Welcome to the metabolism masterclass!Dr. Ben Bikman (Ph.D Professor BYU), a powerhouse in metabolism science, joins Dave to expose the truth about&nbsp;insulin resistance—the silent epidemic fueling obesity, chronic disease, and low energy. Forget the outdated calorie-counting nonsense (it doesn’t work)—Dr. Bikman reveals&nbsp;how your hormones, not just your diet, control your metabolism&nbsp;and what you can do to reset it fast.&nbsp;From&nbsp;debunking diet myths&nbsp;to uncovering why some people can eat 400 grams of carbs and never gain fat (hint: it’s not what you think), this episode unpacks the&nbsp;real science of fat storage, energy, and optimal health.&nbsp;Get ready for&nbsp;mind-blowing insights, metabolic hacks, and a new way to think about food, fasting, and longevity.&nbsp;What You’ll Learn:&nbsp;•&nbsp;The #1 driver of insulin resistance—and why most doctors miss it&nbsp;• Why&nbsp;eating more fat&nbsp;(yes, really) could be the key to reversing metabolic dysfunction&nbsp;• How&nbsp;fasting, cold therapy, and red light&nbsp;impact your metabolism&nbsp;• The truth about&nbsp;carbs, seed oils, and why some people can’t gain fat&nbsp;• How to tell if&nbsp;insulin resistance is wrecking your energy & health&nbsp;&nbsp;Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a>&nbsp;•&nbsp; Benjamin’s new book How Not To Get Sick :&nbsp; <a href="https://a.co/d/aADlMWv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/aADlMWv</a>&nbsp;• Benjamin’s YouTube Page –&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@benbikman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@benbikman</a>&nbsp;•	2025 Biohacking Conference: <a href="https://biohackingconference.com/2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://biohackingconference.com/2025</a>&nbsp;•	Danger Coffee: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a>&nbsp;•	Dave Asprey’s Website: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a>&nbsp;•	Dave Asprey’s Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a>&nbsp;•	Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: <a href="https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</a>&nbsp;•	Own an Upgrade Labs: <a href="https://ownanupgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ownanupgradelabs.com</a>&nbsp;•	Upgrade Labs: <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a>&nbsp;•	40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: <a href="https://40yearsofzen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://40yearsofzen.com</a>&nbsp;SPONSORS:&nbsp;&nbsp;-Lumiram | Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://healthlighting.com/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://healthlighting.com/dave</a>&nbsp;to save 10% on your order.&nbsp;-Timeline |&nbsp;Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeline.com/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.timeline.com/dave</a>&nbsp;to get 10% off your first order.&nbsp;Timestamps:&nbsp;00:00&nbsp;Trailer&nbsp;00:52&nbsp;Introduction to Dr. Benjamin Bikman&nbsp;02:20&nbsp;The Battle Against Conventional Dietetics&nbsp;04:12&nbsp;Understanding Insulin Resistance&nbsp;06:29&nbsp;The Two Paths to Insulin Resistance&nbsp;10:19&nbsp;Fasting and Metabolic Health&nbsp;14:11&nbsp;Insulin and Cognitive Enhancement&nbsp;18:16&nbsp;Identifying Insulin Resistance&nbsp;30:12&nbsp;The Role of Insulin in Fat Storage&nbsp;42:04&nbsp;Understanding Glucose and Insulin Dynamics&nbsp;42:26&nbsp;The Role of Exercise in Glucose Regulation&nbsp;42:54&nbsp;AMPK and Muscle Contraction&nbsp;45:21&nbsp;Calories In, Calories Out Debate&nbsp;46:15&nbsp;The Myth of Calorie Counting&nbsp;50:13&nbsp;Ketosis and Metabolic Rate&nbsp;51:14&nbsp;Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Preservation&nbsp;55:21&nbsp;Insulin Resistance and Ketogenic Diets&nbsp;01:02:04&nbsp;Circadian Rhythm and Insulin Sensitivity&nbsp;01:08:08&nbsp;Environmental Toxins and Insulin Resistance&nbsp;01:13:03&nbsp;The Impact of Seed Oils on Insulin Resistance&nbsp;01:19:22&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Resources&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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