:39)Melatonin and hair care (35:18)Essential oils for bedtime (39:14)Topical products and what they’re doing to the microbiome of our skin (40:24)Swapping shower products (46:04)Cleaning your ears (47:43)Chemicals in cosmetics and clean makeup alternatives (49:40)Fluoride and chemicals in toothpaste (57:31)   Where to learn more about Artemis and her products:   Living Libations   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!
Where’s the Beef with RC Carter
Feb 24 2023
Where’s the Beef with RC Carter
RC Carter and his family continue the vision his father had in 1964, when he moved his family from their ranch in Montana to start a cattle ranch in Wyoming. He and his wife are leaders in redefining regenerative and restorative food models, and raise their family in the ranching ways. (https://cartercountrymeats.com/pages/grassfedfamilytradition). It was a pleasure having RC on the podcast and I can’t wait to try some of their products.   What you’ll learn in this episode:   RC’s family history and the origins of the farm (2:29)How the family came by the land initially (4:57)Changing times with social media marketing (8:35)Managing the business so that it doesn’t get lumped into other brands that don’t focus as much on the quality of the meats (11:22)Low quality meat in the public school system (12:59)PIvoting away from wholesale to direct-to-consumer sales (16:06)What has worked well from a marketing standpoint in direct-to-consumer sales (19:53)Greenwashing and what that means (23:21)Nutrient cycling (29:09)High intensity, low time duration grazing vs. low intensity, high time duration grazing (29:09)Soil degradation (37:45)A day in the life of a cattle rancher, cattle breeds (41:38)Hiring workers and the type of employees the have on the ranch (44:01)The nutritional profile of their beef (46:58)Phytonutrients (49:09)Treating cattle with antibiotics and hormones (54:29)Striving to provide the best possible product to consumers (58:02)The shift he’s seeing in other ranchers moving in the direction of regenerative agriculture (1:02:39)Organ meats (1:13:46)   Where to learn more about RC Carter and their amazing beef:   Carter Country Meats   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!
Going Down the Mindset Rabbit Hole with Roy Blenkin
Feb 13 2023
Going Down the Mindset Rabbit Hole with Roy Blenkin
Do you have a victim mentality? Roy Blenkin is a type one diabetic and went against the paradigm to control his condition by following a ketogenic diet as recommended by his endocrinologist. We began corresponding last year, and he’s doing some amazing things in his life. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and I know you’ll enjoy this episode as well. What you’ll hear:   What got him in to the keto/low carb space initially (2:31)Diabetics and keto (5:25)The catalyst for his shift from ultra endurance events to bodybuilding (10:36)Overcoming alcoholism and becoming a diabetic basically overnight (12:35)Not playing the victim (13:46)Addictive tendencies towards food (20:42)There’s always a choice (26:48)What is the scariest thing he’s done that has pushed him outside his comfort zone (27:51)Completely changing course (32:39)The importance of living in the moment (35:33)There is no “up” without “down” (43:01)Fighting for what you really want (46:53)Fearing the outcome but not making your own self-fulfilling prophecy (50:39)Ownership (54:34)The wellness retreat he’s working on (55:52)The benefits of a cold plunge (58:50)The impact of protein on blood sugar (1:04:07)Not sacrificing muscle mass when training for an endurance race (1:12:42)No regrets (1:16:53)   Where to find out more about Roy:   Physical and Spiritual Wellness Gateway   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!
Dieting and Obesity with David Greenwalt
Feb 10 2023
Dieting and Obesity with David Greenwalt
Obesity and overconsumption are an epidemic here in the United States. David Greenwalt is a certified wellness coach, author, and founder of the Leanness Lifestyle University. His goal is to help people achieve the body they want without having to attend in-person meetings or working around someone else’s schedule. He’s been in the nutrition and fitness space for a very long time and has a wealth of knowledge. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.   What we discussed:   David’s background and what got him interested in the health and nutrition space initially (2:04)What it was like to sell his supplement company (5:14)Things he’s “against” in the health and fitness space (8:33)His opinion on keto (9:59)Flexible dieting vs. metabolic flexibility (14:24)The importance of eating whole foods and avoiding ultra processed food (20:16)What leads to obesity (26:29)Fixing the problem from the ground up (35:27)His definition of real food (37:45)Food now compared to what our ancestors were eating (44:13)Body positivity and obesity (47:54)Respecting the individual while realizing there’s a health issue (54:31)Can obese people be truly healthy (56:31)The harm that can come from ignoring the negative repercussions of obesity (1:00:17)Maintaining the motivation to get healthy (1:04:26)Taking ownership of your life and health (1:11:15)Starfish parable approach (1:12:24)   Where to learn more from David:   Leanness 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!
Drastic Life Improvements with Melanie Thomas
Feb 6 2023
Drastic Life Improvements with Melanie Thomas
Have you ever considered going strict carnivore to help with health issues? I met Melanie Thomas at Keto Palooza last year and I couldn’t wait to get her on the podcast to discuss what she has achieved by following a carnivore protocol. She and her entire family are following a ketogenic or carnivore diet. She’s reversed multiple health issues and has basically turned her life around. I enjoyed hearing what she had to say and I know you will as well.   What we discussed:   What got her into the keto carnivore space initially (1:10:Her health concerns (2:08)Poor nutrition that started at a very early age (7:41)Handling family and friend’s reactions to a new lifestyle (11:09)Being more in tune with her body and what makes her feel good (14:19)Flexibility with her children’s diets (16:45)Taking care of yourself now to avoid health problems in older age (21:50)Genetic predispositions to chronic health issues (23:34)When she and her husband started their keto journey (29:53)Her definition of carnivore (31:34)The initial struggle when she transitioned her oldest child to keto (34:24)How she navigates the constant array of foods that target children (39:45)The importance of being honest and transparent with your children (42;46)What compelled her to start a YouTube channel to document her journey (46:04)   Where to find Melanie:   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!
Demystifying Lab Reports with Kim Howerton
Jan 30 2023
Demystifying Lab Reports with Kim Howerton
Have you ever gotten the results from a lab test and had no clue how to decipher what you were actually seeing? My good friend Kim Howerton co-wrote a book with Dr. Ken Berry entitled Common Sense Labs on how to understand what you’re seeing when you read a lab report. Kim has had an amazing keto journey and she has a wealth of knowledge in the space. It was a pleasure to discuss her new book and the writing process.   What you’ll hear:   What Kim has been up to and all the awesome work she has been putting out (2:33)The importance of creating the habit of working out early in life (4:38)Protein consumption and muscle loss (7:57)Why Kim and Ken wrote their book and what it helps with (11:32)The basics of the book and how to use it (12:26)Her writing workflow (13:34)Labs that she recommends getting done before a competition prep or for overall health (18:29)The disagreement in mainstream medicine over cholesterol numbers and the ongoing research needed (21:26)The problem with the perfect cholesterol number (27:13)Doctors are overworked and most are doing the best they can (27:57)Making dietary tweaks on keto to lower LDL (31:32)The importance of looking at all the variable when you’re focusing on cholesterol (34:55)High HDL levels (38:57)Lean mass hyper responder (41:15)Frequent competitions and how they affect your blood levels (44:27)Building a strong health foundation (47:15)Glucose monitors and why they’re not recommended for certain people (49:31)Physiological insulin resistance or adaptive glucose sparing (56:04)Kim’s cookbook based on favorite holiday foods (1:05:33)Cooking oils (1:08:44)   Where to learn more from Kim and purchase her books:   Kim Howerton   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!
Hunting, Fishing, and Eating with Bill and Billy Schindler
Jan 23 2023
Hunting, Fishing, and Eating with Bill and Billy Schindler
A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful experience of sharing the farm retreat with Dr. Bill Schindler and his son, Billy. Dr. Bill is the author of the book Eat Like a Human, and his cooking skills are unmatched. It was a pleasure to spend that time with him and his son and I’m thrilled to share our experience with you in this episode. What you’ll hear:   Our history together (1:24)Danny Vega’s gun (5:40)Being spoiled by Bill’s master chef skills on the trip (8:16)How to prepare deer testicles (10:30)Cooking with brown butter (12:50)The variety of things we ate while on the trip, including a roast with garlic and rosemary (14:34)Organ meat gravy (17:12)“Hunting” for mushrooms due to the interesting weather (20:47)Identifying the various types of mushrooms from a safety standpoint (23:51)Billy’s “lucky shot” the last day of the retreat (27:34)Other kills we got during the trip (30:22)Connecting with our food and understanding where it comes from (32:59)The value of spending time with people, talking, sharing information (34:41)Eating fermented shark meat (38:12)Digestion and keto (43:41)Billy’s Christmas present for his dad (46:41)All things guns (50:13)What’s coming up in 2023 (53:44)  Where to find Dr. Bill Schindler:   Eat Like a HumanModern Stone Age Kitchen   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!