Savage Perspective Podcast

Robert Sikes
  • 4.7 (432)
  • 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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 6d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Oct 16

    The Work Podcast Episode 78 - Brick Batter

    This week Greg and I recap our trip to KetoPalooza and finally dive into the details of Brick Batter, our newest Keto Brick product. We break down the flavors, ingredients, and why we're so excited about this new way to fuel your body. We also talk about some big changes coming to Keto Savage, shifting our focus toward helping the keto community embrace bodybuilding and strength training. With Greg moving, an upcoming elk hunt, and a growing business, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. We wrap things up with some random rabbit holes about reality TV, AI, and figuring out what's actually real anymore. Lots of exciting things on the horizon! 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

    The Work Podcast Episode 78 - Brick Batter

  7. Oct 14

    Psychologist Explains Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry

    Eating when you’re not hungry? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Food can quiet the noise in your head without fixing what hurts. In Episode 926 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with psychologist Dr. Adi Jaffe to explore emotional eating, binge eating, and the habits we learn as kids. Adi explains why wanting to change is not enough when old patterns still guide your actions. His five-step model shows how the meaning you give an event shapes your feelings, actions, and results. Food and nonstop work can offer a brief escape, but the pain beneath them still needs attention. Learn why the same urges keep returning and how to start seeing the pattern before you repeat it. Follow Jeff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dradijaffe/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Food Addiction and Adi Jaffe’s Recovery Story 2:21 - Why We Use Food to Feel Better 4:02 - How Childhood Shapes Your Eating Habits 8:35 - Why Breaking Old Patterns Feels Unsafe 13:14 - Social Comparison, Shame and Feeling Behind 17:48 - How Fatherhood Changed the Meaning of Success 19:57 - Using Food and Work to Escape Emotional Pain 22:32 - Facing Pain and Taking Ownership 26:24 - The Five-Step Loop Behind Your Reactions 33:14 - What You Can and Can’t Control 35:41 - When Success Becomes an Addiction 38:27 - The 10-Year Test for Making a Change 41:45 - Entrepreneurship, Autonomy and Fulfillment 47:17 - Growth Mindset and the Success Trap 49:42 - Putting the Work Into Yourself 51:54 - Finding Purpose Through Relationships and Service 56:22 - Unhooked, SPARx and Where to Find Adi

    Psychologist Explains Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry

  8. Oct 12

    He Tried Carnivore for 30 Days... And It Changed His Life

    Hitting a plateau on your carnivore or keto journey? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through it: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Kerry Mann feared the carnivore diet would hurt his heart. In Episode 925 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes hears why he tried it for 30 days anyway. His meals were beef, butter, bacon, and eggs. He says his snoring stopped before he lost a pound. His stomach pain soon eased. But what about his heart? Kerry shares how his mood, energy, and family life changed. He lost weight and stopped his medications with his doctors' help. His first experiment led to a YouTube video and Healing Humanity, a film built around personal health stories. Hear what changed first, what took longer, and why sharing his story became his mission. Subscribe to Kerry's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Homesteadhow Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Kerry Mann's Health Before Carnivore 2:29 - Why Didn't Antidepressants Help Kerry? 4:13 - A Mini-Stroke and Heart Failure in His 30s 5:16 - How Severe Was His Depression? 7:06 - Why Was Nutrition Missing From His Care? 9:24 - What Made Him Try Carnivore? 13:26 - Why Commit to 30 Days of Carnivore? 13:50 - Did Carnivore Change His Sleep? 16:03 - His First Month of Carnivore: What Changed? 17:10 - What Did His Heart Tests Show After One Year? 18:57 - How Did His Weight and Mental Health Change? 20:44 - Would He Trade His Health for $1 Billion? 22:00 - Keto Brick 22:50 - Carnivore, Community, and a New Purpose 25:32 - His 30-Day Video Changed Everything 27:04 - Why Make Healing Humanity? 31:20 - Could Healing Humanity Reach Netflix? 33:03 - How Hard Is Making a Documentary? 35:36 - What Will the Healing Humanity Series Cover? 37:26 - How Did He Find These Carnivore Stories? 39:11 - 700 Pounds and Housebound: Bill's Story 39:58 - How Did He Support His Family? 42:43 - How Does Homesteading Support Carnivore? 44:15 - Why Not Release Healing Humanity on Amazon Prime? 45:40 - Why Are People Still Getting Sicker? 47:16 - Is Brain Fog Keeping You Stuck? 48:31 - Can One Decision Change Your Life? 50:17 - Why Are Health Documentaries So Persuasive? 52:18 - How to Watch Healing Humanity 53:44 - Making Up for Lost Time

    He Tried Carnivore for 30 Days... And It Changed His Life
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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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