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

BETTER! Muscle, Metabolism, Meals, & Mindset in (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Estima

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/

We are grateful to our sponsors:

ONESKIN - Use the power of peptides for fuller, glowing hair. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.

EQUIP - Support your entire body: bones, joints, gut, and skin with Equip. Get 20% off at https://equipfoods.com/better with code BETTER.

TIMELINE - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 10% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.

PELUVA - Stylish shoes that support healthy feet. Save 10% at https://peluva.com/DRSTEPHANIE with code DRSTEPHANIE.

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P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.


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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/

We are grateful to our sponsors:

ONESKIN - Use the power of peptides for fuller, glowing hair. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.

EQUIP - Support your entire body: bones, joints, gut, and skin with Equip. Get 20% off at https://equipfoods.com/better with code BETTER.

TIMELINE - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 10% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.

PELUVA - Stylish shoes that support healthy feet. Save 10% at https://peluva.com/DRSTEPHANIE with code DRSTEPHANIE.

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025-05-12 75 min
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