Best Mindys Man Podcasts (2025)

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#1196 Never Eat These 7 “Healthy” Foods Again: The Hidden Kidney Killers Raising Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Stone Risk With Ben Azadi 19:53

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7h ago19:53

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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 i…

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#1195 7 “Healthy” Foods That Are Secretly Destroying Your Liver, Blocking Fat Loss, and Keeping Belly Fat Stuck With Ben Azadi 20:27

1d ago20:27

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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 l…

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#1194 Why Fasting Keeps Failing You and the Hidden Metabolic Mistakes Sabotaging Fat Loss, Energy, and Healing With Ben Azadi 20:17

2d ago20:17

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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 lear…

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#1193 Everything You Know About Weightlifting Is Wrong – The Shocking Science of Faster Muscle & Fat Loss with Dr. John Jaquish 1:00:17

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What 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.…

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#1192 Here’s EXACTLY How I’d Reverse Insulin Resistance in 2026, Restore Fat Burning, and Heal Your Metabolism for Good With Ben Azadi 27:12

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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 metabo…

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#1191 If You Knew What Food Whistleblowers Exposed, You’d Never Shop the Same Way Again: The Hidden Truth Behind Big Food, Inflammation, and Metabolic Disease With Ben Azadi 18:59

5d ago18:59

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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 contaminat…

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#1190 This Is Your Wake-Up Call: The Identity Shift You Must Make to Fix Your Metabolism, Reclaim Your Health, and Stop Aging Into Disease With Ben Azadi 19:12

6d ago19:12

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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, fatig…

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#1189 1 Tablespoon of This Overlooked Sugar May Lower Insulin Resistance, Calm Blood Sugar Spikes, and Help Melt Stubborn Belly Fat Naturally With Ben Azadi 20:25

7d ago20:25

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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 …

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#1188 9 Silent Signs of Heart Failure Most People Ignore Until It’s Too Late and How to Protect Your Heart Before Damage Is Done With Ben Azadi 16:30

8d ago16:30

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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 f…

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#1187 How to Lose 30+ Pounds of Fat in 30 Days by Fixing Inflammation, Resetting Your Metabolism, and Unlocking Cellular Fat Burning With Ben Azadi 25:15

9d ago25:15

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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 explai…

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Celebrating Recovery - 2 Steps to Freedom 24:03

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A pastor who suffered devastating personal crises fell into ten years of backsliding into drugs, alcohol, and various sins. When he realized that the God he had left behind was in front of him waiting for a fresh surrender he was immediately healed of his addictions and set free from sin. For fifteen years he has been telling people that there are …

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#1186 Aging Isn’t the Problem – The Shocking Metabolic Upgrade Women Over 40 Need with Dr. Mindy Pelz 58:08

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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 healt…

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#1185 This 10-Day Anti-Inflammatory Reset Fixed My Sleep, Gut, Cortisol, and Stubborn Belly Fat After Years of Diet Failure With Ben Azadi 25:26

11d ago25:26

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Ben Azadi shares the exact 10-day anti-inflammatory reset that helped him calm cortisol, improve sleep, heal his gut, reduce anxiety, and finally lose stubborn belly fat after years of doing “everything right” and getting worse results. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why late-night eating is one of the fastest ways to increase inflammation How an 1…

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#1184 The FDA Approved This Without Testing- The Hidden Ingredient Destroying Your Metabolism, Hormones, and Gut Health With Ben Azadi 21:29

12d ago21:29

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In this episode, Ben exposes a hidden ingredient the FDA quietly approved that’s now damaging your gut, metabolism, hormones, and mitochondria: industrial seed oils. These oils are found in more than 80 percent of the U.S. food supply and create toxic compounds linked to inflammation, insulin resistance, obesity, fatty liver, cravings, and even alt…

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#1183 The 10 Carnivore Mistakes Sabotaging Your Thyroid, Gut, and Metabolism — and How to Fix Them for Good With Ben Azadi 18:31

13d ago18:31

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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the 10 critical carnivore mistakes that keep people inflamed, tired, constipated, and stuck. After coaching more than 10,000 people through carnivore resets, Ben reveals why carnivore works beautifully for 30 to 90 days — but backfires when done incorrectly. You’ll learn: • Why long-term carnivore can lower th…

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#1182 The Hidden Hormone Driving Belly Fat, Stress, and Metabolic Slowdown — And the 30-Day Protocol That Fixes It With Ben Azadi 20:16

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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the real reason stubborn belly fat won’t budge — and why calories, harder workouts, and longer fasts aren’t solving the problem.The culprit is cortisol, the stress hormone that tells your body to store fat — especially visceral fat around your organs, the most dangerous kind. Ben breaks down the science doctors ra…

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#1181 The One Supplement Proven to Lower Inflammation, Burn Visceral Fat, and Rebuild Lean Muscle at Any Age — Backed by 30 Years of Human Research With Ben Azadi 20:10

15d ago20:10

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In this episode, Ben reveals the most researched, safest, and most effective supplement for lowering inflammation, shrinking visceral fat, boosting strength, and upgrading brain energy — and it isn’t a fat burner. It’s creatine monohydrate… but only the right kind. Ben breaks down how creatine protects your mitochondria, reduces inflammatory marker…

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#1180 The Hidden Hormone Imbalances Behind Neck and Shoulder Pain That Most Doctors Miss — And How to Fix Them Naturally With Ben Azadi 21:21

16d ago21:21

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Most people blame posture for their neck and shoulder pain, but research shows the real root cause is often hormones, not mechanics. In this episode, Ben explains how cortisol, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, insulin, and even growth hormone can lock your muscles into chronic tension and why most doctors miss these connections. You’ll learn how str…

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#1179 The Sauna Secret to Faster Fat Loss, Better Sleep, and Deep Healing with Brian Richards 1:02:14

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What if the key to better metabolism, faster fat loss, deeper detox, and emotional healing wasn’t a pill or protocol… but light? In this in-depth episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, for a powerful exploration of near-infrared light, red light therapy, and heat therapy as metaboli…

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#1178 Better Than Ozempic - The Science of How a 24-Hour Fast Melts Visceral Fat, Heals Your Organs, and Reboots Your Metabolism — With Ben Azadi 20:19

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In this episode, Ben breaks down why a simple 24-hour water fast can outperform Ozempic for fat loss, metabolic health, and longevity. While Ozempic forces weight loss through slowed digestion and appetite suppression, it also causes muscle loss, reduced metabolism, and hormonal disruption. Fasting, on the other hand, works with your biology to bur…

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#1177 The 7-Day Coffee Reset That Lowers Insulin, Melts Belly Fat, and Transforms Your Morning Metabolism With Ben Azadi 21:33

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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the 7-day coffee experiment that transformed his metabolism, lowered insulin, flattened belly fat, and eliminated cravings—without changing workouts or counting calories. You’ll learn how most people unknowingly drink coffee in a way that spikes cortisol, raises blood sugar, and leads to stubborn fat gain… and how…

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#1176 The 3 Lazy-Day Moves That Melt Fat Fast After 40 and Reactivate Your Metabolism Naturally With Ben Azadi 16:30

20d ago16:30

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In this episode, Ben reveals three stupid-simple movements that activate fat loss in under five minutes a day — no gym, no sweating, no burpees. These moves target the three systems that slow down after 40: Lymphatic flow (your body's drainage + detox system) Insulin sensitivity (your fat-storage switch) Mitochondrial activation (your metabolic eng…

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Mindy's Miracle 12:36

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Mindy's Miracle is a short chapter from our book "A Life of Miracles" published by Tyndale/Momentum. It tells of a middle-aged woman who was severely injured first in an auto accident, then again in a slip and fall accident. She barely lived on pain medication and had to have her grand-daughter come to live with her to do basic house chores... Gues…

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#1175 The Silent Signs Your Kidneys Are Failing (Years Before Blood Tests Catch It) — And The Proven Protocol to Reverse It Naturally With Ben Azadi 20:55

21d ago20:55

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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the earliest warning signs of kidney decline—signals that appear years before traditional labs detect a problem. He explains why kidneys can lose up to 80% of their function with no pain, what subtle symptoms to watch for, and how insulin resistance, inflammation, uric acid, dehydration, and NSAIDs silently damage…

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#1174 Why One in Three People Have Fatty Liver (and Don’t Know It) — Plus the Simple 72-Hour Strategy That Heals Your Liver and Ignites Fat-Burning — With Ben Azadi 21:10

22d ago21:10

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In this episode, Ben reveals the 3-day science-backed protocol that rapidly reverses fatty liver — one of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, fatigue, bloating, cravings, and insulin resistance. One in three people have fatty liver and don’t know it, but research shows you can transform your liver and metabolism in as little as 72 hours wit…

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#1173 The Exact Timing Trick That Makes Apple Cider Vinegar Melt Belly Fat, Balance Blood Sugar, and Crush Cravings With Ben Azadi 18:01

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In this episode, Ben breaks down the right way to use apple cider vinegar for fat loss, gut health, and stable energy. ACV only works when taken at the correct timing, and most people unknowingly do it wrong, which leads to cravings, blood sugar crashes, and zero progress. Ben explains why 10–20 minutes before your biggest meal is the sweet spot fo…

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#1172 Stop Counting Calories – The Fastest Way to Burn Fat and Boost Energy with Michael Morelli Jr 59:26

24d ago59:26

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What if the secret to rapid fat loss, high energy, and faster recovery was not another diet, workout plan, or supplement, but learning how to work with your biology instead of against it? In this powerful in-studio episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with fitness and performance expert Michael Morelli Jr. for a candid conv…

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#1171 The Hidden Cortisol–Insulin Loop Keeping You Stuck in Belly Fat (And How to Finally Break It) With Ben Azadi 19:08

25d ago19:08

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In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden cortisol–insulin loop that keeps millions stuck with stubborn belly fat even when they’re eating clean, fasting, or doing keto. Ben breaks down how visceral fat acts like a hormone factory, absorbing cortisol and driving insulin resistance — creating what he calls the Cortisol–Insulin Death Spiral. You’…

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#1170 The 14-Day Visceral Fat Reset: The Science-Backed Protocol That Reverses Fatty Liver, Lowers Insulin, and Rebuilds Your Metabolism From the Inside Out… With Ben Azadi 21:00

26d ago21:00

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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down a powerful 14-day protocol designed to melt visceral fat without exercise. Even people who eat clean and work out can still store dangerous fat around their liver and organs due to high insulin, liver inflammation, and sluggish mitochondria. Ben explains how this step-by-step plan lowers insulin, unclogs the l…

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#1169 The 5 Powerful Drinks Proven to Clear Arteries, Lower Inflammation, and Supercharge Metabolic Health… Naturally and Fast — With Ben Azadi 19:29

27d ago19:29

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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down five science-backed metabolic drinks that naturally reduce arterial plaque, boost nitric oxide, lower inflammation, and support metabolic health — without medications or side effects. You’ll learn: • Why arterial inflammation — not cholesterol — is the real silent killer• How pomegranate juice reversed arteria…

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#1168 The 5 Metabolic Shifts That Reversed My Insulin Resistance, Boosted My Energy, and Helped Me Lose 80 Pounds Naturally — With Ben Azadi 19:58

28d ago19:58

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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the five simple but powerful shifts that helped him reverse insulin resistance, drop 80 pounds, fix prediabetes and high blood pressure, and keep the weight off for 18 years — without medication or extreme dieting. These strategies are accessible, low-cost, and rooted in restoring your body’s natural fat-burni…

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#1167 The 36-Hour Fast That Reboots Your Metabolism: How Autophagy, Ketones, and HGH Transform Your Body From the Inside Out With Ben Azadi 21:59

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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the science and real-life experience behind a 36-hour fast, explaining why this specific fasting window creates a powerful metabolic, hormonal, and cellular reset. Ben walks listeners through the hour-by-hour stages of the fast — from digestion, to fat burning, to deep autophagy — and explains how fasting tran…

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#1166 The Carb Comeback: How to Eat Bread, Rice, and Potatoes Without Spiking Insulin or Storing Fat — The Science of Smart Carb Timing With Ben Azadi 18:06

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In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the exact strategy that allows you to eat carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, and even pizza without spiking insulin or storing fat. If you're over 40 and feel like carbs work against you, this episode is a complete game-changer. You’ll learn the four metabolic levers that instantly flatten glucose spikes:• Fiber fir…

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#1164 The Olive Oil Protocol That Melts Belly Fat, Lowers Cortisol, and Reboots Your Metabolism in 24 Hours With Ben Azadi 24:37

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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how most people are using olive oil completely wrong — and how drinking high-quality extra virgin olive oil at the right time can melt belly fat, lower cortisol, reduce inflammation, and boost metabolic health in as little as one day. 🔥 CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://bit.ly/4…

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#1163 The 10-Minute Anti-Aging Protocol That Reverses Cellular Decline and Supercharges Your Metabolism With Ben Azadi 19:10

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In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the real reason aging accelerates after 40 and the free 10-minute ritual that reverses visible aging from the inside out. Instead of creams, injections, or prescriptions, Ben explains how activating your body’s natural nitric oxide (NO) production can restore youthful energy, boost fat-burning, improve collagen, s…

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#1162 Doctors Lied About Sugar: THIS Is Why You Still Can't Burn Belly Fat 1:03:42

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This episode features highlights from Ben’s live keynote presentation, revealing why sugar is not the true cause of obesity. The real driver is cellular inflammation. When the cell membrane becomes inflamed, hormones cannot communicate, fat-burning shuts down, and chronic disease begins to develop. Key Points From the Keynote • Obesity is not genet…

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#1161 The Morning Drink That Activates Stem Cells, Reverses Aging, and Burns Fat Naturally With Ben Azadi 16:36

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What if one simple morning drink could activate your body’s natural repair system and melt stubborn fat? In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals a powerful 7-day protocol that combines fasting with a nutrient-dense drink designed to trigger autophagy and stem cell regeneration. Backed by emerging research from Columbia and USC, this method helps restore…

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#1160 The Hidden Poisons in Your Favorite Ice Cream and How Seed Oils and Additives Destroy Your Metabolism With Ben Azadi 15:48

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In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden toxins inside popular “healthy” ice cream brands — even those labeled organic, vegan, or keto-friendly. You’ll discover: The five toxic ice cream traps that damage your gut, hormones, and metabolism. Why ingredients like seed oils, emulsifiers, and carrageenan can cause leaky gut, inflammation, and insu…

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#1159 Can You Slow Aging at the Cellular Level? The Shocking Science of ESS 60 with Chris Burres 1:01:10

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What if aging wasn’t something that just happens to us, but something we could actively influence at the cellular level? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Chris Burres, co-founder of MyVitalC, to explore the breakthrough science behind ESS-60, a powerful molecule that may help slow aging and boos…

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#1158 The “Healthy” Carb That’s Secretly Destroying Your Metabolism and Shutting Off Fat-Burning Hormones After 40 With Ben Azadi 17:05

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Most people think sugar is the worst carb — but there’s one “healthy” carb that’s even more dangerous. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how whole-grain wheat bread, often labeled as “heart-healthy,” secretly shuts off your fat-burning hormones, causes insulin resistance, and keeps you inflamed — especially after 40. You’ll learn how this common f…

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#1157 The Shocking Truth About Yogurt, Gut Health, and Hidden Inflammation That’s Been Covered Up for Decades — With Ben Azadi 15:50

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Most people think yogurt is healthy… but the truth will shock you. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes how most commercial yogurts are loaded with hidden sugars, artificial sweeteners, and gut-damaging additives — creating bloating, inflammation, and brain fog. You’ll learn: Why “healthy” low-fat yogurts are metabolic traps How these products fuel b…

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#1156 How Microplastics Hijack Your Hormones, Damage Your Metabolism, and What You Can Do About It With Ben Azadi 19:37

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Microplastics aren’t just polluting the planet—they’re polluting your body. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how these invisible toxins hijack your hormones, damage your mitochondria, and block fat loss. You’ll learn the 6 hidden warning signs of microplastic toxicity, the everyday products quietly poisoning your metabolism, and the proven protoc…

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#1155 The One Simple Trick That MELTS Dangerous Fat, Heals Your Metabolism, and Reprograms Your Body’s Fat-Burning Switch — With Ben Azadi 19:03

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In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals a simple yet powerful trick to flip your body from fat-storing to fat-burning mode in just 7 days — no calorie counting or crazy diets required. You’ll learn why your body holds on to toxic visceral fat, how your metabolism is deeply tied to your circadian rhythm, and the secret to…

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#1154 11 Hidden Poisons Lurking in ‘Healthy’ Foods—and How RFK Jr. Plans to Ban Them With Ben Azadi 21:48

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Your favorite “healthy” foods might be making you sick. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes 11 hidden ingredients that are silently destroying your metabolism, hormones, and gut health — from maltodextrin and seed oils to artificial sweeteners and preservatives. Ben breaks down how each toxin affects your body, how to spot them on labels, and what t…

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#1153 The Bedtime Habit That Can Stop Dementia, Boost Deep Sleep, and Rebuild Your Brain — With Ben Azadi 15:51

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Dementia doesn’t begin in your 70s — it starts decades earlier with what you do before bed. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how a single nighttime habit can either protect your brain or speed up its decline. Learn why eating or drinking close to bedtime blocks your brain’s natural detox system, disrupts deep sleep, and accelerates cognitive agin…

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#1152 Menopause Isn’t the End – The Secret to Reclaiming Energy & Joy with Dr. Anna Cabeca 46:22

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What if menopause wasn’t a decline — but a powerful transformation? In this in-person episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca, OB-GYN, best-selling author, and The Girlfriend Doctor, live from the Biohacker Expo in Miami. Together they explore how hormones, mindset, and metabolism work in harmony — and how…

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#1151 What Happens to Your Body When You Only Drink Water for 24 Hours: The Truth About Fatty Liver, Autophagy, and Metabolic Healing With Ben Azadi 19:06

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What really happens when you drink only water for 24 hours? In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the powerful science behind fasting and how it can help heal a fatty liver, reduce inflammation, and reignite your body’s natural fat-burning ability. You’ll learn: Why constant snacking keeps your liver in “storage mode” The hour-by-hour breakdown of…

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#1150 The Simple 3-Step Protocol That Melts 1 Pound of Fat Per Day (Without Cardio or Counting Calories) With Ben Azadi 20:54

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If you’ve struggled to lose weight no matter what you try, it’s not your fault — your metabolism has been hijacked. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares a simple 3-step fat-melting protocol that flips your body’s fat-burning switch in just 24 hours and can help you lose up to one pound of fat per day. You’ll learn: How to follow the 20-4 fasting sched…

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#1149 The 5 Simple Movement Tests That Reveal Your True Biological Age (and How to Fix Them) With Ben Azadi 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Your body tells the truth about your health — and it’s not through BMI or cholesterol. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the five simple movements that can predict your lifespan and biological age better than any lab test. You’ll learn how to test yourself right at home, what your results mean, and how to rebuild mobility, balance, and flexibility …

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#1148 The Truth About Eggs How 4 Eggs a Day Transform Your Brain Burn Belly Fat and Boost Longevity With Ben Azadi 16:33

2M ago16:33

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For decades, doctors told us eggs were bad — that they raised cholesterol and caused heart disease. In this episode, Ben Azadi uncovers the truth: avoiding eggs has done more harm than eating them. You’ll learn how four eggs a day can transform your health, from your brain to your belly. Ben breaks down the science behind cholesterol, debunks outda…