Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi
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Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and best selling author of Keto Flex, is the host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. We bring on the thought leaders in this space in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include bio-hacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether its fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you understand what is best for your unique body.
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how castor oil can support digestion, hormone balance, detox pathways, pain relief, sleep, and fat loss. Backed by human research and clinical observations, these simple protocols can deliver noticeable results in as little as days.
What You’ll Learn
Why constipation, bloating, and belly fat are often driven by stress and inflammation, not calories
How castor oil’s active compound (ricinoleic acid) supports gut motility, reduces inflammation, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system
The connection between cortisol, visceral fat, and poor sleep
How castor oil supports liver detox, lymphatic drainage, and hormone balance
Safe, effective ways to use castor oil for joints, PMS, cramps, and pain
The exact type of castor oil to use (and which ones to avoid)
Key Takeaways
Castor oil can improve bowel movements without laxatives
Applying castor oil with heat can lower cortisol and improve deep sleep
Supports liver function, bile flow, and detoxification
Helps reduce joint pain and inflammation without damaging the liver
May reduce bloating, puffiness, and lymphatic congestion
Choosing a high-quality, organic, cold-pressed castor oil is essential
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In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals how using one tablespoon of high-quality extra virgin olive oil during a fast can enhance fat loss, autophagy, insulin sensitivity, and cortisol balance instead of breaking your fast.
Ben explains why fasting is not about zero calories, but about hormonal signaling, and how the right olive oil sends a powerful “fat-burning and healing” message to the body.
You’ll learn:
Why olive oil does not break a fast and actually enhances autophagy
How extra virgin olive oil activates fat-burning genes (PPAR-alpha)
The role of olive oil in lowering insulin and cortisol
Why high-polyphenol olive oil matters and most grocery store oils fail
A simple daily olive oil fasting protocol for metabolic health
How olive oil fasting can be gentler and more effective than water fasting
The truth about cooking with olive oil vs seed oils
Ben also breaks down how to identify real, high-quality olive oil, why polyphenols are the key compound for fat loss and inflammation reduction, and how this simple protocol can lead to better energy, reduced belly fat, and impro
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On this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi shares his powerful 21-day gut reset designed to eliminate bloating, reduce inflammation, restore energy, and heal the gut without pills, cleanses, or calorie counting.
Ben breaks down how late-night eating, constant snacking, inflammatory foods, and modern seed oils quietly destroy gut health and lead to bloating, acid reflux, brain fog, fatigue, and stubborn belly fat.
You’ll learn:
Why eating at least 3 hours before bed is non-negotiable for gut repair
How gentle fasting (14:10 or 18:6) gives your digestive system a daily reset
Which “healthy” foods are secretly inflaming your gut
The exact foods to remove and what to eat instead for 21 days
How to rebuild the gut with fermented foods and gentle prebiotics
How this protocol supports IBS, SIBO, acid reflux, and hormone balance
Why gut healing leads to fat loss, better energy, and mental clarity
Ben also explains how to personalize the reset, reintroduce foods safely, and turn this protocol into a long-term lifestyle for lasting metabolic freedom.
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Visceral fat is not stubborn. It is protective fat stored when the body senses stress. In this episode, Ben explains why cortisol is the true fat-storage switch and walks you through a 30-day protocol to turn it off.
You’ll learn why calories and workouts are not the real problem, and how hormones like cortisol and insulin control belly fat, inflammation, sleep, and metabolic health.
What You’ll Learn:
Why visceral fat is hormonally driven, not calorie-driven
How cortisol and insulin work together to store belly fat
The ideal intermittent fasting schedule to lower insulin and cortisol
Why eating earlier in the day improves fat-burning sleep
The benefits of a weekly 24-hour fast, including autophagy and growth hormone
Which foods spike cortisol and must be removed for 30 days
The best anti-inflammatory foods and fats to support fat loss
How nitric oxide and blood flow unlock visceral fat
Why walking is more effective than intense cardio for belly fat
The sleep strategies that shut off cortisol at night
How minerals help release stored fat and toxins
Why your thoughts and gratitude directly impact fat loss hormones
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Cold, numb, or tingling feet are not a normal part of aging. They are signs of poor circulation, often caused by low nitric oxide and endothelial dysfunction.
In this episode, Ben explains why the feet are the first place circulation problems show up and shares five research-backed drinks that can improve blood flow in as little as 30 minutes.
Key topics covered:
Why cold feet are a circulation issue, not an age issue
The role of nitric oxide in opening blood vessels
How endothelial dysfunction limits blood flow
Five drinks that support circulation and vascular health
The best times to consume each drink for maximum benefit
A simple daily movement and walking protocol to amplify results
Foods and habits that block blood flow
How circulation affects balance, nerve health, and fall risk
When to expect results and who should be cautious
Featured drinks:
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What if the most important signal of your long term health, recovery, and resilience isn’t how hard you train, but how well your nervous system recovers?
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with human performance expert Justin Roethlingshoefer for a deep, practical conversation on heart rate variability (HRV) and nervous system regulation.
Justin explains why HRV is one of the most important metrics for long-term health, stress resilience, recovery, and longevity. Together, they explore how sleep, nutrition, exercise intensity, emotional stress, and daily lifestyle rhythms directly influence HRV, VO₂ max, and overall metabolic health.
This episode delivers clear, actionable strategies to help listeners optimize recovery, reduce chronic stress, and build a body that feels safe enough to heal.
Key Topics Covered
What heart rate variability really measures and why it matters
HRV as the nervous system’s early warning system
The difference between heart rate and heart rate variability
How chronic stress suppresses recovery and healing
The relationship between HRV, VO₂ max, and longevity
Why most people are under-recovered, not overstressed
Zone 2 and Zone 5 training explained simply
How late-night eating disrupts sleep and HRV
Sleep quality, REM sleep, and detoxification
Practical ways to raise HRV without overdoing biohacks
Book Mentioned
📘 The Power of OwnershipRedeem Your Health, Live by Design, and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normalhttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Ownership-Redeem-Relentless-Pursuit/dp/1394230028
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Justin RoethlingshoeferJustin is a human performance expert, data-driven health strategist, and longevity specialist with over two decades of experience working with elite athletes, executives, and high performers. He is a former NCAA and NHL performance coach and the founder of an evidence-based coaching system focused on nervous system optimization, recovery, and sustainable performance.
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Waking up between 2–3 AM is not insomnia or bad luck. It’s a biological response driven by low blood sugar and rising cortisol. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains why your body wakes you up alert and wired, and shares a simple, science-backed protocol to fall back asleep within minutes.
What You’ll Learn:
Why nighttime wakeups are caused by cortisol and blood sugar crashes
The exact 4-step protocol to calm your nervous system and restore sleep
How nasal breathing, humming, and vagus nerve activation reduce stress fast
Why raw honey + sea salt stabilizes blood sugar without ruining fat loss
How gratitude (“Vitamin G”) signals safety to the brain
The role of liver health, circadian rhythm, and minerals in sleep quality
How to prevent 2 AM wakeups long-term through lifestyle changes
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Bread was once a true superfood that fueled ancient civilizations for thousands of years without causing obesity, diabetes, or widespread gut issues. Today’s bread, however, is a completely different product.
In this episode, Ben explains how modern bread has been industrialized through hybridized wheat, chemical processing, seed oils, and rushed production methods that disrupt digestion, spike blood sugar, inflame the gut, and damage metabolic health.
You’ll learn why gluten isn’t the real problem, how fermentation was stripped from modern bread, and how glyphosate sprayed on wheat impacts gut bacteria, immunity, and mitochondria. Ben also explains why inflammation, not just insulin spikes, is the root cause of belly fat and metabolic dysfunction.
The episode breaks down whether sourdough is truly safe, how to choose better bread options if you eat it at all, and why many people feel better avoiding bread completely while healing their metabolism.
Ben also shares practical strategies to reduce inflammation, improve blood sugar control, and take back control of your health through informed food choices.
Key takeaway: Bread didn’t fail you. The system failed bread. When you respect food again, your metabolism responds.
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals why cravings are not a willpower issue, but a hormonal and metabolic problem driven by insulin instability.
Ben explains how insulin spikes shut off fat burning, trigger hunger hormones, increase stress, and fuel uncontrollable cravings, especially at night. He breaks down the science behind insulin, glucose crashes, ghrelin, cortisol, and dopamine-driven eating behaviors.
You’ll learn a simple, science-backed protocol to stabilize insulin first, before calorie restriction, cardio, or fasting, so cravings drop naturally and fat loss becomes automatic.
The episode outlines a practical 7-day reset that helps reduce inflammation, water retention, and stubborn belly fat while restoring metabolic control. Ben also answers common questions about carbs, coffee, artificial sweeteners, protein intake, exercise, fasting, and how to make results sustainable long term.
This conversation reframes fat loss as a metabolic healing process, not a discipline battle, and shows how true metabolic freedom feels calm, empowering, and sustainable.
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In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals the 7 everyday foods and drinks that silently damage your kidneys, even when they are marketed as “healthy.”
Ben shares his personal story of feeling bloated, inflamed, and exhausted while unknowingly harming his kidneys, and explains why kidney damage often goes undetected until it becomes permanent.
You’ll learn:
Why green smoothies, almonds, and juice cleanses can increase kidney stone risk
How diet sodas and sugar-free drinks accelerate kidney decline
The hidden danger of phosphate additives in processed “health” foods
Why dirty protein powders harm kidneys more than protein itself
How excess sodium from packaged foods and restaurants damages kidney filters
Safer food and drink swaps to protect kidney health
The role oxalates, artificial sweeteners, and poor-quality salt play in kidney stress
Practical steps to start protecting your kidneys today
Ben also shares free and low-cost metabolic reset resources designed to reduce inflammation, burn fat, and support long-term kidney and metabolic health.
This episode is a must-listen if you’ve had kidney stones, struggle with inflammation, or feel “off” despite eating clean.
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In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi exposes the 7 “healthy” foods and ingredients silently destroying your liver and blocking fat loss.
Ben explains why the liver is the control center of metabolism and how common foods like oat milk, plant-based protein bars, whole wheat bread, seed oils, fructose, and alcohol inflame the liver, stall fat burning, and drive stubborn belly fat.
You’ll learn:
Why liver inflammation shuts down fat loss even with clean eating
How fructose and seed oils overload liver detox pathways
The gut–liver connection and how leaky gut worsens fatty liver
Simple food swaps that immediately support liver healing
Ben also shares a 7-step liver reset protocol, including fasting, walking after meals, protein intake, ditching seed oils, and prioritizing sleep, plus answers common questions about oat milk, fruit, cheat days, and fatty liver testing.
The episode wraps with practical liver-healing foods, real success stories, and access to free and low-cost resources designed to jumpstart fat loss and restore metabolic health.
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Fasting is one of the most powerful tools for fat loss, healing, and longevity, but it fails for many people because their metabolism is not prepared.
In this episode, Ben Azadi explains why fasting feels miserable or unsustainable for most people and reveals the hidden metabolic mistakes that sabotage results before a fast even begins.
You’ll learn why being a sugar burner instead of a fat burner makes fasting feel like torture, how stress and poor sleep block fat burning, and why nighttime eating can completely ruin your fast the next day. Ben also breaks down how inflammation, toxins stored in fat cells, low protein intake, and an all-or-nothing approach to fasting lead to crashes, cravings, and failure.
This episode covers:
Why fasting fails when metabolic flexibility is low
The role of insulin, cortisol, and inflammation in fasting success
How stress, sleep, and nighttime eating impact fat burning
Why toxins can make fasting feel worse instead of better
How to properly prepare your body before fasting
The 7 foundational steps to make fasting easier and effective
How to know when your body is truly ready to fast
If fasting has ever felt like failure or suffering, this episode explains why it was not your fault and how fixing the foundation can completely change your results.
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1What if everything you thought about muscle building, fat loss, and strength training was backwards?
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. John Jaquish, biomedical engineer, inventor, and author of Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time, for a deep-dive conversation that challenges traditional fitness dogma.
Dr. Jaquish explains why conventional weightlifting, bulking, and endless cardio are inefficient, unnecessary, and often counter-productive for real body recomposition. He shares the science behind variable resistance training, how high protein intake drives metabolism, why low carbohydrate thresholds matter, and how your body can build muscle and burn fat simultaneously without joint destruction or outdated exercise myths.
Whether you lift weights regularly or you’ve ever felt stuck in your progress, this episode will flip your assumptions about muscle, fat loss, and strength gains — and give you a new framework to achieve both lean muscle and metabolic freedom.
Key Topics Covered
• Why body recomposition is possible at all fitness levels
• How variable resistance training (like X3) outperforms traditional lifting
• Why high protein consumption accelerates fat loss
• The science behind low carbohydrate thresholds for muscle glycogen
• Myths about how much protein the body can absorb
• Why calories are a flawed measure for muscle growth
• Essential amino acids, creatine, peptides — what works and when
• How short, high-intensity training minimizes joint wear
• Why traditional cardio rarely drives body recomposition
Books Mentioned
📘 Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Timeby Dr. John Jaquishhttps://www.amazon.com/Weight-Lifting-Waste-Time-Cardio/dp/154450893X
Products and Programs Mentioned
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In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the exact protocol he would follow to reverse insulin resistance, based on his own transformation and work with thousands of clients. This is a no-fluff, science-backed blueprint focused on lowering insulin, reducing inflammation, restoring fat burning, and removing the real blocks preventing weight loss and metabolic healing.
What You’ll Learn
Why insulin resistance is a hormonal and cellular communication problem, not a calorie issue
How eating too close to bedtime disrupts fat burning, sleep, and insulin sensitivity
The inflammatory fats and seed oils silently driving insulin resistance and belly fat
Why toxins and obesogens create weight loss resistance and stall progress
How to detox safely without sabotaging fat loss
The keto + KetoFlex strategy to restore metabolic flexibility
The weekly 5-1-1 fasting framework that prevents plateaus
Why protein and muscle are critical for blood sugar control
The simplest habit that lowers glucose after meals
How identity and mindset directly influence metabolic healing
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In this powerful episode, Ben Azadi exposes what whistleblowers, federal inspectors, and factory workers have revealed about the modern food system and why it is directly contributing to inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic disease.
Drawing from firsthand reports, Ben explains how speed, profit, and scale inside Big Food allow contamination, unsafe practices, and deceptive labeling to reach grocery store shelves. From high-speed meat inspection failures to baby formula plant sanitation scandals, this episode reveals why blindly trusting the system puts your health at risk.
More importantly, Ben shares a simple, actionable grocery store framework to help you protect your metabolism, reduce inflammation, and make smarter food choices starting today. You will learn how to identify clean proteins, avoid ultra-processed foods, decode ingredient labels, and prioritize what matters most if you are on a budget.
This episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap to reclaim control of your health, your food, and your metabolic future.
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This episode is a powerful wake-up call about health, metabolism, and personal responsibility. Ben Azadi explains that true transformation does not start with diet plans or workout routines, but with identity and decision.
Most people are stuck not because they lack information, but because their self-image is broken. Symptoms like belly fat, fatigue, brain fog, cravings, inflammation, and poor sleep are not signs of aging. They are metabolic warning signals asking for change.
Ben shares his personal story of pain, depression, and healing, reminding listeners that motivation does not create change. A committed decision does.
The episode walks through five life-changing questions that help reprogram identity, followed by a simple wake-up protocol focused on daily non-negotiables, future visualization, and upgrading your environment.
This message challenges listeners to stop “trying,” take responsibility, and make today Day One, not someday.
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What if a specific type of sugar could actually help your metabolism instead of harming it?
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down surprising human research showing how organic blackstrap molasses, when used strategically, may lower post-meal blood sugar and insulin spikes, support insulin sensitivity, and help with stubborn belly fat. This is not about eating more sugar, but about using the right kind, in the right way.
What You’ll Learn
Why insulin resistance is the real driver of belly fat and cravings
How most people can be insulin resistant long before labs show it
What makes blackstrap molasses different from regular sugar
Human studies showing reduced glucose and insulin spikes with molasses
How molasses polyphenols slow carb digestion and reduce glycemic impact
Why context, timing, and pairing matter more than calories
The exact way to use molasses without sabotaging fat loss
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Heart failure rarely shows up suddenly. In most cases, it develops quietly through subtle symptoms that are easy to ignore. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals nine silent warning signs of early heart failure, explains why they occur, and shares practical, natural strategies to support heart and metabolic health before serious damage occurs.
Heart failure is the leading threat to longevity, and the body often whispers long before it screams.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why nighttime shortness of breath can be an early heart failure warning
How needing extra pillows to sleep signals fluid buildup in the lungs
The connection between swollen ankles, rapid weight gain, and fluid retention
Why a persistent cough, fatigue, or brain fog may point to heart dysfunction
How irregular heartbeats and digestive symptoms relate to cardiac stress
Simple prevention strategies to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support heart function
Key labs and tests to discuss with your doctor for early detection
How metabolic health, sleep, nutrition, and movement directly impact heart longevity
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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the exact 30-day metabolic reset protocol he used to lose over 80 pounds of real body fat and keep it off long term. This is not about calorie restriction or excessive workouts. It is about removing inflammation and restoring fat-burning at the cellular level so your metabolism can finally work for you.
Ben explains why most diets fail, how inflammation blocks fat loss, and walks you step by step through a proven protocol that can help you lose up to 30 pounds of fat in 30 days.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why weight gain is not a calorie problem but an inflammation problem
How inflamed cells block fat-burning hormones
The 18-6 intermittent fasting schedule plus a weekly 24-hour fast
The 3 dietary exchanges that dramatically lower insulin and inflammation
Which foods and oils are silently wrecking your metabolism
How to use ketosis and fasting together for metabolic flexibility
Why sleep burns more fat than the gym
The importance of minerals during rapid fat loss
How walking after meals lowers insulin spikes
How cold therapy activates fat-burning brown fat
Why mindset and gratitude (Vitamin G) directly impact inflammation and fat loss
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What if aging didn’t mean decline, burnout, or stubborn weight gain but a powerful metabolic and neurological upgrade?
In this in-studio episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to discuss her brand new book Age Like a Girl and share science backed strategies for women over 40 who want better metabolic health, sustainable fat loss, and hormonal balance.
Dr. Mindy reframes aging as a biological initiation rather than a breakdown, explaining why stubborn belly fat, fatigue, and stress resistance are signals of adaptation, not failure. Together, Ben and Mindy break down simple but powerful habits that lower cortisol, restore insulin sensitivity, and help women shift from survival mode into strength.
This conversation explores fasting rhythms for women over 40, the neurochemical changes of menopause, why walking is one of the most underrated metabolic tools, and how environment and relationships directly influence fat loss and healing. It is both deeply scientific and profoundly human.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, frustrated with your body, or ready to embrace the next chapter of your health with clarity and confidence, this episode is a must listen.
Key Topics Covered
Why fat gain is a protective intelligence, not a failure
How walking lowers cortisol and restores nervous system balance
Eating only during daylight for better insulin signaling
The most effective fasting rhythm for women over 40
Carnivore fasting and why it accelerates fat loss safely
Estrogen loss and the shift to ketone based metabolism
Dopamine, motivation, and the neurochemistry of menopause
Why environment and relationships affect metabolic success
Menopause as a neurological and emotional initiation
Why self prioritization is essential for long term health
🔗 Links and Resources Mentioned
📘 Age Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Like-Girl-Menopause-Confidence/dp/1401975569
Also available wherever books are sold — hardcover, Kindle, Audible, and Spotify audiobook (narrated by Dr. Mindy Pelz).
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Great podcast!
Mind blowing, Shocking
Another great podcast
this podcast was amazing...you and dr. berry rock!!!