Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

#450 Rewiring Mental Health from the Inside Out with Metabolic Psychiatry

Apr 21, 2025

Dr. Bret Scher, a cardiologist and metabolic therapy expert, shares eye-opening insights on how our diets influence mental health. He reveals the surprising connection between mitochondrial function and mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Scher discusses the transformative effects of ketogenic therapy, not just on mental clarity but also on overall wellbeing. Listeners will discover how dietary changes can lead to significant improvements in mental health, alongside practical tips for maintaining a ketogenic lifestyle.

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INSIGHT

Metabolism's Role in Mental Health

Mental health symptoms like anxiety and brain fog may stem from metabolic dysfunction in mitochondria.
Mental health treatment can benefit from addressing body metabolism, not just psychology.

INSIGHT

Brain Energy and Mental Illness

Brain energy metabolism disruptions can contribute to diverse mental illnesses.
Ketogenic therapy can improve symptoms, even putting serious mental illnesses into remission.

ANECDOTE

Life-Changing Ketogenic Story

Jan Buzuki’s son with bipolar disorder was transformed by ketogenic therapy after many failed treatments.
The therapy helped him live independently and work full time, changing the family's life.

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What if your anxiety, brain fog, or mood swings aren’t in your mind... but in your mitochondria?

I know—that sounds wild. But in this jaw-dropping episode of Love, Happiness & Success, I’m talking with Dr. Bret Scher about something that completely changed the way I think about mental health: Metabolic Psychiatry.

We dive into the cutting-edge (but surprisingly old!) science behind mind and energy psychiatry that connects mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and even serious psychiatric conditions with how your body uses energy. Spoiler alert: your brain runs on fuel, and what you eat matters a lot more than we were taught in grad school.

Together, Dr. Scher and I unpack how ketogenic therapy is helping people reclaim their mental clarity, lift mood disorders, and, in some cases, experience complete transformation. If you’ve been “doing the work” and still not feeling like yourself, this conversation might be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.

Timestamps: 00:00 The Link Between Metabolism and Mental Health 01:17 Dr. Brett Scher and Metabolic Psychiatry 02:39 The History and Science Behind Ketogenic Therapy 10:36 Exploring the Ketogenic Diet and Its Benefits 17:59 Implementing a Ketogenic Diet 30:32 Patient Transformations and Success Stories 32:23 Impact of Ketogenic Diet on Mental Health 33:35 Inflammation and Brain Function 34:46 Ketogenic Therapy vs. Traditional Approaches 39:11 GLP-1 Drugs and Metabolic Health 42:42 Implementing Dietary Changes in Families 46:01 Ketogenic Diet for Autism Spectrum Disorders 49:27 Comparing Ketogenic and Plant-Based Diets 52:23 Resources and Final Thoughts

I learned SO much from chatting with Dr. Scher. I hope you did too. If you're ready for a more personalized approach to start feeling like yourself again—clear, focused, calm, and energized—I’d love for you to check out my Clarity & Confidence Coaching. It’s a powerful way to build self-awareness and make meaningful changes in your life while getting expert support and structure from a licensed therapist trained in coaching psychology. You can book a free consultation call to take the next step. We’ll answer all of your questions and help you get started.

And hey, let’s stay connected! You can find me sharing more science-meets-heart insights over on Instagram and YouTube—where I drop fresh content every week to help you grow, thrive, and live your best life.

Xoxo

Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

www.growingself.com

P.S. If you thought of someone while listening to this—someone who’s been struggling, or who’s always trying to "fix their mindset" but nothing’s working—share this episode with them. It might be exactly the breakthrough they need.