In another powerful episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Episode 241, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi welcomes Ben Azadi—bestselling author, metabolic health expert, and founder of Keto Kamp—for a deep dive into the root causes of poor metabolic health and what it truly takes to reclaim your body, mind, and vitality. Ben shares his personal transformation story, going from suicidal, overweight, and inflamed at 250 lbs to thriving in his 40s—lean, healthy, and purposeful. His journey started with ownership and mindset shifts, and evolved into a life’s mission of helping others achieve “metabolic freedom.”
The conversation goes far beyond keto buzzwords. Ben outlines how environmental toxins, not just calories, are driving fat gain and chronic disease, with shocking data about "obesogens" and "diabetogens" found in food, water, and even household items. He also challenges conventional calorie-focused models of weight loss and reveals how addressing hormones and inflammation is the real path to transformation.
Ben unpacks his strategic use of ketosis—not as a lifelong diet, but as a metabolic tool—alongside the power of fasting, carnivore resets, and metabolic flexibility. His 6-day carnivore + 1-day carb refeed approach gives listeners a fresh model of how to eat and train for longevity and leanness.
Finally, the conversation takes a powerful turn into mindset. Ben’s favorite “supplement”? Vitamin G—gratitude. He explains how thoughts shape biology, citing the placebo effect, stress hormones, and genetic expression. He leaves listeners with a compelling call to master their thinking to master their health.
Key Takeaways:
- Weight gain is a symptom of deeper dysfunction
- Hidden toxins (obesogens, diabetogens) drive fat storage
- Hormones and inflammation matter more than calories
- Keto used as a strategic metabolic tool, not lifelong diet
- Fasting insulin is the best marker for metabolic health
- Carnivore diet works well as a short-term gut reset
- Weekly protocol: 6 days carnivore, 1 day carb refeed
- Plastics and household toxins disrupt hormones and metabolism
- Muscle mass is the #1 driver of metabolic efficiency after 60
- Vitamin G = gratitude, the most underrated anti-inflammatory
- Your thoughts can literally turn genes on or off
- Rewiring your mindset is like strength training for the brain
- True metabolic freedom comes from healing root causes
Learn More about Ben Azadi:
Website: www.benazadi.com
New Book: Metabolic Freedom is set to release on May 13, 2025
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Podcast: The Metabolic Freedom Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebenazadi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp
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