Metabolic Freedom & Fat Loss After 40 | Ben Azadi on Insulin, Seed Oils & Stress

What if calorie counting is the very thing keeping you stuck in burnout, fat gain, and hormonal chaos? In this powerful conversation, Angela is joined by metabolic health expert and Metabolic Freedom author Ben Azadi to uncover the truth about insulin resistance, why most people are trapped in a metabolic prison, and how to finally break free. If you're a high-performing woman in your 40s struggling with energy dips, weight loss resistance, or hormonal imbalances, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Angela shares her own PCOS story, and Ben brings a practical, research-backed approach to food, fasting, muscle-building, and metabolic flexibility. You’ll learn why muscle is your metabolism’s best friend, the truth about seed oils and saturated fats, and how stress is silently blocking fat loss. From HRV to circadian rhythm and Bob Proctor's mindset secrets, this episode connects biology and belief—giving you the tools to feel unstoppable again. Hit play and discover how to finally create real metabolic freedom. TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS 0:00 – Inroduction 1:13 – Metabolic prison vs. metabolic freedom 4:09 – Angela’s story of PCOS and insulin resistance 8:01 – Muscle mass, VO2 max & ageing metabolism 14:29 – The seed oil controversy: oxidation & aldehydes 21:08 – Is saturated fat really dangerous? 29:36 – The 30-day metabolic reset plan 33:02 – Ketones, focus & metabolic energy 37:14 – HRV, melatonin & raising your hormetic ceiling 40:16 – Sleep timing, circadian rhythm & recovery 42:36 – Where to get the book + free metabolism course Resources: Discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend https://angelafosterperformance.com/angela-recommends/ Check out my blog to learn How Spermidine Can Reset Your Sleep and Hormonal Balance During Perimenopause https://angelafosterperformance.com/how-spermidine-can-help-reset-your-sleep-and-hormonal-balance-during-perimenopause/ A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Oxford Healthspan Primeadine: Target 9 out of the 12 Hallmarks of Aging - click here and use code ANGELA to save 15% https://oxford-healthspan.myshopify.com/angelafoster LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health’s amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at https://lvluphealth.com/angela Sign up to my Fresh Start Newsletter: Start your week feeling in control with one simple, science-backed step for your hormones, health and longevity—get your free weekly fresh start at http://angelafoster.me/freshstart 📘 Order Metabolic Freedom + get FREE course: https://www.metabolicfreedombook.com 🌐 Ben’s Podcast, Instagram & more: https://www.benazadi.com 🔬 GlycanAge Biological Age Testing: https://www.glycanage.com 📚 Dr. Kate Shanahan’s book: https://www.fatburnfix.com