Keto Savage Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

 Do you struggle with weight gain due to insulin resistance? Dr. Morgan Nolte is the founder of Zivli, an organization that helps adults lose weight and lower insulin resistance for long-term weight loss and overall better health. We talked about everything from inflammation to mindset, so there's something for everyone in this episode. 

What we discussed: 

• Her background in working with geriatric patients (2:58)
• Her personal motivation and passion for health (6:21)
• The role of inflammation and lifestyle habits (10:25)
• Non-negotiables and standards for health (12:12)
• Insulin resistance and its impact (25:30)
• Strategies for improving insulin sensitivity (32:07)
• The role of nutrition and physical activity (32:30)
• Overcoming misconceptions and emotional eating (32:51)
• The role of stress management and sleep in maintaining healthy eating habits (42:31)
• The role of carbohydrates in repair and recovery (46:20)
• The importance of individualized approaches to health and overcoming fear-based beliefs about certain foods (53:27)
• Work-life harmony and being present in the moment (1:12:34)

Where to learn more:

• YouTube
• Zivli

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Have you ever been curious about alternative ways to heal your chronic ailments? Sara Pugh is a Quicksilver Detox Practitioner and Fasting Coach, passionate about physical, mental, and metabolic optimization. This was a fascinating conversation and I know you'll also be intrigued. 

What you'll hear:

• Sara's background and journey from scientist, to Pilates instructor, and back (1:40)
• Circadian rhythms, energy from the sun, and skepticism (4:55)
• How light affects the body's internal clock and circadian rhythm, with recommendations for optimal light exposure for better sleep and overall well-being (9:22)
• Using light therapy for weight loss and energy, with reference to breatharians (15:46)
• The possibility of functioning without food through light exposure and breatharianism (20:00)
• Extreme fasting and circadian practices, with potential risks to health (25:46)
• Natural foot mechanics, grounding, and biomechanics for improved health (28:38)
• Sunlight, vision, and tanning beds (34:45)
• Water quality, remineralization, and vortexing for optimal health (43:27)
• Filtration methods for healthier consumption (46:22)
• Deuterium in water near the equator linked to health problems (52:58)
• Tips for reducing deuterium levels (55:43)
• Sara's health journey with the ketogenic diet, focusing on circadian rhythms, and sunlight exposure (1:02:30) 
• The importance of nature, grounding, and quantum biology for overall health and well-being (1:05:00)
• Grounding in nature (1:12:19)

Where to follow Sara:

• Instagram

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Are you curious about the differences between a ketogenic and a traditional carbohydrate approach to natural bodybuilding? Josh Kenyon completed a prep in 2023 and joined us on the podcast to share his journey and discuss all things natural bodybuilding, disordered eating, mindset, and much more. It was great to chat with him and I'm looking forward to witnessing his journey towards his next competition season. 

What we discussed:

• Josh's background and reasoning for a natural approach to bodybuilding (2:42)
• Ups and downs of his bodybuilding journey (5:18)
• Struggles with food during bodybuilding preps (12:49)
• Disordered eating and how a structured meal plan helped during his recent prep (17:29)
• Flexible dieting and calorie intake for bodybuilding (23:05)
• Body fat percentage, training focus, and rep ranges (31:32)
• Training methods, including high-intensity vs. high volume (37:17)
• Fitness training methods and body part priorities (40:36)
• Back training with a focus on variety and proper execution (45:34)
• Nutrition and meal planning for bodybuilding, emphasizing simplicity and consistency (50:42)
• Tracking food intake for fitness goals (53:21)
• Natural bodybuilding vs. enhanced bodybuilding, with a focus on healthy habits and long-term progress (58:09)
• Importance of healthy bodybuilding practices for overall health and wellness (1:04:23)
• Maintaining pro status in bodybuilding after earning a pro card (1:06:35)
• Future goals for competition in the next few years (1:11:42)

Where to follow Josh:

• Instagram
• YouTube

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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)

Where to learn more from Natalie and Tara:

• Natalie Kovarik
• Tara Vander Dussen

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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)

Where to learn more from Jake:

• Arbiter Weight Management
• Instagram

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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)

Where to learn more about Brenden:

• MasterTalk
• YouTube

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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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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
• Instagram

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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:

• Instagram
• YouTube

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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)

Where to find us and support what we're doing:

• Donate to the 50 Mile March
• Instagram

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