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. 1d ago

    The Keto Cure? How One Woman Escaped Years of Depression

    Break through your keto plateau and build a plan that supports your body and mind. Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call In episode 902 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Robyn Dobbins to share the powerful story behind her keto mental health journey and the Cholesterol Code film. Robyn started a low carb diet after high cholesterol led to a statin recommendation. She cut out sugar and grains, lost 50 pounds, and noticed major changes in her mood, energy, and daily life. Robert and Robyn discuss postpartum depression, medication side effects, family struggles, processed food, social media, ketosis, carnivore eating, strength training, and the sweet potato experiment that brought her symptoms back. Her story offers hope to anyone searching for a simple path toward better physical and mental health. Follow Robyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/robynrdobbins/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Who Is Robyn Dobbins—and Why Is She in Cholesterol Code? 0:51 - How High Cholesterol Led Robyn Dobbins to Keto 3:44 - Can a Ketogenic Diet Improve Mental Health? 6:53 - What Did Decades of Depression Look Like? 10:58 - Why Are Depression Rates Rising in Young People? 12:15 - How Processed Foods May Affect Brain Health 15:22 - Are Smartphones and Social Media Harming Kids? 21:45 - What Does Postpartum Depression Really Look Like? 28:23 - How Did Her Bipolar and OCD Diagnoses Begin? 31:05 - How Are Mental Health Disorders Diagnosed? 32:07 - The Hidden Trial and Error of Psychiatric Medication 35:15 - How Mental Illness and Medication Affected Her Family 38:38 - Did Psychiatric Medication Actually Help? 39:44 - How She Realized Diet Had Changed Her Mental Health 42:20 - What Does Life After Depression Feel Like? 45:23 - How Did Her Children Respond to Her Transformation? 48:23 - How Does Keto Affect the Brain? 52:31 - Do You Need to Track Ketones and Macros? 54:37 - Did One Sweet Potato Bring Her Depression Back? 57:17 - Can Too Much Protein Affect Mental Health? 58:33 - What Does Robyn Dobbins Eat in a Typical Day? 1:00:22 - Why Eating the Same Foods Every Day Works 1:02:00 - What’s Next for Robyn Dobbins? 1:04:59 - Where to Follow Robyn and Ketobiography

    The Keto Cure? How One Woman Escaped Years of Depression

  2. 3d ago

    The Work Podcast Episode 66 - Eureka Springs

    In this episode, Greg tells me all about his weekend getaway to Eureka Springs, complete with haunted hotels, paranormal activity, zip lining, great food, and some seriously unique history. We also talk about wild animals, gambling, the upcoming Rock Town Naturals bodybuilding show, new apparel and Keto Brick projects in the pipeline, my prep for the 50 Mile March, and the return of the vlogs. Plenty of random conversation, questionable pronunciations, and cool things cooking! 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 66 - Eureka Springs

  3. 6d ago

    What Your Love Handles Reveal About Visceral Fat

    Struggling to break through your keto or low carb plateau? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your love handles are not just stubborn fat. They are a warning sign of the visceral fat hiding deep inside your body, and it could be quietly making you sick. In episode 901 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Dr. Sean O'Mara to break down what MRI scans really reveal about visceral fat, deep subcutaneous fat, and the fat around your heart. Dr. O'Mara shares how one man reduced his heart fat by 60 percent in just five days, why fasting and sprinting beat long cardio, how gut bacteria and fermented foods change your body, and why your blood work may be lying to you. If you care about fat loss, longevity, and looking and performing your best, watch the full episode now. Follow Dr. O'Mara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drseanomara/ Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - The MRI Experiment: Scanning a Natural vs. Enhanced Bodybuilder 2:00 - Natty vs. Steroids: What Do MRI Scans Actually Reveal? 3:35 - Do Steroids Cause Visceral Fat? A Doctor's Prediction 4:37 - What Are Love Handles Really? The Deep Subcutaneous Fat Problem 7:46 - Why Fascia Is a Bigger Deal Than Your Doctor Told You 9:32 - Good Fat vs. Bad Fat: The Membrane That Separates Them 11:54 - Why the Future of Healthcare Is Trainers, Not Doctors 12:55 - Superficial vs. Deep Subcutaneous Fat: What Drives Each? 14:21 - The Longevity Molecule Bodybuilders Are Starving Themselves Of 15:53 - How To Burn Deep Subcutaneous Fat (Without Losing the Good Kind) 18:06 - The Muscle You've Never Trained: Why Blood Flow Beats Hypertrophy 20:38 - Can You Have Low Visceral Fat But Stubborn Love Handles? 22:17 - How Fast Does Heart Fat Disappear? An NFL Player's Scan 24:15 - The 60% Heart Fat Reduction in Just 5 Days 26:23 - The 39-Hour Body Transformation That Shocked a Doctor 29:06 - The Secret Probiotics That Supercharge Fat Loss 30:57 - A Word on Keto Brick 31:43 - Do You Need Fermented Foods on a Carnivore Diet? 32:35 - How Gut Bacteria Create Natural GLP-1 (Ozempic Alternative?) 34:00 - The Probiotics That Gave Him "Superhuman" Senses 41:22 - The "Living Diet": Why You Should Chew Meat With Ferments 43:05 - Why the Government Now Recommends Fermented Foods 45:00 - DEXA vs. MRI: Which Is Accurate for Visceral Fat? 47:09 - Why an MRI Scan Changes Your Life (And a Number Doesn't) 53:03 - Why Blood Work Lies: The Case for Structural Health Markers 58:07 - The Danger of Extreme Fasting (And How To Do It Right) 1:00:31 - Why You Should Only Work Out in a Fasted State 1:02:37 - Where To Find Dr. Sean O'Mara

    What Your Love Handles Reveal About Visceral Fat

  4. Jul 13

    Marriage After Babies Is Hard (Watch If You’re A New Parent)

    Book a free keto or low carb plateau consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Marriage after babies can test even the strongest families. In episode 900 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with his wife, Crystal Sikes, for an honest look at marriage after kids, life with a toddler and a baby, postpartum fitness, homeschooling, homesteading, business pressure, and the hard truth about trying to stay close when life feels full. Crystal shares why she paused a new business idea, how she lost postpartum weight without GLP-1s, and why she chooses natural aging over Botox and filler. Robert and Crystal also talk about faith, family, keto, low carb living, strength training, and building a life that keeps marriage, kids, and health at the center. Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - Episode 900: Robert & Crystal Sikes Life Audit 1:34 - What’s Changed Since the Fourth Trimester? 3:01 - Should Homesteaders Raise Turkeys Next? 3:47 - Why Busy Couples Need a Life Audit 5:54 - Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard 6:44 - When Your Kid Finally Becomes a Daddy’s Boy 9:33 - How Should Parents Start Homeschooling? 11:03 - What Is TPLO Surgery for Dogs? 14:50 - Why Crystal Is Pausing Her Apothecary Business 19:56 - Is Motherhood the Season to Build or Slow Down? 22:27 - Why Parents Should Stop Rushing the Little Years 24:27 - How Crystal Changed Her Workout Routine as a Mom 29:16 - Why Barbell Training Feels Better in a Private Gym 30:29 - How Crystal Lost Postpartum Weight Without GLP-1s 35:19 - Rebuilding Strength After Pregnancy: Bench, Squat & Deadlift 37:12 - Keto Bodybuilding Resources for Fat Loss & Muscle 38:52 - How to Organize Life When Everything Feels Chaotic 40:28 - How to Protect Marriage During the Baby Years 42:43 - Why Homeschooling and RV Travel Could Change Everything 45:20 - Crystal’s Role in the Savage Business 46:12 - Why Women Feel Pressure to Get Botox and Filler 47:20 - Why Crystal Chooses Natural Aging Over Looksmaxing 51:32 - Are GLP-1s Replacing Real Lifestyle Change? 52:55 - Why Natural Strength and Healthy Habits Age Better 54:51 - Where to Follow Crystal and Live Savage

    Marriage After Babies Is Hard (Watch If You’re A New Parent)

  5. Jul 10

    The Work Podcast Episode 65- Pull One Lever

    This week on The Work, Greg is back from a Fourth of July road trip, while I share stories from a weekend of fireworks, family, chainsaws, and a tree that definitely didn't blow up the way I planned. We also talk about training, body composition, why patience beats constant dieting, and the value of making one change at a time instead of chasing quick results. We wrap things up with updates on new apparel, upcoming Keto Brick products, and what's next behind the scenes. Thanks for tuning in.  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 65- Pull One Lever

  6. Jul 8

    Why You’re Still Constipated (Do This First)

    Break through your keto or low carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Constipation can wreck your gut health, detox, energy, and results long before you notice the real problem. In episode 899 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with gut health expert Marina Ortega to talk about why you’re still constipated and what to fix first. Marina shares how stress, dehydration, low electrolytes, laxative use, and poor drainage can keep the body stuck. They also cover colon hydrotherapy, coffee enemas, castor oil packs, parasite cleansing, black mold exposure, liver detox, GLP-1 constipation, bloating, and why men, athletes, and high performers should pay more attention to daily elimination. Follow Marina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marinathepoopfairy Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Is the Gut Microbiome and Why Does It Matter? 0:19 - Marina Ortega’s 5-Year Battle With Chronic Constipation 1:49 - How Stress and Dehydration Can Shut Down Digestion 3:01 - Why Is Poop Still So Hard to Talk About? 3:45 - Are Laxatives Making Constipation Worse? 4:33 - How Often Should You Poop Each Day? 5:38 - Constipation vs. Diarrhea: What Is Actually Normal? 5:51 - When Does Constipation Become Dangerous? 6:56 - How Black Mold Exposure Nearly Took Marina Down 9:49 - The Hidden Black Mold Risk in Steam Rooms 11:01 - What Is the Best Way to Test for Mold? 13:18 - The Biggest Mistake People Make With Detox Cleanses 15:20 - How To Open Your Detox Pathways First 16:38 - How Do Coffee Enemas Actually Work? 18:16 - Coffee Enemas vs. Distilled Water Enemas 19:23 - Should Healthy People Do Detox Treatments? 19:53 - Keto Brick Interruption 20:43 - Why Coffee Enemas and Castor Oil Packs Are Back 21:05 - What Is a Castor Oil Pack and How Does It Work? 22:29 - Is Dehydration Causing Your Constipation? 23:02 - How To Choose the Right Electrolytes 23:41 - How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day? 24:28 - Is Coffee Dehydrating You? 25:13 - What Happens During Colon Hydrotherapy? 26:01 - Colon Hydrotherapy vs. Enemas: What’s the Difference? 26:31 - Is Colon Hydrotherapy Safe? 27:48 - Should Everyone Do a Parasite Cleanse? 29:21 - How Often Should You Do a Parasite Cleanse? 30:34 - Why Parasite Cleanses Can Make You Feel Worse First 31:05 - What Comes Out During a Parasite Cleanse? 32:17 - What Ingredients Kill Parasites? 34:48 - Ancient Detox Remedies That Still Work 36:10 - Are Castor Oil Packs and Parasite Cleanses Safe for Kids? 36:57 - What To Expect After a Parasite Cleanse 37:54 - Why More Men and Athletes Are Doing Gut Detox 39:46 - How GLP-1 Drugs Can Cause Constipation 40:28 - What’s Next for Marina Ortega and Trust Your Gut 41:47 - Why Liver Cleansing Is So Underrated 42:17 - Can Extended Fasting Detox the Liver? 43:10 - Where To Find Marina Ortega

    Why You’re Still Constipated (Do This First)

  7. Jul 6

    I Added Carbs Back to Keto to Build Muscle

    Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call One of the most well known low carb/keto advocates adding carbs back to build muscle changes the whole conversation. In episode 898 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Maria Emmerich to break down why she added carbs back into her diet, how protein, fat, and strength training support muscle gain, and why nutrition is never one size fits all. They also dig into gluconeogenesis, metabolic health, hormones, HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, menopause, body composition, and the real cost of chasing weight loss over strength. This is a practical talk for keto, carnivore, and low carb listeners who want better results, better health, and a smarter plan.  Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Does Maria Emmerich Eat Now? 2:37 - Why Add Carbs to Carnivore for Muscle Gain? 4:02 - How Much Protein, Fat, and Carbs Does She Eat? 5:31 - Why Morning Strength Training Feels Like an Antidepressant 6:26 - What Is Gluconeogenesis and Is It Demand-Driven? 8:23 - Can You Eat Too Much Protein on Keto or Carnivore? 10:24 - Are Peptides Overrated Without the Basics Dialed In? 13:14 - What Hormone Panel Markers Matter Most for Women? 14:45 - Why HRT Matters Even If You Feel Fine 16:46 - Is Bioidentical HRT Really Unnatural? 19:05 - Do Hormones Start Declining Earlier Than People Think? 20:43 - Should Every Perimenopausal Woman Consider HRT? 21:50 - How Often Should You Test Hormones and Is It Ever Too Late? 23:05 - How Women 40+ Should Train, Eat, and Protect Bone Density 24:03 - Why GLP-1s Can Backfire During Perimenopause 25:13 - The Perfect Storm of Kids, Stress, and Hormone Decline 27:20 - Why HRT May Be a Better Investment Than Peptides 28:11 - Quick Break: What Is Keto Brick? 29:00 - When Do Peptides Actually Make Sense? 29:42 - Which HRT Option Is Best: Pellets, Creams, or Injections? 31:56 - What Men Get Wrong About Testosterone Therapy 33:12 - What Are Peptides and What Was the First One? 34:48 - Which Peptides Help With Weight Loss, Gut Health, and Inflammation? 35:32 - Are Peptides Safe Long Term? 36:40 - Can GLP-1s Cause Anhedonia and Dopamine Problems? 38:33 - How Should You Cycle Peptides the Right Way? 40:47 - Should You Cycle Off GLP-1s Instead of Staying on Forever? 41:26 - What’s Next for GLP-4, GLP-5, and Myostatin Inhibitors? 42:48 - Can Athletes Even Test for Peptides? 43:27 - Do GLP-1s Cause Muscle Loss or Mostly Water Loss? 45:02 - Why Peptides Should Never Replace the Fundamentals 46:44 - Do GLP-1s Make It Easier to Eat More Junk Food? 48:36 - Should You Focus on Performance Instead of Scale Weight? 49:18 - The Dangerous High of Getting Too Lean 51:03 - Why Gaining Weight Can Be the Healthier Goal 52:21 - How Maria Is Mentally Navigating Weight Gain 54:16 - Why Maria Emmerich Keeps Evolving Her Views 55:26 - The Sardine Experiment That Spiked Arsenic 56:01 - Maria Emmerich’s Global Keto Retreats 57:28 - Where to Find Maria and Her New Book 57:46 - Hunting, Freezers, and Final Thoughts

    I Added Carbs Back to Keto to Build Muscle

  8. Jul 3

    The Work Podcast Episode 64- High Fat Fourth

    In this episode of The Work, Greg and I kick things off with a tongue twister, stair master etiquette, and a pretty cool reminder not to judge people too quickly. We also talk through the upcoming posing seminar, Natural State Savages updates, Keto Brick showing up in the natural bodybuilding space, July launches, DEXA scan takeaways, high fat nutrition experiments, fireworks chaos, Diesel’s recovery, and a few flavors that may or may not make the cut. It’s a little bit bodybuilding, a little bit business, and a whole lot of real life as we keep putting in the work. 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 64- High Fat Fourth
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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
    967
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Robert Sikes
  • Show Website
    Savage Perspective Podcast

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