Savage Perspective Podcast
by 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!
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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…
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The Work Podcast Episode 77 - Throttle Up
Things are ramping up here at the compound! This week, Greg and I talk about some exciting new Keto Brick products in the pipeline, our upcoming trip to KetoPalooza, and everything we've got planned for Live Savage. We also get into the growing desire to disconnect from technology, the value of...
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How He Survived a Divorce He Never Wanted... Then Tracked Lions
Breakthrough your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Divorce broke the life he thought was secure. In Episode 924 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with David Gerber about a marriage he never wanted to lose and the long road back. David shares how...
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Parasite Symptoms: What to Look For & How Cleanses Work
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to breakthrough your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Parasite symptoms changed how Kim Rogers viewed her health. In Episode 923 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with the Worm Queen about years of...
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The Work Podcast Episode 76 - Olympia & LC4BH
In this episode, Greg and I recap Nick Walker's Olympia win and discuss the tradeoffs between competitive bodybuilding, health, and longevity. We also share highlights from the Low Carb for Better Health conference, where I challenged attendees to make strength training just as much of a priority...
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How Women Build Muscle Without Getting ‘Too Big’
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Women do not build muscle by accident. In Episode 922 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Lilian Estafanous joins Robert Sikes to challenge the fear of getting too big...
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GLP-1s Don’t Just Change Your Appetite
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call GLP-1s can change more than hunger. In Episode 921 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Susan Peirce Thompson explore food cravings, dopamine, and the...
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The Work Podcast Episode 75 - Natural State Savages
Greg and I are fresh off the second annual Natural State Savage, and this year was a massive step forward. We break down what worked, what we improved from last year, and why creating an athlete-first experience matters so much to us. We also get into the realities of running a truly natural...
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Is "Gaintaining" KILLING Your Gains? (Possibly, And Here's Why)
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Gaintaining can come at the cost of muscle growth. In Episode 920 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Brandon Kempter explore why staying shredded year-round…
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How Health Insurance Is Failing You: A Doctor Explains
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Health insurance can leave you paying more and feeling unheard. In Episode 919 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Dr. Russell Van Maele about...
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The Work Podcast Episode 74 - It’s Peak Week!
It’s peak week, bruh! This week Greg and I break down what peak week actually looks like for a natural ketogenic bodybuilder, why crazy water cuts and last-minute manipulations can do more harm than good, and what we’re doing to get ready for Natural State Savages. We also talk about the chaos…
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Muscular at 69: Inside His 34-Year Keto Lifestyle
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to get past your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call John Arnold is still muscular at 69 after 34 years with keto as his base diet. In Episode 918 of Savage Perspective Podcast, he joins Robert Sikes to share how he eats...
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Eating Right, Still Exhausted? The Bioenergetic Truth
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your energy is about far more than food. In Episode 917 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Harry Massey examine bioenergetics and quantum biology.…
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The Work Podcast Episode 73 - Time is Passing
This week Greg and I are officially one week out from the show, so we talk through all the last-minute details and what it takes to be ready before the real prep even begins. We also get into training, Greg getting ready for fatherhood, the weight social media puts on us, and how the little…
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How They Store a Year of Homegrown Food for a Family of 8
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call A family of eight can eat homegrown food all year when growing and storage work together. In Episode 916 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes talks with Staci and Jeremy…
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Blocked Arteries Don’t Cause Heart Attacks?
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call The blocked-artery theory of heart attacks gets put under a microscope. In Episode 915 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Tom Cowan ask whether coronary plaque is the...
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The Work Podcast Episode 72 - Big Daddy Greg
Greg is back, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on. We talk about the 50 Mile March, switching our training back to heavy lifting, some questionable fitness and nutrition trends, the craziness happening around the food and beef industries, and how close we are to this year’s bodybuilding show. But...
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The Dark Truth About ADHD in High Achievers (Nobody Sees It)
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call High achievers can hide ADHD behind years of success and self-control. In Episode 914 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Sara Lewis Hartley expose the cost of masking...
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Heart Surgeon Shares the Truth About Statins and LDL
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your cholesterol number does not tell the whole story about heart disease. In Episode 913 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes is joined by heart surgeon Dr....
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The Sin the Church Won’t Talk About: Gluttony
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes for help with a keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Gluttony may be the sin the church avoids most. In Episode 912 of Savage Perspective Podcast, guest Bishop Foreman examines food addiction, discipline, and faith with…
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Why 99% of Athletes Don’t Need High Carbs to Perform
Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes to break your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call The high-carb rules for athletic performance may be built on weak science. In episode 911 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes is joined by Dr. Andrew Koutnik…
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The Work Podcast Episode 71 - 50 Mile March
This week Greg and I catch up on everything from missed workouts and bush hogging in brutal Arkansas heat to melted Keto Bricks and why real food does what real food does. I’m also getting ready for my sixth 50 Mile March, which means 50 miles, 22 hours, and a whole lot of time on my feet raising...
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Why Muscle Matters More Than Biohacks for Longevity
Book a free call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Does muscle matter more than costly biohacks for longevity and health? In episode 910 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with sports medicine doctor...
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Your Heart Was Built to Burn Fat, Not Sugar
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your heart was built to burn fat, not sugar, and losing that ability may drive heart disease. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes…
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The Work Podcast Episode 70 Seed Oils & Sleep
Greg and I are back for another episode of The Work, and this one covers everything from the recent avocado oil controversy and why ingredient quality matters, to keeping nutrition simple, planning ahead, and actually living the lifestyle you preach. We also recap the Brick by Brick promo, talk...
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What Modern Life Is Really Doing to Your Child's Brain
Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Screens, poor sleep, processed food, and stress may be shaping your child's brain. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with brain health...
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I Passed a Heart Stress Test. Here’s What It Missed
Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Daniel Trevor passed a heart stress test, received a clean bill of health, then had a heart attack that almost killed him. In episode 908 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host...
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The Work Podcast Episode 69 -Sprints & Agility
In this episode, Greg and I are deep into a 72-hour fast and feeling surprisingly sharp, focused, and strong. We talk about bringing sprinting, jumping, agility, and real-world athleticism back into our training, why recovery matters more as we get older, and how we plan to stay capable enough to...
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Your “Healthy” Diet Might Be Making You Infertile
Book a free keto or low-carb consultation with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Your “healthy” diet could be starving your hormones and hurting fertility before you see a warning sign. In episode 907 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with fertility…
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Why Being Fit Isn’t Enough to Keep You Healthy
Book a free consultation with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call A fit, strong body can still be unhealthy below the surface, and more biohacking may never fix the cause. In episode 906 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert...
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The Work Podcast Episode 68 - Brick By Brick
This week, Greg and I recap a successful posing seminar, share updates on the upcoming Natural State Classic, and talk about the return of our Brick by Brick sale. We also get into fasting, competition prep, natural-fiber apparel, and some bittersweet news about Greg’s upcoming move. There’s a…
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How This Man Runs 200 Miles on a Low-Carb Diet
Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call This man runs 200 miles on a low-carb diet, and his results challenge the high-carb rules of endurance racing. In episode 905 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes...
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Metabolic Health Guide: GLP-1s, HRT & Carnivore
Break through your keto or low carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call GLP-1 drugs, HRT, and a low carb diet can change your health, but using them the wrong way can cost you muscle, energy, and time. In episode 904 of the Savage Perspective…
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The Work Podcast Episode 67 - RockTown & New Drop
This week, Greg and I recap an eventful weekend at the Rock Town Naturals bodybuilding show, including some great competitors, a surprise posing showdown, and my plan to chase a world title in Classic Physique. We also talk about launching Live Savage Apparel, the problem with plastic-heavy...
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Money Expert: #1 Formula to Build Wealth (It’s Simple)
Break through your keto or low-carb plateau with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call The simple wealth-building formula most people miss can change how you earn, save, and invest. In episode 903 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with money expert Garret...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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Why Women STORE Fat When They Cut Calories
Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Eating less can make women store more fat, lose muscle, and wreck hormones. In episode 897 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with…
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About this show
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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Robert Sikes