#1180 The Hidden Hormone Imbalances Behind Neck and Shoulder Pain That Most Doctors Miss — And How to Fix Them Naturally With Ben Azadi
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 stress hormones alter pain pathways, increase inflammation, and create tight traps, stiff necks, and burning shoulders. Ben breaks down a simple daily Cortisol Calm Protocol using breathwork, post-meal walking, a no-stimulation hour, and gratitude to quickly shift your body out of fight-or-flight.
He then exposes the deep link between an underactive thyroid and muscle aches, frozen shoulder, fatigue, and chronic stiffness — plus which full thyroid panel to request from your doctor (not just TSH). Next, he explains why women 40–60 experience sharp increases in joint pain during perimenopause and menopause due to changes in estrogen that affect lubrication, cartilage, strength, and inflammation.
You’ll also hear why people with insulin resistance or diabetes are five times more likely to develop frozen shoulder. High insulin creates stiff connective tissue and slows healing. Ben gives practical metabolic strategies: lower carbs, test fasting insulin, walk after meals, strength train, and use intermittent fasting.
The episode closes with the overlooked role of deep sleep and growth hormone in tissue repair. Poor sleep dramatically reduces recovery, while fasting and strength training boost growth hormone naturally.
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#1179 The Sauna Secret to Faster Fat Loss, Better Sleep, and Deep Healing with Brian Richards
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 metabolic medicine.
Brian breaks down the science behind how near-infrared light and sauna use can:
Mobilize stubborn visceral fat
Boost autophagy and mitochondrial function
Increase melatonin and glutathione naturally
Reduce inflammation at the cellular level
Support testosterone and hormone balance
Improve cardiovascular health
Remove toxins, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, and even microplastics
Ben and Brian also explore the emotional and spiritual side of sauna use, from trauma release to clarity and mental resilience. You’ll hear real testimonials, personal stories, and a special, limited-time SaunaSpace discount available ONLY to Metabolic Freedom listeners.
If you’ve been curious about sauna therapy, peptides, longevity, detoxification, or natural hormone support, this episode is packed with insights you can apply today.
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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
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 burn fat and heal your body at the deepest cellular level.
Ben walks through the hour-by-hour changes that happen during a 24-hour fast — from insulin dropping within the first four hours, to visceral fat mobilizing at fourteen hours, to autophagy and growth hormone peaking at twenty-four hours. He explains how fasting naturally boosts metabolism, protects muscle, reduces inflammation, supports mitochondrial function, and repairs the gut and digestive system.
You’ll learn the exact protocol for a safe 24-hour fast, what to drink, how to break it properly, and the common fasting mistakes to avoid. Ben also answers listener questions about stress, supplements, nausea, cold sensitivity, and the best time of day to start a fast for maximum results.
The message is clear: Ozempic suppresses. Fasting heals.This episode shows you why fasting is one of the most powerful — and completely free — metabolic tools available.
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#1177 The 7-Day Coffee Reset That Lowers Insulin, Melts Belly Fat, and Transforms Your Morning Metabolism With Ben Azadi
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 a few simple changes can turn coffee into a powerful fat-burning tool.
Ben breaks down:• The 3 biggest coffee mistakes ruining your metabolism• Why timing your caffeine is more important than you think• How chlorogenic acid (CGA) helps your body burn stored fat• What to add (and avoid) in your morning coffee• His exact 7-day step-by-step coffee and insulin reset• How to test your coffee’s effect on glucose like a scientist• The fat-burning coffee recipe he used daily• Advanced strategies like the “Triple Insulin Reset”
You’ll also learn how to choose clean, mold-tested coffee beans, why sleep is a major insulin regulator, and how this simple morning shift can dramatically improve energy, cravings, and fat loss.
Perfect for anyone wanting to fix their mornings, support metabolic health, and turn their daily coffee into a metabolic advantage.
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#1176 The 3 Lazy-Day Moves That Melt Fat Fast After 40 and Reactivate Your Metabolism Naturally With Ben Azadi
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 engine)
You’ll learn:
• Why fat loss is harder after 40 (and what to do instead of “working harder”)• How cross-crawls stimulate lymph flow and full-body circulation• How a squat hold with mini pulses unlocks insulin sensitivity• How wall angels activate mitochondrial-rich postural muscles• Why hormones matter more than calories for sustainable fat loss• How to layer these movements with walking, breathwork, cold exposure, or your existing routine• Why doing them for 14 days straight can create visible changes• How to make the moves harder as your body adapts• Why these movements are especially powerful for those who are sedentary, insulin resistant, or over 40
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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.