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 a simple 10-minute daily ritual that helps activate stem cells, support fat loss, improve energy, and slow biological aging. Instead of extreme workouts or stimulants, Ben explains how the body responds to precise biological signals that restore cellular repair. You’ll learn why aging is not about getting older, but about being under-repaired , and how declining stem cell signaling, NAD+ levels, and mitochondrial function drive fatigue, fat gain, and brain fog,...
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the one daily habit he unknowingly practiced for over 20 years that slowly damaged his health without obvious symptoms: chronic low-grade inflammation. Ben explains why inflammation is often missed by conventional medicine, how it silently disrupts metabolism, hormones, gut health, and fat loss, and why “normal” lab results do not equal optimal health. He breaks down the five biggest mistakes that fueled inflammation, including relying on supplements instead of...
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi explains why heart disease is not caused by cholesterol, but by silent inflammation and damage to the arterial lining. Ben breaks down how plaque actually forms, why standard cholesterol labs often miss real cardiovascular risk, and how insulin spikes, oxidized LDL, chronic stress, and gut-derived toxins quietly damage blood vessels over time. He introduces a science-backed “artery repair plate” designed to restore endothelial function...
What if the real reason your metabolism is struggling has nothing to do with food, but with hidden energy blockages, unresolved infections, and the frequency of your environment? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Christopher Motley to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine and frequency medicine work together to uncover root causes of metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Motley explains how the body functions as an electrical grid made up of meridians, fascia...
Alzheimer’s doesn’t begin with memory loss. It begins years earlier with metabolic dysfunction. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals why Alzheimer’s is now being referred to as “Type 3 Diabetes” and how insulin resistance, inflammation, and chronic stress silently damage the brain long before symptoms appear. You’ll learn why genetics are not your destiny, how the brain becomes starved for fuel despite high blood sugar, and why waiting for symptoms is already too late. Ben breaks down the science ...
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals why stubborn belly fat is not a calorie issue or a willpower problem but a visceral fat problem driven by inflammation, stress hormones, and faulty metabolic signals. Ben explains the critical difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat and why traditional approaches like excessive cardio, crunches, caloric restriction, and chronic OMAD fail to eliminate deep belly fat. Drawing on over 200 years of Japanese metabolic wisdom , he shares a simple yet pow...
In this episode, Ben Azadi shares a surprising 30-day experiment where he ate a small amount of raw honey before bed and tracked its effects on sleep, stress, cravings, energy, and fat loss. Ben explains how chronic low-carb dieting, fasting, or undereating carbohydrates at night can elevate cortisol, disrupt sleep, and stall fat loss, especially for people over 40. He breaks down why raw honey is metabolically different from sugar, highlighting its enzymes, polyphenols, antioxidants, and lower ...
On this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi reveals why intermittent fasting often stops working and which fasting window actually produces the most fat loss according to human research. Ben breaks down studies comparing 12-hour, 16-hour, 24-hour, and 36-hour fasts, explaining how daily fasting can increase cortisol, stall metabolism, and block stubborn belly fat loss. He shares why fat loss requires strategic cycling, not constant deprivation, and how over-fasting can backfire ...
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi reveals how insulin resistance can exist long before it appears on standard blood work and how the body shows clear warning signs that most people overlook. Ben explains that insulin resistance is not caused by laziness or lack of discipline. It is a biological response to years of metabolic stress, often hiding in plain sight even in people who eat clean, exercise, and appear healthy. You’ll learn the five silent physical signs of ins...
If you are struggling with stubborn belly fat, poor sleep, anxiety, or nighttime restlessness, the issue may not be calories, carbs, or willpower. The real culprit is often elevated cortisol , especially at night when it should be low. In this episode, Ben explains how chronically high cortisol blocks fat loss, disrupts sleep, increases inflammation, and accelerates aging. He breaks down how cortisol is meant to follow a natural daily rhythm and why modern stress, screen time, caffeine timing, a...
Ben Azadi, David Roberts, and Dr. John Gildea explore how microplastics, found everywhere from food to organs, disrupt metabolism by affecting lysosomes and autophagy, leading to issues like stubborn fat loss and hormone imbalance. They highlight sulforaphane as a cellular master switch that activates NRF2, turning on detox and repair genes, and discuss its ability to mobilize microplastics. Additionally, the conversation covers berberine as a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs for metabolic flexibility, blood sugar regulation, and even sleep, emphasizing its AMPK activation and synergistic effects with sulforaphane.
The official food pyramid has quietly changed and almost no one is talking about it. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down why the old low-fat, grain-based nutrition advice failed millions of people and how the new food pyramid is an unspoken admission that it was wrong all along. Ben explains: Why weight gain, inflammation, and fatigue were never your fault How decades of nutrition advice kept insulin chronically elevated What the new food pyramid removed and why that matters Why Robert F. Ken...
Struggling with stubborn belly fat even though you eat clean, fast, and exercise? The issue is not calories or willpower. It is chronically elevated insulin . In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the #1 protein timing rule that can dramatically lower insulin, reduce cravings, and unlock fat burning fast. You will learn: Why insulin is the main hormone responsible for fat storage The most common signs you are spiking insulin too often How eating protein in the wrong order blocks fat loss The simple...
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down how he lost 80 pounds without calorie counting, extreme exercise, or willpower by fixing one overlooked organ that controls fat burning: the liver. Ben explains why a toxic or overworked liver shuts down fat loss, disrupts hormones, increases insulin resistance, and drives stubborn belly fat. He shares the science behind fatty liver, obesogens, and why modern toxin exposure makes detoxification essential for metabolic health. You will learn five simple, pra...
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi explains why turmeric is one of the most misunderstood anti-inflammatory tools and why most people never feel its benefits. Ben breaks down the science behind curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, and how it works with the body’s natural intelligence to lower inflammation instead of masking pain like medications. You’ll learn: Why over 90% of turmeric supplements fail due to poor absorption How curcumin lowers key inflammatory mar...
Apple cider vinegar is not a fat burner or a detox. It is a metabolic signal that influences how your body handles sugar and insulin. In this episode, Ben explains why blood sugar spikes matter more than sugar itself, how insulin drives fat storage, and how apple cider vinegar can slow sugar absorption when used correctly. You’ll learn the biggest mistakes people make with apple cider vinegar, the exact timing that makes it effective, and why taking it randomly or after eating sugar backfires. B...
What if your bowel movements are one of the clearest signals of your metabolic health, stress levels, and ability to heal? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with functional gut health practitioner Liz Roman , widely known as “The Poop Queen,” to unpack a topic most people ignore, but their body never forgets: bowel movements. Liz explains how stool quality can reveal metabolic dysfunction, poor fat digestion, dysbiosis, sluggish bile flow, and even hidden...
Your metabolism isn’t broken. It was designed to burn fat, produce energy, and heal when the right signals are present. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals 7 powerful foods that flip on fat-burning genes, lower inflammation, balance hormones, and protect your brain in 2026 and beyond. You’ll learn: Why muscle is your primary fat-burning organ How grass-fed red meat supports hormones, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity Why wild-caught fatty fish outperform fish oil supplements How pasture-raised ...
Colon cancer rarely starts with pain. It often begins with subtle signals the body sends long before a diagnosis. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals five commonly ignored warning signs that could indicate colon cancer is developing and explains what to do if you notice them. You’ll learn how low iron and unexplained fatigue can signal slow internal bleeding, why blood in the stool is not always visible, and how persistent changes in bowel habits, abdominal discomfort, and unexplained weight loss...
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how decades of hidden toxins were silently stored in his body and why standard blood work completely failed to detect them. Despite eating clean, exercising, fasting, and supplementing, unresolved toxicity created inflammation, hormone issues, brain fog, fatigue, and stubborn weight gain. Ben shares his real heavy metal test results, explains why toxins get stored in fat and organs, and reveals how they create weight loss resistance by forcing the body into sur...
Leg weakness, burning when walking, wobbling knees, or foot pain are not signs of aging . They are often early warnings of insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction , which silently damages muscle, nerves, and circulation long before diabetes is diagnosed. Your legs are meant to be the body’s largest blood sugar sponge. When insulin resistance develops, glucose cannot enter muscle cells efficiently, leading to muscle fatigue, inflammation, fat infiltration, nerve damage, and poor circulation....
In this episode, Ben Azadi explains how most people unknowingly block fat loss every night through poor bedtime habits, not food quality or calories. True fat burning and anti-aging happen during sleep when hormones are properly aligned. Ben breaks down a simple, science-backed nighttime routine that lowers insulin and cortisol, boosts melatonin and growth hormone, and activates deep fat-burning sleep. Key takeaways include: Stop eating at least 3 to 5 hours before bed to avoid insulin spikes an...
Rice doesn’t spike blood sugar because it’s “bad.” It spikes blood sugar because of how it’s eaten. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down five science-backed ways to upgrade rice so it supports metabolic health instead of sabotaging it. You’ll learn how simple additions like seaweed, vinegar, cooling rice, adding protein and fat, and using soluble fiber can dramatically lower glucose and insulin responses while improving gut health. These strategies are backed by human studies and help turn ric...
What if stubborn visceral fat isn’t about eating less or exercising more, but about fixing the stress, sleep, and toxin overload quietly shutting down your metabolism? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , host Ben Azadi sits down with human performance expert Sam Tejada , founder and CEO of Liquivida , for an in depth conversation on the real drivers of visceral fat, metabolic dysfunction, and accelerated aging. Drawing from his experience as a former firefighter and wellness entre...
For 15 years, Ben lived with chronic inflammation and arthritis that doctors blamed on age and genetics. Medications only masked symptoms and never addressed the root cause. In this episode, Ben explains why arthritis is not a joint problem, but a gut and immune system issue. He breaks down the science behind autoimmune inflammation, leaky gut, and how certain “healthy” foods can silently trigger flare-ups. You’ll learn how gut permeability overstimulates the immune system, why anti-nutrients li...
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 ...
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...
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-negot...
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 togeth...
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...
