In this episode, host Ben Azadi delves into an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jason Fung, a leading expert in fasting and metabolic health. They explore the critical importance of metabolic flexibility and the pivotal role of insulin in health. Dr. Fung, known as the "Father of Fasting," shares compelling insights on reversing type 2 diabetes through fas ... Show More
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#1120 This Forgotten Sweetener Could Be the Key to Fixing Your Metabolism and Burning Fat Effortlessly — With Ben Azadi
If you’re eating clean but still storing belly fat, insulin resistance—not willpower—is the real culprit. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals a surprising metabolic secret: blackstrap molasses. Discover how this nutrient-dense sweetener can help balance blood sugar, lower insulin ... Show More
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Oct 7
#1119 What Fasting Really Does to a Man’s Body After 40 — The Truth About Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and Fat Loss With Ben Azadi
After 40, men experience a natural drop in testosterone, energy, and metabolism — but aging doesn’t have to mean decline. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down how fasting acts as a biological reset for men, helping you burn visceral fat, boost testosterone, and increase growth ... Show More
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Oct 6
#1118 The 72-Hour Secret to Rewiring Your Body & Brain – The Most Powerful Fast You’ll Ever Do with Dr. David Jockers
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. David Jockers for an inspiring deep dive into the incredible power of fasting—especially the transformative effects of a 72-hour fast. Together, they unpack how fasting does far more than just burn fat ... Show More
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Jul 11
#104 Dr. Ben Bikman: How To Reverse Insulin Resistance Through Diet, Exercise, & Sleep
Get access to 130 episodes of my premium podcast, The Aliquot, as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Insulin resistance silently shapes the trajectory of nearly every major chronic disease, yet it's often overlooked until blood sugar abnormalities become obvious. In this episode, Dr ... Show More
3h 1m
Sep 30
How Food, Fasting & Lifestyle Can Transform Your Metabolic Health & Reduce Your Risk of Disease with Dr Ben Bikman #582
Most of us will never have our insulin levels tested, yet this single hormone is the body’s master regulator of energy. When it stops working properly, almost every system in the body is affected, from how we store fat, to how we age. Today’s guest is Dr Ben Bikman, a scientist a ... Show More
2h 17m
Nov 2024
The Truth About Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fasting: is it a miracle health breakthrough, or just another fad? Dr. Mark Hyman is debunking all the misinformation on fasting’s true effects on your metabolism, muscle, and overall health. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to harness the benefits of fasting safely—no matte ... Show More
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Mar 2025
The Science of Midlife Fat Gain: Hormones, Insulin & GLP-1 with Dr. Ben Bikman
Dr. Ben Bikman explores blood sugar, weight loss, and hormonal health, sharing his expertise on how blood sugar imbalances contribute to chronic diseases. He clarifies the weight loss process, focusing on glucose, ketones, and GLP-1 hormones, particularly for women in midlife. Be ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2021
#242: How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight, Live Longer, and Feel Better with Dr. Jason Fung
How to Use Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight, Live Longer, and Feel Better | This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and InsideTracker. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is nothing at all. That’s how I like to look at intermittent fasting. Embracing planned per ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2024
The Truth About Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fasting: is it a miracle health breakthrough, or just another fad? Dr. Mark Hyman is debunking all the misinformation on fasting’s true effects on your metabolism, muscle, and overall health. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to harness the benefits of fasting safely—no matte ... Show More
42m 49s
Feb 2025
#337 - Insulin resistance masterclass: The full body impact of metabolic dysfunction and prevention, diagnosis, and treatment | Ralph DeFronzo, M.D.
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Ralph DeFronzo is a distinguished diabetes researcher and clinician whose groundbreaking work on insulin resistance has reshaped the understanding a ... Show More
2h 26m