Episode Details

In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Miesha Tate, a UFC World Champion, biohacker, and wellness advocate, to explore the intersection of science and intuition in health and performance. Miesha shares her journey from elite fighter to holistic wellness enthusiast, revealing the biohacking strategies, recovery tools, and mindset shifts that have transformed her health.

💡 Topics Covered:

✅ How science and intuition work together for health optimization

✅ Why women need to biohack differently than men

✅ The four phases of the female cycle & how to train smarter

✅ How stress, metabolism, and hormones are interconnected

✅ The dangers of ignoring symptoms and how to listen to your body

✅ Miesha’s personal health challenges, including hypothyroidism & postpartum recovery

✅ Why mindfulness & connection are key to peak performance

✅ The best biohacking tools & recovery strategies Miesha swears by

✅ How to create a personalized metabolic plan for long-term success

📌 Resources & Products Mentioned:

Biohacking & Recovery Tools

• Oura Ring – Track sleep, recovery & HRV - https://ouraring.com/discount/6e9615cebf?utm_medium=iac_raf 
• WHOOP Band – Measure strain, sleep & recovery - https://amzn.to/3ZgGVyv
• Garmin Watch – Advanced fitness tracking https://amzn.to/4kogTC0
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – Enhances recovery & brain function https://www.nbhyperbarics.com/
• Red Light Therapy – Supports healing & reduces inflammation -  http://www.boncharge.com/ketokamp
• Cold Plunges & Infrared Sauna – For stress adaptation & metabolic health - https://get.sunlighten.com/ketokamp 

Metabolic & Hormonal Health

• Berberine (Dihydroberberine) – Natural blood sugar & insulin regulator
• Magnesium Glycinate – Supports stress, sleep & muscle recovery
• Vitamin D3 + K2 – Critical for immunity, hormones & bone health
• Methylated B Vitamins – Support energy & neurotransmitter function
• Progesterone Cream – Supports hormone balance & stress resilience
• Adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Holy Basil) – Enhance stress resilience

Mindset & Mental Performance

• Mindful Journaling – Track symptoms & biohacking progress
• Breathwork Techniques – Reduce stress & en