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Part 222 – Metabolic Freedom, Identity Change & the Myth of Snacking w/ Ben Azadi

Jul 9, 2025

Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and bestselling author, shares insights on reclaiming metabolic health through real food and fasting. He explains the dangers of snacking and how insulin resistance affects our well-being. Ben emphasizes the importance of metabolic flexibility, urging a shift from sugar to fat burning for longevity. He discusses how mindset and self-image play crucial roles in transformation, alongside practical tips for navigating dietary choices in a processed food world. This engaging conversation blends science and personal empowerment.

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ADVICE

Use Seed Oil Allergy Card

Use a seed oil allergy card in restaurants to avoid hidden seed oils in food.
Clearly communicate your allergy to the server to ensure safe meal options are provided.

INSIGHT

Insulin Drives Metabolic Disease

Most Americans are sugar burners stuck in metabolic inflexibility causing disease.
High fasting insulin, not blood sugar, is the early root cause of metabolic issues.

ADVICE

Choose Whole Foods Only

Eat single ingredient, whole foods to avoid processed carbs and unhealthy insulin spikes.
Avoid processed junk foods like potato chips that contain seed oils and additives.

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Ben Azadi joins Peak Human for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to reclaim your metabolic health in a world of processed food, misinformation, and identity confusion. As the founder of Keto Kamp and bestselling author of Metabolic Freedom, Ben breaks down the biological and psychological barriers to health—from insulin resistance and the dangers of constant snacking to the mindset shifts required to become someone who actually lives in alignment with vitality and longevity.

Host Brian Sanders and Ben dive deep into topics like fasting, hormone signaling, body recomposition, and the power of intention. This episode is as practical as it is inspiring, offering a blend of science, ancestral wisdom, and self-mastery.

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Show Notes:

01:15 – Meet Ben Azadi: Real food, metabolic freedom, and seed oil awareness 03:10 – The Seed Oil Allergy Card: How to navigate restaurants safely 06:00 – Metabolic Flexibility 101: From sugar burner to fat burner 08:45 – Insulin Resistance is the Root: Why fasting insulin matters more than blood sugar 11:15 – Real vs. Processed Carbs: Potatoes vs. potato chips 13:00 – The Snacking Epidemic: 17 to 23 eating events a day 14:45 – Grazing = Aging: How frequent eating ages you faster 17:30 – mTOR vs. Autophagy: Bodybuilding, aging, and metabolic balance 20:00 – The Hayflick Limit: Cellular aging explained 21:45 – Longevity Mode vs. Growth Mode: Living in cycles 31:15 – Don’t Be a Keto Zealot: Even Keto Kamp flexes 36:30 – Nutrient Density Always Wins: Why sugar fasting is not sustainable 40:15 – Metabolic Inflexibility on Both Ends: Fat burners can get stuck too 41:00 – The Diet Culture Trap: Why most diets fail 43:30 – The Subconscious Self-Image: Why your beliefs keep sabotaging you 47:45 – Sticky Note Protocol: The 30-day mental reprogramming 56:30 – Real Food & Movement = Real Results 57:30 – Third World vs. First World: Why simple food wins 58:30 – Final Takeaways: Real food, movement, and mindset still winno

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