The Ben Azadi Show

Would you rather be 90 with a billion dollars, or 20 with your health, your relationships, and your whole life ahead of you? Most people answer that instantly. Then they spend their lives living the opposite way. Alex and I break down the five types of wealth and why chasing only one of them could leave you rich and empty at the same time. When you hear the word wealth, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Money. For almost everyone. But money is just one of five types of wealth, and it's not the biggest one. You can hit your financial goals and still be broke in time, health, relationships, and peace of mind. Alex knows this firsthand. He was building a business, traveling across the country, and working nonstop "for the family." Then his marriage ended. In this episode, we talk about what real wealth looks like, why reaching your goal can still feel empty, and how to stop climbing a mountain you never really wanted to be on. What if you're chasing the wrong kind of rich? In this episode, Alex and I…

You're eating clean, exercising, and trying to sleep on time, but that round, hard belly won't budge. In this episode, I share the exact 7-day plan I'd follow if I had one week to start reversing cortisol belly. Almost every step is free, and none of them involve working harder. You're eating clean. You're working out. You're going to bed on time. And the belly still won't budge. Here's something most people don't know: the area around your vital organs has about three times as many cortisol receptors as other parts of your body. So when you're chronically stressed, your body may be far more likely to store fat right there, around your belly. Alex learned this the hard way. Two weeks off after eye surgery, a little travel, a few extra sweets, and he could literally feel the inflammation in his belly. With his wedding less than 45 days away, he asked me one question: if you only had 7 days, what would you do? This episode is my answer. Why does belly fat stick around even when you feel like you're doing…

What if your weight, hunger, sleep, and belly fat aren't controlled by food alone? Dr. Eric Berg joins Ben Azadi to reveal how the environment around you can influence your metabolism, insulin, stress, sleep, movement, dopamine, and even your relationship with food. From the cues in your kitchen to the light you see at night, the amount of time you spend sitting, and how often you check your phone, your daily environment may be shaping your health more than you realize. Dr. Eric Berg joins Ben Azadi to explore a bigger question: What if changing your environment is just as important as changing your diet? Drawing from his new book Change Your Environments, Dr. Berg explains how modern life can create constant triggers for eating, sedentary behavior, poor sleep, stress, distraction, and isolation. He shares why environmental cues can drive eating even when you're not physically hungry, how repeated insulin spikes can interfere with fat burning, and why morning sunlight and consistent sleep timing can be…

Your blood sugar can look perfectly normal for up to 14 years while insulin resistance quietly builds underneath. Dave Asprey and I get into why most doctors never test for it, why the restaurant "tallow fries" you ordered may not be what you think, and what happened to my cholesterol, gut bacteria, and inflammation markers after 90 straight days of carnivore. 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. In 2018, that number was 88%. It's getting worse, not better. And most people won't find out until years after the damage starts, because the test that could catch it early usually isn't ordered. There's no medication for high insulin, so why check? In this conversation, Dave Asprey and I go after the things that keep people stuck as sugar burners: high insulin, seed oils hiding in "healthy" menu items, oxalates in so-called superfoods, and the idea that your metabolism slows down just because you got older. Spoiler: a 6,800-person study says otherwise. What if your labs look fine and you're still years…

What if the goal of keto isn't to stay in ketosis forever, but to become flexible enough to move in and out of it? What if your metabolism isn't simply “fast” or “slow,” but adaptable or inflexible? Dylan Gemelli joins Ben Azadi to challenge the idea that metabolic health requires following one rigid diet forever. They break down ketosis, fasting, protein, meal timing, sleep, and the “kitchen closed” rule, while explaining why becoming metabolically flexible may matter more than staying in ketosis year-round. Keto doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing lifestyle. In this episode, Dylan Gemelli joins Ben Azadi to explore metabolic flexibility and why the ability to switch between different fuel sources may be more important than constantly chasing ketosis. Dylan shares how his approach to keto, fasting, protein, and metabolic health has evolved over the years, including why he no longer believes everyone should remain in ketosis continuously. The conversation dives into the role of insulin, fasting, protein…

What if the next step in your health journey isn't another complicated protocol, but understanding how your body responds to light, energy, and the right environment? Red light therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) have become increasingly popular in conversations around longevity and regenerative health. But how do these technologies actually work, and what should you look for when evaluating them? In this episode, Ben Azadi sits down with filmmaker and researcher Jonathan Otto to explore the ideas and research surrounding red light, PEMF, mitochondria, ATP, inflammation, cellular signaling, and the body's regenerative processes. Jonathan shares how he evaluates different devices, including the measurements and testing methods he uses to better understand what a device is actually producing. The conversation also explores different wavelengths and frequencies, how these technologies may be combined, and why foundational health habits still matter alongside emerging technologies. Ben and…

What if the life you’re living isn’t wrong, but simply no longer fits who you’re becoming? Sometimes transformation isn’t about fixing a broken life. It’s about recognizing when your habits, routines, relationships, or expectations no longer align with the person you’re becoming. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares five signs that you may have outgrown an older version of yourself, from chronic complaining and waking up with dread to feeling uninspired, living for the weekend, and relying on routines that numb rather than fulfill you. Ben also explores why waiting for “things to settle down” can keep you stuck, how other people’s expectations can influence the life you choose, and why giving yourself permission to change may be the first step toward living more intentionally. Health Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health,…

Your morning doesn't need to be complicated to make a difference. In this Transformation Tuesday episode, Ben Azadi breaks down three simple habits to prioritize after waking: light before screens, water before coffee, and protein before carbs. Ben explains why the order of your morning routine matters and how small, consistent changes can influence your energy, cravings, eating decisions, and overall daily routine. He also addresses three common mistakes: reaching for your phone immediately, drinking caffeine before hydrating, and starting your first meal with carbohydrates without enough protein. The goal isn't perfection. Ben encourages listeners to choose one habit, practice it consistently for seven days, and then build on it with the next. Health Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, diet, or medication. Ben's…

After decades of food addiction, extreme diets, and constantly chasing weight loss, Robin Switzer discovered that the real breakthrough wasn’t another diet. It was understanding what was happening inside her body. In this episode, Robin shares her journey from Atkins and low-carb dieting to keto, and how that path eventually led her to KetoCon and Hack Your Health. She also explains why different health tools can work for different people, and why the goal should be better health, not simply a lower number on the scale. 🎧 Listen the full episode:40 Years of Food Addiction: What Finally Changed | Robin Switzer #1379 I’ll see you at Hack Your Health! 🥑 Get your tickets here and use code FREEDOM for $100 off: https://bit.ly/3TBp3OK 📚 GET BEN'S BOOKS: Metabolic Freedom: ⁠⁠Metabolic Freedom⁠⁠ Keto Flex: ⁠⁠Ben Azadi introduces the revised edition of Keto Flex⁠ FOLLOW ROBIN SWITZER Website: Hack Your Health https://hackyourhealth.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com About Robin Switzer | Hack Your Health Coaching…

How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start Monday”? Ben Azadi challenges the idea that you need the perfect plan, the perfect timing, or the perfect version of yourself before you can make a change. In this episode, he breaks down why waiting to feel ready can keep you stuck and why imperfect action is often the fastest path forward. Using the story of two ship captains, Ben explains the difference between planning endlessly and actually moving. The captain who starts imperfectly can see when he’s off course and make adjustments along the way. The lesson is simple: you can’t course-correct a ship that never leaves the harbor. Ben also explores the “what the hell effect” and how one setback can turn into an entire week, month, or even years of abandoning your goals. The setback itself may be small. It’s the story you tell yourself afterward that creates the real damage. Instead of waiting until Monday, Ben encourages you to start right now, focus on one or two changes at a time, stop protecting…

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…

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…

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

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 +…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

📘 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…

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…

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 →…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Get Ben's brand new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM What's the point of hitting every goal if you're too burned out, sick, or exhausted to actually enjoy it? In this episode, Ben Azadi and his business partner Alex Montalente get real about the true cost of "sleep when I'm dead" hustle culture, and why grinding harder is quietly wrecking your health, your relationships, and even the success you're chasing. Alex opens up about the night he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his car into a cemetery, and Ben shares the panic attack that hit him right before a major launch after doing 65 podcast interviews in 60 days. Then they flip it and show you how to actually have it all: the health, the happiness, and the success. What we get into: A new definition of success that finally takes the pressure off The quiet warning signs your body sends before a full burnout How to work smarter, not harder, with the 3-day schedule high performers live by (performance, buffer, and free days) Why you actually get…

📘 Ben's book Keto Flex is out now. Grab it and claim your free bonuses → https://ketoflexbook.com Most people are aging their brain every single night without knowing it. In this Transformation Tuesday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex Montalenti break down the simple daily habits that keep your brain young, sharpen your focus, and add years to your life, starting with what you do in the hours before bed. What we get into: Why adults shouldn't snack and graze, and how constant eating speeds up cellular aging and pushes your cells toward becoming inflammatory "zombie" cells. The number one non negotiable habit: closing the kitchen at least 3 hours before bed. And what late night eating really does, from spiking the only hormone that stores fat, to raising your heart rate and body temperature, to wrecking your deep and REM sleep. Your brain's overnight dishwasher. How your brain physically flushes out toxins and plaques while you sleep through the glymphatic system, and how eating too late shuts that process down, a…

Today, I am blessed to have here with me James Swanwick. He is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. He is also an investor, speaker, journalist, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and Hollywood correspondent. He has coached thousands of people to improve their lives and performance by adopting an alcohol-free lifestyle. He is the author of The 30-Day No-Alcohol Challenge: Your Simple Guide to Easily Reduce or Quit Alcohol and the creator of Project 90, an online program providing support and coaching for individuals eliminating alcohol from their lives. He is also the host of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Podcast, launched in June 2020, with 22 episodes currently featured on iTunes and Spotify. And the James Swanwick Show, with 330 episodes and 2 million downloads. A sleep evangelist, James is the co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to improve well-being and sleep…

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📘 Keto Flex is officially here. Get your copy of Ben's brand new book and claim your free bonuses → https://ketoflexbook.com The routine that melted fat off in your 20s stops working in your 40s, and it's not your willpower. In this Transform Tuesday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex Montalenti break down why weight loss gets harder after 40 and exactly how to train, eat and recover so your body starts letting go of the fat again. What we get into: Why your 40s change everything. Hormones shift and your mitochondria (your cellular batteries) drop from 90 to 100% charge down to 60 or 70%, so the same workout hits your body completely differently. The stress bucket. How toxins, poor sleep and life stress fill your cells over the years, and why a full bucket flips your body into survival mode and stores belly fat. Why long runs can make it worse. The cortisol spike that packs on fat, and why training smarter (sprints, smart lifting 2 to 3x a week, daily walks) beats grinding harder. Sleep is the number one pillar.…

Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Why do some people hit their 40s and 50s already fighting belly fat, brain fog, and fatigue, while others feel incredible in their 60s and 70s? Ben Azadi sits down with Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof and the man who put biohacking on the map, to break down what actually drives how fast you age, and how much of it is in your control. What we get into: Why there is no single "anti-aging" answer, and how it comes down to your mitochondria and your own biology The "take less hits" principle, and the everyday hits quietly aging you (starting with light at night) Why community may be the single most powerful longevity tool there is The testosterone conversation most doctors are still too scared to have, and where Dave thinks Peter Attia got it wrong Biological age vs calendar age, aging clocks, and the two dead-simple predictors of how long you will live Nicotine as a longevity and brain tool, the right dose, and why quitting cold…

Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Most people think manifesting is woo woo. Ben Azadi and Alex Montalenti make the case that it's actually science, and that you're manifesting something every single day, good or bad, whether you realize it or not. This one goes deep on how your thoughts, your environment, and your self-image quietly shape your health, your results, and your future. What we get into: Why every thought is a frequency your 70 trillion cells respond to (angry thoughts trigger inflammation, grateful thoughts calm it) The 60,000 thoughts you have a day, and why most of them are the same negative loop on repeat How your environment programs your thinking, and the simple "chargers vs drainers" audit to fix it Why your morning input matters more than almost anything else you do all day The self-image thermostat: why you keep reverting to the old you, and how to reset it Fake positivity vs actually rewiring your inner voice What it really means to live as your…

Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM You're doing all the "right" things — the supplements, the cold plunge, the 5AM workouts — and you're still exhausted and stuck. In this episode, Ben and Alex explain why: most people are majoring in the minors. Real health was never about adding more — it's about removing the interference so your body can heal itself. What we get into: Why chasing the "sexy" biohacks (peptides, red light, detox teas) keeps you stuck — and the unsexy majors that actually move the needle (sleep, sunlight, whole foods, gratitude) Why getting healthy is about SUBTRACTING interference, not adding more The order of operations: why fixing your sleep BEFORE your workouts changes everything (Sander's story: down 70 lbs and off the sleep apnea machine) Motivation vs. inspiration — and why "trying is failure with honor" The two premises: "lose weight to get healthy" vs. "get healthy to lose weight" Ben's own burnout — 60 podcasts in 65 days, a panic attack,…

Get a FREE 7-day Youngr™ Mini Pouch with code FREEDOM here: https://bit.ly/4f0ddV2 Everyone treats creatine like a gym-bro muscle powder. Harvard-trained physician Dr. Andrew Salzman says that's backwards: the organ with the highest creatine demand isn't your muscles — it's your brain. In this episode, Ben and Dr. Salzman break down why your brain is quietly starving for creatine, how creatine actually shuttles energy inside every cell, and why the trendy NAD IV drip may be a waste of your money. What we get into: Why your brain — not your muscles — has the highest demand for creatine Creatine as your cells' "FedEx truck": how it delivers ATP energy where it's needed The link between low creatine and neurodegeneration (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's) and age-related brain fog Why NAD IV therapy is "pretty much useless" — the molecule can't even get into your cells The kidney myth: why creatine doesn't wreck your kidneys, and is actually essential for them Why you should NEVER mix creatine into a hot coffee Do you…

Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Everyone's chasing longevity — more years, anti-aging, living longer. Ben Azadi says that's the wrong goal, and quietly chasing it may be destroying the years you actually get. In this episode, Ben and Alex break down the difference almost nobody talks about: lifespan vs. healthspan. Modern medicine is great at adding years. But adding years you spend inflamed, medicated, and dependent isn't living — it's just declining slower. The real goal was never a longer life. It's a life you can actually enjoy: energy, mobility, and showing up for the people you love. What we get into: Lifespan vs. healthspan, and why extending your life means little if the quality collapses The "take less hits" principle (what Jordan, Kobe, and Brady all figured out) and how it applies to your daily choices Why your symptoms — brain fog, achy joints, belly fat, bloating — aren't the problem, they're your body's check engine light How the damage compounds: it…

Ready to finally lose the fat for good? Join my upcoming LIVE Fat Loss Event — save your spot now: https://bit.ly/4wqcXFT Includes a 60 minute Q&A with me! This one is for the person who keeps starting and stopping. You want more energy, you want to feel better in your body, you want to finally be consistent. But it never sticks. In this episode, Ben breaks down why that happens, and what actually changes it. The truth? It was never a discipline problem. It's a self-trust problem. Every time you break a promise to yourself, you chip away at your identity. Change the self-image first, and the habits follow. The 5 habits Ben swears by: The kitchen is closed. No food at least 3 hours before bed. No snacking between meals. A 15-minute walk after your biggest meal of the day. 10 minutes of morning sunlight. Waiting 90 minutes for your first coffee. What we get into: Why motivation always disappears (hint: it's a symptom, not the source) and why inspiration beats it every time The start-stop cycle, and why people…

Bloated, exhausted after meals, or battling brain fog you can't explain? Your gut may be trying to warn you. In this episode, Ben sits down with thyroid and gut-health expert Dr. Izabella Wentz to break down the real root causes of IBS — and why less than 25% of people get relief from conventional advice. They cover low stomach acid (the surprising truth behind acid reflux), the gut bacteria that decides how many calories you absorb, carnivore diarrhea vs. constipation, the sweeteners wrecking your gut, and the simple pre-meal habit that transforms digestion. Izabella's message is clear: 98% of the time, IBS has a findable, treatable cause — and you deserve to feel amazing. Dr. Izabella Wentz — bestselling author of IBS Fight: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Click here to purchase her book: https://amzn.to/448wrmn What You'll Learn: The 3 warning signs your gut is in trouble that most people ignore Why acid reflux is usually too little stomach acid — not too much Natural ways…

Big Show Announcement Starting July 6th, the podcast gets a complete makeover — three shows a week, each with a distinct purpose. The new weekly lineup: Metabolic Monday — Ben sits down with top experts in metabolic health (doctors, researchers, the people moving the needle). Every episode delivers something actionable you can use that same day. Transformation Tuesday — The tables get turned. Ben's friend Alex Montalenti interviews Ben. No script, no agenda — a heart-based conversation about the stuff Ben doesn't usually discuss: the real journey, the setbacks, the mindset. Freedom Friday — Ben and Alex go deep again, heart to heart, on what freedom really means: metabolic freedom, financial freedom, time freedom. What else is changing: Ads cut by 75% — far fewer interruptions. Two places to listen only: the audio podcast (wherever you're listening now) and Spotify video. No longer on YouTube as of July 6th — if that's where you usually watch, follow the show on audio or follow Ben on Spotify so you don't…

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