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Your health is not ONLY about wellness; it is a financial tool that directly impacts your success in business. Top entrepreneurs understand that their physical well being is their greatest asset for earning potential and avoiding costly burnout. In episode 870 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with marketing and health expert Mark Young to explore this powerful link. They reveal how to use AI as a collaborator to increase your productivity and how ancient wisdom, like fasting, can provide the mental clarity you need to succeed in today's demanding world.

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Chapters

0:00 - Why Health is the Ultimate Currency for Entrepreneurs

1:26 - From Marketing Expert to Functional Medicine PhD

2:33 - The #1 Reason Entrepreneurs Prioritize Their Health

4:25 - How to Manage Multiple Businesses Without Burning Out

5:30 - Is AI Just a Tool? A New Paradigm for Productivity

8:07 - Why We Gave Our AI Bots Human Names

10:57 - Will AI Make Your Job Irrelevant in 5 Years?

14:43 - The Paradox of Progress: Are We Devolving as We Advance?

15:55 - Unlocking Ancient Wisdom: What Science Is Just Now Discovering

17:36 - The Surprising Science Behind Why Fasting Creates Mental Clarity

19:14 - Should You Avoid Mixing Fabrics? An Ancient Law Explained

20:00 - Why Ancient Religions Forbid Eating Pork (The Science)

22:09 - Is Technology Dehumanizing Our Society?

24:45 - The Unexpected Silver Lining of the Pandemic

27:02 - A Resource For Optimizing Your Ketogenic Lifestyle

29:22 - Why Live Concerts & Theater Will Thrive in the Age of AI

31:07 - The Future of Wealth: Why Health is the New Class Divide

32:23 - The COVID Lesson: Why Your Health is 100% Your Responsibility

35:01 - How to Use AI to Challenge Your Doctor's Advice

39:36 - The "WALL-E" Effect: Will AI Make Humanity Lazy?

43:12 - The Best Way to Learn About AI (It's Not What You Think)

45:08 - How to "Date" an AI For Better Business Results

49:25 - A Tech CEO's Parenting Strategy for the Digital Age

51:06 - How to Reinvent Your Business with an AI Infrastructure

53:51 - A New Hope for Cancer Patients: The Metabolic Approach

55:06 - Where to Find Mark Young Online

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Your diet is directly connected to your mental and emotional health in ways you've never imagined. A toxic relationship with food often stems from a lack of self-love and an inability to process your emotions, leading to a cycle of suffering and self-sabotage. In episode 869 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with author and self-healing expert Blake Bauer to discuss the deep link between nutrition, your mindset, and finding your true purpose. They explore how to break free from self-destructive habits through powerful tools like meditation, developing a healthy morning routine, and taking full responsibility for your own healing. This conversation provides a clear path to understanding why you can't stick to a diet, how suffering can be your greatest teacher, and the practical steps to finally build the self-respect you need to live a fulfilled life.

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Chapters

0:00 - The Shocking Link Between Food, Emotions & Your Mother

1:01 - Blake Bauer's Origin Story: Addicted to Suffering

3:14 - How a DUI & Getting Kicked Off the Football Team Changed Everything

4:30 - The 2 Questions That Will Change Your Life

5:38 - What Is The Root Cause of All Human Suffering?

7:14 - How to Prevent a Downward Spiral in Your Life

9:28 - A Beginner's Guide to Self-Love: Where to Start

11:20 - A Practical 12-Minute Morning Meditation Routine

18:07 - How to Find Your Natural Rhythm & Stop Rushing

21:01 - Is Your Diet Destroying Your Mental Health?

23:55 - Why Your Food Is Either Medicine or Poison

26:40 - The Real Reason You Can't Stick to a Diet or Exercise Plan

29:36 - How Do You Find Your True Passion & Purpose?

33:02 - The Primary Purpose of Life (It's Not What You Think)

37:02 - The Hierarchy of Human Optimization

38:32 - Is Journaling a Waste of Time?

43:14 - The Hidden Benefit of Pain and Suffering

46:14 - What Is Suffering Trying to Teach You?

50:44 - What Is Blake's Personal Stance on God?

54:44 - Are Your Thoughts & Beliefs Actually Real?

58:59 - How to Break Generational Cycles of Pain

1:00:22 - You Were Not Born to Suffer: A Guide to Self-Healing

Struggling with your Keto diet? Book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callWhat you believe about your health is more powerful than any diet you follow. In episode 868 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with James Benefico to discuss the profound connection between mindset, nutrition, and spirituality. James shares his incredible story of losing 80 pounds on a carnivore diet, only to switch to a vegan lifestyle after a traumatic life event and his mother's battle with cancer. They explore how both plant-based and animal-based diets can lead to amazing health, the problems with factory farming, and why your personal beliefs are the ultimate key to a healthy and fulfilling life. This conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about food and well-being.Follow James on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbenefico/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Your Beliefs Are More Powerful Than Your Diet1:11 - What Got James Into Health & Fitness?2:18 - The Major Catalyst: His Mom's Battle with Stage 4 Cancer3:17 - The #1 Predictor of Who Survives Cancer4:37 - How Do You Get People to Believe In Themselves?6:10 - The "Mental Diet": Why You Must Avoid Social Media Negativity7:59 - A Stoic's Guide to Consuming News (Is It Worth Knowing?)9:36 - From 80lb Weight Loss on Carnivore to Full-Blown Vegan10:53 - Why He Couldn't Eat Meat Anymore12:27 - The Traumatic Event That Led Him to Early Christianity14:01 - Does the Bible Forbid Eating Meat?15:15 - "The Priests vs. The Prophets" Narrative in the Old Testament16:22 - Did God Originally Prescribe a Plant-Based Diet?18:21 - Did Jesus's Sacrifice End the Need to Eat Meat?19:23 - The REAL Reason Jesus Cleansed the Temple21:18 - The Problem with the Modern Factory Feedlot System23:17 - Finding Common Ground: Why Vegans & Carnivores Should Unite25:14 - Is Plant-Based Agriculture Killing Animals? (The Mono-Cropping Debate)28:12 - A Word from The Host, Robert Sikes29:52 - Regenerative Agriculture: The Solution We Can All Agree On?32:42 - Why Are Vegans & Carnivores So Hateful Online?34:22 - What a High-Carb Vegan Eats in a Day36:30 - How Much Protein Does a Vegan Bodybuilder Need?38:44 - Does Low Protein REALLY Work for Building Muscle?40:03 - Why You Shouldn't Have a "Set It and Forget It" Approach to Protein42:30 - The Blue Zones: Is Low Protein the Key to Longevity?45:47 - The Spiritual Power of Fasting47:44 - Why We MUST Create Self-Imposed Hardship49:17 - The Genesis of Organic Muscle Supplements52:11 - The "Jesus Way" Podcast: Exploring Early Christianity53:26 - The Silver Lining of COVID & Epstein: A Return to God?54:43 - Why Health is ESSENTIAL to Fulfilling Your Life's Purpose56:20 - Where to Find More from James Benefico

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You are sabotaging your own health goals without even realizing it. Your shallow breathing and high stress levels are destroying your digestion, blocking fat burning, and leading to hormone imbalances. The key to improving your health isn't just about what you eat, but how your body functions from the inside out.

In episode 867 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Dr. John Douillard to reveal how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom holds the answers to modern health problems like metabolic syndrome and fatigue. They explore how simple changes in your breathing can improve your lymphatic system, reset your digestion, and create lasting energy. This episode provides the tools you need to stop fighting your body and finally work with it to achieve your best state of health.

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Chapters

0:00 - The Optimal Intermittent Fasting Window For Fat Loss

0:58 - How an Ironman Triathlon Led to A Surprising Discovery

3:16 - The "Eye of the Storm" Secret for Peak Performance

5:22 - How Nasal Breathing Scientifically Unlocks The "Runner's High"

6:29 - Why Life Feels Like a Struggle (And How to Fix It)

8:23 - The Unexpected Habit That Boosts Athletic Power

10:29 - The Science of "Calm Amidst Chaos" for Elite Performance

12:36 - What Is Ayurveda? A Beginner's Guide

13:19 - How Seasonal Eating Optimizes Your Gut Microbiome

15:34 - The Forgotten System Key to Longevity

16:30 - Is Brain Fog Linked to a Congested Brain?

18:13 - Why Most Athletes Have a Weak Diaphragm (And Don't Know It)

20:51 - Are Food Intolerances a Myth? The Real Cause

23:15 - Is 1g of Protein Per Pound of Bodyweight a Fad?

25:07 - The Single Biggest Lever to Pull for Better Digestion

27:13 - How to Properly Practice Breathwork for Maximum Benefit

28:03 - Are You "Over-Breathing"? The Signs of Oxygen Inefficiency

29:07 - The Perfect Storm for Anxiety (And How to Reverse It)

30:00 - A Message From Robert Sikes

31:40 - How Your Mental State Affects Nutrient Absorption

32:21 - What is Metabolic Syndrome and What Truly Causes It?

35:12 - The Real Reason for PMS Symptoms (It's Not Hormones)

37:14 - What Is The Optimal Meal Frequency for Digestion?

38:45 - The Truth About Intermittent Fasting: Breakfast vs. Supper

43:03 - One Meal a Day (OMAD): Pros and Cons

46:16 - TRT & HRT: Are They a First Line of Defense?

50:00 - How to Test The Health of Your Lymphatic System at Home

50:35 - How to Preserve Your Nitric Oxide Production

52:41 - The Ancient Ayurvedic Tool for Oral Health

55:20 - Dr. Douillard's Daily Morning Routine for Longevity

59:31 - Dr. Douillard's Evening Wind-Down Routine

1:02:15 - Where to Find Dr. John Douillard

Longevity has been on my mind a lot lately.

This past weekend was the Arnold Classic. You look at those guys on the IFBB stage — absolutely massive human beings — and there’s no denying the level of discipline and work that goes into that. But it also highlights something important: enhanced bodybuilding and natural bodybuilding are essentially two completely different sports.

When people say “the highest level,” they’re usually referring to the Mr. Olympia or Arnold stage. And sure, if you’re competing in enhanced bodybuilding, that’s the top of the mountain. But I’m not playing that sport. I’m competing in natural bodybuilding, and the highest level there is winning Worlds. Two totally different arenas, two totally different priorities.

And when you start looking at it through the lens of longevity, things get even clearer.

I had a client compete at the Arnold this weekend — Janis — who is 70 years old. Natural athlete. Keto. She went out there and broke world records in the squat, bench, deadlift, and total. At seventy years old.

That, to me, is winning on a whole different level.

Most people at 70 can barely carry groceries. They’re using walkers and canes. Meanwhile she’s pulling over 300 pounds off the floor and planning to keep doing it for as long as she possibly can. That’s the kind of outcome I want to stack the chips in favor of.

Because the question isn’t just how high you can climb for a brief moment.

The real question is how long you can perform at a high level.

Natural bodybuilding, done properly, gives you that runway. When you prioritize nutrition, progressive overload, recovery, and discipline, you’re building a system that supports your body for decades. You can keep improving year after year. You don’t have to peak in your 20s and then watch everything fall apart.

I plan on competing for a long time. I’ve got my sights set on winning Worlds in 2027, but whether that happens or not, the cool thing about natural bodybuilding is that you can keep showing up. You can keep getting better. You can keep pushing the needle forward.

That’s the long game.

We also talked about some of the biggest mistakes people make with fat loss. The internet loves to throw around the advice “eat less, move more.” And technically, sure — that’s not wrong. But practically speaking, it often misses the bigger picture.

A lot of people who hit plateaus aren’t eating too much. They’re actually chronically under-eating. They’re running on fumes, walking 30,000 steps a day, barely consuming a thousand calories, and wondering why their body refuses to drop more weight.

At that point the metabolism is suppressed. Hormones are downregulated. Recovery is shot.

That’s why I’m such a big believer in structured building and cutting phases. When you spend time in a surplus and allow your metabolism to ramp up, you create more runway for fat loss later. When you finally drop calories, your body actually responds.

You can’t stay in a deficit forever.

You have to play the long game — just like everything else.

The Tribe is gearing up for a three-day fast, and we’ve got a bunch of conferences and travel coming up this year. Meatstock, Low Carb for Better Health, Hack Your Health — lots of opportunities to connect with the community and keep spreading the message.

At the end of the day, everything comes back to the same principle.

What can you do today to stack the chips in your favor so that you can operate at a high level for the longest possible time?

That’s the game I’m playing.

And honestly, I think it’s the only game worth playing.

Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram

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Most bodybuilders are destroying their lives for a plastic trophy and don't even know it. This episode exposes the truth about building a physique that enhances your life instead of consuming it.

In episode 866 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with natural bodybuilding legend Jeff Alberts to discuss the secrets to over 30 years of success in the sport. They reveal how to build a sustainable fitness lifestyle, explaining the right way to approach building and cutting phases without ruining your metabolism or your relationship with food. Jeff shares his personal journey with aging, training, and finding balance between family, fatherhood, and fitness. This is a must-watch for any man who wants to master his body and his life.

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Chapters

0:00 - A Veteran Bodybuilder's Evolving Mindset on Competing

4:07 - The Art of Longevity & Redefining "Your Best" As You Age

7:45 - Beyond the Physique: Maturing as a Person and an Athlete

13:03 - A Sustainable Approach to Building & Cutting Phases

20:06 - The Psychological Trap of Extreme Dieting

23:48 - TRT, Steroids, and the "Easy Button" in Modern Fitness

30:32 - How to Evolve Your Training Without Chasing Fads

35:27 - Navigating Polygraphs, Supplements, and Health Scares

40:08 - The Dark Side of Social Media for Fitness Creators

45:22 - The Unspoken Challenge of Intentionally Gaining Weight

47:01 - The 3 Pillars of Bodybuilding Mastery: Science, Skill & Art

50:53 - How to Create Authentic Content the Algorithm Ignores

56:36 - Finding the Right Training Style for Long-Term Progress

1:04:55 - Life Outside the Gym: What Truly Matters

1:08:27 - Where to Find More from Jeff Alberts

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Building a real legacy has nothing to do with overnight success and everything to do with a decade of relentless, unseen work. In episode 865 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Cory Gregory, a fitness icon who went from being a fourth generation coal miner to a world renowned entrepreneur and brand builder without ever taking steroids. Cory shares his powerful story about developing extreme discipline, the value of consistency, and building a successful fitness business from the ground up through word of mouth. Learn the mindset required to stay natural in the fitness industry, the importance of family, and how to apply a blue collar work ethic to create a life and business you are proud of. This conversation is a masterclass in playing the long game to achieve lasting fulfillment.

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Chapters

0:00 - The Simple Trait That Beats Raw Talent Every Time

0:43 - Meet Cory Gregory: From Coal Miner to Fitness Icon

1:52 - How I Bought & Developed a Private Island in Ohio

5:21 - Building a Legacy: A Blue-Collar Work Ethic & an Abraham Lincoln Quote

7:10 - The Entrepreneurial Path: From a \$4,000 Loan to a 7-Figure Business

11:02 - Building a Brand Before Social Media & The 10-Year Grind

14:15 - The MusclePharm Years: Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Tiger Woods

16:23 - Redefining Success & The Power of Compounding Efforts

17:32 - Why Natural Bodybuilding is a Cheat Code for Life

20:46 - The Undeniable Power of a Disciplined Morning Routine

22:06 - The Long Game: How to Get Drug-Like Results Without Taking Drugs

25:56 - How the Internet Exploded My Career (And Was I Ready?)

29:04 - A Quick Message From The Host

30:42 - My Strategy If I Had to Start Over in Today's World

33:05 - The "Pack a Lunch" Mentality & The Myth of Work-Life Balance

38:05 - How Fatherhood Fueled My Drive & Taught Me to Never Have a "Plan B"

43:46 - How Extreme Discipline Makes Your Intuition Louder

46:01 - The #1 Reason You Should Train First Thing in the Morning

49:03 - Is It Healthy to Stay Lean Year-Round? A Veteran's Perspective

50:17 - Why I've Stayed Natural in the Age of TRT & Peptides

53:59 - The Problem with Dishonest Fitness Influencers

57:52 - The Truth: Fitness Success is Simple, Not Easy

1:00:13 - What's Next? Building a Community That Makes a Real Impact

1:04:18 - Where to Find Cory Gregory & Access Muscle Island

This episode is mostly a recap of the recent Savage Retreat in Marble Falls, Texas, and honestly it was one of those weekends that reminds me why we do this in the first place. We had about ten people staying together on a big ranch property with longhorns, wide open land, pickleball courts, and a ton of great food. It was a relaxed environment where everyone could get to know each other, share ideas, and connect. Friday night we cooked a big meal, got everyone settled in, and Jamie gave a presentation about mindset and preparing mentally to do hard things before we tackled the Tough Mudder the next morning.

Saturday was all about the Tough Mudder, and that ended up being a highlight of the whole weekend. The course had walls, rope climbs, mud trenches, monkey bars, electrified obstacles, and a massive climb that forced everyone to work together. Nobody got left behind. People were helping each other over obstacles, facing fears, and pushing through discomfort as a team. That’s really the whole point of these retreats — creating an environment where people can challenge themselves physically and mentally while surrounded by like-minded people. After the race we cleaned up, ate a mountain of brisket, and wrapped the night with a deeper mindset presentation about identity, goals, and building the life you actually want.

On the business side, we’re celebrating eight years of Keto Brick, which is pretty wild to think about when I look back at where we started. There were years where Kristen and I were sleeping on the warehouse floor just trying to make it work. Now we’ve got an incredible team and an amazing community supporting what we do. The anniversary sale is running right now with a 15% discount stacked on top of volume discounts, and the response has been huge. Several flavors have already sold out and the team has been packing orders nonstop. None of that happens without the community, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support.

Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagram

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Your network is your net worth, but real success comes from genuine human connection, not just collecting contacts. In episode 864 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, your host Robert Sikes sits down with master connector Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco to reveal how building authentic relationships is the most powerful tool for career growth. They discuss the importance of finding your identity outside of your job, the power of podcasting for building authority, and how to develop a mindset that attracts success. Learn why serving others is the true key to fulfillment and how to build a life of integrity that leads to lasting happiness and achievement. This conversation provides a clear guide on how to escape mediocrity and build a powerful, supportive community around you.

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Chapters

0:00 - The Single Most Important Career Skill

1:48 - The Identity Trap: Don't Let Your Job Define You

3:05 - How to Become a "Super Connector"

4:25 - The Birth of 'That One Agency'

5:26 - I Did 10 Podcasts a Week for 5 Years: Here's What Happened

7:08 - Why I Started Podcasting With Nothing to Sell

8:20 - From a Broken Home to Building an Empire

9:06 - My Superpower: Making People Uncomfortable

10:24 - How to Find Mentors Who Will 10x Your Growth

12:12 - Are You Settling for Mediocrity? How to Break Free

14:12 - My Daily Routine to Never Stay in a Rut

16:17 - How Faith Forged My Path to Success

18:18 - Beyond Money: What Is True Fulfillment?

20:57 - The #1 Mistake People Make When Serving Others

23:39 - The Hierarchy of Human Optimization

25:57 - What It's Like to Be 49 and in the Best Shape of Your Life

26:18 - My Daily Routine for Peak Performance

27:23 - How to Delegate and Scale Your Business

29:24 - The Surprising Benefit of Having More Free Time

30:54 - Homeschooling Tips for Independent Children

31:55 - How I Use 15-Minute Calls to Build My Network

33:30 - Is Podcasting Oversaturated?

35:18 - The Untold Secret of Podcast Networking

37:54 - The "Game" Behind Going Viral & Manufacturing Celebrity

40:59 - Game Recognizes Game: Is "Playing the Game" Negative?

43:20 - The Ultimate Litmus Test for Authenticity

45:04 - Why Proximity to the Wrong People Will Ruin You

45:52 - The Reason People Put incriminating Things in Writing

46:58 - What is the "That One" Network?

50:27 - Final Words

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The path to a powerful physique isn't found in crash diets, it’s built through sustainable discipline. Extreme dieting creates a toxic cycle, but you can break free from these myths to build real strength and a resilient mindset.

In episode 863 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with guest Stephen Covert about their journeys in natural bodybuilding. They explore how intense competition prep can challenge your relationship with food and how Stephen found a deeper connection to his faith during the most difficult parts of training. This honest conversation covers the realities of gaining muscle, the big difference between competing and living a healthy lifestyle, and how fatherhood changes your perspective on fitness and life. Learn why having a strong purpose is the key to lasting success.

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Chapters:

0:00 - The "Cardiac Arrest" Burger: A Post-Show Diet Disaster

1:23 - Faith, Fatherhood & Fitness: How Do You Balance It All?

2:05 - The "Nick Bare" Effect: Can You Be Jacked with a Newborn?

2:55 - How a Broken Collarbone Led to a Fitness Transformation

5:04 - Gaining 40lbs After College: The TikTok That Changed Everything

6:24 - What Is Natural Bodybuilding?

7:08 - How Bodybuilding Forges Unbreakable Discipline

9:55 - The #1 Motivator to Actually Reach Your Fitness Goals

10:41 - The Dangers of Extreme Weight Loss (80 lbs in 12 Weeks)

12:07 - How Crash Dieting Leads to Disordered Eating

14:06 - Why Everyone Should Live Like a Bodybuilder

14:48 - Navigating Faith in the "Me First" Fitness Industry

16:09 - The Stairmaster Sermon: Finding God During Morning Cardio

17:42 - How to Stay Grounded When Social Media Praises You

18:38 - Vanity vs. Modesty: A Christian's Guide to Bodybuilding

20:54 - How a Brutal Prep Season Can Strengthen Your Faith

22:23 - The Ultimate Litmus Test for Your Intentions

24:32 - From Partying at a Christian School to a Spiritual Awakening

28:27 - Why Every Man Needs a Battle to Fight

29:48 - How a Fiancée Reacts to a Bodybuilding Prep

33:04 - A Message from Robert Sikes on Keto & The Savage Perspective

34:43 - Training with Your Kids: Building a Healthy Family Legacy

35:13 - Prepping for a Show with Your Spouse: The Unspoken Challenges

37:08 - How Pregnancy Changes a Female Competitor's Mindset

38:38 - The Toxic "Bounce Back" Culture for Postpartum Mothers

40:59 - The Best Part of Being a New Father

43:21 - What Is the Keto Diet?

45:20 - Can You Build Muscle Without Carbs? The Truth About Keto Gains

47:35 - Should You Try an Ironman?

49:06 - The Power of "Suffering Together" to Build Real Connection

50:45 - The "Savage Retreat" Mud Run M.E.A.T.up

52:37 - Full Circle: Coaching the Brother Who Got You Into Fitness

55:09 - Why Having Your Family Is Everything

57:53 - Where to Find Stephen Covert

58:38 - The Story Behind the Famous "Keto Brick"