Savage Perspective Podcast

Robert Sikes
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  • Health & Fitness
  • Semiweekly

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. 3d ago

    An IFBB Pro Tried Carnivore... And It Changed Her Life

    If your keto or low-carb progress has stalled, book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call An IFBB pro physique came with constant food noise. Selina Lambert joins Robert Sikes on Savage Perspective Podcast, Episode 934, to share why she tried carnivore and keto after years of bikini prep. She thought staying lean meant living with hunger. Going low carb made her question that belief. Selina shares the car crash that pushed her to try a new diet, the pressure of chasing a pro card, and why her goals shifted toward health and family. They discuss low-fat contest diets, hormone testing, and why protein alone may not leave you full. She also shares her own experience with keto during pregnancy and life after the stage. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

    An IFBB Pro Tried Carnivore... And It Changed Her Life

  2. 5d ago

    How She Went From Eating Disorders to Chasing the CrossFit Games

    Your food should fuel your training. If your keto or low-carb progress has stalled, book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call CrossFit gave Kim Berube a goal beyond looking thin. In Episode 933 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Kim about years of eating disorders and body dysmorphia. She shares how training for strength helped her focus on what her body could do. Now she is chasing a place at the CrossFit Games in the 40-44 age group while raising two boys. They discuss eating enough to train hard, three years of sobriety, and the support that kept her in the gym. Kim also explains how rep reviews pushed her from 15th to 43rd and why she hired a coach. Hear how she is giving her athletic dreams another shot. Follow Kim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimberubewellness/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters:  0:00 - Kim Berube’s Road to the CrossFit Games 1:31 - How Do You Qualify for the CrossFit Games? 6:33 - From 15th to 43rd: The Cost of Rejected Reps 8:57 - From Gymnastics to Competitive CrossFit 11:44 - Why CrossFit Keeps You Coming Back 13:29 - CrossFit vs. HYROX: Which Fits Your Goals? 15:15 - How Kim Balances CrossFit and Two Kids 19:12 - What Do CrossFit Athletes Eat? 22:32 - Why Robert Sikes Switched to Keto 24:06 - How Your Environment Shapes Your Fitness Habits 26:06 - Are Masters CrossFit Athletes Drug Tested? 28:19 - Staying Strong for Life After Competition 30:06 - Can You Keep Getting Stronger After 40? 31:50 - Is a Personal CrossFit Coach Worth It? 34:59 - How Do CrossFit Athletes Prepare to Compete? 36:31 - How CrossFit Changed Kim’s Body Image 39:33 - Why Focus on Strength Instead of the Scale? 40:53 - How Much Does a Female CrossFit Athlete Eat? 42:02 - CrossFit Injuries: Going Too Heavy, Too Soon 43:22 - The Coach Who Kept Kim From Quitting 45:51 - Homeschooling: What Worked for Kim’s Family 48:12 - Raising Active Kids by Leading by Example 49:28 - Wodapalooza: Competing in Extreme Weather 51:33 - Three Years Sober: How CrossFit Helped Kim 54:16 - Where to Follow Kim Berube 55:48 - A Second Chance at an Athletic Dream 57:51 - Online Fitness Coaching With Kim Berube

    How She Went From Eating Disorders to Chasing the CrossFit Games

  3. Nov 4

    He Avoided Surgery A Different Path to Injury Recovery

    Injury recovery takes fuel. Cutting more food is not always the answer. If your keto or low-carb progress has stalled, book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Garrett Salpeter healed torn ligaments without surgery after being told he would probably need it. On Episode 932 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes explores how that experience led Garrett to focus on the nervous system and create NeuFit. They discuss why pain and movement problems can linger after an injury, where rest helps, and why recovery still needs food and protein. Garrett explains direct current electrical stimulation, the Neubie device, and training with less joint stress. His story offers a different way to think about rebuilding strength when old injuries keep holding you back. Follow Garrett on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garrett.salpeter/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Garrett Salpeter's Recovery Without Surgery 3:18 - Is RICE Enough for Injury Recovery? 7:22 - Rest vs. Movement: What Helps an Injury Heal? 10:05 - Should You Cut Calories When You're Injured? 11:42 - Why Some Injuries Take Longer to Heal 13:51 - How Does NeuFit's Electrical Stimulation Work? 15:39 - The Body Electric: How Healing Signals Work 18:06 - Direct vs. Alternating Current: Neuropathy Study Results 21:37 - Can Electrical Stimulation Calm Your Nervous System? 24:04 - What Does HRV Tell You About Recovery? 26:10 - What Do Brainwaves Reveal About Relaxation? 29:28 - Can Other People's Emotions Affect You? 32:36 - How Your Beliefs Shape Your Results 34:39 - Who Uses NeuFit for Injury Recovery? 35:43 - Can You Train Hard With Less Weight? 40:28 - How Often Should You Use Electrical Stimulation? 42:52 - Can Electrical Stimulation Help Older Adults Stay Strong? 45:21 - What Does a Neubie Session Feel Like? 47:13 - Can You Use the Neubie at Home? 48:26 - Can You Overdo Electrical Stimulation? 49:54 - Where to Find Garrett Salpeter and NeuFit

    He Avoided Surgery A Different Path to Injury Recovery

  4. Nov 2

    Keto and Depression: From Sleeping 18 Hours to Living Again

    Rebecca's progress depended on finding the right keto approach. If your keto or low-carb progress has stalled, book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Depression left Rebecca Austin sleeping up to 18 hours a day. Keto became a turning point in her story. In Episode 931 of Savage Perspective Podcast, nurse and Air Force veteran Rebecca joins Robert Sikes to share how PTSD and brain fog took over her life. She explains the changes she noticed after starting a structured ketogenic diet with professional support, from clearer thinking to renewed energy and joy. They discuss metabolic psychiatry, adjusting keto macros, returning to the gym, and handling a later setback. Hear how she moved from getting through the day to wanting more from life. Follow Rebecca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_austin_rn/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Rebecca Austin's PTSD and Keto Journey 5:24 - What Does PTSD Really Feel Like? 7:58 - The Hidden Mental Toll of ER Nursing 15:20 - PTSD Symptoms: Panic Attacks, Insomnia, and Brain Fog 21:42 - PTSD and Alcohol: Recognizing a Dangerous Pattern 23:51 - Why Residential PTSD Treatment Didn't Help Her 26:25 - Can PTSD Symptoms Look Like Bipolar Disorder? 29:45 - Can Genetic Testing Guide Psychiatric Medication? 35:27 - Why Is Diet Missing From Mental Health Care? 38:57 - Warrior PATHH and Post-Traumatic Growth 42:47 - Keto for Mental Health: Her First Five Days 47:59 - How Her Sleep, Energy, and Depression Changed 52:48 - Why She Thinks Ketones Helped Her Brain 57:27 - Are Poor Sleep and Low Energy Really Normal? 59:47 - Why Did Her Keto Progress Stall? 1:02:21 - How She Adjusted Her Keto Macros 1:04:11 - From Joint Pain to a 160-Pound Deadlift 1:07:13 - Her Vision for Keto and Mental Health Care 1:08:53 - What Stops People From Trying Keto? 1:11:23 - How to Make Keto Meal Prep Simple 1:14:25 - Finding Self-Compassion After Trauma 1:18:43 - Where to Find Rebecca Austin

    Keto and Depression: From Sleeping 18 Hours to Living Again

  5. Oct 28

    Longevity Doctor: Age Better With These 3 Core Principles

    Stalled on keto or low-carb? Learn how your food intake fits your training and recovery. Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to help break through your plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Aging well starts with how you treat your body every day. In Episode 930 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes joins Dr. Sanjeev Goel to explore three longevity principles: building resilience through stress, understanding cycles of growth and breakdown, and working with your body's natural rhythms. They connect these ideas to fasting, exercise, food choices, and sleep. You'll also hear why fasting insulin matters, what biological age tests measure, and where peptide hype gets ahead of the evidence. Learn to think beyond quick fixes and build habits that support a longer, healthier life. Learn more about Peak Human: https://peakhuman.ai/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - The Fisherman Parable: When Is Enough Enough? 2:16 - Healthspan vs. Lifespan: What Really Matters? 4:32 - Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference? 6:25 - Why Is Alzheimer’s Called Type 3 Diabetes? 9:39 - Could Humans Really Live to 150? 12:28 - Three Principles for Healthier Aging 17:37 - What Bulking and Cutting Teach Us About Aging 20:11 - What Fasting Insulin Reveals That A1C Can Miss 22:53 - How Do You Break Unhealthy Eating Habits? 24:53 - Are Glucose Monitors Useful Without Diabetes? 26:45 - Alcohol, Cannabis & Psychedelics: Comparing the Risks 30:13 - Blue Zones: Is Longevity About More Than Diet? 31:38 - How to Reduce Stress in a Busy Life 35:08 - Digital Fasting: How to Take Back Your Attention 38:03 - Why Healthy Habits May Have a Longevity Ceiling 39:00 - Plasma Exchange & Exosomes: Can They Slow Aging? 41:34 - Bryan Johnson & Biological Age: What Do Tests Measure? 45:19 - Are Peptides for Longevity Overhyped? 47:15 - Growth Hormone: Can Too Much Shorten Your Life? 49:31 - Could Gene Therapy Be the Next Longevity Breakthrough? 51:05 - GLP-1 Weight Loss: Benefits, Trade-Offs & Unknowns 53:05 - Sleep, Recovery & Choosing Between WHOOP and Oura 54:44 - What HRV and Resting Heart Rate Tell You 57:10 - When Does Health Tracking Become a Stressor? 59:10 - How Your Social Network Shapes Your Health 1:02:23 - Bioelectricity: Exploring How Cells Communicate 1:04:39 - Where to Find Dr. Sanjeev Goel

    Longevity Doctor: Age Better With These 3 Core Principles

  6. Oct 26

    Exosomes: What You Need to Know Before Spending $25,000

    If your keto or low-carb progress has stalled, book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Exosome prices tell only part of the story. In Episode 929 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes joins Caleb Granger of Apex Regenerative to discuss stem cells, exosomes, and protocols that can cost $25,000. Caleb explains why he puts tissue source, dose, and testing ahead of particle counts alone. They compare IVs, injections, and sprays, explore his views on BPC-157 and PRP, and discuss the costs of ongoing care. Caleb also shares his father's kidney story and patient results he reports seeing. Hear his case for exosomes and the questions Robert asks about sourcing, safety, and what buyers get for their money. More info on Apex Regenerative: https://theapexmedical.com/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Recovery Basics Before Advanced Treatments 2:50 - What Are Exosomes? 5:33 - Why the Source of Exosomes Matters 10:00 - Live Tissue vs. Cultured Cells 15:39 - Aging and the Limits of Your Own Stem Cells 19:58 - Caleb's Story: His Father's Kidney Function 25:02 - Caleb's Case for the Exosome Research 28:37 - Injections, IVs, and the Dose Question 32:21 - Robert Asks About Safety and Contamination 34:49 - Exosome Testing: What's Inside Each Particle? 37:37 - Keto Brick 38:19 - Patents, Pharma, and Insurance Coverage 47:52 - What a $25,000 Protocol Includes 56:10 - Exosomes vs. BPC-157 1:00:20 - What Happens When Treatment Stops? 1:04:11 - Caleb's Personal Protocol and Blood Markers 1:09:45 - Exosomes in Competitive Sports 1:11:30 - Caleb's Reported Type 2 Diabetes Results 1:14:10 - Caleb's Tinnitus Experience 1:17:31 - Donor Screening and Placental Tissue Sourcing 1:21:52 - Where Caleb Sees Exosome Therapy Going 1:25:29 - Revisiting Safety Claims and Stem Cell Studies 1:28:41 - Where to Find Caleb and Apex Regenerative

    Exosomes: What You Need to Know Before Spending $25,000

  7. Oct 21

    He Tested Nearly 600 Mattresses: Here's the Truth

    Want to optimize sleep and nutition? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call An expensive mattress is not always a better mattress. In Episode 928 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Derek Hales of NapLab, who has tested 600 mattresses. Derek explains where higher prices stop buying better performance, why firmer is not always better, and how paid rankings can cloud your search. Robert shares how changing his mattress improved his mornings. They compare foam and hybrids, discuss cooling and off-gassing, and look at the tests behind mattress scores. You will also hear which bed Derek sleeps on and what to check before replacing yours, from your pillow to the frame beneath it. Take your NapLab Quiz here: https://naplab.com/mattress-quiz/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters:  0:00 - What Testing Nearly 600 Mattresses Reveals 1:03 - Why Robert Changed His Mattress 2:51 - Is a Firmer Mattress Really Better for Your Back? 4:43 - How Long Should a Mattress Last? 6:15 - What Is Mattress Off-Gassing? 7:42 - How NapLab Tests Mattresses 9:04 - How Much Should You Spend on a Mattress? 10:16 - Are Mattresses in a Box Any Good? 11:34 - Buying Online vs. In Store: Trials and Returns 14:21 - Can You Trust Mattress Reviews? 17:30 - Keto Brick: Robert’s Nutrition Break 18:11 - What Happens to Mattresses After Testing? 18:41 - How Mattresses Are Scored for Sex and Motion Transfer 20:17 - How Cooling Claims Are Put to the Test 21:12 - What Mattress Does Derek Hales Sleep On? 21:50 - Is Your Mattress Too Soft for Your Body? 23:10 - Are Luxury Mattresses Worth the Price? 25:02 - How Much Should You Spend on a Pillow? 27:27 - Dunlop vs. Talalay: Understanding Latex Mattresses 30:18 - ChiliPad vs. Eight Sleep: What Are You Paying For? 32:40 - How Mattress Testing Became a Full-Time Business 35:40 - What to Check Before Buying a New Mattress 38:08 - Do You Need a Box Spring? 39:38 - How to Get a Personalized Mattress Recommendation

    He Tested Nearly 600 Mattresses: Here's the Truth

  8. Oct 19

    This Breathing Exercise Trains Your Nervous System

    Stress less about your diet. Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Breathing can train your stress response. In Episode 927 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Deborah Rozman of HeartMath about heart rate variability, or HRV, and the link between your heart and brain. A wearable can give you a score, but what do you do with it? Deborah explains how HRV biofeedback, slower breathing, and gratitude fit into a daily practice. She guides Robert through an exercise you can try as you listen. They explore why feeling calm does not mean feeling tired, how stress shapes recovery, and why tracking alone is not training. Learn what a five-minute practice can look like before the demands of the day take over. For more info, visit HeartMath: https://www.heartmath.com/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Is HRV? HeartMath’s Origin Story 4:58 - What Does Your HRV Number Really Mean? 8:12 - Can You Improve Your Resting HRV? 11:47 - HRV and Exercise: Finding Your Flow State 13:36 - The Heart-Brain Connection: Biology and Intuition 20:31 - How Do Positive Emotions Affect the Heart and Brain? 25:08 - Blue Zones: Does Your “Emotional Diet” Matter? 27:03 - Social Media, AI, and the Loss of Human Connection 28:43 - How to Start HRV Biofeedback Training 31:13 - HeartMath vs. Wearables: Tracking vs. Training 33:53 - Try This Guided Heart-Focused Breathing Exercise 36:17 - Why Relaxation Alone Isn’t the Goal 37:43 - What Does Nervous System Balance Look Like? 39:51 - Exploring HRV and Earth’s Magnetic Field 41:16 - How Deborah Rozman Went From Psychology to HeartMath 44:06 - Antidepressants, Emotions, and Self-Regulation 46:19 - Psychedelics: Can a Breakthrough Replace Daily Practice? 48:09 - What’s Next for HeartMath? 50:07 - Building a Five-Minute Morning and Evening Routine 52:26 - Where to Find HeartMath and Get Started

    This Breathing Exercise Trains Your Nervous System
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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
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Robert Sikes
  • Show Website
    Savage Perspective Podcast

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