From Default to Design: Best-Selling Author Ben Azadi Shares His Transformation Journey & the Profound Impact of Gratitude
Nov 7, 2023
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Best-selling author and top podcaster Ben Azadi shares his transformative journey from living by default to living by design. He discusses the power of gratitude in shifting our bodies into an anti-inflammatory state and manifesting our dreams. Ben emphasizes the importance of small changes, taking responsibility, and changing thoughts and emotions. The hosts express their gratitude for Ben and encourage listeners to implement the discussed topics into their own lives.
Practicing gratitude daily can shift our bodies into an anti-inflammatory state, manifest our dreams, and lead to a more fulfilling life.
Taking responsibility for our thoughts and actions, embracing small sustainable changes, and viewing obstacles as opportunities can transform our lives from a state of default to design.
Deep dives
The Power of Gratitude and its Transformative Effects
Ben Azadi, a health influencer and author, shares his inspiring transformation story and the importance of gratitude in our lives. He discusses how gratitude, or vitamin G as he calls it, can shift our bodies into an anti-inflammatory state and help us manifest our dreams. Azadi explains the science behind gratitude, highlighting the role of the reticular activating system in our brain. He encourages practicing gratitude daily, suggesting a simple exercise of listing 10 things to be grateful for before bed. He emphasizes the positive impact gratitude has on our mental and physical well-being, and how it can reprogram our thoughts and lead to a more fulfilling life.
Overcoming Challenges and Taking Responsibility
Ben Azadi opens up about his past struggles with unhealthy behaviors, obesity, and depression. He discusses how he hit rock bottom but found the strength to change his life by taking responsibility for his actions and thoughts. Azadi shares the importance of distinguishing between reacting and responding to challenges. He highlights the power of small, sustainable changes and the impact they can have over time. He encourages listeners to view obstacles as opportunities and to embrace the mindset of a victor rather than a victim.
Practical Tips for Cultivating Gratitude
Azadi provides practical tips for incorporating gratitude into daily life. He suggests starting a gratitude practice by listing one thing to be grateful for each day and gradually increasing the number over time. He emphasizes the importance of feeling the gratitude rather than treating it as a checklist. Azadi also suggests a unique approach of mentally subtracting a person or thing from one's life to gain a deeper appreciation for it. He reassures listeners that practicing gratitude is free, takes minimal time, and has numerous benefits for mental and emotional well-being.
Living a Life Fueled by Love and Abundance
Ben Azadi discusses his highest values, which center around love. He shares his belief in the power of love as a response to negativity and adversity. Azadi highlights the importance of proactively choosing love and abundance over hate and scarcity. He mentions the significance of thoughts and how they shape our reality. Azadi encourages listeners to take responsibility for their thoughts and embrace a positive mindset to attract the life they desire. He concludes by emphasizing that practicing gratitude is a powerful tool for reprogramming the brain and leading a fulfilling life.
Join us in this transformative episode as we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Ben Azadi, also known as 'The Health Detective.'
From once living a life by default with unhealthy behaviors, obesity, and depression, Ben's profound transformation has led him to become a global health influencer and he’s on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.
Ben is a bestselling author, top podcaster, and keynote speaker - and today he shares his insights on the transformative power of gratitude and how it can shift our bodies into an anti-inflammatory state all while manifesting our dreams.
Together we explore the science behind gratitude, including the fascinating role of the reticular activating system, and delve into the power of gratitude and love.
So pop in your earbuds and get ready for a conversation filled with inspiration, self-care strategies, and transformative tools for personal growth. What do you say, friend. Are you ready to live by design and not by default together? Let’s do this!
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