#1068 Top 3 Mistakes Women Make That Kill Energy & Wreck Hormones – And How to Fix Them with Angela Foster
What happens when a high-powered attorney trades the courtroom for the world of functional health and performance? You get Angela Foster—a powerhouse coach helping high-achieving women reclaim their energy, balance their hormones, and thrive.
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Angela to explore how you can optimize your health without burning out. They dive into the real-life strategies Angela uses with her clients, from improving sleep and managing stress to dialing in your nutrition and supplements for long-term vitality.
Whether you’re navigating midlife hormone shifts or just trying to feel like yourself again, Angela’s approach is all about science-backed tools, self-awareness, and a whole lot of grace. If you're ready to stop guessing and start living well, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and next steps you can actually use.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Connection between burnout, trauma, and hormonal health.
Importance of tracking heart rate variability (HRV) for stress and recovery assessment.
Benefits and proper application of red light therapy.
Techniques for strategic breathwork to support the nervous system.
Nutritional and training strategies for women aligned with hormonal cycles.
Daily routines for optimizing brain function, productivity, and cellular repair.
Differences in fasting and nutritional needs between men and women.
Emotional aspects of healing and the impact of unresolved trauma on health.
Integration of quantum biology and wearable technology in health optimization.
Holistic approaches to achieving metabolic freedom and peak performance.
🔗 Links and Resources:
Connect with Angela Foster:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
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#1067 Better Than Eggs? The Shocking Benefits of Cottage Cheese for Muscle Growth, Satiety & Metabolic Health Over 50 — With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals one of the most underrated fat-burning and muscle-building foods for people over 50 — cottage cheese. Learn why it outperforms eggs in protein-per-calorie ratio, how its slow-digesting casein helps with satiety and muscle recovery, and why it’s ideal for managing metabolism, blood sugar, and hormone health. Ben shares best times to eat it, how to combine it for max results, and answers top community questions.
🔥 Key Topics:
Sarcopenia after 50 and the importance of protein
Cottage cheese vs. eggs: what's better for fat loss
Ideal timing for eating cottage cheese
Clean brands to choose (like Good Culture)
Casein vs. whey protein explained
How to use it for keto, intermittent fasting & carnivore diets
Tips for lactose intolerance and hormone safety
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#1066 This Test Could Save Your Life – The #1 Missing Metric for Heart Health with Dr. Philip Ovadia
What if everything you thought you knew about heart disease was wrong?
In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Philip Ovadia, a heart surgeon who once followed the standard medical playbook until he realized it wasn’t helping his patients or himself.
Together, they dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in health: what really causes heart disease. And it’s probably not what you’ve been told. It’s not cholesterol — it’s insulin resistance.
Dr. Ovadia explains how testing your fasting insulin could be the missing piece in your health journey. He also shares why he gave up carbs for a more carnivore-style diet and questions whether statins are really the miracle drug they're often made out to be.
This isn't just medical theory. Dr. Ovadia has lived it. He brings both personal and professional insight to the table, helping you learn how to spot metabolic issues early and take meaningful steps toward better health.
If you’re ready to rethink everything you’ve been told about heart disease, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Root causes of heart disease, emphasizing insulin resistance over cholesterol.
Misconceptions about cholesterol and its role in heart health.
Importance of fasting insulin tests as a marker of metabolic health.
Connection between insulin resistance, blood pressure, and vascular health.
Discussion on dietary approaches, particularly the carnivore diet, for reversing insulin resistance.
Examination of cholesterol markers and their context in relation to metabolic health.
Critique of the reliance on statins and cholesterol management in heart disease treatment.
Impact of lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise, on metabolic health.
The role of processed sugars and vegetable oils in driving insulin resistance.
Advocacy for systemic changes in dietary guidelines and personal responsibility in health management.
🔗 Links and Resources:
Ovadia Heart Health: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/
iFixHearts: https://ifixhearts.com/
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ifixhearts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/
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#1065 5 Doctor-Silent Food Swaps That Instantly Lower Inflammation, Melt Belly Fat, and Reset Your Metabolism – With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben shares five underrated but powerful food swaps that can help you lose belly fat, reduce inflammation, and regain energy—especially if you’re over 45 and frustrated with weight gain. These simple changes aren't commonly recommended by doctors, but they can drastically improve your health and metabolism.
Top 5 Food Swaps:
Swap plant milks for organic heavy cream – Avoid seed oils, gums, and sugars.
Ditch seed oils for saturated fats – Cut inflammation and support hormones.
Replace grains with low-carb veggies – Stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.
Avoid high-oxalate foods like spinach and almonds – Choose gut-friendly options like arugula and macadamia nuts.
Trade pasteurized dairy for goat, sheep, or raw dairy – Improve digestion and skin health.
Bonus Topics:
How to eat out without consuming bad oils (http://seedoilcard.com)
Best supplements to repair damaged cells
Why MCT oil is great for coffee, not cooking
How quickly you’ll see results (hint: day one!)
Bodybio PC Oil (needs link)
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#1064 The Breakfast Myth That’s Making You Tired, Gaining Fat, and Spiking Insulin—Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Morning Meal With Ben Azadi
Ben Azadi reveals the truth behind the breakfast myth. That "healthy" morning meal might be the reason you’re gaining fat, feeling tired, and struggling with cravings—especially if you're over 45.
You’ll learn:
Why "breakfast is the most important meal" is a marketing lie from cereal companies
How traditional breakfast foods like toast, cereal, oatmeal, and orange juice trigger blood sugar spikes, insulin resistance, and inflammation
The 30-30 Rule for a fat-burning breakfast: 30g of protein + 30g of healthy fats
5 breakfast ideas that fuel your mitochondria, stabilize energy, and support fat loss
Ben’s answers to common questions on fasting, coffee timing, cholesterol myths, dairy, fruit, and morning workouts
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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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