The Ben Azadi Show
Ben Azadi
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.
Episodes
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Mar 10, 2026 • 17min
Your Liver Could Be Holding 5 Pounds of Toxic Fat - The Hidden Cause of Belly Fat, Fatigue, and Metabolic Dysfunction Most Doctors Miss With Ben Azadi | #1270
They dig into how fatty liver from metabolic overload quietly drives belly fat, fatigue, brain fog, and insulin resistance. They explain why juice cleanses can worsen liver fat and how lowering liquid sugar and late-night eating helps. A practical seven-day liver relief plan is offered, plus a look at how high-quality coffee and choline-rich foods may support liver health.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 19min
Walking 10,000 Steps but Still Have Belly Fat The Hormone Mistake That Keeps Visceral Fat Stuck and the 5 Walking Upgrades That Actually Burn It With Ben Azadi | #1269
They explain why stubborn belly fat is driven by hormones like insulin and cortisol rather than just calories. Practical walking upgrades are offered, including morning fasted walks, post‑meal strolls, Zone 2 intensity, adding load, and cutting snacks. Common mistakes that cancel progress are highlighted, and measuring waist circumference is recommended as a better progress marker.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 22min
Sugar and Carbs Don’t Cause Diabetes — The Real Root Cause of Insulin Resistance, Belly Fat, and Metabolic Dysfunction Explained | With Ben Azadi | #1268
A deep dive into why chronic insulin elevation, not just sugar or carbs, underlies insulin resistance and belly fat. Modern habits like constant snacking, poor sleep, stress, and dopamine-driven environments are highlighted as drivers. Practical tactics include meal timing, sleep hygiene, stimulus control, targeted protein, smart coffee choices, and strength training to restore metabolic rhythm.
Mar 7, 2026 • 25min
One Meal a Day Explained Hour by Hour - When Fat Burning Starts, When Muscle Loss Begins, and Why OMAD Stops Working for So Many People With Ben Azadi | #1267
An hour-by-hour tour of what happens in your body during a 24-hour fast, from post-meal insulin spikes to the switch into fat burning and ketone production. The discussion covers hunger hormone timing, autophagy and growth hormone windows, and why one-meal-a-day can risk muscle loss and hormonal disruption. Practical alternatives include balanced fasting, protein, strength training, and carb cycling for sustainable metabolic flexibility.
Mar 5, 2026 • 17min
Your Feet Can Predict How Long You’ll Live -The Shocking Science of Walking Speed, Balance, Collagen Decline, and Mortality Risk With Ben Azadi | #1266
They explore surprising research that links walking speed, balance and foot health to longevity. Short, practical self-tests like a 10-second balance check are explained. The conversation highlights collagen decline, connective tissue, and simple nutrition and supplement strategies to support movement. Mobility, fall risk, and links to insulin resistance and visceral fat are discussed.
Mar 3, 2026 • 21min
You’re Not Dehydrated You’re Mineral Deficient The Hidden Electrolyte Crisis Causing Brain Fog Fatigue and 2PM Crashes With Ben Azadi | #1265
They dig into why drinking water alone can leave you mineral deficient and foggy. Topics include causes of electrolyte loss like fasting, coffee, sauna and low-carb diets. They cover common hydration mistakes, the danger of low sodium, and how electrolyte gradients power energy. Practical protocols and supplement choices for real cellular hydration are discussed.
Mar 2, 2026 • 57min
Fat Loss Is Not About Calories – The Shocking Insulin and Hunger Truth with Dr. Jason Fung | #1264
Dr. Jason Fung, nephrologist and author known for work on insulin, fasting, and reversing metabolic disease. He argues obesity and type 2 diabetes are hormonal, not calorie, problems. Short takes on insulin’s role in fat storage, the fat thermostat, why hunger—not willpower—drives overeating, and the three types of hunger shaping behavior.
Mar 1, 2026 • 18min
Why You Wake Up at 2–3 A.M. The Hidden Cortisol Spike Causing Belly Fat, Low Testosterone, and Poor Sleep and How to Fix It Naturally With Ben Azadi | #1263
They dig into why 2–3 a.m. wakeups are often cortisol spikes triggered by nighttime blood sugar drops. They highlight magnesium as the key mineral that calms cortisol and the exact dosing and forms to use. They cover lifestyle fixes like morning sunlight, meal timing, and avoiding late carb spikes. They also explain how nighttime cortisol drives belly fat, low testosterone, and inflammation.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 25min
The Real Cause of Heart Attacks Isn’t Blocked Arteries: The Truth About Oxidized LDL, High Insulin, and the 60-Second Vascular Reset That Changes Everything With Ben Azadi | #1262
They argue that unstable oxidized plaque, not simple blockages, triggers most heart attacks. The conversation covers five drivers of arterial damage like oxidized LDL, inflammation, low nitric oxide, high triglycerides, and chronically elevated insulin. A simple 60-second vascular shot recipe is introduced to support nitric oxide, lower insulin spikes, reduce inflammation, and protect LDL.
Feb 26, 2026 • 17min
How Your Morning Routine Is Recycling Inflammatory Fat and the Simple Bile-Activating Habit That Flushes It Naturally With Ben Azadi | #1261
They explain how the liver dumps inflammatory fats each morning and how sluggish bile flow can recycle them back into the body. They call out three morning mistakes that hinder bile movement, including poor hydration and sugary or low-quality coffee. They highlight how clean, mold-free coffee and bitter foods can stimulate bile release and support natural elimination.
