Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

What if the biggest metabolism disruptor today is not carbs or calories, but the toxic load you cannot see?

In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Mara Labs co-founders David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea for a deep dive into microplastics, detox pathways, and the science of sulforaphane. They break down how microplastics and the chemicals that leach from plastics can interfere with cellular function, including lysosomes, autophagy, inflammation, and hormone signaling. You will learn why sulforaphane is known for activating Nrf2, what that means for detox and repair genes, and why the conversation around metabolic health is also a conversation about toxin exposure.

They also discuss berberine as a tool for metabolic flexibility, blood sugar support, ketosis, and even sleep, plus new product innovations like BarkElite for dogs.

If you want practical strategies backed by research and real-world testing, this one is packed.

Key Topics Covered

Why microplastics are everywhere and why that matters for metabolism and longevity

How microplastics may interfere with lysosomes, autophagy, and cellular cleanup

What sulforaphane is and how it activates the Nrf2 pathway

Phase 1, 2, and 3 detox explained in plain English

Why inflammation is often the real root issue behind stubborn fat loss

Berberine, AMPK, GLP-1 signaling, and metabolic flexibility

Why late-night eating can wreck sleep and HRV

The dog angle: joint support, inflammation, and BarkElite

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The official food pyramid has quietly changed and almost no one is talking about it.

In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down why the old low-fat, grain-based nutrition advice failed millions of people and how the new food pyramid is an unspoken admission that it was wrong all along.

Ben explains:


Why weight gain, inflammation, and fatigue were never your fault


How decades of nutrition advice kept insulin chronically elevated


What the new food pyramid removed and why that matters


Why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned about corporate food influence years ago


How protein, healthy fats, and whole foods restore metabolic health

You’ll also learn Ben’s real food pyramid, why insulin is the key hormone behind fat storage, why grains and seed oils drive inflammation, and how strategic carbohydrates should be used as a tool, not a foundation.

This episode empowers you to stop blaming yourself, understand your biology, and take control of your health using real food and simple metabolic principles.

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Struggling with stubborn belly fat even though you eat clean, fast, and exercise? The issue is not calories or willpower. It is chronically elevated insulin.

In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the #1 protein timing rule that can dramatically lower insulin, reduce cravings, and unlock fat burning fast.

You will learn:


Why insulin is the main hormone responsible for fat storage


The most common signs you are spiking insulin too often


How eating protein in the wrong order blocks fat loss


The simple protein-first rule that smooths blood sugar and lowers insulin


The correct order to eat protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates


How protein naturally boosts GLP-1 and reduces cravings


Why protein quality matters for insulin sensitivity and inflammation


How this strategy works with fasting, keto, carnivore, and aging metabolism

This episode also covers:


The ideal amount of protein per meal and per day


How to apply protein timing at restaurants and social events


Options for plant-based eaters


Why eating smarter matters more than eating less

If belly fat will not budge, energy crashes after meals, or cravings control your day, this simple protein timing shift could change everything.

Protein is not just food. It is information.When you send the right signal, your body knows exactly what to do.

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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down how he lost 80 pounds without calorie counting, extreme exercise, or willpower by fixing one overlooked organ that controls fat burning: the liver.

Ben explains why a toxic or overworked liver shuts down fat loss, disrupts hormones, increases insulin resistance, and drives stubborn belly fat. He shares the science behind fatty liver, obesogens, and why modern toxin exposure makes detoxification essential for metabolic health.

You will learn five simple, practical liver detox strategies that help remove inflammation, restore hormone balance, and unlock natural fat burning:


Why eating too close to bedtime blocks liver detox and fat loss


How bitter foods stimulate bile production and improve digestion


How sauna use multiplies detox, boosts insulin sensitivity, and enhances fat burning


Natural ways to increase glutathione, the body’s master detox antioxidant


Why chronic stress and cortisol sabotage liver health and how gratitude lowers stress hormones

Ben also answers common questions about detox myths, rapid fat loss, alcohol consumption, and the biggest mistakes people make when trying to detox.

This episode is a powerful reminder that your body is not broken. When you remove the interference, your metabolism does what it was designed to do.

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In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi explains why turmeric is one of the most misunderstood anti-inflammatory tools and why most people never feel its benefits.

Ben breaks down the science behind curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, and how it works with the body’s natural intelligence to lower inflammation instead of masking pain like medications.

You’ll learn:


Why over 90% of turmeric supplements fail due to poor absorption


How curcumin lowers key inflammatory markers like CRP, TNF-alpha, and IL-6


What actually happens inside your body over a full 30-day turmeric protocol


The biggest mistakes people make when taking turmeric


How to choose the right turmeric supplement for real results


The best timing and dosage to maximize absorption


Why turmeric can support joint health, gut health, metabolic health, and recovery

Ben also shares his personal story of overcoming chronic inflammation and joint pain, plus how turmeric has helped even his senior dog with arthritis.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re dealing with joint pain, stubborn inflammation, slow recovery, or want a natural way to support long-term metabolic health.

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