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Metabolic Mind is working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. Metabolic interventions like ketogenic therapy are being used to treat serious mental illnesses like Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depressive Disorder. We explore topics that can help you understand how Metabolic Psychiatry might help you or a loved one treat mental disorders
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The Lived Experiences Fueling Metabolic Health Advocacy
For some, experiencing meaningful change through metabolic therapies sparks a new purpose: helping others find hope and new options. In this special Metabolic Mind video, Hannah Warren interviews two advocates whose experiences show how per
BITESIZE: How Sleep Affects Brain Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Risk
Stress can disrupt sleep quickly, and when poor sleep becomes a pattern, the effects can reach far beyond next-day fatigue. For International Stress Awareness Week, we’re calling attention to the broader health effects of chronic stress, in
Dr. David Unwin on Type 2 Diabetes Remission With Low-Carb Nutrition
Type 2 diabetes is often treated as a chronic, progressive disease, but Dr. David Unwin has spent years showing that, for many patients, remission is possible through low-carb nutrition and a different approach to care. In this episode, Dr.
Q&A: Dr. Ede on Sweetener Studies, Oxalate Dumping, Exercise & Bone Health
Can stevia fit into a ketogenic diet? What does the evidence say about oxalates? And how might a ketogenic diet affect bone health? In this episode of Metabolic Mailbag, Dr. Bret Scher and psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede answer listener questi
Introducing MetPsy: A Global Community for Metabolic Psychiatry
Metabolic psychiatry is growing quickly, and clinicians and researchers around the world have been asking for a better way to connect and learn from one another to help move the field forward. Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Kirk Nylen, Mana
Dr. Satchin Panda on How Your Body Clock Shapes Metabolic Health
Meal timing, morning light, sleep, and exercise can all influence circadian rhythm, with potentially important effects on metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with circadian biology expert Dr. Satchin Panda about how our
BITESIZE: Dr. Deanna Kelly on Clozapine and Ketogenic Therapy
Can ketogenic therapy help offset some of the metabolic side effects of clozapine while preserving its psychiatric benefits? Dr. Deanna Kelly, a leading clozapine researcher, joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss what she has seen clinically when
BITESIZE: ADHD and Dementia: Is Brain Metabolism the Link?
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that adults with ADHD had more than a fourfold higher association with cognitive impairment and dementia later in life. The finding doesn't mean ADHD causes dementia, but it raises important
Dr. Georgia Ede on ADHD, Brain Metabolism, and Ketogenic Therapy
ADHD is often described as a problem with attention or hyperactivity, but psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede argues that the condition is much more complex, involving executive function, dopamine regulation, and potentially brain energy metabolis
Q&A: Carnivore Protein Levels, Key Nutrients, and Keto After Menopause
Does perimenopause make ketosis harder? Can a carnivore diet provide too much protein? And which nutrient deficiencies matter most for mental health? In this episode of Metabolic Mailbag, Dr. Bret Scher and psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede answ
BITESIZE: What “Healthy” Food Labels May Be Hiding
Some “healthy” foods may be working against your metabolic health. In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher examines how products such as agave nectar, commercial green juices, low-fat fruit yogurt, and açaí bowls can create a heal
Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Diets and Modern Nutrition
How did humans go from being deeply connected to our food to barely knowing where it comes from or how it was made? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with experimental archaeologist and chef Dr. Bill Schindler about w
BITESIZE: Ketogenic Diet Dangerous? Breaking Down the New Study
A new study claims ketogenic diets cause liver damage and early death. Here’s what you need to know. A 2025 mouse study recently made headlines, warning that ketogenic diets may lead to fatty liver, high triglycerides, and a shortened lifes
Q&A: Food Noise, Aging on Low-Carb, Carnivore Microbiome & Keto Snacks
Can ketosis change symptoms of bulimia? Is low-carb eating safe in your 80s? And what really happens to digestion on a carnivore diet? In this episode of Metabolic Mailbag, Dr. Bret Scher answers questions about ketogenic therapy for eating
Dementia Prevention Through a Metabolic Lens
Alzheimer’s disease is usually discussed in terms of plaques, tangles, and genetics. Dr. Stephen Cunnane has spent years studying another piece of the puzzle: what happens when the aging brain can no longer use glucose efficiently, and whet
BITESIZE: Dr. Georgia Ede’s Guide to Better Mental Health in College
College can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also put enormous pressure on a brain that's still developing. Psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede spent 12 years working as an on-campus psychiatrist at Harvard University and
BITESIZE: Keto Outperformed Mediterranean and Low-Fat Diets in New RCT for Fatty Liver and Prediabetes
Does reducing carbohydrates improve metabolic health beyond what can be explained by weight loss alone? Dr. Bret Scher breaks down a new randomized controlled trial published in Cell Metabolism that compared three diets in people with predi
Cynthia Thurlow: Nutrition, Fasting, and Exercise for Perimenopause
For many women, the wellness strategies that carried them through their 20s and 30s can start to backfire in perimenopause. Changes in hormones, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, sleep, and stress can make midlife feel like a completely dif
How to Build a Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health
Hannah Warren spent years living with severe bipolar I disorder before discovering metabolic therapies in 2021. Today, Hannah has been in remission for more than five years, is no longer taking psychiatric medication, and works as Metabolic
How Experiential Training Builds Clinician Confidence in Ketogenic Therapy
How can clinicians become more comfortable using ketogenic therapy in mental health care? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Deanna Kelly about Live It, Launch It!, a training program designed to help clinicia
LDL, ApoB & More: What Really Shapes Heart Disease Risk?
How should we think about LDL and ApoB, and how much metabolic health changes the cardiovascular risk picture? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with vascular surgeon Dr. Lily Johnston about cholesterol and plaque for
BITESIZE: Is RFK Right About Saturated Fat? Here's the Truth
Is saturated fat really the villain it’s been made out to be? Or has decades of poor research and dietary policy misled us? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher dives into the controversy surrounding RFK Jr.'s call to remove the cap on saturated f
BITESIZE: Two LDL Trials. Two Different Results.
Should LDL be treated? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher explains why the better question is who may benefit from LDL lowering, how aggressively it should be treated, and what outcomes matter most to the individual patient.
Vegan Keto and Bipolar Disorder: Dyane Harwood’s Story
Is it possible to follow a diet that’s both vegan and keto? And can a diet like that be used as part of a care plan for bipolar disorder? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with author and advocate Dyane Harwood about
Q&A: Why Protein Shakes Leave You Hungry, Fasting, Basal Metabolic Rate & More
Can therapeutic ketosis be considered for type 1 diabetes and bipolar disorder? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica Gerard answer viewer questions about ketogenic therapy, type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s medica
BITESIZE: Cholesterol Results Explained: Beyond the LDL Number
A red flag next to your LDL number can feel alarming, but LDL is only one part of a much larger cardiovascular risk picture. In this episode of Metabolic Mind, cardiologist and lipidologist Dr. Bret Scher explains how to read a cholesterol
Carnivore vs. Vegan Keto: Can Both Work?
Can carnivore and vegan diets both be used as ketogenic therapies? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with registered dietitian Denise Potter about two widely debated approaches to nutrition. They explore how each can
Dr. Peter Ballerstedt on Animal Foods & Malnutrition
Animal-sourced foods are often framed as a problem for human health and environmental sustainability. In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with forage agronomist and ruminant nutritionist Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (@GrassBa
BITESIZE: Low-Carb vs. Keto: Why the Difference Matters
The terms “low-carb” and “ketogenic” are often used interchangeably, but are they the same thing? Not quite. A low-carb diet can be a powerful tool for improving blood sugar, triglycerides, insulin levels, inflammation, and overall metaboli
Making Keto Work on a College Campus
Starting college can change almost everything about your routine, including how, when, and what you eat. For students using ketogenic therapy as part of their mental health treatment, that transition can take some planning. In this intervie
