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 spac...
#965 The TRUTH About CBD & Your Health! The Endocannabinoid System EXPLAINED w/ Dr. Michael Stewart & Chris Lindahl
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, we dive deep into the endocannabinoid system—the master regulator of health that most people (and even doctors) don’t fully understand. Dr. Michael Stewart and Chris Lindahl from Entourage join us to uncover how the endocannabinoid system influences inflammation, chronic disease, and overall health.
We discuss:
✅ What the endocannabinoid system is and why it’s critical for health
✅ How inflammation, long Covid, and metabolic issues are all connected
✅ The difference between CBD isolate and full-spectrum hemp—and why it matters
✅ How to restore and optimize your endocannabinoid system naturally
✅ Clinical research on cannabis for inflammation, anxiety, brain fog, and pain
✅ How Dr. Stewart’s long Covid study showed 8 out of 9 symptom improvements
✅ Why most CBD products don’t work—and how to find quality hemp products
✅ The Entourage Effect—why using the whole plant is superior to CBD isolates
✅ How to properly use CBD & hemp for sleep, recovery, and nervous system health
Resources Mentioned:
🔗 Entourage Products ⭐️ Purchase Endourage products at 50% off! Visit http://www.endourage.com and use the coupon code "KETOKAMP" with 2 K's, to receive patient pricing of 50% discount!
🔗 Ben Azadi’s Book – Metabolic Freedom 👉 MetabolicFreedomBook.com
🎁📚 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course
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Products & Special Offers:
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Key Takeaways:
🔥 Inflammation is at the root of most chronic diseases. The endocannabinoid system is critical for regulating inflammation, yet it’s often overlooked in traditional medicine.
🌱 CBD isolates ≠ full-spectrum hemp. Most commercial CBD products are isolates, stripping away beneficial compounds. Entourage focuses on whole-plant extracts, preserving the full-spectrum Entourage Effect.
⚡ The mitochondria-endocannabinoid connection. Chronic stress locks your body into a cell danger response, which leads to chronic fatigue, brain fog, and pain. Optimizing the endocannabinoid system helps restore cellular balance.
😴 Better sleep, less anxiety. Many people report significant improvements in HRV, deep sleep, and stress resilienceusing properly formulated full-spectrum hemp products.
🐶 CBD for pets? Yes! Entourage’s products are safe for dogs and can help with anxiety, inflammation, and mobility issues—but always use a direct oral application, not mixed in food.
🧪 Lab Testing & Purity Matter. Entourage tests for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, and microbes to ensure clean, safe, and effective products.
🚨 THC Warning: If you are drug tested at work, check with your employer before using Entourage products, as they contain full-spectrum cannabinoids, including trace amounts of THC.
Connect With Us:
📌 Follow Ben Azadi:
📲 Instagram: @BenAzadi
📲 YouTube: Keto Camp
📲 Website: BenAzadi.com
📌 Connect With Entourage:
🌍 Website: Entourage.com
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#964 Weight Loss Lies EXPOSED: The Truth About Fat Burning & Metabolism with Dr Rob Vasquez and Dr Randy Johns
🎙️Episode Overview In this groundbreaking episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns join Ben to expose the biggest lies about weight loss and metabolism. They break down the flawed calorie model, discuss the true causes of metabolic dysfunction, and share science-backed strategies to heal your metabolism for long-term fat loss and optimal health.
🔥 Key Topics Covered:
✅ Why 93% of adults are metabolically unhealthy & what’s causing it
✅ The calories in vs. calories out myth—why it fails most people
✅ How metabolic health impacts weight loss resistance, brain fog, and chronic disease
✅ The dangerous role of seed oils and hidden toxins in our food system
✅ How gut health, hormones, and inflammation dictate fat storage
✅ The 3-step approach to retrain and reset your metabolism
✅ Dr. Randy’s incredible cancer survival story and how he reversed stage 4 melanoma naturally
✅ Why healing metabolism is more important than focusing on weight loss
🚀Actionable Takeaways:
✔️ Focus on metabolic healing, not just weight loss
✔️ Eliminate processed foods & inflammatory oils
✔️ Optimize fat-burning hormones through strategic fasting & nutrition
✔️ Increase protein intake and balance macronutrients for sustainable energy
✔️ Prioritize movement, stress management, and quality sleep
🎧 Listen Now: This episode is packed with eye-opening truths that will change the way you think about weight loss. If you’ve ever struggled with yo-yo dieting, metabolic issues, or weight loss resistance, this is a must-listen!
📍Resources & Links:
🌎 Learn more & connect with Dr. Rob and Dr. Randy: TheHappyHealthyLife.com
📱Follow on Instagram:
🔹 Dr. Rob Vasquez: @robvasquezofficial
🔹 Dr. Randy Johns: @dr_randall_b_johns
📖 Want a step-by-step guide to heal your metabolism? Get the free resource at BurnFatBook.com!
📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here:
https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
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#963 How To Get Rid of Your Visceral Fat In 30 Days (Complete Beginners Guide) with Ben Azadi
📖 Download my FREE guide How to Lose 10 Pounds of Stubborn Fat in 7 Days: https://bit.ly/3DRrpkd
📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE)
🔥 The 4-Week Protocol to Eliminate Visceral Fat!
🔥 Visceral fat is the stubborn fat that surrounds your organs and increases your risk of metabolic diseases. But the great news? You CAN get rid of it! I’ve put together a 30-day complete beginner’s guide to help you lose visceral fat without counting calories, starving yourself, or relying on willpower. This method has worked for thousands of people—including myself when I was formerly obese! Follow this simple step-by-step plan and watch the results happen.
✅ WEEK 1: Reset Your Metabolism
✔️ Lower total carbs to 100g or less per day (track with Cronometer or estimate)
✔️ Eliminate vegetable oils from your diet
🚫 ✔️ Eat more saturated & monounsaturated fats using the 2/2/2 rule
✔️ Walk 7,000 steps per day
✔️ Eat 3 meals per day, no snacking (8AM, 12PM, 8PM)
✅ WEEK 2: Improve Insulin Sensitivity
✔️ Lower total carbs to 75g or less per day
✔️ Keep walking 7,000 steps/day, plus 20-minute walks after meals 🏃♂️
✔️ Eat 3 meals per day (but move dinner earlier: 8AM, 12PM, 6PM)
✔️ Get 30g of protein per meal (Examples: eggs, beef, chicken, salmon)
✔️ NEW HABIT: Drink 8oz water + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + pinch of sea salt 30 mins before meals 🥤(Do this for the entire 30 days!)
✅WEEK 3: Burn Fat Faster
✔️ Lower total carbs to 50g or less per day
✔️ Increase to 10,000 steps per day, keep 20-minute post-meal walks
✔️Add a 30-minute fasted walk in the morning 🚶🏻♀️
✔️ Keep 3 meals per day, no snacking (8AM, 12PM, 6PM)
✔️ Make breakfast your biggest meal, and dinner your smallest 🍳
✅WEEK 4: Maximize Fat Loss & Longevity
✔️ Stay at 50g carbs or less per day
✔️Keep 30-minute fasted morning walks (add sprint intervals for extra fat burning)
✔️ Drink green tea or black coffee before morning walk for enhanced fat loss ☕️
✔️ Shift to 2 meals per day (8AM & 12PM or 12PM & 6PM) – focus on protein & healthy fats ✔️ Take the fat-burning & anti-inflammatory supplement: Vitamin G 🧪
✔️ Increase to 12,000 steps per day, keep 20-minute post-meal walks
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#962 Doctors Won't Tell You This! - What Happens When You Stop Eating For 36 Hours with Ben Azadi
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, we dive deep into the science of fasting and what happens inside your body during a 36-hour fast. From lowering insulin and tapping into fat-burning mode, to activating autophagy (cellular cleanup) and boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), this fasting timeline unlocks powerful metabolic benefits. We explore:
✅ The first 14 hours: Lower insulin, burn glycogen, and experience energy diversion.
✅ 16-hour mark: Autophagy kicks in, clearing out damaged cells and enhancing fat burning.
✅ 24-hour mark: Digestive system reset with an intestinal stem cell reboot.
✅ 30-hour mark: BDNF production surges, improving brain function and mental clarity.
✅ 36-hour mark: Significant fat loss, increased ketone production, and a metabolic reset.
Ben answers common fasting questions, including muscle loss concerns, what to drink, exercise during fasting, and the best way to break a 36-hour fast. Plus, hear about the longest fast ever recorded!
📖 Download my FREE guide How to Lose 10 Pounds of Stubborn Fat in 7 Days: http://www.burnfatbook.com
📍 Ben's favorite protein powder for breaking a fast. Equip Foods Prime Protein: http://www.equipfoods.com/benazadi (20% off code automatically applied)
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#961 Your Body Is Screaming for Help! – How to Decode Symptoms & Heal from the Inside Out with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen
What if the secret to optimal health and unlimited energy was hidden in your cells? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, biological dentist and author of the upcoming book Living Well with Dr. Michelle, to uncover the foundations of true cellular health. Dr. Michelle breaks down her 4 S’s framework—Supplies, Support, Security, and Signals—to help you identify what your body truly needs to thrive.
You’ll also discover how seasonal eating, proper breathing techniques, and biological dentistry play a crucial role in longevity and disease prevention. Learn why inflammation is your body's built-in alarm system, how to optimize digestion based on your daily circadian cycle, and why grounding and electrolytes are essential for cellular communication. Tune in now, and don’t forget to pre-order Dr. Michelle’s book at LivingWellBook.com for exclusive bonuses.
📢 Episode Highlights:
The 4 S’s of Cellular Health: Supplies, Support, Security, and Signals
Understanding Healthspan vs. Lifespan and how to extend both
The power of seasonal eating for metabolic health
The impact of biological dentistry on overall wellness
The hidden connection between inflammation and chronic disease
How electrolytes, grounding, and breathwork optimize cellular function
The role of nitric oxide in cardiovascular health and why nasal breathing is crucial
How symptoms are signals and why ignoring them leads to bigger health issues
Practical tips for weight loss, detoxification, and metabolic health
Why mouth taping is a bandaid and how to fix breathing issues at the root
🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📖 Pre-order Dr. Michelle Jorgensen’s Book
➡️ Living Well with Dr. Michelle: A Comprehensive Handbook for Optimal Health & Unlimited Energy
📍LivingWellBook.com
🎁 📚 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: MetabolicFreedomBook.com
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here:
https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
🔬 Biological Dentistry & Airway Health Resources:
🔹 Dr. Michelle Jorgensen’s Practice – TotalCareDental.com
🔹 Find a Biological Dentist Near You – LivingWellDoctorMichelle.com
📺 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube
🎥 YouTube.com/KetoCamp
💡 Action Steps for Listeners:
✔️ Pre-order Living Well with Dr. Michelle and get a free seasons assessment to learn what your body needs
✔️ Try grounding daily for improved energy and recovery
✔️ Support your digestion naturally with mindful eating and digestive boosters
✔️ Switch to nasal breathing and explore airway health for optimal metabolism
✔️ Leave a review for the Metabolic Freedom Podcast on Apple or Spotify
🎙️ Loved this episode? Share it with a friend and tag us on Instagram!
💬 Connect with Dr. Michelle: @LivingWellDoctorMichelle
💬 Connect with Ben Azadi: @TheBenAzadi
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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