Gratitude, Reversing Genetics, and Getting Unstuck in Your Health Journey With Ben Azadi TDPP 006

Welcome to The Dr. Pompa Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Pompa welcomes his close friend and health leader Ben Azadi, bestselling author and founder of Keto Kamp, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation.

Ben shares his journey from rock-bottom, struggling with addiction, obesity, and depression—to vibrant health, purpose, and global impact. Together, they unpack the real roots of metabolic disease, why so many Americans are sick despite massive healthcare spending, and how most chronic illness is not just genetic fate, but driven by lifestyle and hidden toxins.

You’ll learn why mindset and taking ownership are foundational for healing, and get practical insights about diet variation, burning fat for fuel, reversing type 2 diabetes, and the power of “hormesis”—using strategic stress for better health. With heartfelt stories, relatable science, and steps from Ben’s new book “Metabolic Freedom,” this episode will empower you to take control of your health and turn your pain into purpose.

Tune in for hope, proven strategies, and the motivation to transform your life starting today!

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00:00 "Transformative Health Seminar Experience"

07:11 Lifestyle Changes Over Prescriptions

11:25 "The Power of Daily Habits"

17:07 Space Between Stimulus and Response

25:16 "Overcoming Toxicity for True Wellness"

30:34 Caring for Dad with Diabetes

33:15 Insulin: Blood Sugar Regulator

37:53 Glucose Monitoring After Meals

44:24 "Keto Flow and Mitochondrial Benefits"

51:46 "Carnivore Diet: Benefits and Bioavailability"

52:33 Restrictive Autoimmune Diet Strategy

58:27 Understanding Plant Toxins as Defense

01:04:28 Seasonal Low-Carb Keto Dieting

01:09:01 Cold Plunging with Raynaud's Syndrome

01:14:07 Moderate Alcohol Linked to Longevity

01:23:10 From Anger to Purpose

01:23:41 Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Plan

Ozempic, GLP-1, metabolic health, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic freedom, weight loss, cellular inflammation, blood sugar, healthcare costs, obesity, ketogenic diet, keto, carnivore diet, plant toxins, hormesis, gratitude (vitamin G), autoimmune disease, detoxification, toxicity, fasting, mold exposure, CrossFit, mental health, Bob Proctor, self development, genetic vs. lifestyle disease, microbiome diversity, continuous glucose monitor (CGM)