#1056 Addiction Isn’t What You Think – The Surprising Root Cause (And How Doug Bopst Beat It)

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8 • 946 Ratings

🗓️ 16 July 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

What does it take to completely rewrite your story? In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Doug Bopst—a man who’s walked through the darkest valleys of addiction and incarceration and emerged with a mission to help others reclaim their lives. Doug opens up about the raw, real journey of breaking free from the chains of limiting beliefs and how fitness, purpose, and a strong community became the cornerstones of his recovery. He shares why addiction isn’t just a physical struggle—it’s a spiritual one—and how choosing personal responsibility and chasing small, consistent wins helped him rebuild confidence from the ground up. You’ll also hear Doug’s take on practical fitness for real-life change, why gratitude is a game-changer, and how mindset can make or break your transformation. Whether you're battling your own inner demons or simply craving a deeper sense of purpose, Doug’s story is a reminder that no matter how far off track you feel—you’re never too far gone to make a comeback. 🔥 Key Topics Discussed: Personal journey of overcoming addiction and incarceration. Addiction viewed as a spiritual crisis rather than solely a brain disease. Importance of personal responsibility in recovery. Role of fitness and mindset in transformation. Influence of supportive relationships during recovery. The significance of finding purpose in life post-addiction. Strategies for maintaining recovery, including staying busy and structured. The impact of self-awareness and understanding triggers in overcoming addiction. Celebrating small wins as a method to build confidence and momentum. The balance between fitness as a therapeutic tool and avoiding new forms of addiction. 🔗 Links and Resources: Doug's Website: https://dougbopst.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: facebook.com/dougbopst 🔎 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	And I'm like, dude, who is this guy?
0:02.4	This guy is insane and he's in freakishly good shape.
0:06.5	And shortly after that, we had a conversation that changed my life, Ben.
0:10.8	Because here's the thing.
0:12.4	When I went into jail, I cried because I didn't want to go in for obvious reasons.
0:16.6	When I left, I cried because I didn't want to leave.
0:20.2	And here's why.
0:37.5	The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform.
0:45.0	Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good and burn fat.
0:49.3	We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.
0:54.3	We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you could apply and upgrade your metabolism.
0:57.0	The topics covered here include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset,
1:03.8	and metabolic health.
1:05.6	Your body was built to be self-healing.
1:07.9	Our goal is to identify the interference and remove it. You are a masterpiece because
1:12.7	you are a piece of the master. Welcome to the Metabolic Freedom podcast. My name is Benazotti.
1:18.9	I'm the bestselling author of KetoFlex, and I want to thank you for spending part of your day with me.
1:27.6	Hey, welcome back to the Metabolic Freedom podcast. I am your host, Ben Azadi. You can learn more
1:32.2	about me over at benazadi.com. Today we have a brand new guest, a good friend of mine,
1:39.6	Doug Boast, and oh my gosh, he has quite the story, an inspiring pain to purpose to promise story.
1:47.5	Today's episode is going to move you deeply and possibly change the way you think about
1:51.1	addiction, purpose, and personal transformation. I sat down with Doug Boasts, a man whose story
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