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Your kidneys can lose up to 80% of their function before you notice a single symptom. In this episode, I share the earliest sign your body may give you, why it can show up even when your labs look normal, and the 7-step protocol I teach to support your kidneys starting tomorrow morning.

Kidney trouble doesn’t usually start with pain. It starts with quiet signals most people brush off.

A little foam in the toilet. Puffy eyes in the morning. Waking up two or three times a night to pee. A strange metallic taste you can’t explain.

By the time standard labs flag a problem, a lot of damage may already be done. In this episode, I walk through the 7 early warning signs, the root causes most people never connect to their kidneys, and what you can start doing today to give your kidneys the support they need.

Most people assume their kidneys are fine as long as their labs come back normal. But kidney decline is often silent, and your body may be sending signals long before a lab test catches it.

In this solo episode, I break down:

The #1 early warning sign of kidney stress, and why you should pay attention to it first thing in the morning

7 warning signs most people ignore, from fatigue and puffy eyes to itchy skin and nighttime urination

Why GFR may drop long after damage has already started

The 5 root causes of kidney decline, including insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, high uric acid, and a common painkiller habit

The hidden source of fructose that may be raising your uric acid (it’s not just soda)

Why fasting insulin may tell you more than your blood sugar or A1C

My 7-step kidney support protocol, including a simple morning drink, the fats I recommend, 4 optional supplements, and the “vitamin” that costs nothing

Whether keto or high protein can hurt your kidneys, and how much water you actually need

If you’ve been dealing with unexplained fatigue, swelling, or frequent nighttime bathroom trips, this episode will help you understand what your body might be trying to tell you.

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you notice any of the symptoms discussed, talk to a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your diet, supplements, fasting, or health routine, especially if you have a kidney condition.

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That bottle of olive oil in your kitchen? It might be doing nothing for you. Or worse. In this episode, I share the 10-second test that tells you if your olive oil is real, the one way I refuse to use it, and the exact daily protocol I follow to support cortisol, blood sugar, and fat burning.

If your olive oil goes down smooth, that’s a red flag.

Most people think they’re doing something healthy every time they pour olive oil on a salad. But if it’s oxidized, cut with seed oils, or taken at the wrong time, you may be missing most of what makes it powerful.

In this episode, I break down how the right olive oil, taken at the right time and paired with the right foods, may influence your insulin, cortisol, inflammation, and even your brain. And I’ll show you the simple test I want you to do with the olive oil in your pantry today.

Olive oil is one of the most researched foods in the world. So why aren’t more people getting results from it?

In this solo episode, I explain why the type, timing, and pairing of your olive oil matter more than most people realize.

You’ll learn:

How extra virgin olive oil may activate PPAR-alpha, a gene tied to fat burning, ketone production, and lower triglycerides

Why one tablespoon before your largest meal was linked to glucose spikes up to 35% lower in a small study

The truth about the “cortisol belly,” and how olive oil polyphenols may support your stress response and lower chronic inflammation

The cooking oil study that tested 10 popular oils under high heat, and which ones produced the most harmful compounds

The 4 biggest olive oil mistakes, and the one way I never use it

The throat-burn taste test that tells you if your olive oil is loaded with polyphenols

My one-day olive oil protocol, including my morning shot and an optional strategy if you wake up at 3 a.m. feeling wired and tired

If you’re over 40 and struggling with belly fat, brain fog, low energy, or high cortisol, this episode will change the way you use olive oil.

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If you’ve followed every belly fat protocol perfectly and still can’t lose weight, the missing piece may have very little to do with food. It may be that your body doesn’t feel safe enough to let go.

In this episode, Ben Azadi sits down with Josh Trent, host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and creator of the Liberated Life Tribe, to explore the emotional side of stubborn weight and why so many people stall even when they do everything “right.” Josh went from 280 pounds to a decade as a personal trainer. He explains how a reverse breathing pattern can keep the nervous system braced for threat, and why he believes chronic stress makes it so hard to release old weight. He also shares what happened to his own HRV and resting heart rate during three months on retatrutide. Then he introduces emotional epigenetics, the idea that unconscious beliefs and emotional patterns can carry through families. If you know what to do but can’t seem to do it, Josh’s simple four-step model may show you exactly where you’re getting stuck.



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Josh Trent is the host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, which has published more than 850 episodes over 11 years, and creator of the Liberated Life Tribe. A former personal trainer who once weighed 280 pounds, Josh teaches breathwork, emotional intelligence and what he calls emotional epigenetics.

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Why does losing belly fat become more challenging after 40, even with consistent exercise and calorie restriction?

In this episode of The Ben Azadi Show, Ben Azadi welcomes fitness expert, author, and podcast host Doug Bopst for an in-depth conversation about the factors influencing fat loss, metabolic health, and body composition as we age.

Together, they challenge conventional weight-loss strategies, exploring why simply eating less and exercising more may not always deliver sustainable results. The discussion examines the roles of insulin resistance, metabolic flexibility, muscle preservation, and hormonal responses in the body's ability to manage energy and stored fat.

Ben and Doug also explore how fasting, meal timing, sleep quality, and stress management can influence metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of developing sustainable habits rather than relying exclusively on calorie restriction or intense exercise.

Throughout the conversation, they offer practical insights into optimizing health after 40, highlighting the value of understanding individual metabolic needs and building a long-term approach to fat loss, physical performance, and overall well-being.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Doug Bopst is a fitness expert, author, motivational speaker, and host of The Adversity Advantage podcast, where he interviews leading experts and thought leaders on health, fitness, personal development, and overcoming adversity.

Recognized for his personal transformation and commitment to helping others improve their lives, Doug combines his experience in fitness and coaching with a strong emphasis on discipline, resilience, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Through his work, Doug encourages individuals to overcome personal challenges, develop healthier habits, and pursue lasting improvements in physical and mental well-being.

In this episode, he joins Ben Azadi to share his perspective on metabolic health, stubborn fat loss, nutrition, fasting, and the importance of adapting health strategies with age. Their discussion connects practical experience with emerging research to provide a more comprehensive understanding of sustainable weight management and long-term health.

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My friend Chris was doing one meal a day in a calorie deficit for years and still carried over 100 pounds of extra fat. I tripled his calories, stopped his fasting, and he lost 70 pounds in a few months. In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and I explain why your metabolism responds to signals, not math, and how to use keto and fasting without letting them backfire.

Keto works. Fasting works. That's exactly why so many people end up overdoing them.

There are two kinds of metabolic inflexibility. The first is the one 93% of Americans are stuck in: they can only burn sugar. But there's a second kind that hides inside the keto and fasting world. It's the person who's been in ketosis so long their body forgot how to handle carbs, and their hormones start paying the price.

In this conversation, Dr. David Jockers and I break down how to get the benefits of ketosis without the drawbacks: why higher ketones aren't better, why the timing of your meals may matter more than you think, and why the most important fat-loss window happens while you're asleep.

What if you've been doing keto "right," and that's exactly the problem?

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and I dig into ketosis as a metabolic process, not just a diet, and why most people never learned how to use it properly. We cover how to test ketones the right way, why chasing the highest number can be a mistake, and the blood ketone range I consider the sweet spot for fat loss and longevity.

I explain the core idea behind Keto Flex: getting fat adapted first, then intentionally flexing in and out of ketosis. We get into what long-term strict keto may do to thyroid markers, testosterone, and cortisol, and what a proper flex day looks like (hint: it's not high carb and high fat at the same time).

Then we get into fasting and meal timing. I share a study that changed my mind about breakfast, the one rule I'd make everyone follow if they took only one thing from this episode, and why the hours right after you fall asleep may matter more for fat loss than your time in the gym.

Plus: the two biggest keto mistakes I see, why your liver might be the real reason fat "doesn't agree with you," a client who lost about 70 pounds after pausing his 5 AM workouts, and why tripling someone's calories helped him lose weight.

If you've tried keto or fasting and hit a wall, this one will change how you approach them.

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