In this episode we talk with Sara Southern. We discuss her journey as a figure competitor and why she decided to hang up her heels. We also get into the dangers of technology and the challenges of parenting.

#34: Brian Cage - “Get Your Shit In”

Oct 25th, 2019 1h 12m

Professional wrestler, father, bodybuilder, business man, and incredible human being, Brian Cage, inspires us all with his story and the true definition of chasing your dreams.

#33: Katie Butler - The Responsibility Of Being A Coach

Oct 14th, 2019 1h 46m

Being a coach comes with a great level of responsibility. In this episode we sit in with Katie Butler, NPC competitor and fitness coach, to share her hero's journey and the challenges that grew her into the person she is today.

#32: You Are A Battery - The Positive And Negative Charges Of Life

Sep 23rd, 2019 1h 11m

The Savage Life crew returns with another inspiring episode. We discuss how to embrace the negatives a life and how they are necessary to complete the circuit of the human experience.

#31: Stan Efferding

Jul 1st, 2019 1h 48m

Stan Efferding is an ex-Pro Bodybuilder, elite level powerlifter, father, and creator of the Vertical Diet.

#30: The Dark Side Of Bodybuilding With Spenser Omans

Jun 24th, 2019 1h 14m

Spenser Omans returns to join us for Episode 30. We dive deep into his experience leading up to, competing, and bouncing back from his bodybuilding show. We talk about the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of going through a show prep

#29: Awakening The Lion Within - Learning How To Listen To Your Body And Make Decisions That Make The World A Better Place

Jun 17th, 2019 1h 16m

Learn how to be your own lion. Understanding that the things you do and the foods you eat impact that entire planet, not just you.

#28: Be Your Own F**king Medicine

Jun 13th, 2019 42m 50s

Shawn, Veronika, and Nathan talk about the value of preventative care and learning how to listen to your body and getting back to the basics to heal ourselves.

#27: The Mindful Coach & The Selfless Athlete

Jun 4th, 2019 1h 4m

Coaching is more than just teaching people how to lift. A human being is a highly integrated system. You cannot isolate one factor without considering all others. And as an athlete, you must not only develop the skill of lifting weights, but al

#26: The Pyramid Of Strength And Entering The Dark Caves Of Life

May 27th, 2019 1h

We all have those caves we fear to enter, but most of the time those are the caves that hold the treasure we seek. This episode begins by breaking down the different components of athletic performance and explaining how most coaches aren't trai

#25: The Golden Thread Of Life - How Strength Sports Led To Entrepreneurship

May 20th, 2019 1h 11m

Each stage of our lives provides us with a different skill, perspective, or experience. As we progress through life we can look back and see how everything connected to lead us to where we're at today. In this episode Shawn and Nathan discuss t

#24: Growth Isn't Just For Fun, It's Our Responsibility

May 13th, 2019 1h

We started this discussion with tips for being more productive, but soon found ourselves talking about what to do when life puts you at a crossroads. Regardless of what route you choose to take, you must take responsibility for your circumstanc

#23: Make Life Hard On Purpose

May 8th, 2019 1h 11m

When the hardest part of your life is something that you choose to do voluntarily, everything else becomes easier. Be the master of your decisions, not the victim.

#22: Mike Baxter - The Blessing of Disaster

Apr 29th, 2019 1h 19m

Mike Baxter returns for another episode. We talk about the blessings of even the most trying times in life.

#21: How To Make Everyday A Holiday & The Responsibilities Of Being A Leader

Apr 22nd, 2019 1h 4m

In this episode we were joined by Veronika and had a wide-ranging discussion about making the most of the holidays, the problems with our current medical and health systems, and the added responsibilities of being a leader.

#20: The Art Of Coaching And Using Daddy Issues To Fuel Your Success

Apr 15th, 2019 1h 21m

Shawn and Nathan dive into some deep, meaningful discussion about topics ranging from the dangers of pasteurization to coaching strategies to how your childhood relationship with your father may be driving you towards success.

#19: Rodney Razor

Apr 8th, 2019 1h 46m

Rodney Razor, 2015 IFBB Pro Olympian, Bodybuilding.com Athlete, and owner of Razor Focus Fitness, joined us for an awesome podcast.

#18: Live Q&A - Following Your Heart And Building Confidence In Yourself

Apr 1st, 2019 52m 6s

Shawn and Nathan record a Live Q&A through Instagram and answer specific questions from the audience.

#17: Recover Out Loud With Scott Leeper

Mar 25th, 2019 1h 40m

On this episode we bring in Scott Leeper, Mindset Coach and Co-author of Drowning in Addiction: Sink or Swim. We discuss the struggles of addiction and how he works with individuals that are overcoming addiction or family and friends that are a

#16: Casey Hendrickson

Mar 18th, 2019 2h 4m

In this episode we bring in Casey Hendrickson, host of the Casey Hendrickson Radio Show. Casey's Website - https://theburningtruth.us/ASDefense Knives - https://asdefense.com/wp-content/cache/all/index.html

#15: From Olympic Weightlifting to Bodybuilding & The Real Reason Why Your Calves Are Small

Mar 11th, 2019 54m 14s

In this episode Shawn and Nathan go back and forth discussing different training modalities and answered a few frequently asked questions regarding training.

#14: Being Your Own Hero With Veronika Joly

Mar 5th, 2019 1h 27m

In a world fueled by competition and comparison, one of the most important choices we can make is the choice to be ourselves. Choose to be the hero of your own story, not a victim of a life someone else told you to live. Lions don't become lion

#13: Big Bench & Big Life With Thomas "TD" Davis

Feb 26th, 2019 1h 23m

We had the opportunity to sit down with Thomas TD Davis, IPF World Champion Bench Presser, to talk life, diet, chasing dreams, meeting CT Fletcher, and, of course, how he built such a big bench.

#12: Finding The Best Diet & Why Discipline Is More Important Than Motivation With Spenser Omans

Feb 18th, 2019 1h 29m

In this episode we bring in Spenser Omans, NPC Physique Competitor. We get into his "why" and then talk about different diet modalities and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. We also discuss the importance of discipline an

#11: The Truth About Entrepreneurship & How To Use Pain To Heal Yourself

Feb 11th, 2019 1h 3m

In this podcast Shawn and Nathan talk about what it really means to be an entrepreneur. They also take a question from the audience and discuss how they each have overcome a painful situation in their lives and how they used that pain as an opp