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The Ben Azadi Show

The Ben Azadi Show

By: Ben Azadi
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 Ben Azadi, NYT best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, is the host of The Ben Azadi Show. We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply them and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include biohacking, 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 it's 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.2026 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Your Body Rebuilds Itself After 72 Hours of Fasting (The Shocking Science of a 7-Day Water Fast) With Ben Azadi | #1313

    Your Body Rebuilds Itself After 72 Hours of Fasting (The Shocking Science of a 7-Day Water Fast) With Ben Azadi | #1313
    May 14 2026
    🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4uySE8k In this episode, Ben Azadi dives deep into the science of prolonged fasting and reveals what truly happens to the body during a 7-day water fast. Using research from Nature Metabolism, Valter Longo, and Thomas Seyfried, Ben explains the step-by-step metabolic transformation that occurs when the body shifts from burning sugar to burning fat and ketones. You’ll learn how fasting lowers insulin, activates autophagy, boosts human growth hormone, increases mental clarity through ketones and BDNF, resets dopamine receptors, supports immune system regeneration, and improves metabolic flexibility. Ben also breaks down the critical 72-hour mark where deep cellular repair begins and explains why most people never experience these powerful healing benefits. The episode also covers practical strategies for fasting safely, including electrolytes, sleep, movement, and how to properly break a prolonged fast. Plus, Ben shares alternative fasting approaches for those not ready to attempt a full 7-day fast and explains why fasting may be one of the most powerful healing tools available for fat loss, longevity, brain health, and inflammation support. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • How To Eat Cake, Ice Cream & Cookies Without Spiking Insulin, Gaining Fat, Or Destroying Your Metabolism With Ben Azadi | #1312

    How To Eat Cake, Ice Cream & Cookies Without Spiking Insulin, Gaining Fat, Or Destroying Your Metabolism With Ben Azadi | #1312
    May 11 2026
    🔥Myoscience Berberine Fasting Accelerator Get 20% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee. - https://bit.ly/49ntgu2 Can you really eat dessert without destroying your metabolism? In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the surprising results from his 30-day glucose monitor experiment testing how to enjoy cake, cookies, ice cream, and carbs while minimizing blood sugar spikes. Ben breaks down four science-backed strategies that can dramatically reduce insulin and glucose responses without completely giving up the foods you love. You’ll learn: The best order to eat your food to lower glucose spikes Why dessert should never be eaten alone How a short walk after meals changes blood sugar response Why late-night desserts are more damaging The role of berberine for supporting healthy glucose metabolism Ben also shares his personal CGM data, research studies, and practical tips you can start using immediately to enjoy carbs with less guilt, fewer cravings, and better metabolic health. Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Your Slow Metabolism Might Be Your Thyroid – The Shocking Lab Mistake Keeping You Sick with Dr. Amie Hornaman | #1311

    Your Slow Metabolism Might Be Your Thyroid – The Shocking Lab Mistake Keeping You Sick with Dr. Amie Hornaman | #1311
    May 11 2026
    What if your “slow metabolism” isn’t about calories at all… but a hidden thyroid problem nobody has caught yet? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with renowned thyroid expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to uncover the real connection between thyroid health, stubborn belly fat, fatigue, hormone dysfunction, and metabolic resistance. Dr. Amie explains why millions of people are being told their labs are “normal” while still struggling with weight gain, brain fog, constipation, hair loss, anxiety, and exhaustion. She reveals why standard thyroid testing often misses the real issue, how reverse T3 can completely shut down fat burning, and why many people feel worse even while taking thyroid medication. Ben and Dr. Amie also break down the dangerous myth of “eat less and exercise more,” the truth about fasting with hypothyroidism, why insulin resistance and thyroid dysfunction go hand in hand, and how hidden inflammation, stress, toxins, and gluten may be sabotaging your metabolism. If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still can’t lose weight or feel good, this conversation may finally explain why. 🔑 Key Topics Covered The hidden connection between thyroid health and visceral belly fat Why many people gain weight “looking at a brownie” when thyroid function is low The difference between T4, T3, and reverse T3 Why TSH alone is not enough to evaluate thyroid health The real reason many thyroid medications fail to help symptoms How reverse T3 puts the body into “survival mode” Why chronic dieting and overexercising can worsen thyroid function The dangerous downside of “eat less and move more” How hypothyroidism affects insulin resistance and cholesterol The connection between liver health and thyroid hormone conversion Why fasting can still work for women with thyroid issues when done correctly The truth about iodine and why it remains controversial Common thyroid symptoms most people ignore Why gluten may worsen Hashimoto’s and thyroid autoimmunity How fatigue, constipation, hair loss, frozen shoulder, and brain fog can all relate to thyroid dysfunction The importance of testing thyroid antibodies and reverse T3 Why many women are misdiagnosed or gaslit about thyroid symptoms How stress hormones impact metabolism and fat loss The emotional and mental toll of undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction Practical first steps to begin improving thyroid health 📘 Resources & Links Mentioned 📘 Book: The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman 👉 The Thyroid Fix Book 🎁 Dr. Amie mentioned special bonuses available with purchase of The Thyroid Fix, including: Access to a private live event/Q&A Bonus podcast vault Supplement discounts Giveaway opportunities 🌐 Dr. Amie Hornaman Website: 👉 Dr. Amie Website 🎧 Podcast: 👉 The Thyroid Fixer Podcast 📸 Instagram: 👉 Dr. Amie Hornaman Instagram 👥 Facebook Group: 👉 Fix Your Thyroid Facebook Group 📘 Book Mentioned by Ben Azadi: Metabolic Freedom 👉 Metabolic Freedom Book Bonus Page 🌐 Ben Azadi Events & Speaking Schedule: 👉 Ben Azadi Events 👤 About the Guest Dr. Amie Hornaman is a nationally recognized thyroid expert, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization. She is also the host of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast and has helped thousands of people overcome hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, hormone dysfunction, weight loss resistance, and metabolic issues through a root-cause approach to healing. Her latest book, The Thyroid Fix, provides a practical guide for understanding thyroid labs, symptoms, treatment options, and metabolic health. Follow Ben Azadi 🌐 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.benazadi.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶️ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/ketokamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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