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The Wonderful World of Exogenous Ketones with Mike and UJ of Tecton Life Sep 22, 2023

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Are you confused about exogenous ketones and their benefits? On this episode, I welcomed the co-founders of Tecton Life, Mike Chesne and Udaiyan Jatar, to give us a breakdown of their products and the science behind exogenous ketones. If you've ever considered trying exogenous ketones, then this is the episode for you.

What we discussed:

Exogenous ketones and their market history (1:20)
The differences between a ketone salt and a ketone ester (4:17)
Gastrointestinal distress from ketone salts (9:50)
Options within the ketone salt realm (13:23)
Ketone supplements and their effects on the body (17:06)
Exogenous ketones and brain health (22:15)
The science behind exogenous ketones and their weight loss benefits (28:16)
Ketones as a source of fuel and their effect on metabolic health (35:30)
Improved sleep and digestion (40:59)
How athletes can benefit from exogenous ketones (45:48)
The dual fuel phenomenon (48:26)

Where to learn more about Tecton Life and to purchase:

Tecton Life (use code KS2023 for a discount)

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The Broad Scope of Nutrition and Fitness with Jonathan Griffiths Sep 18, 2023

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Do you struggle to make sense of the vast amounts of information out there surrounding nutrition and fitness? Jonathan Griffiths has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully, for nearly 15 years, having undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science, Nutrition and Herbal Sciences, and a Sports Science certification. Over that span of time, he has seen fad diets come and go. With the amount of misinformation online, he decided to uncover the truth. He uses the most up-to-date scientific literature, as well as experience from working with hundreds of individuals with unique health situations. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, so I know you'll take something away from it.

What we discussed:

His background, reasons for entering the bodybuilding space, and what his nutritional protocol looks like now (3:20)
His dietary history (5:06)
High-volume, low-calorie diets (7:42)
Volume eating and stomach stretching (10:21)
Importance of nutrient density (12:29)
Tracking food intake (15:47)
Structuring nutrition around protein (20:01)
Incorporating cardio (28:06)
The importance of not overtraining (29:54)
Benefits of raw milk (31:07)
Incorporating more carbs (34:27)
Training volume and training structure (39:18)
Splitting up training and progressive overload (43:57)
Balancing the psychological component of bodybuilding (50:32)
Electrolytes and supplementation (58:43)
Appetite-suppressants (1:03:23)
Reverse dieting and competition prep (1:10:37)
Nutrition for autism and mental health (1:16:26)
The psychological component of weight loss (1:21:57)

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Where’s the Beef with Natalie and Tara Sep 15, 2023

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Do you know where your food is sourced? Natalie and Tara have backgrounds in dairy farming and cattle ranching and are the hosts of the Discover Ag podcast. Their mission is to create more awareness about where our food comes from and how it is being raised. I learned a ton from them and I know you will as well.

What we discussed:

Their background and where they grew up (1:06)
The appeal of rural life and connecting with nature (3:51)
Differences between dairy farming and ranching (5:34)
The stigma surrounding raw milk (9:26)
Nutrients and pasteurization (11:48)
The ranching production process and its challenges (14:11)
Beef production methods and nutritional content (19:47)
Food choices, greenwashing, and consumer education (22:38)
Sustainability and animal-based diets (27:18)
Benefits of direct-to-consumer farms (32:10)
Homesteading (36:31)
Organ meat consumption (43:55)
What's coming up in the pipeline for them (48:48)

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Breaking Away from Traditional Dieting with Jake Dudley Sep 11, 2023

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Have you tried "traditional" diets to lose weight but struggle to see the scale move? Jake Dudley is a highly experienced registered dietitian who specializes in nutritional therapy and dietary education. Jacob began his education as a classically trained chef who worked as the head chef of an upscale Mediterranean restaurant. After several years in food service, Jacob returned to academia to obtain a degree in nutrition and dietetics from Idaho State University while also competing in Division 1 Track and Field as a Decathlete. He then rounded out his educational journey by completing a dietetic internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

As a Registered Dietitian, he has helped over 3,500 individuals achieve their weight, health, and fitness goals to date! He comes highly recommended by his peers and co-workers of the past as being a man of compassion, genuine care, and a desire to help educate and guide people to improve their lives. (https://www.arbiterweightmanagement.com/) He's changing people's lives, so I know you'll take something from this episode.

What we discussed:

How we met, Jake's background, and how he's gaining traction in his field (1:45)
Why he decided to become a dietitian (3:43)
Nutrition in his home growing up (12:39)
The main contributing factor to the obesity epidemic we're facing in the US (15:57)
Education as the most effective tool for weight loss (18:02)
Motivation is fleeting (19:34)
His typical client demographic (22:45)
How he handles clients who struggle with being in a caloric surplus (26:35)
Low-carb, Mediterranean-based diet (33:17)
Tracking macros and intake (35:50)
How often he checks in with clients to maintain their protocol (37:50)
The importance of community (40:52)
Obtaining formal schooling in nutrition and dietetics (43:01)
Ozempic (46:52)
The power of choice (51:19)

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Communication is Key with Brenden Kumarasamy Sep 08, 2023

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Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Brenden Kumarasamy is a communication expert and the brains behind MasterTalk. As an experienced speaker and facilitator, Brenden understands that audience members need to walk away captivated, and above all, inspired to master the art of communication. It should be seen as something to look forward to rather than a burden that must be overcome. (https://www.mastertalk.ca/) As someone who spends a lot of time speaking to others in a business capacity, I found this episode extremely helpful, and I hope you will also.

What you'll hear:

How he got into public speaking (0:58)
The two facets of public speaking: practicality and personal improvement (3:42)
Social media and its negative and positive attributes (6:37)
Three of the easiest ways to improve your public speaking skills (9:27)
First step: picking a word (13:17)
Second step: the question drill (18:33)
Productivity hacks (19:41)
His coaching program (23:47)
The issues his clients have with public speaking (24:46)
Virtual webinars and how he keeps people engaged (28:04)
In-person presentation tools (32:54)
The most advantageous business route to drive traffic and sales (35:13)
Repurposing content (41:54)
Podcasts and audiobooks (45:54)
Toastmasters (47:42)
The mindset game of posting content (52:07)
What he's got in the pipeline going forward (55:32)
How he judged my communication style (58:31)

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Keto Con 2023 with Robert Sikes Sep 04, 2023

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It was an honor to present at the 2023 Keto Con, and for those of you who couldn't be there in person, I'm sharing my presentation with you for this episode. I took a step back from keto and macronutrients and talked a bit about my passion for life, so I hope you'll take something from it.

What you'll hear:

Regenerative agriculture and commodity beef system (1:55)
Balance is bullshit (7:09)
Tensegrity: What it is and how to implement it (7:40)
The importance of healthy relationships (9:57)
No such thing as maintenance; fulfillment by focusing on a primary goal rather than trying to balance it all out (12:27)
The wealth component and my entrepreneur journey (14:48)
Our birth experience and putting my faith in love (20:23)
Figuring out what your pillars are so you can reach your true potential (23:22)
The world owes you nothing (25:39)
Reverse dieting nuances (28:44)
How to showcase passion when you feel like you're just a cog in the machine (31:40)
The benefits of keto during a bulking phase (33:04)
Recommended length of time for a reverse diet (35:07)
My cutting phase (37:45)
Where to start with weight training as an older individual (39:51)

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Traver Boehm, the Man Uncivilized Sep 01, 2023

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Do you struggle with what it means to be a man in today's society? Traver Boehm, author of Man Uncivilized, is shaking things up and shifting the mindset of what it means to be uncivilized. His book is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure to have him on the podcast. I know this episode will resonate with a lot of you.

What you'll hear:

How we met and our experience with the mastermind group Training Grounds (1:32)
Traver's background and the publication of his book (5:03)
Defining what it means to be a man and what qualifies as "men's work" (8:56)
The push for de-escalating men and the equalizing effect it has had (12:18)
Trauma in men and toxic masculinity (14:20)
Toughness and sensitivity are not mutually exclusive (17:10)
The importance of feeling vs. doing (23:09)
His typical client avatar (28:44)
The primal masculine vs. the divine masculine (31:02)
Sharing the truth and being real does not make you weak (36:41)
The role of fatherhood in our society (42:39)
Having clear, defined roles in a relationship (47:01)
The protocol for working with his clientele (50:42)
Viewing men as friends and not competition (57:59)
The power of simply having a group of men together outside their normal routine (1:04:26)

How to become uncivilized:

Man Uncivilized
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Welcoming Back Colt Milton Aug 28, 2023

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For this episode, we welcome back repeat guest and friend, Colt Milton. I've known Colt for a while now and finally had the opportunity to hang out with him in person this summer. He's an incredible person and such an inspiration to many. I've got no doubt you'll take something from this episode.

What we discussed:

Our background and meeting up this summer (1:57)
Training modalities and spirituality (3:56)
Importance of having a good physique (9:36)
Fat consumption and hormone health (13:44)
How healthy relationships contribute to our overall well-being (15:40)
His experience with Keto Bricks (18:52)
The differences in my training and nutritional protocol for my current prep (24:21)
Low-volume, nutrient-dense foods as opposed to high-volume, low-calorie foods (26:29)
Sodium consumption (30:37)
Competing vs. coaching (34:16)
Focusing on physique and nutrition more (38:52)
Cardio and spirituality (41:23)
Competition categories (49:11)
Competitive camaraderie (54:55)
Colt's workout setup and home gym (59:10)

Where to find Colt:

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Celebrating 600 with Crystal Sikes Aug 25, 2023

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What better way to celebrate our 600th episode than with my lovely wife, updating everyone about all things Savage? We are so grateful to you for listening to this podcast and supporting us over the years. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you.

What you'll hear:

The growth the podcast has seen over the years (1:43)
Crystal's powerlifting training and competition and why she decided to dive back in (3:14)
The differences in training styles for bodybuilding vs. powerlifting competitions (7:19)
Dogma surrounding powerlifting (11:34)
Feeding before a competition (12:54)
Structure of the competition and lifting schedule (17:02)
Setting a state record (19:12)
Planning her next competition (19:25)
What a handler does (21:10)
How my prep has been affecting me (25:17)
Making things work now that we're parents (29:14)
Maximizing sleep quantity and quality (31:01)
50 Mile March right before peak week (34:06)
What the March means to us and why we do it (35:55)
Competition schedule (41:34)
Homesteading, gardening, and chickens (45:10)
Rigel check up (49:48)
Exciting things we've got in the pipeline coming up (56:09)

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Following a Ketogenic Diet After Bariatric Surgery Aug 21, 2023

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Have you had bariatric surgery and are perhaps worried about the safety of a ketogenic diet? Kirk Shelley suffered from type 2 diabetes which almost left him blind. He has undergone bariatric surgery and adopted a ketogenic lifestyle to maintain his weight loss and overall health. He's got a very inspiring and interesting story and I know you'll take something from this episode.

What we discussed:

Kirk's background and why he chose bariatric surgery (1:39)
The variations of bariatric surgery (3:47)
Following a version of keto prior to undergoing surgery and the weight loss he experienced (5:44)
Processed foods and high carbohydrate diets (8:12)
The downsides and challenges of bariatric surgery (11:03)
When he decided to follow keto post-surgery (18:39)
A typical day of eating for him (19:16)
His feelings on Ozempic (21:45)
Carbohydrates as an addictive substance (27:31)
Benefits of an elimination diet (33:26)
Total food freedom (35:08)
Weight training (41:08)
Being a positive role model for his children (49:52)

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