#993 This Is Why You’re Tired & Stuck – The Shocking Link Between Stress & Weight Gain with Dr. Melissa Sonners

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8 • 946 Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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🎁 FREE 3-Day Fat Loss Challenge Starts April 28. Learn how to burn fat, balance hormones, and overcome stalls! 👉 Join FREE at: http://burnfatchallenge.com In this episode of the "Metabolic Freedom Podcast," host Ben Azadi converses with Dr. Melissa Sonners about the critical role of nervous system regulation in health and metabolism. Dr. Sonners shares her personal journey of battling chronic stress and health issues, emphasizing how emotional suppression can lead to fatigue and weight gain. They discuss the importance of balancing brainwave states like theta, alpha, and beta for healing and well-being. Dr. Sonners also highlights practical strategies for managing stress, nurturing creativity, and incorporating self-care into daily routines, offering listeners valuable insights into achieving overall health and metabolic freedom. We discuss: Importance of nervous system regulation for overall health and metabolism Impact of chronic stress and emotional suppression on physical health Personal experiences with health challenges related to stress Role of different brainwave states (theta, alpha, beta) in healing and well-being Strategies for managing stress and promoting relaxation Significance of self-care and prioritizing personal well-being Effects of modern lifestyle on nervous system balance Benefits of reading and engaging with literature for mental health Importance of nurturing creativity and imagination in personal development Community support and discussion as tools for personal growth and empowerment LINKS AND RESOURCES: 📚 FREE RESOURCE: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/regulate-your-rhythm 📚 Learn more about The Book Nook: http://drmelissasonners.com/resources 📲 Follow Dr. Melissa Sonners: Instagram: @BeInspiredMama Website: http://drmelissasonners.com 🎁📚 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course 🔎 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	I've had to become very protective of my theta space.
0:03.5	Yeah.
0:04.5	Had I not realized how powerful this phase is, it's not just daydreaming.
0:09.3	This is like massive problem solving, whether you own a company, whether you're having
0:13.5	like a relationship challenge, whether there's something going on with your aging parents.
0:17.6	Like this is where you can sit and create space to be like, God, what do we do?
0:22.4	Like, literally, God, what do I do?
0:24.4	Yeah, exactly.
0:25.4	You will get answers.
0:26.4	Yeah.
0:27.4	So it's not selfish.
0:28.9	This is how we fill our tanks.
0:30.9	This is how we drain that cup by plugging into an endless source of energy and information.
0:52.1	The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform.
0:58.6	Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good and burn fat.
1:00.2	We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.
1:04.3	We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you
1:09.0	could apply and upgrade your metabolism.
1:11.6	The topics covered here include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset,
1:18.6	and metabolic health. Your body was built to be self-healing. Our goal is to identify the
1:23.9	interference and remove it. You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master.
1:29.8	Welcome to the Metabolic Freedom podcast. My name is Benazotti. I'm the bestselling author of
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