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Metabolic Mind
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 Watch our videos at https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind…
Episodes
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Whole-Person Psychiatry Is Changing Mental Health Care—with Meru Health’s Kristian Ranta
After losing his brother to suicide despite being in psychiatric care, entrepreneur Kristian Ranta began asking difficult questions: Why do so many people…
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New Study from 25-Year Eating Disorder Expert
Anorexia nervosa has one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric illness, yet effective biological treatments remain limited. For many people living…
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First Keto Trial for Anorexia Nervosa: 72% Showed Recovery
A new study demonstrates that ketogenic therapy could be an option for individuals living with weight-normalized anorexia nervosa. One of the primary goals of…
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BITESIZE: New Study: Why Did This Drug Lower Cholesterol But Not Heart Plaque?
Lower triglycerides, lower remnant cholesterol, lower ApoB. Zero change in coronary artery plaque. A new clinical trial is forcing a bigger conversation about…
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Keto as an Adjunct to CBTp? Nicole Laurent Explains
Could ketogenic therapy help people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders engage more successfully with CBT? A new conceptual framework explores this powerful…
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Q&A: Keto for PCOS, Cravings, & Women’s Health with Temple Stewart
How many carbs should you eat on a ketogenic diet? Do ketone levels matter? And why do cravings hit so hard? Is Dairy recommended? In this Metabolic Mailbag…
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GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and the Stigma We Don’t Talk About
A recent report highlighted a surprising trend: individuals using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may be facing even more social stigma than those…
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APA Hallway Talk: Are Psych Meds Overprescribed?
Psychiatric medication tapering* is becoming one of the most important and controversial conversations in mental health care. In the wake of the American…
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Eggs and Alzheimer’s: New Study Challenges Assumptions
A new study suggests that eating more eggs may be linked to a lower risk of dementia. But what does the research actually show? Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the…
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Reversing & Preventing Fatty Liver with Metabolic Therapies | Dr. Adam Wolfberg
Fatty liver disease (MASLD) is a major cause of liver disease and even liver failure. But many are surprised to learn it’s not primarily a liver problem…
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Can Insulin Resistance Raise Suicide Risk?
Can insulin resistance increase the risk of suicide? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down a new study published in Translational Psychiatry that links…
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The Problem With One-Size-Fits-All Nutrition
For decades, nutrition advice has centered on a single idea: that there’s one “right” way to eat for everyone. The standard low-fat, Mediterranean-style diet…
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Q&A: Keto Sleep Issues, Carnitine Levels, Brain Insulin Resistance & More
Can ketosis trigger insomnia or even mania? Do you need supplements like L-carnitine to support ketone production? Is whey protein helping or hurting your…
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ApoB Explained: What Your LDL Test Doesn’t Tell You
For decades, LDL cholesterol has been the go-to metric for assessing heart disease risk. But growing research suggests there's a better predictor: ApoB. But is…
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Keto 101: Everything You Need to Get Started
Starting a ketogenic diet, reaching ketosis, and setting the right keto macros can feel overwhelming at first, but the fundamentals are simpler than they seem…
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Keto as Adjunctive Therapy for PTSD: New Case Study
As interest grows in alternative approaches to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), like ibogaine and psilocybin-assisted therapy, researchers are also…
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Q&A: Does Keto Harm Thyroid Function? Bone Health, Ketones & More
Can a ketogenic diet affect your thyroid? What about bone health, uric acid, cannabis use, or ketone supplements? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret…
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Can Coconut Oil Help Brain Function in Dementia?
Can something as simple as coconut oil support brain health in dementia? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher explores an emerging area of research focused on brain…
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Exogenous Ketones Explained (What They Really Do)
Exogenous ketones have exploded in popularity, with claims ranging from better brain function to improved performance and weight loss. But what does the…
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Do GLP-1s Work for Depression—or Is It Metabolism?
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide have been widely discussed as breakthrough treatments for weight loss and metabolic health. But a large new study published…
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GLP-1s and Cardiovascular Risk: What the Latest Evidence Reveals
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide are often described as “game changers” for weight loss and cardiovascular health, and in many ways, the data support…
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High Cholesterol on Keto? Here’s One Psychiatrist’s Approach
We’re seeing increasingly compelling results from ketogenic therapy in serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression…
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My LDL Went Up On Keto. Should I Stop? Cardiologist Explains
What do you do when keto is genuinely changing your life, but your LDL goes up? That's exactly the question Dr. Bret Scher sits down to answer in this…
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DGA vs AHA: Why Nutrition Guidelines Disagree
How do the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations compare, and why do they differ? In this…
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Metabolic Psychiatry in Practice: Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Health Care
People with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety are seeing real improvements through ketogenic therapy. Now there's real-world clinical data to back it…
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Hope for Youth Mental Health: Beyond Antidepressants and ADHD Meds
Are we turning to ADHD and depression medications too quickly for kids? The Wall Street Journal and New York Times recently published powerful investigations…
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ApoE4, Meat, and Dementia: What the Data Actually Shows
If you carry the ApoE4 gene, you’ve likely been told your risk for Alzheimer’s disease is significantly higher. But what does that really mean, and how much…
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Is This the Best Food Score Yet? | With Dr. Ty Beal
How do we actually define “healthy food”? And how is it possible that processed, sugary cereals like Lucky Charms score higher than natural foods like eggs and…
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Rebuilding Trust In Your Body After a Mental Health Setback
Nurturing your relationship with yourself and your body can play a meaningful role in how you move forward from a mental health setback. Nicole Laurent shares…
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Rethinking Cholesterol Risk: What Lean Mass Hyper-Responders Reveal
Is high LDL cholesterol always a red flag? For a growing group of people known as Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs), the answer might not be so black and…
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Can You Prevent Dementia? A Neuroscientist Explains
Are we destined for cognitive decline as we age, or do we have more control than we think? In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with neuroscientist…
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Fell Out of Ketosis? Here’s How to Get Back Fast
In this second video of our Bounce Back Series, Dr. Georgia Ede shares practical, compassionate guidance for returning to ketosis using simple, effective…
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Red Meat vs Plants: The Science Behind the Headlines
If you only read the headlines, it sounds simple: plants are protective, red meat is harmful. But when you examine the actual studies behind those claims, the…
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Depression and Metabolism: What This New Study Reveals
In this special episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Julie Milder, Director of Neuroscience at Baszucki Group, speaks with Dr. Fabiano Gomes, psychiatrist and…
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Bounce Back Stronger: Dr. Matt Bernstein on Mental Health Setbacks
Setbacks are a natural part of any journey, and mental health recovery is no exception. In this video, Dr. Matt Bernstein shares a powerful perspective on why…
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New York Times: Can a Keto Diet Really Improve Mental Health?
Can a ketogenic diet improve mental health? This week marks a significant moment for metabolic psychiatry and ketogenic therapy for serious mental illness. A…
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DIME Trial: New study finds a ketogenic diet may help some with severe depression
Can the ketogenic diet help improve symptoms for individuals living with treatment-resistant depression? In this conversation, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with…
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The Truth About Saturated Fat: What New Meta-Analysis Actually Found
A new meta-analysis just dropped, and once again, saturated fat takes center stage. But does the data actually support the decades-long warnings we've heard…
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What the Ketone Heart Risk Headlines Got Wrong
You may have seen headlines or social media posts claiming that ketones increase the risk of heart attacks and that this proves ketogenic diets are dangerous…
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The Hidden Metabolic Cause of Fatty Liver Disease
Can you reverse fatty liver disease with a ketogenic diet? Fatty liver disease is now one of the fastest-growing liver conditions in the world, affecting…
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Low-Carb Diets Improve Metabolic Health But Should We Be Worried About LDL?
A new meta-analysis of 174 randomized controlled trials on “carbohydrate-restricted diets” found consistent benefits for body composition, blood pressure…
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Who Should NOT Try the Ketogenic Diet? (Important Safety Guide)
Are there real contraindications to a ketogenic diet? Yes, but they’re far rarer than many people think. So who shouldn’t do keto? In this video, Dr. Bret…
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How Experts Recommend Using Ketogenic Therapy In Psychiatry (New Consensus)
Ketogenic therapy for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression is gaining attention, but how can it be safely implemented into clinical practice? A…
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Ketogenic Therapy in Psychiatry: What the Experts Agree On
How can doctors, psychiatrists, and other health practitioners implement keto for serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and…
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The Metabolic Fix for PCOS & Infertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of infertility in women, but what if the real issue isn’t the ovaries? In this eye-opening conversation…
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What the Science Really Says About Ketogenic Diets and Heart Health
February is Heart Health Month, making it the perfect time to challenge common misconceptions about diet and cardiovascular health. One claim that always…
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RFK Jr. Sparks Debate: Can Keto Help Serious Mental Illness?
Is there evidence that the ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia? Recent comments from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked headlines…and controversy…
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Ketogenic Therapy for PTSD? New Research Underway
In this powerful interview, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Robin Engelhardt, a German researcher and PhD in psychology, who is launching a pilot study…
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Saturated Fat & the Dietary Guidelines: A Cardiologist Weighs In
Saturated fat is back in the headlines, and so is the confusion. The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans just dropped, and while there’s clear progress (more…
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Healing Beyond Psychiatry: A Mother’s Story of Bipolar Disorder and Recovery
In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Metabolic Mind founder Jan Ellison Baszucki joins mental health advocate Laura Delano to share a mother’s…
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A New Hope for Depression: The Power of Ketogenic Therapy
Can a ketogenic diet help with depression when other options have failed? Emerging suggests the answer may be yes. In this video, Dr. Bret Scher shares the…
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Remote Keto Therapy for Depression? Results from New Clinical Evidence
The second-ever pilot trial (published in the Journal of Affective Disorders) is making waves: a virtual medically supervised ketogenic diet showed impressive…
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Breaking Down the 2025 Dietary Guidelines with Dr. David Ludwig & Gary Taubes
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have arrived, and they’re sparking serious debate. Are we finally seeing a meaningful shift toward metabolic…
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Q&A: Keto & Heart Risk, Liver & Kidney Safety, Keto Snacks, Supplements & More
Can a ketogenic diet affect cardiovascular risk? Do nuts belong in a low-carb diet? What about ice cream, supplements, and electrolytes? In this episode of…
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NEW Research Challenges Everything We Know About Carbs & Exercise
Is carb-loading really the key to endurance and performance? A groundbreaking 100-page publication led by Dr. Andrew Koutnik says it’s time to question the…
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Q&A: Cholesterol, CRP, & Ketogenic Therapy — A Cardiologist Weighs In
In this special Metabolic Mailbag episode, cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher steps into the hot seat to answer your most pressing questions about ketogenic therapy…
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Inside Metabolic Collective: Fueling Change in Mental Health
The science of metabolic psychiatry is advancing, but the movement behind it is just getting started. In this episode, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Natasha…
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Q&A: Caffeine, Carnivore, Meds, and Ketones—What’s Helping or Hurting Your Mental Health?
Is caffeine sabotaging your mental health progress? Should you try a carnivore diet if keto isn't working? What if your meds lower ketones? In this new…
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Rethinking Serotonin And Depression: What SSRIs Really Do & What May Work Better
Do SSRIs help your brain? SSRI medications are among the most widely prescribed antidepressants, but what if we’ve misunderstood how they work? In this…
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Q&A: Healthy Fats, Alcohol, Perimenopause, & More
Is carb-cycling okay on a ketogenic diet? What about high histamine foods? In this episode of Metabolic Mailbag, Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Georgia Ede answers…