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Metabolic Mind

by Bret Scher

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Dr. Georgia Ede on ADHD, Brain Metabolism, and Ketogenic Therapy

October 20, 2026 · 52 min

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…
Q&A: Carnivore Protein Levels, Key Nutrients, and Keto After Menopause

October 17, 2026 · 26 min

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…
BITESIZE: What “Healthy” Food Labels May Be Hiding

October 15, 2026 · 8 min

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…
Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Diets and Modern Nutrition

October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

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…
BITESIZE: Ketogenic Diet Dangerous? Breaking Down the New Study

October 11, 2026 · 7 min

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…

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Q&A: Food Noise, Aging on Low-Carb, Carnivore Microbiome & Keto Snacks

October 8, 2026 · 20 min

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…
Dementia Prevention Through a Metabolic Lens

October 6, 2026 · 41 min

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…
BITESIZE: Dr. Georgia Ede’s Guide to Better Mental Health in College

October 4, 2026 · 8 min

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…
BITESIZE: Keto Outperformed Mediterranean and Low-Fat Diets in New RCT for Fatty Liver and Prediabetes

October 1, 2026 · 8 min

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…
Cynthia Thurlow: Nutrition, Fasting, and Exercise for Perimenopause

September 29, 2026 · 56 min

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…
How to Build a Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health

September 27, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

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…
How Experiential Training Builds Clinician Confidence in Ketogenic Therapy

September 24, 2026 · 31 min

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…

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About the show

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 Our channel is for information only. Consult your physician before changing your lifestyle or medications.