#1050 Weight Loss Has Nothing to Do with Willpower – The Shocking Root Cause Revealed with Dr. Matthew Lederman

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8 • 946 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful episode, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Matthew Lederman — a physician and pioneer in nonviolent communication — for a conversation that goes far beyond diet and exercise. Together, they unpack how emotional health, purpose, and stress are intimately tied to your ability to lose weight and feel truly alive. Dr. Lederman shares eye-opening insights on why so many people struggle with weight loss resistance, and it has nothing to do with willpower. You’ll learn how tuning into your emotions, reconnecting with your sense of purpose, and embracing joy and human connection can unlock a path to lasting vitality. Expect practical tools, real talk, and a refreshing take on what it really means to heal — body and mind. Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of stress or just feeling disconnected, this episode offers a roadmap back to yourself. 🔥 Key Topics Discussed: The relationship between emotional state, stress, and overall health. Understanding weight loss resistance and its multifactorial nature. The impact of stress and purpose on physiology and health outcomes. The concept of social genomics and its effects on immune system gene expression. The importance of face-to-face interactions for regulating the nervous system. Practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including grocery shopping strategies. The role of chronic inflammation and gut health in weight loss resistance. The significance of having a sense of purpose and its influence on health and longevity. Strategies for managing stress and fostering a healthy nervous system. The benefits of play, laughter, and downtime for overall well-being. 🔗 Links and Resources: 🧘 Get the We Be Kalm device here: http://webekalm.com/THEBENAZADI use the code THEBENAZADI for 15% off Connect with Dr. Lederman: Instagram: @webekalm Facebook: @webekalmofficial Twitter/X: Likely @webekalm 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

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0:00.0	We know that our immune system genes are expressed differently based on whether they perceive the environment.
0:07.0	It's called social genomics, whether they perceive the environment is safe or threatening.
0:11.0	And we know our autonomic nervous system and blood vessels and, I mean, our hormone system, all of that is different based on whether we're experiencing safety or
0:23.2	threat. And it's not just, hey, someone's trying to hit us. It's also, if you tell yourself,
0:28.0	oh, I got to do this, and I got to do this, and I got to move, and I got to go fast, it's also,
0:31.5	if we have no meaning and purpose in our lives, that stimulates threat physiology. We get up, we're like, I don't even know why I'm getting up in the morning.
0:39.1	You know, if we don't have social connection, especially in person,
0:42.5	that's why this Zoom is fine, it's great, but you need in-person connection with other people
0:49.6	to regulate your nervous system.
0:51.1	We were designed to do that.
0:53.1	We need play, we need to laugh. We need
0:55.8	time where we don't have to get anything done.
0:58.0	The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform.
1:14.9	Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good
1:20.8	and burn fat.
1:22.4	We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.
1:26.5	We bring on the thought leaders in this space
1:28.8	to have life-changing conversations so you could apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics
1:34.2	cover here include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset, and metabolic health.
1:42.3	Your body was built to be self-healing. Our goal is to identify the
1:46.2	interference and remove it. You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master. Welcome to
1:52.8	the Metabolic Freedom podcast. My name is Benazotti. I'm the best-selling author of KetoFlex,
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