The Keto Savage Podcast

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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For this episode, I welcomed back my good friend and colleague Judy Cho, who is absolutely killing it as a businesswoman, parent, and so much more. I know you'll be inspired by this episode.

What you'll hear:

• The popularity of carnivore diet and its potential longevity (2:51)
• Social media popularity vs. content quality and integrity (8:41)
• Prioritizing quality over quantity in business and personal life (14:50)
• Scaling a business while maintaining integrity and values (19:57)
• Importance of quality relationships in business success (24:04)
• Business structure, goals, and client work (30:00)
• Managing a nutrition practice with one-on-one consultations and group support, with a focus on carnivore diet (35:29)
• Identifying and leveraging personal greens in business and life (40:16)
• Writing and marketing books, including struggles with audiobook production and social media marketing (44:54)
• Balancing work and family life as a driven entrepreneur (50:48)
• Prioritizing family time and teaching children resilience through hard work and effort (57:21)
• Overcoming struggles with mindful eating and intuitive eating, despite past trauma and negative self-talk (1:05:15)
• Addiction, childhood trauma, and healing through mindset shift (1:08:12)
• Breaking internal belief systems and achieving personal growth through nutrition and mindset coaching (1:13:57)

Where to follow Judy:

• Nutrition With Judy

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Do you suffer from chronic ailments, looking for ways to feel your best? Autumn McLees has suffered from various autoimmune disorders and ailments, and has gone down the rabbit hole of biohacking, searching for ways to overcome. It was wonderful to discuss her experience with her and I know you'll take some inspiration from this episode. 

What we discussed: 

• Autumn's background and what led her to search for holistic practices and biohacking (2:01)
• Healthy living by using cleaner household and body care products (5:26)
• Vaginal birth after C-section and holistic healing (9:13)
• Healing from autoimmune issues through diet changes (16:17)
• Nutrition, health, and wellness, with a focus on the importance of food and nervous system regulation (21:33)
• Importance of nutrition and meal timing for optimal body function (29:23)
• Hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment options, including alternative treatments (34:50)
• Bowen therapy for pain relief and overall wellness (46:10)
• Alternative health modalities and their effects on inflammation and overall well-being (49:44)
• Holistic health practices and biological dentistry (54:16)

Where to follow Autumn:

• Instagram
• Know Better Do Better

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Coaching is my passion and I always enjoy welcoming other coaches to the podcast to pick their brains and talk shop. He is the founder and CEO of Six Pack CEO, and we discussed everything from nutrition to training modalities. It was awesome to have a conversation with him and I know you'll learn something as well. 

What you'll hear:

• His journey to becoming a coach (1:37)
• Gaining weight and body composition, with a focus on the psychological aspects (4:57)
• Client demographics and focusing on overtraining and recovery (9:55)
• Overtraining and under-recovery in fitness, with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle factors (15:54)
• Tracking food intake for fitness and nutrition goals (21:55)
• Nutrition and exercise routine for better sleep and overall health (31:04)
• Muscle group training volume and frequency (36:09)
• Blood work and nutrition for optimal health and fitness (41:39)
• Common patterns in blood test results, including elevated glucose, high cholesterol, and low testosterone (48:00)
• Testosterone levels and how lifestyle interventions can impact them (53:49)
• How lifestyle factors, including sleep and body fat, impact testosterone levels (1:00:07)
• Fitness coaching, nutrition, and hormone balance (1:03:31)

Where to learn more:

• 6 Pack CEO

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Do you struggle to maintain a good mindset? Brandon Epstein is a mental performance coach who helps high achievers turn inner resistance into inner power for career-best performances. He has over 15 years working in the space and his clients range from millionaire entrepreneurs to creative artists, to athletes ranging from Pro Boxing, to Pro MMA, to the NHL, to the NFL, to the MLB, to name a few. He is also an entrepreneur who has built businesses that have empowered millions of people worldwide to be their best selves through his educational content. As you all know, mindset is a big part of my life, and it was very enlightening to have this discussion with a bona fide mindset coach. I'm positive you'll take something from this episode.

What we discussed: 

• Brandon's backstory, how he got into the mindset coaching profession, and what that entails (1:42)
• His personal growth journey from college football to meditation app entrepreneurship (2:59)
• Subconscious beliefs and their impact on life outcomes (5:34)
• Masculinity, self-control, and personal growth (12:10)
• Anxiety and beliefs about not doing enough (14:40)
• Tracking key performance indicators (KPI) , self-coaching for personal growth and career success (21:56)
• Anxiety management and his plans for a retreat center (24:39)
• Identifying and removing negative influences in life to improve mental well-being (27:14)
• Personal routines for starting and ending the day, including sleep hygiene, sunlight exposure, meditation, and stoicism (32:54)
• Parenting, emotional intelligence, and plant medicine (35:15)
• Plant medicine and its potential for personal growth, with warnings about seeking exogenous aid without proper guidance (41:50)
• Overcoming fear and anxiety through self-awareness and vulnerability (44:49)
• What's coming up in the near future for Brandon (45:50)

Where to learn more:

• Mental Fitness Training
• Programmed to Fail

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Do you ever think about the impact the food industry has on our world? Charles Mayfield's interest in clean food began when, as a personal trainer, he began researching nutrition to help his clients reach their fitness goals—and eventually co-authored three paleo cookbooks.

The more Charles learned, the more he realized it's not just the kinds of food we eat that impact our health, but also the way that food is grown. He spent years researching farming techniques that are better for the environment and for the welfare of the animals. And when he learned about regenerative farming, he was hooked. (https://farrow.life/about-us/) It was a pleasure meeting Charles and having him on the podcast, and I know you'll take a lot from this episode. 

What we discussed:

• Charles's background in regenerative agriculture (3:07)
• Soil health and animal welfare (5:21)
• Regenerative agriculture, sustainable food sources, and the importance of leaving a better world for future generations (10:35)
• Food quality, local farming, and ignorance in the food industry (15:34)
• Self-sufficiency, farming, and nutrition (22:43)
• Animal welfare in industrial farming operations (26:35)
• Industrial food production and consumer power (32:52)
• Using animal fats for skincare and cooking, with a focus on leaf lard and its properties (38:07)
• Tips for deep frying with lard (45:08)
• Tips for raising pigs for self-sufficiency (50:26)
• Using natural oils for skincare, including tallow, lard, and their benefits for acne, dryness, and inflammation (1:00:31)
• Skincare products and their impact on hormonal health (1:06:45)

Where to learn more and to purchase:

• Farrow Skincare
• Enter code ketobrick for 15% off!

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Keep your skepticism at bay as I discuss palm cooling with Timmy Haman. I'm always a little skeptical of things that seem too good to be true, and this is no exception. However, Timmy makes a very good argument for the benefits of palm cooling and I'm excited to give it a try. If you're interested in ways to help you recover from a workout, this episode is for you. 

What we discussed:

• What exactly palm cooling is (1:44)
• How it can enhance athletic performance (4:02)
• Palm cooling technique for muscle recovery during workouts (9:35)
• Using water-circulating gloves for muscle recovery and performance enhancement (14:58)
• Combining sauna usage with palm and foot cooling to enhance performance (21:24)
• How palm cooling can prevent muscle soreness and aid in recovery (26:16)
• Cooling hands between sets to improve strength gains and reduce overheating (38:50)
• How to utilize palm cooling during a workout (44:06)
• The development of a device for easy and practical use during gym sessions (46:25)
• How the Peak Performance Bar works and its benefits (50:33)
• Using a calorie burner vest (52:19)

Where to learn more:

• Prime Science
• Instagram

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If you've been following me for any length of time, you know how passionate I am about natural bodybuilding.  For this episode, we welcome natural bodybuilding beast Eddie Saldana. He is an absolute stud in the natural bodybuilding community and I've got no doubt he will be a topic of conversation when he competes next year. 

What you'll hear:

• Previous bodybuilding competition and results (1:38)
• Bodybuilding competition weight classes and ideal weight for lean muscle gain (5:34)
• Viewing progress at different ages and the appeal of competing drug-free (9:23)
• Training and nutrition for muscle growth, with a focus on natural vs. enhanced methods (13:47)
• Workout routine, rep ranges, and muscle recovery (17:28)
• Full-body workouts and their benefits (22:29)
• Fitness training and nutrition (26:46)
• Challenges of reverse dieting after a bodybuilding competition (31:30)
• Various nutrition and fitness methods for competition prep (35:13)
• Ketogenic diet for bodybuilding, including macronutrient ratios and food sources (39:27)
• Handling hunger and maintaining energy levels following a ketogenic diet (43:57)
• Body fat percentage, weight fluctuations, and prep for his next competition (47:19)
• Taking time off between competitions and celebrating achievements (53:05)
• Competing against the best of the best (57:58)

Where to follow Eddie:

• Instagram

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How do you face adversity? Good friend and client Peter Jeffs had been trying to make it to the stage since his first competition was canceled back in 2022 due to Covid. After a few setbacks, he finally made it to the stage to see his dream to fruition, and it was an honor to be a part of his journey. I know you'll find his story inspiring.

What we discussed:

• Peter's journey from prep to stage and overcoming obstacles (1:14)
• Macronutrient ratios, protein threshold, and their impact on energy levels and food satisfaction (7:31)
• Reducing protein intake for optimal body composition and performance (12:54)
• Diet and training for a bodybuilding competition, with a focus on refeeds and fathead pizza (17:41)
• Two-day consecutive refeed for bodybuilding competitions and its effectiveness, and Peter's personal experience (23:32)
• Bodybuilding and fitness at the age of 61 (28:50)
• Post-prep experience (34:13)
• Challenges of post-competition dieting and the importance of setting goals for muscle growth and healthy weight gain (36:58)
• Body fat percentage, calorie intake, and sleep quality (43:28)
• Ketogenic diet for bodybuilding competition prep (49:43)
• Future plans and competition (56:15)

Where to follow Peter:

• Instagram

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For this episode, we welcomed back friend and repeat guest, Coach Jen Winkler. We had both just returned from different keto conferences, so it was fun to trade stories with her but also delve into several issues, including the psychology of hormones, menopause, and hormone replacement. As usual, it was a pleasure chatting with her and I know you'll find this episode informational 

What we discussed: 

• Ketogenic and carnivore diets, food addiction, and moderation vs. elimination approaches (5:36)
• Ketogenic approach and carbohydrate intake for female hormonal health (10:47)
• Hormone changes during perimenopause, carnivore diet impact, and individualized approach to hormone replacement therapy (15:38)
• Hormone levels and symptoms during perimenopause and postmenopause, with BHRT as a potential solution (20:27)
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women, with insights on individualized approaches and lifestyle factors affect (25:53)
• How past experiences can impact current well-being and future generations (30:48)
• Homesteading and self-sufficiency (33:04)
• Nutrition coaching for blood sugar management and hormonal balance (38:16)
• Birth control's hormonal impact and long-term effects on women's health (41:15)
• Ketogenic diet for epilepsy and mental health, including Jen's personal experience and insights (46:24)
• Ice cream alternatives and controlling sugar cravings. (52:05)
• Cycling and nutrition coaching for weight loss (54:34)
• Fertility awareness and homeschooling (59:38)

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