#1057 The Hidden Dangers of One Meal a Day: How to Burn Fat Without Wrecking Your Hormones With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down why doing OMAD (One Meal a Day) long-term can slow your metabolism, disrupt hormones, and stall fat loss. He explains how chronic caloric restriction can cause thyroid suppression, muscle loss, and elevated cortisol, leading to fat gain—especially around the belly.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
Why OMAD works short-term but fails long-term
Signs of metabolic adaptation and hormonal imbalance
The importance of protein intake and muscle preservation
How to implement Metabolic Switching (16:8, 18:6, OMAD 1x/week, Feast Day)
How to restore leptin sensitivity and avoid weight loss plateaus
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🎤 Upcoming live events:http://benazadi.com/events
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#1056 Addiction Isn’t What You Think – The Surprising Root Cause (And How Doug Bopst Beat It)
What does it take to completely rewrite your story?
In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Doug Bopst—a man who’s walked through the darkest valleys of addiction and incarceration and emerged with a mission to help others reclaim their lives.
Doug opens up about the raw, real journey of breaking free from the chains of limiting beliefs and how fitness, purpose, and a strong community became the cornerstones of his recovery. He shares why addiction isn’t just a physical struggle—it’s a spiritual one—and how choosing personal responsibility and chasing small, consistent wins helped him rebuild confidence from the ground up.
You’ll also hear Doug’s take on practical fitness for real-life change, why gratitude is a game-changer, and how mindset can make or break your transformation.
Whether you're battling your own inner demons or simply craving a deeper sense of purpose, Doug’s story is a reminder that no matter how far off track you feel—you’re never too far gone to make a comeback.
🔥 Key Topics Discussed:
Personal journey of overcoming addiction and incarceration.
Addiction viewed as a spiritual crisis rather than solely a brain disease.
Importance of personal responsibility in recovery.
Role of fitness and mindset in transformation.
Influence of supportive relationships during recovery.
The significance of finding purpose in life post-addiction.
Strategies for maintaining recovery, including staying busy and structured.
The impact of self-awareness and understanding triggers in overcoming addiction.
Celebrating small wins as a method to build confidence and momentum.
The balance between fitness as a therapeutic tool and avoiding new forms of addiction.
🔗 Links and Resources:
Doug's Website: https://dougbopst.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/dougbopst
Facebook: facebook.com/dougbopst
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#1055 The 5 Habits That Keep Tom Cruise Looking 35 at 62: Burn Fat, Reverse Aging & Boost Energy Naturally — With Ben Azadi
Ben Azadi breaks down the five daily habits that keep Tom Cruise lean, energized, and youthful at 62. Learn how Cruise uses mobility, HIIT workouts, protein-focused meals, recovery tools, and playful movement to reverse aging and burn fat—plus tips on how to apply these habits to your life.
💡 Topics covered:
Morning mobility to activate your nervous system
Smart HIIT workouts to boost mitochondria & longevity
High-protein, low-carb meals for energy & muscle
Anti-aging skincare and cold therapy rituals
How play and variety in movement improve motivation
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#1054 This Is What ICU Doctors Wish You Knew – The Best Daily Habits to Avoid Disease with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
What if the key to surviving critical illness starts long before you ever land in a hospital bed?
In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with ICU and palliative care physician Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng for a conversation that hits close to home. Drawing from years of experience on the front lines of critical care, Dr. Kwadwo opens up about the real, everyday lifestyle factors that make the biggest difference—long before illness strikes.
From the overlooked power of protein and muscle mass to the simple habits of walking, managing stress, building community, and finding purpose, this episode explores what truly helps people stay resilient. Dr. Kwadwo doesn’t just talk theory—he shares real-life ICU stories that show why prevention beats prescription every time.
You’ll also hear about his new book, which is all about empowering you to take your health into your own hands—using informed choices and the support of community to stay strong, vibrant, and free.
If you’ve ever wondered what actually matters when it comes to long-term health, this episode will change the way you think.
🔥 Key Topics Discussed:
Importance of metabolic health and its impact on ICU admissions
Role of nutrition and dietary habits in preventing metabolic disorders
Significance of protein intake and muscle mass for health and recovery
Discussion of the ketogenic diet and its effects on metabolic health
Mental health's connection to nutrition and recovery outcomes
Quality of hospital food and its implications for patient healing
Benefits of regular movement, including walking, for metabolic health
Impact of stress management and sleep quality on health outcomes
Importance of social connections and community support for well-being
The role of purpose in motivating healthy lifestyle choices and overall health
🔗 Links and Resources:
📚 Get Dr Kwadwo's Book Prevention Over Prescription here: https://amzn.to/3TUTlbL
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
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#1053 The 3 Metabolic Stages That Finally Burn Belly Fat (And What to Eat for Each One) — With Ben Azadi
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi breaks down the 3 essential stages of fat loss—and exactly what to eat at each stage to finally lose stubborn belly fat. From lowering insulin and inflammation in Phase 1, to building lean muscle in Phase 2, and optimizing mitochondrial function with powerful biohacks in Phase 3—Ben delivers a complete roadmap to sustainable fat loss. You’ll learn the best fat-burning foods, the power of intermittent fasting, movement tips, and his favorite tools like cold plunges, sauna, and apple cider vinegar.
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📘 Get Ben’s New Book — Metabolic Freedom
Includes the 3-stage protocol, biohacks, fasting tips, and more!
Available on Hardcover, Audible, Kindle & Spotify
🎁 Bonus: Free Metabolism Course
👉 http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
Ben is speaking LIVE across the U.S. and globally (Orlando, Tampa, Pensacola, Saudi Arabia & more).
Details & tickets: http://www.benazadi.com/events
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Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and best selling author of Keto Flex, is the host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. We bring on the thought leaders in this space in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include bio-hacking, 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 its 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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