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Surfing the Web with Jordan Carmon Jan 20, 2023

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In this episode, we took a break from all things keto and dove into the world of website development and business building. Jordan Carmon is the man behind the Savage websites and owns Modular Orange, a website development company. It was a pleasure to pick his brain and learn a bit more about the technical side of building a website and his business model.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Jordan’s background and what sets Modular Orange apart from the competition (1:18)
Pricing structure and what it includes (5:32)
Their process for building a site (10:00)
Branding options (12:44)
App development and where it's heading (14:52)
Pros and cons of a subscription-based model (24:20)
Their clientele (26:40)
What’s in the pipeline for Justin (28:26)
Giving it your all and managing mistakes (33:43)
The Field of Dreams mentality (34:26)
The pitfalls of social media and business (36:43)
Newsletters (39:12)
What he likes about being a business owner and his goals (42:29)
Networking (44:59)
Not losing sight of what’s important (50:43)

Where to find Justin:

Modular Orange

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Manipulating Macros and Elk Hunting with Michael Denehy Jan 16, 2023

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In this episode, I welcome back my client and friend, Michael Denehy, to discuss his recent elk hunt and the nutritional manipulations we made to prepare him for that journey.

What we talked about:

Mileage he covered during the hunt (2:14)
Competition prep and his cutting phases (3:40)
Strength and endurance in bodybuilding (4:51)
Hunting as an athletic event (9:49)
HIs training and nutritional plan for the elk hunt (14:14)
Agility (21:13)
Nutritional advice he wishes he would have taken during the hunt (23:56)
Training back at the rental house after hiking all day (30:42)
His experience with his new scope setup and binoculars (32:36)
Rifle and scope combination (36:21)
Taking a too-long shot at an elk and missing (39:07)
Treating the hunt, and the animals, with respect (48:36)
Ammunition and firepower(51:03)
Thriving through adversity (1:04:52)

Where to learn more about Michael:

National Infantry Museum

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No-Nonsense Keto with Amy Berger Jan 13, 2023

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If you’re new to keto and have questions, Amy Berger has the answers. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist who specializes in using low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition to help people reclaim their vitality through eating delicious foods, and showing them that getting well doesn’t require starvation, deprivation, or living at the gym. Her motto is, “Real people need real food!” She has a wealth of knowledge and I have no doubt that you’ll take something from this episode.

What you’ll learn:

The story behind her YouTube channel, Keto Without the Crazy (2:06)
The single most important thing about keto that many people overlook because of all the information being thrown at them (5:31)
Protein in the spotlight (7:09)
Consuming vegetation and fruits and the fear-mongering surrounding that (9:14)
Artificial sweeteners and keto (14:25)
Her thoughts on food and sugar addiction (17:27)
Amy’s initial motivation for diving into keto (21:03)
The frustration surrounding dietary choices as it relates to close family (25:05)
Vegetable oils (26:44)
What she has learned from following this diet and lifestyle longterm (31:21)
The dangers of under consumption (33:46)
The long-game of resetting your metabolism with a caloric surplus (36:39)
Insulin resistance (37:33)
Context is king (41:50)
Something that she’s completely changed her mind about as she’s learned more (45:08)
What’s she has coming up for 2023 (47:48)
Keto and thyroid issues (49:13)
Exogenous hormones (51:05)

Where to find Amy:

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Leveling Up Your Mindset with Jake Thomas Jan 09, 2023

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New year, new goals, new mindset. Jake Thomas has made it his mission in life to get people happy, healthy, and wealthy. We have worked together in the past and were about to do a competition prep together when he decided to totally switch gears and dive deeply into self-improvement and mindset. If you’re at a point in life where you feel stuck, this is the podcast episode for you.

What you’ll hear:

His nutrition and fitness journey and transition (2:07)
Living your truth (12:04)
Just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy (18:37)
Meat-based diets are as close to human as you can get (19:39)
Breast milk as the optimal nutrition for infants (23:20)
Food as it relates to emotions and memories (28:45)
The beauty of curiosity (33:08)
Making improvements at the cellular level (38:51)
Advice or experiences he would share with people rather than having them experience firsthand (41:35)
Self-imposed hardship (47:10)
No sympathy for regret and remorse–own your choices (51:47)
Food as a substitute for other substances and another addiction (54:04)
Walking in line with your conscience (58:15)
Listening to your body (1:01:02)
Reading vs. listening to an audiobook (1:06:38)
Technology and its detrimental effects (1:08:57)
The benefits of disconnecting from the modern world (1:12:26)
What’s in the pipeline for Jake in 2023 (1:18:40)

Where to learn more:

Life Like Jake

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The Psychology of Eating Addictions with Dr. Sarah Zaldivar Jan 06, 2023

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Do you struggle with disordered eating tendencies? Dr. Sarah Zaldivar has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Miami. She recently relocated to Ocala, Florida where she continues to teach nutrition courses online at Miami Dade College. She is a certified personal trainer and a certified Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine. She taught workshops training students to sit for the ACSM's personal training certification. She is currently entirely focused on content creation for YouTube to help others find optimal health through a carnivore diet, mindset shifts, exercise, and dance. An equally important component of her work focuses on antiaging and framing the aging process as a chronic disease that we can eventually reverse and cure. I learned a ton from this podcast and I’m sure you will as well.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Sarah’s backstory and why she began following a carnivore lifestyle initially (2:09)
Acne and nutrition (3:59)
When she made the leap from Paleo to Keto (7:39)
Sugar addiction and transitioning to carnivore (8:50)
The importance of gradually making dietary changes and gaining momentum (16:59)
The drawbacks of artificial sweeteners (20:43)
Sugar consumption from an evolutionary standpoint (23:50)
Obesity and body positivity (30:20)
Returning to normalcy in regards to a healthy weight and baseline health (38:27)
The hypersensitivity to discussing obesity and food addiction (42:07)
How capitalism in the food industry is making people sick (45:51)
Women, hormones, and a carnivore approach (50:37)
Seventh Day Adventists and the vegetarian diet (53:25)
Research, trial, and error when making a dietary change (58:01)
Avoiding a victim mentality to live your best life (1:00:28)
Raising children in a time of uncertainty and cancel culture (1:05:29)

Where to learn more from Dr. Zaldivar:

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Discipline is Destiny: Our 2023 Manifesto Jan 02, 2023

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Similar to what we’ve done for the past 4-5 years, I’ve recorded a manifesto for 2023 that will serve as our overarching theme for the year. We’re still leaning into our 2022 manifesto, Faith Over Fear, which helped us get through many hardships and uncertainty with the business and our personal lives. For this year, I was inspired by one of my favorite authors, Ryan Holiday, and his new book of the same title: Discipline is Destiny.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

My reasoning for establishing a manifesto in the new year (1:08)
How Faith Over Fear served us in 2022 and how it will continue to serve us in 2023 (1:20)
Why discipline will be the key to a successful 2023 and how Ryan’s book inspired me (2:16)
Looking ahead to everything we have coming up for us in 2023, including conferences, a new course, and much more (3:13)
Maintaining my responsibilities as a father and husband while nurturing a business and a busy competition schedule (4:10)
Enabling the entire ship to rise (4:43)
Looking forward to the growth that results from chaos, hard work, and discipline (5:23)

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Walking the Walk with Greg Mahler Dec 30, 2022

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Greg is a current client of mine and also one of our Deeper State Keto coaches. He earned his pro card following a ketogenic protocol and he’s currently training for his 2023 competition season. In this episode, we discuss what he’s currently working on as far as his prep is concerned and various issues and topics going around the keto space as a whole.

Challenging the Menopausal Status Quo with Cynthia Thurlow Dec 26, 2022

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Are you suffering from menopausal symptoms and think that’s simply a part of aging? Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting. (https://cynthiathurlow.com/) She has a wealth of knowledge to help women combat the negative effects of menopause and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast.

The Complexities of Spinal Surgery with Dr. Ardavan Aslie Dec 23, 2022

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Do you have a negative view of spinal surgery? Dr. Ardavan Aslie is a Board Certified, Harvard University Fellow Spine Surgeon. During his first three years of practice, Dr. Aslie became aware of a significant challenge confronting patients who underwent spinal surgery. Solving this problem became Dr. Aslie’s main priority and finally, after years of research and study, Dr. Aslie developed the laminar plating system. It was a pleasure to talk with Dr. Aslie, and I learned a ton about the evolution of spinal surgery and the challenges he faces in his field.

Where We’re Heading in the World of Exogenous Ketones with Frank Llosa Dec 19, 2022

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Have you ever wondered about the benefits of exogenous ketones? Frank Llosa is an entrepreneur and former Division I track athlete, who incorporates biohacking to stay competitive in all his endeavors. He is the founder of KetoneAid, a performance-enhancing sport and brain ketone ester drink.

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