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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