Savage Perspective Podcast

Robert Sikes

The "Savage Perspective Podcast" is hosted by Robert Sikes, WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder. Robert has been deconstructing human performance and is willing to push the envelope to see what is possible. He's been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over a decade, is the founder and formulator of Keto Brick, and has a passion for helping others achieve their highest potential. In the show, he brings on guests to dive deeper into what has led to their successes and failures in all walks of life from fitness to business, relationships to spirituality so you can learn and take action!

  1. Why Women STORE Fat When They Cut Calories

    1d ago

    Why Women STORE Fat When They Cut Calories

    Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Eating less can make women store more fat, lose muscle, and wreck hormones. In episode 897 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Stephanie Crassweller about why women store fat when they cut calories, especially in perimenopause and menopause. They break down chronic under eating, reverse dieting, metabolism, thyroid issues, stress, muscle loss, hormone health, HRT, GLP-1 drugs, blood work, and the DUTCH test in simple terms. This episode is built for driven men and women who want real fat loss, better energy, stronger training, and long-term health without living in a constant calorie deficit. Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Chronic Undereating Breaks Female Metabolism 1:18 - Can Eating More Actually Help Women Lose Fat? 2:50 - What Happens When You Stay in a Calorie Deficit Too Long? 4:42 - Why Perimenopause Makes Stress and Fat Loss Harder 6:39 - Reverse Dieting for Women: Why Nobody Talks About It 7:56 - Why the Scale Controls So Many Women's Moods 8:46 - How To Reverse Diet Without Rapid Weight Gain 10:04 - Why Low Calories Can Cost You Muscle, Hair, and Nutrients 12:04 - Stephanie Crassweller's Hormone Story and Coaching Mission 14:36 - How Trauma, Stress, and Menopause Affect Long-Term Health 16:47 - Is Low Carb Hurting Your Thyroid and Hormones? 17:18 - Why Some Women Need More Carbs, Not Less 19:06 - Can You Still Eat Donuts and Lose Fat? 21:16 - How Stress Ruins Digestion and Nutrient Absorption 21:57 - Why Your Nutrition Plan Should Change With Life Stress 23:14 - How Long Should a Fat Loss Phase Really Last? 26:14 - The Biggest Fat Loss Mistake: Living in Diet Purgatory 27:17 - Why Your Values Decide Whether You Lose Weight 30:19 - How To Find a Stronger Why Than Just Looking Better 32:18 - Why Women Should Spend More Time Building Muscle 33:11 - How Muscle Protects Women in Menopause and Aging 34:52 - Are Your Workouts Actually Building Muscle? 38:49 - Perimenopause vs Menopause: What Changes Most? 44:17 - Is HRT Worth It for Menopause Symptoms and Longevity? 46:14 - Why Estrogen Can Backfire If Your Liver Pathways Are Off 48:34 - How Often Should Women Test Hormones and Adjust HRT? 51:18 - GLP-1 Weight Loss: What Happens When the Drug Stops? 54:02 - How Identity Shapes Fat Loss and Health Habits 55:22 - Why Silence and Rest Are Missing From Modern Health 57:02 - What Is the DUTCH Test and When Should Women Use It? 58:31 - What Blood Work Should Women Get for Hormones and Thyroid? 1:01:39 - Best Progress Metric If the Scale Isn't Moving 1:02:35 - Stephanie Crassweller's Book, Certification, and Where To Find Her

    1h 4m
  2. Mike Mentzer Was Right? The Case Against High-Volume Training

    3d ago

    Mike Mentzer Was Right? The Case Against High-Volume Training

    Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call A contrast from what's been said on the podcast lately, but what if Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty method was right and high-volume training is holding you back? In episode 896 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Chris Chavanu to break down Mike Mentzer, Heavy Duty training, low-volume training, high-volume training, workout intensity, failure, recovery, progressive overload, bodybuilding nutrition, contest prep, and healthspan. Chris explains why brief, hard training may build more muscle with less time in the gym, while Robert challenges the idea with real world bodybuilding experience. If you care about muscle growth, training frequency, recovery, and staying lean while building a strong body, this talk gives you a clear look at both sides of the volume vs intensity debate. Subscribe to Chris' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyandNice1 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Was Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Just a Business Play? 3:05 - Who Was Arthur Jones and Why Did He Change Bodybuilding? 5:17 - Why Did Mike Mentzer Quit High-Volume Training? 6:20 - Can High Volume Still Build Muscle? 8:27 - Is Volume vs. Intensity a False Debate? 11:14 - What Matters Most for Growth: Intensity, Volume, or Frequency? 12:41 - What Does Training Intensity Actually Mean? 14:32 - Is Failure the Same With Light Weights and Heavy Weights? 16:24 - Is “Junk Volume” Killing Your Gains? 18:18 - Do Warm-Up Sets Prevent Injury or Waste Energy? 21:32 - How Long Should You Rest Between Hard Workouts? 23:20 - What Does a 12-Minute Heavy Duty Chest Workout Look Like? 30:02 - How Does Chris Know When He’s Recovered Enough to Train Again? 33:14 - What Is Mike Mentzer’s Leg Day Strategy? 38:42 - Can You Build Muscle Training a Body Part Once Every 25 Days? 42:06 - How To Use Progressive Overload and a Training Journal Correctly 43:18 - Did Chris Actually Build Muscle With Low-Volume Training? 49:33 - 5,700 vs. 71,900 Pounds of Volume: What Really Builds Muscle? 51:20 - Why Does One Lifter Get Sore and Another Doesn’t? 53:06 - What Causes a Pull-Down Plateau? 57:17 - Is More Gym Time Better for Health, Fitness, and Enjoyment? 58:35 - Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training Explained Simply 1:02:21 - Why Minimal Training Works for Busy Men With Real Lives 1:05:24 - Can More Muscle Help You Live Longer? 1:08:23 - What Is the Mike Mentzer Heavy Duty Diet? 1:12:12 - Are 1,200 Calories Ruining Progress During Prep? 1:13:34 - How To Handle Post-Show Blues, Hunger, and Low Testosterone 1:17:07 - How To Lose Fat Without Living in the Gym 1:20:00 - What Happened After Robert’s Sardine Diet Experiment? 1:21:44 - What’s the Best Training Style for You? 1:23:17 - Where To Find Chris Chavanu

    1h 25m
  3. The Work Podcast Episode 63 - Coffee Enemas

    6d ago

    The Work Podcast Episode 63 - Coffee Enemas

    In this episode of The Work, Greg and I catch up on everything from coffee enemas and parasite cleanses to business updates, Brick mishaps, vlogging gear, Father’s Day, fireworks, dog cones, DEXA scans, and the itch to get back on stage. We’ve got a lot cooking heading into Q3 with the apparel launch, Keto Brick projects, Keto Bodybuilding updates, Natural State Savages, and plenty of behind the scenes chaos along the way. As always, it’s a little bit business, a little bit bodybuilding, and a whole lot of real life. 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

    32 min
  4. Why Bioavailability Matters More Than the Supplement Label

    Jun 24

    Why Bioavailability Matters More Than the Supplement Label

    Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callMost supplements look good on the label and still fail where it counts: absorption, results, and real health.In episode 895 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Marc Macaluso about why bioavailability matters more than the supplement label. This edited conversation dives straight into Marc’s work building a longevity supplement company and explains liposomal delivery, vitamin D, magnesium, NAD support, mushrooms, quercetin, hyaluronic acid, inflammation, thyroid health, and why many products underdeliver. They also cover blood work, manufacturing, and what honest wellness should look like for people who want better health, better energy, and a longer life.Find Marc Macaluso and TMW Longevity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tmw.longevity/Learn more at https://tmwlongevity.com/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

    50 min
  5. I Went From 70 lbs to 220 lbs - This Is How My Eating Disorder Ended

    Jun 22

    I Went From 70 lbs to 220 lbs - This Is How My Eating Disorder Ended

    Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call A 30 year eating disorder drove her from 70 lbs to 220 lbs, through anorexia, sepsis, and back to healing with carnivore. In episode 894 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Mary Ann Peters for a raw story of food noise, restriction, weight loss, weight gain, recovery, and faith. Mary Ann shares how childhood shame, years of disordered eating, and not eating enough on carnivore hurt her health, and how changing her nutrition helped her heal. This Savage Perspective Podcast episode covers eating disorder recovery, keto, carnivore, healing, mental health, body image, and learning to eat for strength, peace, and a better life. Follow Mary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peglegcarnivore/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Mary Ann Peters’ Backstory and How Her Eating Disorder Began 6:16 - How a College Breakup Turned Food Into a Coping Mechanism 12:23 - From Paleo to Carnivore: What Actually Helped Her Heal? 20:16 - How a Hot Tub Infection Led to Sepsis, Organ Failure and Limb Loss 30:49 - Learning to Walk Again and Why Her Parents Saw Carnivore as Dangerous 37:47 - How Faith, Surrender and a Near-Death Experience Changed Her Perspective 44:21 - Why Carnivore Helped Her Mentally and Physically After Recovery 46:35 - How Meatstock Led to Another Infection and a Second Major Surgery 54:30 - What Recovery After Amputation Really Looks Like 58:57 - The USD 3.1 Million Hospital Bill, Prosthetic Rehab and Starting Over 1:04:00 - Why Community, Carnivore and Faith Kept Her Going 1:07:58 - Another Infection, Healing Setbacks and Her New Nutrition Goal 1:12:44 - What Mary Ann Eats in a Day to Heal and Gain Strength 1:15:00 - How People React to Her Prosthetic in Public 1:19:57 - Her Message on Purpose, Perspective and Serving Others 1:21:07 - Why Eating More Was the Key to Healing on Carnivore 1:25:41 - What’s Next for Mary Ann Peters and Where to Find Her

    1h 28m
  6. The Work Podcast Episode 62 - Dirty Sodas

    Jun 19

    The Work Podcast Episode 62 - Dirty Sodas

    In this episode, Greg and I bounce around from getting systems organized, to natural bodybuilding, to dirty sodas, to why committing early matters more than waiting until everything feels perfect. We talk through the projects we’re working on, the upcoming competition, getting competitors registered, and the importance of staying intentional with your time, your health, and what you allow into your life. It’s a little bit business, a little bit bodybuilding, a little bit life, and a whole lot of miscellaneous soup. 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

    35 min
  7. The Alternative to Broken Schooling That Works

    Jun 17

    The Alternative to Broken Schooling That Works

    The traditional education system is actively destroying your child's potential and turning them into a passive consumer. In episode 893 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Matt Beaudreau expose the dark truth about standard public schooling. They reveal why perfect grades fail to prepare students for real life and how schools favor behavior management over human development. You will discover the best blueprint for raising highly capable, respectful kids through alternative schooling. Matt details the Apogee micro-school framework, which replaces useless standardized testing with real world skills, physical fitness, and true financial literacy. This method completely transforms how children grow, helping them avoid college traps and build a powerful digital portfolio instead. To learn more, visit: https://apogeestrong.com/ Schedule a FREE Keto Consult Call: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - The Ultimate Guide to Alternative Schooling: Why the System is Failing 1:27 - Who is Matt Beaudreau? 20 Years of Education Secrets Revealed 2:54 - Why Straight-A Students Fail: The Dangerous "Game" of School 4:49 - The Dark History of Public Schools: Is It Designed for Population Control? 7:54 - How the Education System is Designed to Create Mindless Consumers 9:42 - Breaking Free from the "Cult" of Standardized Education 12:43 - What is the Optimal Parenting Strategy? (The 0-8 Year Old Blueprint) 15:42 - The Hypocrisy of Parenting: Why "Do As I Say" Destroys Trust 18:16 - The Socialization Myth: Are Daycares Ruining Your Child's Development? 22:02 - How to Raise Highly Disciplined Kids That Adults Actually Respect 25:05 - Standards vs. Standardization: The Hidden Trap in Modern Education 27:06 - When Should a Child Learn to Read? (The Truth About Grade Levels) 30:00 - Time as Currency: How Traditional Classrooms Waste Human Potential 33:23 - Will Homeschooled Kids Fall Behind? Overcoming the Biggest Parent Trap 36:54 - Is High School Math Worthless? Teaching True Financial Literacy 42:05 - How to Build a Foundation of Relentless Curiosity in Your Children 47:17 - What is a Micro-School? Inside the Apogee Education Framework 52:26 - Building a Micro-School Campus: Logistics, Sizes, and Setup 56:52 - Is School Accreditation a Scam? How to "Play the Game" of College 1:01:25 - Why Digital Portfolios are Replacing Traditional Resumes and Diplomas 1:08:13 - The Secret to Bypassing High School and Entering College Early 1:12:15 - How to Connect with Matt Beaudreau and Apogee Schools

    1h 13m
  8. Why Your 'Normal' Cholesterol Is Actually KILLING You

    Jun 15

    Why Your 'Normal' Cholesterol Is Actually KILLING You

    Break through your keto or low carb plateau and optimize your heart health by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call. Your normal cholesterol is hiding a deadly secret inside your chest. Millions of fit men have massive heart plaque while their doctors say they are completely fine. In episode 892 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and guest Dr. Josh Osborne expose the real truth about cardiovascular disease. Having good blood test numbers means nothing if your blood vessels are sticky and inflamed. Dr. Josh Osborne explains how a fast AI cardiac CT scan spots hidden soft plaque years before a fatal heart attack or stroke happens. Traditional stress tests and neck scans miss the danger. Learn how to shrink arterial plaque today. Visit Clear Cardio for more info: https://clearcardio.com/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Who Is Dr. John Osborne? | The Harvard Cardiologist Disrupting Medicine 1:20 - Why Your Doctor's Heart Tests Are Useless | The Stage 4 Cancer Analogy 3:09 - What Is an AI Cardiac CT Scan? | Seeing Heart Plaque in 3D 6:00 - The #1 Killer in America | Shocking Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 8:34 - When Should I Get a Heart Scan? | The "Cardiac Colonoscopy" Explained 11:32 - Is a Cardiac Stress Test Accurate? | The "Healthy Heart" Lie 15:38 - Are CIMT Ultrasounds Worth It? | Why Neck Scans Miss Heart Plaque 18:52 - How Does a Cardiac CT Scanner Work? | Inside the 1-Second Ferrari Machine 23:29 - DEXA Scan vs CT Scan | The Truth About Hidden Visceral Organ Fat 28:27 - What Causes Arterial Plaque? | Hidden Risk Factors & Autoimmune Disease 32:45 - Why Doesn't Insurance Cover Heart Scans? | The Medical Data Trap 36:13 - How Much Does a Cardiac CT Scan Cost? | The \$6,000 Prevention Strategy 40:20 - Does High Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? | The Inflammation Debate 44:55 - How to Shrink Arterial Plaque | Proven Ways to Reverse Heart Disease 48:47 - Should You Take a Statin Prophylactically? | The Broken Healthcare System 54:55 - What Is a Calcium Score Test? | The \$100 Heart "Mammogram" Explained 1:00:50 - Why Do Fit People Have Heart Attacks? | Lp(a) and ApoB Blood Tests 1:04:42 - How AI Detects Soft Plaque | Seeing 2,000 Shades of Gray in Your Heart 1:06:56 - Where to Get an AI Heart Scan | Booking With Clear Cardio

    1h 8m
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The "Savage Perspective Podcast" is hosted by Robert Sikes, WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder. Robert has been deconstructing human performance and is willing to push the envelope to see what is possible. He's been following a ketogenic lifestyle for over a decade, is the founder and formulator of Keto Brick, and has a passion for helping others achieve their highest potential. In the show, he brings on guests to dive deeper into what has led to their successes and failures in all walks of life from fitness to business, relationships to spirituality so you can learn and take action!

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  • Creator
    Robert Sikes
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    959
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Robert Sikes
  • Show Website
    Savage Perspective Podcast

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