The New Rules of Metabolism: Stop Counting Calories, Start Healing Your Hormones with Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi discusses the significance of inflammation in health,
metabolism, and hormonal balance. Chronic inflammation impacts
cellular function, detoxification, and hormonal signalling. The
episode debunks common metabolism misconceptions and emphasizes
the importance of long-term lifestyle changes for weight
management. Ben and Dr. Stephanie Estima explore various aspects
of metabolic health, including understanding success beyond
weight loss, the role of carbohydrates, sleep’s criticality, and
fasting’s benefits.


Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
(0:00) Intro/Teaser
(5:00) Cell Inflammation and Detox Connection
(14:00) Detox, Inflammation, and Hormone Dysfunction
(23:00) Intuitive Eating and Metabolism Misconceptions
(30:00) Menopause and Muscle Hypertrophy
(38:00) Scale vs. Non-Scale Victories
(45:00) Metabolic Flexibility and Sleep Quality
(55:00) Melatonin and Fasting for Women
(1:02:00) Fasting, Exercise, and Metabolic Flexibility
(1:11:00) The "After Party" with Dr. Stephanie


Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at
https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep416/


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