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. How To Repair Gut Health: Diet Detoxing Tips

    1 DAY AGO

    How To Repair Gut Health: Diet Detoxing Tips

    Struggling with gut issues while eating clean? Book a free call with Robert to fix your digestion on keto: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Most detox protocols are making your gut worse. In episode 860 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with detox specialist Eva Hooft about why your body cannot detox properly and what to do about it. Eva explains how your nervous system controls digestion, why stress causes bloating even when eating healthy, and the exact order you need to follow before any cleanse will work. She shares the simple pressure-cooked vegetable protocol that helped her clients eliminate up to 70 percent of their symptoms without a single supplement. If your gut health is stuck no matter what you try, this episode reveals the detox mistakes you need to stop making today. Follow Eva on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eva.hooft Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Why Your Body Stopped Healing Naturally 0:45 - How To Identify Real Detox vs Marketing Scams 3:10 - Why Extreme Dieting Destroys Your Gut Bacteria 5:05 - Did You Inherit Your Parent's Mineral Deficiencies? 7:09 - How Your Ancestors Dictate Your Current Health 9:03 - Why Stress Bloating Happens Even On Clean Diets 11:22 - How To Switch Your Body From Fight To Digest 13:04 - Why Safety Is The Secret To Natural Detox 15:32 - What Hair Testing Reveals About Your Energy 17:47 - Why Blood Tests Miss Chronic Gut Issues 20:08 - Why Working Out More Is Making You Sicker 23:06 - Why Vegan Diets Lead To Major Mineral Gaps 25:00 - The Pressure Cooked Vegetable Protocol For Digestion 27:00 - How To Find Your Specific Metabolic Type 32:06 - Why Your Body Needs Carbs To Repair Itself 35:05 - Does The Carnivore Diet Actually Work Long Term? 38:38 - How Fiber Acts As A Sponge For Toxins 41:00 - The Order Of Operations For A Real Cleanse 44:08 - Why Juice Cleanses Are A Waste Of Time 48:12 - How Gut Health Increases Your Business Revenue 51:05 - Why Repressed Emotions Cause Physical Pain 55:02 - How To Take Extreme Ownership Of Your Health 58:17 - What Is Next For Eva Hooft In 2026 1:01:01 - Where To Follow Eva Hooft Online

    1h 2m
  2. Switching From Keto To Carnivore Transformed My Health

    3 DAYS AGO

    Switching From Keto To Carnivore Transformed My Health

    Been on keto but not seeing the mental clarity you expected? Book a free call with Robert Sikes: ketobodybuilding.com/call Dave Schmitz was told he'd be on psychiatric meds for life. Bipolar diagnosis in his 30s, five years of feeling emotionally numb on Lamictal. Then he went full carnivore. One to two pounds of ground beef daily. Six months later, he forgot to take his medication and felt fine. On this episode of Savage Perspective Podcast, Dave shares how strict carnivore eating and a shift in gratitude helped him ditch the pills his psychiatrist said he'd need until the grave. He also runs a keto restaurant on Route 66, homeschools seven kids, and has some thoughts on why Americans can't handle bread anymore. If you're weighing keto vs carnivore for brain health, this one hits different. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Connection Through F-Bomb 3:45 - How Keto Keto Carnivore Restaurant Started 8:20 - What Is an Episode of Bipolar Disorder? 12:15 - Why I Was Prescribed Lamotrigin for Life 16:30 - How My Son's Food Restrictions Changed Everything 21:00 - Why I Decided to Try Full Carnivore 24:45 - Taking Fenbendazole and Forgetting My Medication 29:20 - Could Parasites Cause Mental Health Issues? 33:10 - Heavy Metals, Mercury Fillings, and Brain Inflammation 37:45 - How Colloidal Gold May Have Helped 41:30 - Mental Health and High Fat Diets Connection 45:15 - Running a Restaurant with 7 Kids 49:00 - What Homeschooling 7 Children Actually Looks Like 52:45 - Why Europeans Can't Eat American Bread 56:20 - How Gratitude Started My Healing Journey 1:00:15 - Sticking to Carnivore Without Being Dogmatic 1:04:30 - Training Your Brain to Say No

    53 min
  3. The Work Podcast Episode 45 - One Year In!

    6 DAYS AGO

    The Work Podcast Episode 45 - One Year In!

    Can you believe it? We are officially one year into The Work podcast! It’s been exactly a year since we dropped our first episode on Valentine’s Day 2025, and what a ride it’s been. This show started as a creative outlet and a way to give you guys real-time updates, and the support from this community has been incredible. In today's episode, we’re diving into some "gym talk" rants and observations from the week. We touch on the strange culture of negativity on social media—specifically the "venom" found on platforms like Threads—and why it seems like people are looking for any reason to be offended. We also get into a pretty candid conversation about the state of masculinity today, the "warrior poet" concept, and why self-imposed hardship is necessary to build character. I also give a (possibly final) update on my high-fiber experiment. I went from 5 grams to nearly 35 grams of fiber a day this month, and the results... well, they weren't what the "experts" promised. From systemic inflammation to feeling like a 97-year-old man, I’m breaking down why I might be calling it quits on the veggies to get back to peak performance before our upcoming Tough Mudder. In this episode: One Year Anniversary: Reflecting on a year of recording and why most podcasts don’t make it past episode three. The "Threads" Phenotype: Why certain social media platforms become breeding grounds for negativity and victim mentality. The Devolved Man: Our take on the current dating pool, the lack of "capable" men, and why you need both a hard and soft side to be well-rounded. The Fiber Update: How 30g of fiber and increased carbs impacted my inflammation, sleep, and training recovery. Abundance vs. Scarcity: My new strategy for the building phase—eating to satiety and simply doing more rather than cutting back. Minnesota Trip Recap: A look at the massive Los Campeones gym and the "Conquer Convenience" giveaway. Sunday is the final day to enter our massive Conquer Convenience Giveaway (valued at over $6,500!). Head over to the site to get your entries in before the midnight deadline. 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

    36 min
  4. STOP Eating 6 High Carb Meals A Day If You Want To Build Muscle

    11 FEB

    STOP Eating 6 High Carb Meals A Day If You Want To Build Muscle

    Break through your Keto or low carb plateau, book a call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call You have been lied to about building muscle. The old bodybuilding diet of eating six high carb meals a day might be destroying your health and your gains. In episode 858 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes is joined b Mark Ennis to reveal the truth about ketogenic bodybuilding. Mark explains how he used a carnivore diet to get into incredible shape for his competition without the hunger, energy crashes, and terrible rebound weight gain that plagues most bodybuilders. He and Robert discuss why the fitness industry often gives bad advice, and they share a much smarter way to train and eat for lifelong health and strength. This episode will show you how to finally build the body you want without sacrificing your well being. Follow Mark on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - The TRUTH About Bodybuilding Diets (Keto vs. Carbs) 0:41 - Mark Ennis's Return & His First Bodybuilding Prep 1:32 - How to Conquer a Bodybuilding Prep Without Starving 2:41 - The Ketogenic Advantage: Backstage at a Bodybuilding Show 4:20 - Is It Possible to Win a Bodybuilding Show on a Keto Diet? 6:14 - Why Keto Isn't More Popular in Bodybuilding 7:02 - The Biggest Post-Show Dieting Mistake 8:24 - Carb-Fueled vs. Fat-Fueled: Backstage Energy Levels 9:25 - The RIGHT Way to Approach Bodybuilding for Health 10:06 - "Bulking" vs. Getting Fat: The Post-Show Reality 11:02 - The Dark Side of High-Carb Diets in Professional Rugby 13:05 - The Health Risks of Extreme Impact Sports 14:04 - A New Perspective on Aging and Longevity 14:47 - Why You Should Ignore "Body Image" Advice in the Gym 15:43 - The TRT & Weight Loss Drug Epidemic: Chasing the "Easy Button" 16:34 - How to Boost Testosterone Naturally Before Considering TRT 17:23 - The SHOCKING Shift Away From High-Fat Keto 18:03 - Are Carbohydrates ESSENTIAL for Energy? 19:04 - Does the Keto Diet Get Better Over Time? 19:39 - Do You Need Carbs to Build Muscle? (The Insulin Debate) 20:43 - How I Built Muscle with ZERO Carbohydrates for 6 Years 22:22 - The 3 Things Your Body ACTUALLY Needs to Build Muscle 22:54 - High-Volume vs. High-Intensity Training: Which is Better? 23:59 - The Perfect Workout Duration for Maximum Gains 24:34 - Should You Lift Heavy or Focus on Form? (The Deadlift Example) 26:25 - How to Find the Perfect Training Style for Your Body 27:03 - Are You Overtraining? The #1 Sign You Need a Break 28:18 - Important Message from Host Robert Sikes 30:04 - How Often Should You Take a Deload Week for Muscle Growth? 30:33 - The Danger of Combining High Frequency & High Volume Training 31:45 - Why You're Not Building Muscle (Even If You're Lean) 32:16 - What is Reverse Dieting and Why Is It Crucial? 34:30 - How to Structure a Fat Loss Phase for Long-Term Success 35:40 - Why You're Always Sabotaging Your Own Progress 36:23 - The "Holiday Diet" Cycle: Why Quick Fixes Always Fail 37:21 - Do Calories Matter? A New Way to Look at Weight Loss 39:29 - Why "Eat As Much As You Want" is TERRIBLE Advice 40:32 - The Problem with the Modern Carnivore Diet 43:07 - Is a High-Protein Carnivore Diet a Mistake? 44:03 - How I Use Protein-Sparing Fasts for Rapid Fat Loss 45:47 - The TRUTH Behind Carnivores Adding Carbs Back 46:41 - The Problem with "Fitness Influencer" Marketing 47:50 - Why I'll Never Chase Viral Content or "Clout" 50:24 - Why Is There So Much Hate & Division in Nutrition? 51:24 - The Problem with Celebrity & Influencer Diets 52:45 - The Unspoken Truth About Health & Wealth 54:16 - Why Your Mindset About Aging is WRONG 55:23 - Can You Get Strong Without Lifting Weights? 57:36 - Finding Your "Why": The Ultimate Motivation for Health 59:03 - What's Next for Mark Ennis? (New Book & Events) 1:01:25 - The Shocking Price of Beef & Lab-Grown Meat in Ireland 1:02:34 - Where to Find More from Mark Ennis

    1h 3m
  5. The Surprising Diet That Transformed Health and Performance: A Personal Journey

    9 FEB

    The Surprising Diet That Transformed Health and Performance: A Personal Journey

    Struggling with your keto diet? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break your plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call After falling 90 feet down a waterfall and being told by doctors he would never be as strong again, Will Blazer didn't just recover; he became stronger than before. On episode 857 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with professional acrobat Will Blazer about his unbelievable story. Will shares how getting terrible blood work at age 23 led him to try every diet from vegan to keto. He explains how the carnivore diet fixed his health, reduced painful inflammation, and fueled his incredible recovery from a shattered pelvis and other major injuries, allowing him to build muscle and strength without carbohydrates. His journey is a powerful example of how a proper human diet is key for recovery and building a strong body. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - From World-Class Acrobat to Prediabetic: Will Blazer's Story 0:46 - Live with Will Blazer 1:48 - What Is The Extreme Sport of Tricking? 2:43 - How to Teach Yourself Any Physical Skill 3:56 - Does Building Muscle Hurt Athletic Performance? 4:54 - The "Quintfull": A Flip So Difficult Olympians Can't Do It 7:26 - The Horrifying Bloodwork Results at Age 23 8:50 - He Tried Every Diet (Vegan, Keto, Paleo) - Here's What Worked 11:06 - Keto to Carnivore: The Insane Benefits Within The First Week 12:20 - Has The Carnivore Diet Fixed His Health Issues? 13:31 - How He Experiments with The Carnivore Diet 14:40 - Does The Carnivore Diet Hurt Strength & Performance? 15:15 - The Waterfall Accident: A 90-Foot Fall 17:23 - "We All Thought I Was Paralyzed" 19:33 - How An iPhone Feature Saved His Life 20:39 - The Hospital Experience & Refusing Procedures 22:18 - The Full List of Horrific Injuries 24:21 - Learning How to Walk Again 25:30 - The Lowest Point: When The Surgeon Said "You Will Never Be As Strong" 27:32 - A Message From The Host: Robert Sikes 29:12 - Why He Refused a Life-Altering Surgery 31:23 - How "Cheating" on Carnivore Made The Pain Worse 32:08 - The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything 34:17 - The First Backflip After The Injury 35:04 - From Unable to Walk to Stronger Than Ever 37:56 - Why You Must Experience Weakness to Gain Strength 38:35 - What's Next? Road to a 500lb Deadlift 41:38 - Do You Need Carbs for Energy? A Carnivore's Perspective 44:39 - The Goal: Powerlifting Meet & Acrobatics Comeback 45:31 - How to Learn Parkour & Backflips (For Beginners) 47:54 - Where to Find Will Blazer & His Inspirational Recovery Video

    49 min
  6. The Work Podcast Episode 44 - Where’s The Integrity?

    6 FEB

    The Work Podcast Episode 44 - Where’s The Integrity?

    In this episode of The Work, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s been heavy on my mind lately: integrity. We start off with a little trip down memory lane, reflecting on the lessons our parents instilled in us—like the time my brother and I learned a hard lesson about honesty after a "free" gumball heist at the barbershop. It’s those small moments that build the foundation for how you handle yourself when no one is looking. We also touch on some recent headlines surrounding Peter Attia and the importance of holding ourselves to a high moral standard, regardless of how much "knowledge" someone might have. If you aren't a good person, the rest of it doesn't really matter. On the health front, I’m launching into a brand-new 30-day experiment. After a decade of strict keto with minimal fiber, I’m cranking my fiber intake way up to see how it affects my satiety, digestion, and overall performance. I break down exactly what my "note-meal" looks like and how I'm balancing these new macros while staying lean. Plus, we’ve got some massive business updates: The Ultimate Carnivore Convenience Collab: We’re giving away over $6,500 worth of food and gear with our friends at Carnivore Snacks, Carnivore Bar, and Craft Fish Co. Carnivore Cake Pop is Back: Our lowest-carb, highest-protein brick is officially back in stock. Project Grit: I’ve officially taken over the brand! We’ve moved all the inventory in-house, and I’m sharing a special discount code for the listeners. Use code: THEWORK for 20% off at ProjectGrit.com Thanks for tuning in. Remember: how you do anything is how you do everything. Stay savage! Would you like me to create a list of the specific high-fiber food sources mentioned in my experiment for you? 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

    40 min
  7. What the Wild Teaches Us: Life Lessons from Hunting Adventures

    4 FEB

    What the Wild Teaches Us: Life Lessons from Hunting Adventures

    In a world that pushes for comfort, the path to true strength is paved with self-imposed hardship. Navy SEAL instructor and survival expert John Barklow joins Robert Sikes on the Savage Perspective Podcast to reveal the secrets to building unbreakable mental toughness and the life lessons learned from hunting adventures. In episode 856, discover the mindset required to not just survive, but thrive in the wild and in life. Learn about tactical survival systems, the gear that actually matters, and why every man must seek challenges to forge resilience and become harder to kill. Ready to build a body as resilient as your mind? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass and start your journey to becoming stronger and more capable in every aspect of life. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Follow John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - Why Modern Men Need to Hunt  0:39 - John Barklow's Mission to Make You Harder to Kill  1:18 - The Philosophy of Becoming Harder to Kill  1:42 - How a Navy Diver Became a SEAL Team Instructor  3:02 - How Special Operations Survival Systems Are Built  4:34 - What is a Survival System?  5:21 - The "Sharks in the Water" Mentality of Elite Teams  5:52 - How to Build Discipline with Daily Hardships  8:02 - Is "Societal Cancer" Making People Weak?  9:30 - The 9-Month Cold Shower Challenge for Mental Toughness  12:53 - Why Every Man Needs to Experience The Hardship of a Hunt  14:46 - The Biggest Mistake Young Men Make Today  15:43 - The Real Reason for Doing Hard Things (It's Not About Suffering)  17:38 - Why "Maintenance" is a Myth: You're Either Growing or Decaying  18:40 - Leading by Example: How to Set the Standard  21:35 - A Beginner's Guide to Tactical Survival  22:32 - Tree Stand vs. Spot and Stalk: Which is a Better Hunt?  26:00 - The 3 Ways Your Body Loses Heat (And How to Stop It)  29:55 - The #1 Mistake People Make That Ends a Hunt Early  32:30 - The Perfect Pack Weight for a Backcountry Hunt  39:05 - The 3 Non-Negotiable Pieces of Gear for Any Environment  43:23 - What is a "Possibles Pouch" and Why You Need One  46:17 - The 7 Critical Capabilities of a Survival Kit  50:06 - The Truth About Modern Hunting Gear "Systems"  52:00 - How to Build a Complete 8-Piece Cold Weather System  59:07 - Why John Barklow Joined Sitka Gear  1:04:28 - Is Hunting Becoming More or Less Popular?  1:10:59 - Why Hunting is a Critical Family Heritage  1:13:01 - How Hunting Connects You to The Food You Eat  1:16:31 - Why Even Vegans Should Experience a Hunt  1:18:29 - The Real Off-Season: Why Elite Hunters Never Stop Training  1:20:02 - Where to Find John Barklow

    1h 21m
  8. The Truth Behind Veganism: Insights from 10 Weeks of Treatment!

    2 FEB

    The Truth Behind Veganism: Insights from 10 Weeks of Treatment!

    A vegan diet nearly cost him his life, leading to severe anorexia and chronic Lyme disease. On episode 855 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Frank Bohne to hear his unbelievable story. Frank shares the truth about his 10 weeks of forced treatment for his eating disorder, how his testosterone plummeted, and his eventual recovery through a raw carnivore diet. This conversation covers his health journey, from malnourishment to butchering and eating his own raw meat. Ready to build a strong and healthy body with a proven method? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the exact steps for optimizing your health and physique. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Follow Frank on IG: https://www.instagram.com/instafrank95/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - How a Vegan Diet Led to Anorexia & Lyme Disease  0:38 - Guest Intro: Frank Bohne's Radical Transformation  2:55 - What Convinced Him to Go Vegan?  4:09 - His Shocking Weight at 6'1" on a Vegan Diet  6:15 - Was He Binging and Purging or Just Malnourished?  6:41 - The Moment He Realized His Health Was Collapsing  8:13 - Inside the "Psychological Warfare" of Anorexia Treatment  9:56 - His Testosterone Levels Were in the Double Digits  12:00 - The Controversial "Everything in Moderation" Treatment Method  15:09 - What Was His Family Life Like During His Decline?  16:29 - How Do They Measure "Progress" in Treatment?  18:15 - Did He Quit Veganism After Leaving the Hospital?  21:00 - What Kind of "Food" Do They Serve in Treatment?  22:39 - From Veganism to a Keto-Carnivore Diet  24:41 - How Did He Get Chronic Lyme Disease?  26:32 - The Joe Rogan Episode That Changed His Life  28:34 - A Word From Our Host: No Ads, Just Value  30:16 - Why He Started Eating Raw Sheep Eyes  32:48 - Does He Eat Primarily Sheep or Beef?  34:36 - Why Lamb is One of the Best Keto-Carnivore Foods  37:00 - How Long Does One Sheep Last Him?  38:25 - How He Stores a Whole Lamb in His Toyota Prius  39:18 - Does He Prefer a Certain Taste or Texture?  42:55 - Is This Lifestyle Another Form of Eating Disorder?  45:32 - How the Vegan Community Reacts to Him Now  48:20 - His Plan to Create More Butchering Content  49:23 - How Much Does It Cost to Buy and Butcher a Whole Sheep?  52:40 - What's the Future Hold for Frank?  55:57 - How Does He Vet Farmers to Avoid Parasites in Raw Meat?  58:09 - Where to Find More From Frank Bohne

    59 min
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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
    902
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Robert Sikes
  • Show Website
    Savage Perspective Podcast

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