The Ben Azadi Show

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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Why Gray Hair, Hair Loss & Belly Fat Are All Connected to Stress, Cortisol & Mitochondrial Damage With Ben Azadi | #1317

    Get My Myoscience Vitamin D3 + K2 - https://bit.ly/4tSrys5  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) What if your gray hair and hair loss have less to do with aging… and more to do with stress, inflammation, poor sleep, and mitochondrial dysfunction? In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the real science behind hair aging and explains why your hair may be one of the first warning signs that your body is under chronic stress. Ben explores groundbreaking research showing that some gray hairs can actually regain pigment after stress levels improve, revealing that aging may be more reversible than we once believed. You’ll learn how cortisol, oxidative stress, poor recovery, sleep deprivation, aggressive fasting, nutrient deficiencies, and mitochondrial decline contribute to thinning hair and premature graying. Ben also shares a practical 4-step protocol to help support healthier hair growth naturally through better sleep, stress management, nutrition, movement, and targeted nutrients like magnesium and vitamin D. If you’ve noticed changes in your hair, energy, recovery, or overall health, this episode will help you understand what your body may really be trying to tell you. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Drink This Every Day to Cut Your Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Inflammation, and Early Death by Nearly 30% With Ben Azadi | #1316

    🔥CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://freshpressolive.com/49bgzTc  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals why most heart attacks are silently built over decades through chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, stress, and poor nutrition. He breaks down the powerful science behind high-quality extra virgin olive oil and explains how the right olive oil may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and even death. Ben shares the groundbreaking studies behind the Mediterranean diet, including research showing up to a 30% reduction in cardiovascular events with daily olive oil consumption. He also explains how to identify real, high-polyphenol olive oil using the simple “throat burn” test, the biggest mistakes people make when buying olive oil, and his personal daily protocol for improving heart health, lowering inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting longevity. You’ll learn: The hidden drivers behind heart disease Why inflammation and insulin resistance are so dangerous The truth about grocery store olive oil How polyphenols support cardiovascular health The olive oil protocol Ben personally follows daily How to choose the best extra virgin olive oil for maximum benefits Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    The 3-Minute Nighttime Dessert That Stops Sugar Cravings, Stabilizes Blood Sugar, and Makes Fat Loss Feel Effortless With Ben Azadi | #1315

    🔥CLICK To Get 20% Off Equip Protein Powder (Code AZADI) HERE - https://bit.ly/4uRM50G  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the simple 3-minute nighttime dessert that helped him stay lean, reduce cravings, and maintain stable energy without relying on willpower. Ben explains why late-night hunger is usually caused by blood sugar instability and low satiety earlier in the day, not a lack of discipline. He breaks down the exact ingredients he uses, including probiotic-rich yogurt, blueberries, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and high-quality protein powder, while sharing the science behind protein, GLP-1, blood sugar control, and cravings. Ben also explains why most “healthy desserts” and ultra-processed snacks keep people trapped in overeating cycles. You’ll learn practical strategies to stabilize hunger hormones, reduce food noise, and make fat loss feel sustainable instead of stressful.  Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why Your Morning Coffee Is Spiking Blood Sugar, Damaging Mitochondria, And Accelerating Aging (And The Simple Fix That Changes Everything) With Ben Azadi | #1314

    🔥CLICK To Get 20% Off Equip Protein Powder (Code AZADI) HERE -https://bit.ly/3P4gCcG  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Ben Azadi breaks down why your morning coffee may secretly be spiking blood sugar, increasing cravings, crashing energy, and accelerating metabolic dysfunction. In this episode, he explains the connection between caffeine, cortisol, insulin, and mitochondrial health, along with new research on how coffee can activate AMPK, the same fat-burning and longevity pathway triggered by fasting and exercise. Ben also shares his simple “coffee upgrade” protocol using clean coffee, Ceylon cinnamon, and collagen peptides to help flatten glucose spikes, support GLP-1 production, improve energy, reduce cravings, and support healthy aging. Plus, he reveals the biggest coffee mistakes people over 40 should avoid if they want better metabolism, fat loss, and sustained energy throughout the day. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  5. 14 MAY

    Your Body Rebuilds Itself After 72 Hours of Fasting (The Shocking Science of a 7-Day Water Fast) With Ben Azadi | #1313

    🔥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

    32 min

  6. 11 MAY

    How To Eat Cake, Ice Cream & Cookies Without Spiking Insulin, Gaining Fat, Or Destroying Your Metabolism With Ben Azadi | #1312

    🔥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 The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  7. 11 MAY

    Your Slow Metabolism Might Be Your Thyroid – The Shocking Lab Mistake Keeping You Sick with Dr. Amie Hornaman | #1311

    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 The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min

  8. 10 MAY

    The 5 Worst Exercises for People Over 40 That Destroy Your Joints, Spike Cortisol, Accelerate Aging, and Shorten Your Lifespan With Ben Azadi | #1310

    🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4uySE8k  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) If you’re over 40, your workouts may be doing more harm than good without you even realizing it. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the 5 worst exercises for people over 40 that may increase inflammation, elevate cortisol, damage joints, accelerate muscle loss, and negatively impact longevity. From long-distance running on pavement to heavy barbell back squats, sit-ups, crunches, and high-impact HIIT workouts, Ben explains the science behind why these exercises become more problematic as we age.  You’ll also learn smarter alternatives that support healthy aging, including zone 2 cardio, strength training, walking, rucking, and functional core exercises designed to preserve muscle, protect your spine, improve recovery, and help you feel stronger for decades to come. Ben also shares why muscle mass is one of the greatest predictors of lifespan and how shifting from intensity to longevity-focused training can completely transform your health after 40.  Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Ben Azadi
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.3k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    The Ben Azadi Show

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