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Podcast: The Ben Azadi Show
Episode: #1171 The Hidden Cortisol–Insulin Loop Keeping You Stuck in Belly Fat (And How to Finally Break It) With Ben Azadi
Description: In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden cortisol–insulin loop that keeps millions stuck with stubborn belly fat even when they’re eating clean, fasting, or doing keto. Ben breaks down how visceral fat acts like a hormone factory, absorbing cortisol and driving insulin resistance — creating what he calls the Cortisol–Insulin Death Spiral.
You’ll learn:
Why visceral fat has 2–3× more cortisol receptors and why belly fat hoards cortisol
How stress can keep insulin high even with a perfect diet
The top 3 cortisol traps: the 3 AM cortisol spike, chronic cardio, and o...