In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel interviews psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital about the intersection of metabolism and mental health. They discuss the groundbreaking concept that mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression might actually be metabolic disorders affecting the brain. Dr Palmer has been studying the use of the medical ketogenic diet as a path of treatment.
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00:00 Introduction: Finding Personalized Solutions
01:45 Meet Chris Palmer: Psychiatrist and Researcher
02:44 Traditional Psychiatry vs. New Perspectives
08:06 The Metabolic Theory of Mental Disorders
16:09 Global Trends in Mental Health and Metabolic Disorders
20:37 The Ketogenic Diet: A Revolutionary Treatment
28:47 Personal Journey and Early Discoveries
29:50 Personal Mental Health Transformation
30:22 Controversy and Reluctance to Share
30:57 Moral Obligation to Share
31:32 Nutrition and Mental Health Connection
35:38 Impact of Hormones on Mental Health
40:19 Personalized Medicine Approach
45:18 Challenges in Psychiatry and Medication
51:50 Support Systems and Holistic Health
56:01 Conclusion and Resources
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