Savage Perspective Podcast

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Going the Distance with Jonathan Shane Jul 14, 2023

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For this episode, I welcome back friend, runner, and founder of The Keto Road, Jonathan Shane. He recently launched his supplement company, so I invited him back to discuss his running and business endeavors. We talked about a little bit of everything in this episode, so you’re bound to hear something that resonates with you.

What we discussed:

How we spent our days during our in-person visit (1:55)
Running four miles on rocky, technical terrain (3;21)
Launching Energized Reds (5:21)
The journey to success and learning from mistakes (8:54)
The importance of having a mentor (10:33)
The new product he’s launching and how to join the waitlist (12:31)
Rebranding (15:23)
The differences between greens and reds supplements (16:44)
Beginning his official running training season and what that entails (22:02)
How he changes his nutrition as his training increases (24:16)
Manipulating caloric intake on the fly (27:09)
Increasing carbohydrate consumption to minimize cortisol levels (29:27)
His stress levels prior to and after 2020 (37:40)
How he structures his carbohydrate eating based on the distance he’s running (38:43)
His experiment with eating how a traditional long distance runner would eat (40:29)
How to dispel the myth that you need carbohydrates in order to perform well in the world of running (43:31)
What it takes to be a professional runner (45:09)
High carb vs. low carb running (47:38)
Running as the primary modality for training (52:05)
Obstacle course races (52:56)
His first run of the season and upcoming schedule (56:35)

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From Death’s Doorstep to Thriving with Trevor Griffith Jul 10, 2023

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Have you tried all the doctor’s recommendations, but can’t seem to get healthy and happy? Trevor Griffith was bedridden for three months as his health continued to decline, and his doctors were stumped. He tried supplements, vegetables, you name it, but nothing worked–until he switched to animal-based eating. I’ve got no doubt you’ll be inspired by this conversation.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Trevor’s backstory (1:55)
The “bro diet” and losing control of cravings with cheat meals (3:14)
What his blood work revealed after experiencing severe symptoms and not knowing what was going on (5:44)
Thoughts and feelings he had when going through those health battles (9:18)
The catalyst that shifted his mindset (11:58)
The toll this time period took on his wife and relationships (12:55)
What he thinks are the reasons for his health battles (14:47)
The downfall of heavy training and cardio while consuming a low-fat diet (16:01)
The importance of education in the nutrition space (18:45)
His experimentation with supplements and an animal-based diet and the benefits he experienced almost immediately (19:24)
Histamines in meat (23:08)
A typical day of eating for Trevor (26:45)
Coffee consumption (27:49)
His activity level and how he structures his lifting sessions (32:18)
Modeling (39:12)
Gym ownership and handling the competition (40:23)
Dabbling in making his own product (47:20)
What else is in the pipeline for Trevor (50:45)
Chiropractic care (52:07)
Mobility training and cold therapy (52:43)
Reading and journaling (54:33)

Where to follow along with Trevor’s journey:

Instagram

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Catching Up with Celebrity Trainer and Fitness Guru Vinnie Tortorich Jul 07, 2023

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On this episode, I welcome back Vinnie Tortorich, a personal trainer, speaker, author, and much more. It had been a while since we’d spoken, and I wanted to pick his brain on what he’s been up to lately, but also any new developments he’s seen in the nutrition space. It was a great catch-up call and I know you’ll enjoy it as well.

What we discussed:

How things have changed since the last time Vinnie was on the podcast (1:32)
The details about his handmade cedar strip kayak (5:28)
Archery gear (13:35)
Various bow options (15:23)
Other likes/dislikes people may not know about him, including mountain climbing and water skiing (19:04)
How things have changed with his abilities as he’s aged (23:18)
The “death scroll” (24:53)
Managing social media (26:56)
The trajectory of nutrition and whether he views it as a good or bad direction (30:46)
His documentaries and their subject matter (33:31)
Veganism, vegetarianism, and fruitarianism (36:14)
What he’s working on right now that has him excited (42:07)

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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Homesteading with Mona Weathers Jul 03, 2023

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Homesteading may be a good option for you if you’re concerned about where the food you’re eating is sourced and how it’s raised. Mona Weathers has been homesteading for over 20 years and her passion is helping others on their journey towards a sustainable homesteading life. I found this conversation incredibly helpful and I know you will as well.

What we discussed:

Her motivation for homesteading and the journey to becoming a homesteading mother (1:44)
The misconception that you have to have a lot of land to homestead (5:08)
Moving from California to Georgia (6:30)
Water sources (7:52)
Fencing (9:22)
Animals she has on her property (11:58)
The various trees on her land (14:10)
Care involved in raising goats (15:35)
The most rewarding animal out of chickens, turkeys, and ducks (18:46)
The differences between raising chickens, turkeys, and ducks (19:45)
Go-to chicken breeds for eggs and meat (25:08)
How she sources her birds (28:38)
Incorporating chicks in with full-grown chickens (30:04)
Her recommendation for chicken feed (32:11)
Gardening (34:17)
Canning methods (38:40)
Her experience with producing content for social media (42:01)
The primary mistake most people make when first starting out with homesteading (44:09)
The growth of the homesteading community (46:09)
The many benefits of homesteading (51:03)
The largest homesteading project she has coming up in the near future (53:05)
Advice for raising free-range chickens (56:28)
Breeding chickens (59:02)
Harvesting and plucking chickens (1:01:15)

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Raising Quality Food with Tyler Dawley of Big Bluff Ranch Jun 30, 2023

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From a health standpoint, how your food is raised and harvested is very important. Tyler Dawley is the brains behind Big Bluff Ranch, a multi-generational operation based in California.

This episode discussed the ranch business and his passion for producing the highest quality meat possible. It was a pleasure learning from him, and I know you’ll enjoy this episode, too.

What you’ll hear:

The history of the ranch (2:11)
What they raise on the ranch (5:28)
How their chickens are raised and what they’re fed (6:55)
The differences between raising chickens vs. raising turkeys (15:10)
Possibility of building out their own processing facility on-site (20:27)
USDA regulations (22:58)
The inspection process (26:07)
Procedures for using smaller, niche processing plants (29:17)
The influx of smaller-scale, high-quality products becoming available to the public and how the internet has changed the industry (31:59)
Grass-fed/finished beef vs. grain-fed and finished beef and which is best (37:40)
Raising grass-fed beef and why the time frame is longer (46:00)
What produces the “gamey” flavor that can be present in some meats, including beef (49:28)
Harvesting animals humanely (54:07)
Chicken breeds he recommends for laying and eating (59:45)
The benefits of knowing where your food comes from (1:01:22)

Where to find out more about Tyler and Big Bluff Ranch:

Big Bluff Ranch

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Biohacking and Longevity with Dr. Greg Kelly Jun 26, 2023

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If you’re interested in nootropics and biohacking, this episode is for you. Dr. Greg Kelly is the formulator at Neurohacker Collective and became involved in neurohacking before it was such a hot topic. This was a great conversation; I know you’ll learn a lot.

What you’ll hear:

The catalyst for becoming a naturopath (2:35)
The schooling required to become a naturopathic doctor (4:27)
How relationships look between traditional Western medical doctors and naturopaths (6:06)
Modalities he doesn’t subscribe to in the naturopathic realm (9:58)
His demographic when he saw patients (11:48)
The silver lining to making healthy changes (12:56)
Chiropractic care (15:59)
Using stem cells to treat inflammation (17:52)
The background of the Neurohacker Collective and what sets it apart from the competition (19:14)
His primary role within the company (22:43)
Product offerings and transparency (23:36)
How to choose the right product for you (24:57)
Peeling back the curtain on formulations (28:03)
Cellular senescence (29:16)
The history of senolytics, what it is, and how it works (35:03)
Generating senescence cells and how that process changes as we age (38:34)
Too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing (43:09)
Yerkes Dodson curve (43:25)
The importance of purchasing high-quality supplements (49:19)
What’s in the pipeline for Greg and the Neurohacker Collective (51:14)
His stance on melatonin, vitamin D, and serotonin (56:21)
Which of his products he finds most beneficial personally (1:06:37)

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Covering All the Bases with Dominic D’Agostino Jun 23, 2023

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Dr. Dominic D’Agostino needs no introduction. He is a juggernaut in the ketogenic space, so if you’ve been following this lifestyle, you likely know who he is. It was a joy to welcome him back to the podcast, and we discussed everything from homesteading to spirituality. As always, I learned a lot from him and I know you will as well.

What we discussed:

How he got into weight training initially and his experience competing as a bodybuilder (3:04)
His experience with Team Universe (6:09)
Competing in master powerlifting (11:20)
How weight training improves your ability to complete other tasks that involve hard work and heavy lifting (13:18)
Growing up on a small farm and how that shaped his life path (17:52)
ATV’s and side-by-sides (21:39)
Tractors and farm equipment (25:00)
What he raises on his homestead (30:14)
The next big project he is doing on his land (31:25)
The role that spirituality plays in his life (37:40)
The importance of being a seeker (46:35)
Reading and understanding the Bible (49:54)
Having an open dialogue about spirituality (55:35)
Impactful books he’s read regarding Christianity and spirituality (59:29)
Faith fortified by actions (1:02:57)

Where to learn more from Dominic:

KetoNutrition

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Discipline and a Ketogenic Diet with Luis Villasenor Jun 19, 2023

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Consistency and discipline are essential when it comes to successfully maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Luis Villasenor has been in the ketogenic space for 23 years and is an absolute beast when adhering to this nutritional protocol. It was a pleasure to welcome him back to the podcast and pick his brain.

What we discussed:

His thoughts on satiety per calorie (2:59)
Nutrient density (10:01)
Variety in your diet and keeping it simple (13:34)
Flexible dieting (16:48)
His protein recommendation (19:09)
The structure of his personal nutrition (25:11)
Body fat percentage (27:21)
Keys to longevity on the ketogenic diet (29:05)
Exogenous hormones (32:05)
The importance of regular lab work (35:34)
How his blood hormone levels have changed over the years (37:25)
Timing protein consumption and workouts (39:24)
The effects of a cut on the body (49:03)
The importance of having a structured reverse diet (56:06)
Hormones and female clients (1:01:52)
Water retention and electrolytes (1:07:07)
Trends in the ketogenic space (1:11:33)
Sustainability (1:21:45)

Where to learn more from Luis:

Keto Gains

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Knees Over Toes with David Jordan Jun 16, 2023

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For this episode, I welcomed David Jordan to discuss his experience with the ATG program for knee health. We met through my newsletter, and I was stoked to invite him to the podcast. We talked about a little bit of everything, including training, so I know you can take something from this episode.

What you’ll hear:

Why David decided to try the ATG program initially (1:33)
The benefits of ATG training (4:31)
Crepitus of the knees (8:45)
Specifics of following the program (10:41)
Minimalist footwear (14:52)
Nasal breathing and mouth taping (21:21)
Post-competition meals (25:09)
Fruit and vegetable consumption (28:53)
OMAD (30:28)
Variety in meals (36:43)
Timing meals in regards to training (38:53)
Doug Brignole (42:11)
David’s training routine (46:09)
Trainer Mike Van Wyck (51:33)
Restarting the ATG program myself and following the instructions this time (54:13)
Keeping it simple with training (57:03)
Competition prep experience (59:33)
Keto Brick logistics (1:14:16)

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Body Transformation with Vanessa Spina Jun 12, 2023

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Vanessa is a special repeat guest and has quite an inspirational story. In this episode, I wanted to peel back the curtain and learn more about her process of becoming the fittest version of herself.

What you’ll hear:

Adjusting to life as a new parent (2:01)
How to fit workouts and weight training into the busy life of a new mother (4:12)
The importance of weight training, especially for women, and why women are so hesitant to start (8:46)
Her journey of going from 40% body fat to 20% (14:04)
Improving your relationship with food (17:26)
Her macro allotment (18:04)
Focusing her consumption around protein (23:59)
Her thoughts on the recommendation of one gram of protein per one pound of lean body mass (27:38)
Our digestive systems and fiber (34:04)
Heavy hitters that she has discovered regarding mitochondrial health (41:00)
Tests for gauging mitochondrial health (49:45)
Red light therapy (56:12)