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  The Life-Changing Power of Walking: Live Longer, Feel Healthier & Be Happier | #1377 15.09.2026 22min

  Walking might be one of the most underrated tools for improving your health, longevity, and quality of life. In this episode of The Ben Azadi Show, Ben breaks down why walking is far more powerful than most people give it credit for, from supporting metabolic health and fitness to helping maintain independence as we age. He also shares six simple ways to make walking a bigger part of your daily routine, including walking after meals, trying Japanese walking intervals, adding resistance, getting outside early in the day, moving throughout the day instead of obsessing over 10,000 steps, and occasionally walking without headphones. You don't need a complicated workout or expensive equipment to start moving more. Sometimes, the simplest habits can have the biggest impact. 🎧 Listen or watch the full episode:The Life-Changing Power of Walking: Live Longer, Feel Healthier & Be Happier | #1377 📚 GET BEN'S BOOKS: Metabolic Freedom: ⁠Metabolic Freedom⁠ Keto Flex: ⁠Ben Azadi introduces the revised edition of Keto Flex⁠ FOLLOW BEN AZADI Instagram: ⁠Ben Azadi (@thebenazadi) • Instagram profile⁠ Facebook: ⁠Ben Azadi, FDN-P⁠ TikTok: ⁠Ben Azadi - Metabolic Freedom on TikTok⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BenAzadi⁠ Website: ⁠Home - Ben Azadi⁠
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  95% of Stem Cell Treatments May Not Contain What They Claim | Rafael Gonzalez #1376 14.09.2026 58min

  What if the stem cell treatment you’re paying thousands of dollars for doesn’t actually contain the viable, functional stem cells you think it does? In this episode of The Ben Azadi Show, Ben sits down with Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, who has spent more than 20 years manufacturing cell therapies, holds patents in the field, and has been involved in FDA clinical trials. Dr. Gonzalez shares a surprising estimate based on the cell samples he has tested: only about 5% may contain viable, functional stem cells. He explains why sourcing the cells is only the beginning. The processing, freezing, thawing, storage, and administration of stem cells can dramatically affect their viability. He also breaks down what can happen when cells die and why proper handling matters when these therapies are administered to patients. The conversation explores what consumers may actually be receiving when they purchase stem cell treatments, the importance of cell viability, and why the science and manufacturing process behind these therapies deserves far more attention. Dr. Gonzalez also explains how his team approaches cell preservation and clinical testing, including why even their own clinical studies typically achieve around 88–89% viability. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the science of cell therapy and raises an important question: Do you really know what’s inside the stem cell treatment you’re paying for? 🎧 Listen the full episode:The Hidden Problem With Stem Cell Therapy Nobody Is Talking About | Rafael Gonzalez #1376 GET YOUR TICKETSGet your ticket to hear Ben speak at this year's ISSCA 126 Regenerative Medicine Global Summit here: benazadi.com/events FOLLOW DR. RAFAEL GONZALES Website: ⁠RESTEM | Regenerative Medicine & Cell-Based Therapeutics https://www.restem.com/about ⁠About Dr. Rafael Gonzales https://www.a4m.com/rafael-gonzalez.html Instagram: ⁠Dr. Rafael Gonzales (@drgonzalezphd) • https://www.instagram.com/drgonzalezphd/ 📚 GET BEN'S BOOKS:Metabolic Freedom: ⁠Metabolic Freedom⁠Keto Flex: ⁠Ben Azadi introduces the revised edition of Keto Flex⁠ FOLLOW BEN AZADI Instagram: ⁠Ben Azadi (@thebenazadi) • Instagram profile⁠ Facebook: ⁠Ben Azadi, FDN-P⁠ TikTok: ⁠Ben Azadi - Metabolic Freedom on TikTok⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp Website: ⁠Home - Ben Azadi
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  The 7 Thieves Stealing Your Healthy Years | The Ben Azadi Show #1375 11.09.2026 58min

  Most people plan for how long they’ll live. Far fewer think about how long they’ll actually be healthy, mobile, sharp, and able to enjoy it. In this episode, Ben Azadi and Alex Montalenti break down the gap between lifespan and healthspan, and reveal how much usable time can disappear into sleep, work, chores, driving, screens, and everyday obligations. They uncover the seven biggest “thieves” stealing your time and explain why retirement shouldn’t be about waiting until later to finally enjoy your life. The goal is to build a life worth continuing to live, while you still have the energy and vitality to enjoy it. This episode is a powerful reminder that time isn’t just something to manage. It’s something to consciously spend. FOLLOW BEN AZADI Website: ⁠www.BenAzadi.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠@TheBenAzadi⁠  Facebook: ⁠@TheBenAzadi⁠ TikTok: ⁠@TheBenAzadi⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@BenAzadi⁠  YouTube: ⁠Ben Azadi⁠ BEN AZADI'S BOOKS Keto Flex: ⁠Get Keto Flex + Bonuses⁠ Metabolic Freedom: ⁠Get Metabolic Freedom
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  The 5 Health Signals That Actually Move the Needle in Just 5 Days | #1374 08.09.2026 41min

  Ben and Alex Montalenti talk about a simpler way to improve your health without getting caught up in complicated routines, endless supplements, or whatever the latest health trend happens to be. They break down five simple signals that can have a real impact: getting natural light in the morning, stopping food three hours before bed, prioritizing protein, taking a 10-minute walk after your biggest meal, and paying attention to the everyday habits that affect how your body is functioning. You don’t need another 22-step routine to improve your health. The focus here is on getting back to the basics and doing a few things consistently. Instead of constantly looking for the next health hack, this episode is about keeping things simple, sticking with the fundamentals, and giving those habits enough time to actually work. FOLLOW BEN AZADI Website: www.BenAzadi.comInstagram: @TheBenAzadiFacebook: @TheBenAzadiTikTok: @TheBenAzadiLinkedIn: @BenAzadiYouTube: Ben Azadi BEN AZADI'S BOOKS Keto Flex: ⁠Get Keto Flex + Bonuses Metabolic Freedom: Get Metabolic Freedom
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  His Dad Died At 60 With Normal Bloodwork - This Doctor Found What The Labs Missed | Dr. Will Cole #1373 07.09.2026 47min

  What if your biological age doesn't tell the whole story? In this episode, Ben sits down with Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert and co-author of Heal Your Cells (written with Dr. Josh Axe), to explore why aging may be far more individualized than a single biological-age number suggests. They discuss research showing that different organs can age at different rates, why some cells within the same organ may age unevenly, and how deeper testing could reveal vulnerabilities that standard bloodwork may overlook. Dr. Cole also explains how he approaches functional lab testing, environmental toxins, chronic stress, sleep, nutrition, and other factors that influence how the body ages. He shares what he wishes he had known before losing his father to a cardiovascular event and why looking beyond standard reference ranges can provide a more personalized picture of health. They also break down a promising 12-week pilot study that reported nearly six years of biological-age reversal through a combination of personalized nutrition, botanicals, stress reduction, sleep optimization, and physical activity, while emphasizing why larger randomized controlled trials are still needed. This conversation is ultimately about moving from simply measuring age to understanding how your body is actually aging and where you have the greatest opportunity to intervene. 📚 Heal Your Cells releases September 8. If you're listening on release day, it's out tomorrow:Get Heal Your Cells: Heal Your Cells: Reversing the Irreversible--A Proven Plan to Heal Faster, Reclaim Energy, and Unlock Longevity FOLLOW DR. WILL COLEWebsite: Dr. Will Cole | Functional Medicine PractitionerAbout Dr. Cole: About Dr. Will ColeInstagram: Dr. Will Cole (@drwillcole) • Instagram profile 📚 GET BEN'S BOOKS:Metabolic Freedom: Metabolic FreedomKeto Flex: Ben Azadi introduces the revised edition of Keto Flex FOLLOW BEN AZADIInstagram: Ben Azadi (@thebenazadi) • Instagram profileFacebook: Ben Azadi, FDN-PTikTok: Ben Azadi - Metabolic Freedom on TikTokLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenAzadiWebsite: Home - Ben Azadi
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  From 34% To 6% Body Fat: Weight Was Never My Problem | Jesse Chappus #1372 04.09.2026 1t 20min

  What if losing weight isn't the first step to getting healthy? In this episode, Ben joins Jesse Chappus to challenge the idea that excess weight is the root problem. Ben explains why he sees weight as a symptom of deeper metabolic dysfunction and shares the approach that helped him lose 80 pounds of fat in nine months after years of struggling with obesity. They break down why simply eating less and exercising more can become a frustrating cycle, how inflammation and hormones influence metabolic health, and why focusing on whole foods instead of ultra-processed foods is a powerful place to start. Ben also explains why eliminating constant snacking, building and preserving lean muscle, prioritizing protein, and supporting recovery all play a role in maintaining a healthy metabolism. He shares insights from the landmark 2021 Science study led by Dr. Herman Pontzer, which analyzed more than 6,400 people across 29 countries, including what it revealed about metabolic changes across adulthood and the role of muscle mass later in life. The conversation also explores creatine, protein intake, carbohydrates, insulin, and the importance of looking beyond the number on the scale. The bigger message is simple: don't make weight the only metric you care about. Build metabolic health first, and let the results follow. 📚 Get Ben's books:Metabolic FreedomKetoFlex FOLLOW BEN AZADIInstagram: Ben Azadi (@thebenazadi) • Instagram profileYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKampWebsite: Home - Ben Azadi Follow Jesse Chappus:Website: The -[p Chappus ShowPodcast: The Jesse Chappus Show, available on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessechappusshow/
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  3x More Cortisol Receptors: Why Stress Puts Fat On Your Belly First | Cynthia Thurlow #1371 01.09.2026 47min

  What if the reason keto isn't working for you has less to do with the diet itself; and more to do with your liver, your fats, and how well your body adapts to stress? In this episode, Ben chats with nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast Cynthia Thurlow to break down why keto fails so many women, and what to do about it. They dive into the two biggest culprits behind keto struggles: a backed-up liver that isn't producing healthy bile, and consuming the wrong types of fats that drive inflammation instead of healing. From simple bile-boosting strategies like bitter foods, apple cider vinegar, and ox bile supplementation to swapping processed seed oils for stable fats like butter, ghee, and beef tallow, Ben and Cynthia cover practical steps that can make a ketogenic approach actually work, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. They also explore why chronic cortisol activation could be sabotaging your results, how to use heart rate variability and blood glucose testing to know if fasting is helping or hurting you, and why the concept of "keto flexing", intentionally cycling in and out of ketosis with strategic feast days—may be the missing piece for long-term metabolic flexibility. No rigid protocols. No one-size-fits-all approach. Just smarter strategies that meet your body where it is. To learn more about Cynthia Thurlow and her work: Website: cynthiathurlow.com Instagram: @cynthia_thurlow_ FOLLOW BEN AZADI Website: www.BenAzadi.comInstagram: @TheBenAzadiFacebook: @TheBenAzadiTikTok: @TheBenAzadiLinkedIn: @BenAzadiYouTube: Ben Azadi BEN AZADI'S BOOKS Keto Flex: Get Keto Flex + Bonuses Metabolic Freedom: Get Metabolic Freedom
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  I Made a Peptide Expert Rank Every Fat Loss Biohack (S-Tier to F-Tier) | Dylan Gemelli #1370 31.08.2026 1t 1min

  What if improving your metabolism has less to do with complicated protocols—and more to do with the small choices you make every day? In this episode, Ben chats with health and biohacking expert Dylan Gemelli to dive into some of the fundamentals that matter most: sunlight, gut health, fasting, ketosis, food order, glucose, and movement. From eating protein first, fat second, and carbs last to taking a simple 10-minute walk after a meal, Ben and Dylan discuss practical strategies that can help you better understand and support your metabolism. No complicated protocols. Just better information and simple actions you can actually apply. To learn more about Dylan Gemelli and his work:  Website: www.dylangemelli.com  Podcast: The Dylan Gemelli Podcast FOLLOW BEN AZADI Website: www.BenAzadi.comInstagram: @TheBenAzadiFacebook: @TheBenAzadiTikTok: @TheBenAzadiLinkedIn: @BenAzadiYouTube: Ben Azadi BEN AZADI'S BOOKS Keto Flex: Get Keto Flex + Bonuses Metabolic Freedom: Get Metabolic Freedom
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  I Read the Same 3 Chapters Every Day for 365 Days — Here's What Happened | Ben Azadi #1369 28.08.2026 26min

   Book Mentioned in This Episode:The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles What happens when you feed your mind the same message every single day for a year? For 365 days, Ben read or listened to the same three chapters from The Science of Getting Rich. Over that year, he watched so many areas of his life change—his relationships, marriage, health, mindset, gratitude, and wealth. Ben doesn’t believe the book magically created those results. It changed the way he thought, and that changed the way he lived. In this episode, Ben breaks down the three chapters, why he read them in that exact order, and how repetition can reshape your mindset, habits, gratitude, relationships, health, and approach to wealth. He also shares the 90-day challenge he wants you to try.  Listen or watch the full episode:I Read the Same 3 Chapters Every Day for 365 Days — Here's What Happened | The Ben Azadi Show #1369 FOLLOW BEN AZADI:  Website:BenAzadi.com  Instagram:@thebenazadi  TikTok:@thebenazadi  LinkedIn:Ben Azadi  YouTube:Keto Kamp BEN AZADI’S BOOKS Keto FlexGet Keto Flex + Bonuses Metabolic FreedomGet Metabolic Freedom
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  It's Not Too Late To Change: Simple Habits To Transform Your Health, Life & Longevity | #1368 25.08.2026 47min

  Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → ketoflexbook.com It’s not too late to change your health. In this episode, Alex Montalenti came back to the show to review what changed in his bloodwork over just 90 days. We broke down his nutrition, training, sleep, inflammation, and the simple habits that helped move his health markers in the right direction. What I love about Alex’s story is that he didn’t need to completely change his life overnight. He made better choices consistently, took responsibility for what he was putting into his body, and started seeing the results. Your health can change at any age. It starts with the choices you make today. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → benazadi.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → benazadi.com
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  20 Years of Back Pain Ended When I Found the Root Cause | Stephen Shinn #1367 24.08.2026 48min

  Visit Stephen's Website Here: http://revivewellnesscompany.com/ 📘 Ben's book Keto Flex is out now. Grab it and claim your free bonuses → ⁠https://ketoflexbook.com⁠ For years, I thought my lower back pain was something I simply had to live with. I tried everything from chiropractic care and acupuncture to red light therapy, inversion tables, braces, and more. Nothing addressed why the pain kept coming back. Then I met Stephen Shin. In this episode, we talk about what actually changed for me, why movement and breathing matter, and why getting to the root cause can completely change the way you approach pain and strength. If you've dealt with chronic back pain, I think this conversation will give you a completely different perspective. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠ Ben's website → ⁠http://www.benazadi.com
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  I Lost 80 Pounds When I Stopped Blaming Genetics | Dr. Pompa #1366 21.08.2026 1t 25min

  Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM For years, I thought my health struggles were just genetics. Then I realized I had to take responsibility. That shift changed how I ate, moved, thought, and ultimately lived. Nine months later, I had lost 80 pounds. In this conversation with Dr. Daniel Pompa, we go deeper into the mindset shift that changed everything and how pain can become purpose. That purpose became my mission: helping others find metabolic freedom. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  This One Thing Predicts How Long You’ll Live (Improve It Today) | #1365 18.08.2026 32min

  📘 Ben's book Keto Flex is out now. Grab it and claim your free bonuses → https://ketoflexbook.com You might be tracking your heart rate, but are you tracking HRV? In this episode, Ben Azadi and Alex Montalenti break down what heart rate variability can tell you about stress, recovery, and how well your body is adapting. What we get into: Why HRV is a powerful marker for understanding your nervous system and recovery. How to find your personal baseline and why you shouldn't compare your number to someone else's. Why the goal isn't to avoid stress, but to apply stress, recover, and adapt. The everyday habits that can impact HRV, from sleep and exercise to late-night eating, alcohol, and recovery. How to use HRV to know when to push yourself and when it's time to slow down. The other key markers worth tracking, including resting heart rate, deep sleep, REM sleep, and VO2 max. One line to remember: Test, don't guess. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  The Hidden Reason You're Aging Faster Than Your Age (It Starts in Your 20s) | Siobhan Mitchell #1364 17.08.2026 51min

  A lot of people are now feeling "old" symptoms in their 20s and 30s fatigue, brain fog, slower recovery, decades before their parents ever did. What's actually happening inside your cells before you can even feel it? By the time you notice it, your mitochondria have already been quietly losing power for years. In this episode, I sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Siobhan (PhD in Neuroscience, 25 years researching mitochondria) to break down why aging is really happening at the cellular level, and what you can do about it starting today. Why symptoms that used to show up in your 50s, 60s, and 70s are now showing up in your 20s and 30s What's really happening when your mitochondria "stop working as well" — and why that hits your brain and muscles first The real reason you can't train, eat, or bounce back the way you did in your 20s Why mitochondria act like the "CEO" of your cells — controlling everything from energy production to your immune response The surprising truth about mitochondrial DNA: you only inherit it from your mother, and a single egg can carry over 700,000 mitochondria How oxidative stress from your mitochondria drives nearly every hallmark of aging — DNA damage, inflammation, and more The hidden link between dopamine hits (social media, processed food) and accelerated brain aging Why motivation naturally fades as you age — and how it traces directly back to mitochondrial energy production The top 3–5 habits silently destroying your mitochondria (and the ones that protect them) Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Remember this: Your mitochondria don't just power your cells — they decide how long, and how well, you actually live. Use code BEN10 for 10% off at https://bit.ly/4xK1imd. For subscriptions, this adds an additional 10% off, for up to 30% off Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight (Not Sugar or Calories) | #1363 14.08.2026 35min

  Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM What if the way you respond to stress is affecting your health more than you realize? In this Freedom Friday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex dive into the hidden connection between survival mode, stress, relationships, and your health. They break down why constantly reacting to life can keep you stuck in a state of scarcity, and how learning to pause, respond, and shift your perspective can change the way you experience your day. What we get into: - Why your body can get stuck in a cycle of stress and survival mode- How everyday stressors can compound over time.- The difference between reacting and responding, and why the space between the two matters.- How breathing can help you interrupt an automatic stress response.- Why gratitude and abundance can completely shift the way you approach your day. One line to remember: You can't always control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  You Think You’re Healthy… But What Does Your Blood Work Say? | #1362 11.08.2026 1t 2min

  You felt fine this morning. You went to the gym, ate your usual, told yourself you were healthy. But your blood work is telling a completely different story, and by the time your body starts shouting, the damage has been years in the making. In this episode, I read Alex's full lab panel live and show him exactly where "normal" was quietly hiding a real problem. Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM What we get into: Why "in range" on your labs is not the same as healthy, and how the reference range is built on the average of an unhealthy population The markerbiohacksasic yearly panel skips: triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, LP(a), homocysteine, fasting insulin, and free testosterone How Alex felt totally fine while sitting at pre-diabetic blood sugar, a testosterone of 225, and a cardiovascular risk ratio of 8.2 The simple swaps that move the needle: killing seed oils, cutting the sugar hiding in green juices, and mastering the foundations before the fancy biohacks Remember this: If you treat your health casually, you will end up a casualty. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  This One Number Predicts Chronic Illness 84% Of The Time | Justin Roethlingshoefer #1361 10.08.2026 1t 7min

  Get Justin's Holy Health book here: http://www.holyhealthbook.com Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Two studies say the opposite thing about faith and health. Harvard followed 74,000 women and found the ones who went to church more than once a week were 33% less likely to die. Northwestern followed young adults and found the most religiously involved were 50% more likely to become obese by middle age. Live longer, get sicker. In this episode, Ben Azadi sits down with Justin, former NHL performance coach and author of the new book Holy Health, to unpack how that contradiction is even possible and what to actually do about it. Justin's new book Holy Health is out now → https://holyhealthbook.com What we get into: Why "burnout in the name of God" is not holy, and the "devil's playbook" that quietly takes your health apart (distraction, disconnection, division, discouragement, depletion) The three things every cell needs to thrive: oxygen, detoxification, and nutrients Oxygen made simple: VO2 max, and how much zone 2 and zone 5 training you actually need each week Why sleep quality, not juice cleanses, is the real language of detox, plus the 3-2-1 rule for deeper sleep Why your "normal" blood work can look fine while your cells are starving, and what homocysteine and methylation reveal Heart rate variability as the body's language, and Justin's honest take on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic One line to remember: distraction is focusing on good things instead of God things. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  Gratitude Lowers Your Death Risk by 9% (Harvard) | How Vitamin G Rewires Your Brain and Body | #1360 07.08.2026 37min

  Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Out of every superfood, supplement, and biohack Ben has studied in 18 years, one thing beats them all. And it's completely free. In this Freedom Friday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex break down "Vitamin G," gratitude, and why it might be the most underrated tool for your brain, your body, and your metabolism. This isn't woo woo. They get into the actual science of how gratitude rewires your brain, lowers cortisol, strengthens your immune system, and even shows up in your mitochondria. What we get into: Why gratitude is a feeling, not a checklist, and the small shift that changes everything The Harvard study on 49,275 nurses that tied gratitude to a 9% drop in all-cause mortality How gratitude lowers cortisol through oxytocin, and why that matters for belly fat and sleep The reticular activating system and the "red Audi" effect that trains your brain to see more good A simple 3-minute morning and night practice you can start tonight The Vitamin G movement, and the one text that could transform your relationships One line to remember: Gratitude is strength training for your soul. The more you take, the more you produce. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  Why You Keep Going Back to the Same Unhealthy Habits (Break Free Today) | #1359 04.08.2026 48min

  Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Why do we keep sabotaging the exact health, body, and life we say we want? In this Transformation Tuesday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex go deep on the real reason you keep going back to the same unhealthy habits, even when part of you knows better. It comes down to the software that was installed in you before you were seven years old, and a set of invisible chains you have never questioned. They break down how to actually rewrite that programming so the change finally sticks. What we get into: The "paradigm" running your life on autopilot, and why it was set before you turned seven The chained elephant story that explains why you stay stuck when you could easily break free How food and pharma companies engineered your cravings on purpose Why being wired for addiction is secretly a superpower once you learn to channel it The number one regret of the dying, and how to make sure it never becomes yours Why you can't outperform your own self-image, and the simple index card practice Ben used to rewire his How to stop reacting to your past and start creating from your future One line to remember: You can't escape a prison if you don't know you're in one. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com
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  40 Years in Addiction Medicine: Why Sugar Is the Gateway Drug, How Cravings Rewire the Reward Center, and the Truth About Food Addiction with Bitten Jonsson | #1358 03.08.2026 55min

  Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Grab Bitten's book Sugar Bomb in Your Brain here → https://amzn.to/4wrHXpD What if the reason you can't stop at one cookie has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with your brain chemistry? In this episode, Ben Azadi sits down with addiction specialist Bitten Jonsson, who has spent nearly 40 years treating sugar and carb addiction. She breaks down how sugar acts like a psychoactive drug that hijacks your reward center, why some people are wired to be far more susceptible than others, and how three forces inside the body quietly drive the cycle of craving, bingeing, and shame. This might be the most eye-opening conversation we've had on why "just eat less" almost never works. What we get into: Why sugar, flour, and starches all act as psychoactive substances, not just the white powder The three types of eaters, and how to tell an addict from a harmful user The three forces driving overeating: the reward center, the reptilian brain, and the pancreas Why sensitivity to sugar is actually a survival superpower, not a weakness How real addiction hides behind labels like anorexia and binge eating disorder Why keto and carnivore can heal the system when moderation keeps failing The role of purpose, energy, and gratitude (vitamin G) in lasting recovery One line to remember: You are not addicted to food. You are addicted to the psychoactive substances hiding inside so many foods. Learn more about Bitten's work at https://bittensaddiction.com Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com