Dr Chris Palmer, an academic psychiatrist, discusses his theory that mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain caused by dysfunction in our mitochondria. He explains the link between trauma, psychological factors, and metabolism, and how diet and lifestyle interventions offer more hope for long-term remission. The podcast explores the complexities of mental health, the gut-brain connection, diagnosing major depressive disorder, metabolic compromise, trauma's impact on mental and metabolic health, movement patterns in trauma healing, loneliness and its impact, controversy around diet sodas, and the role of diet in mental health treatment.

You already know that poor diet choices, lack of sleep and high levels of stress are making it impossible to control your weight, manage your mood, and have productive days. It’s the avalanche of poor decisions that assault your metabolism and impact your mental health in ways you haven’t connected until now.A good diet, being well rested, keeping your stress levels low not only positively affect your metabolism, they also positively affect your mental health.Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist, has introduced the brain energy theory of mental illness, revealing that mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. Which means there is a direct connection to diet and mental health. Dr. Palmer has been pioneering the use of a medical ketogenic diet as a treatment for mental disorders, and has released his new book, Brain Energy, carefully connecting the dots and explaining why mitochondria are at the center of it all.This episode is easily a mini-masterclass on mitochondrial function as Dr. Palmer explains all of the systems and processes mitochondria directly impact tying to nutrition and mental health. What’s shocking is that all of the things known to impair mental illness directly impair mitochondrial function.Check out Dr. Palmer’s book, Brain Energy: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Energy-Revolutionary-Understanding-Health/dp/1637741588Sponsors:Visit http://www.RealVision.com/ImpactTheory to save 20% on a full year of access to The Real Vision Academy.Visit http://www.srimu.com/impact to unlock 10% off artisanally crafted NOT cheeses made with plant based ingredients for a delicious new take on the cheeses you adore!Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Visit my sponsor Future: https://tryfuture.co/Impact to try your first month for $19 and make 2023 the year you crush your fitness goals.Go to our sponsor Viome https://tryviome.com/impact to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping - learn if inflammation is causing your issues!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get on your way to being your best self.Get $500 off Peloton Tread Packages that come with accessories like a heart rate band, workout mat and non-slip dumbbells. Just go to onepeleton.com to get the deal.For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at http://www.calm.com/impact. Go to http://aura.com/impact for a 14 day free trial to see if your personal information has been leaked online.Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this discussion, explosive breaching experts Forest Hickman, from Calculated Risk Technologies, and Chris Palmer of 532 Insight LLC, join Eric Zurface to dive into the critical role of explosive breaching in law enforcement. They explore misconceptions shaped by the media, the need for advanced training, and the complexities of different explosive materials. The conversation highlights the balance of safety and effectiveness in tactical scenarios, the necessity of ongoing education, and the evolution of techniques, emphasizing realistic training for SWAT teams.

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Lifeforce, and Armra Colostrum.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, we are resharing one of our top episodes to date with Harvard psychologist Dr. Chris Palmer. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Palmer dive into a new way of understanding and treating mental illness. Dr. Palmer shares the research that uses a ketogenic diet to restore mitochondrial function in the brain. He also discusses the shortfalls of the chemical imbalance theory and the conventional medicine approach to treating mental illness and so much more. Dr. Palmer weaves in inspiring stories of himself and his patients who have been able to overcome mental illness and regain their independence by addressing functional imbalances at the source. Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 25 years, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education, conducted research, and worked with people who have treatment-resistant mental illnesses. He has been pioneering the use of the medical ketogenic diet in the treatment of psychiatric disorders through conducting research, treating patients, writing, and speaking around the world on this topic. More broadly, he is interested in the roles of metabolism and metabolic interventions on brain health.In this episode, we dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):-The number-one driver of mental health disorders today (1:49 / 1:49)-The role metabolism plays when it comes to mental health disorders ( 2:45 / 2:45)-The patient who changed the way Dr. Palmer treats mental illness (7:25 / 4:30)-The long-term outcomes of using medical interventions for depression (18:12 / 15:23)-Dr. Palmer’s personal history with mental illness and what he noticed after making changes to his diet (22:44 / 20:00)-The role mitochondria play in mental disorders (52:46 / 49:45 )-The causes of mitochondrial dysfunction (58:44 / 55:42)-Pharmaceutical drugs and mitochondrial dysfunction (1:14:05 / 1:09:51)-Understanding the current treatment model of mental health disorders (1:20:56 / 1:17:23)-How to address metabolic health to improve mental disorders (1:29:25 / 1:25:26)For more on Dr. Chris Palmer, visit his website, chrispalmermd.com. Get his book, Brain Energy, here. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and non-toxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU.Lifeforce is a revolutionary new health platform that’s changing the game when it comes to personalized performance and longevity-based action plans. Right now, get 15% off your first purchase at Mylifeforce.com with code DHRU.ARMRA Colostrum is a proprietary concentrate of bovine colostrum that harnesses over 400 living bioactive nutrients. Receive 15% off your first order. Go to tryarmra.com/DHRU or enter DHRU to get 15% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Palmer discusses how mitochondria influence mental health, offering new approaches to disorders like bipolar, depression, and schizophrenia. He advocates for metabolic interventions like the ketogenic diet to transform mental health treatment and improve overall well-being.

Dr. Chris Palmer, MD received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He did his internship and psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. He is currently the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. In this episode, we cover topics like the impact of mental health meds on our metabolic health, the role of metabolic health in mental health, the Brain Energy model for mental health, and how nutrition and lifestyle interventions can play a major role in the treatment of mental health disorders.  Dr. Palmer is a wealth of knowledge and has an incredible ability to take complex topics and break them down into easy-to-understand conversations. Thus, this episode features a ton of practical information that you can use to help make an action plan for taking control of your mental health. Dr. Palmer is the author of the newly published book Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health - and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More. I can't recommend this book enough as it is everything you need to fully understand the role our metabolic health plays in mental health and it's a sneak peek into where the world of psychiatric medicine is headed!  

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Chris Palmer, a renowned Harvard psychiatrist and researcher, explores the intriguing link between metabolic dysfunction and mental illness. He addresses the alarming rise in mental health disorders and critiques existing treatment frameworks. Dr. Palmer introduces his 'Brain Energy' theory, proposing metabolic dysfunction as a possible root cause. He also highlights the benefits of the ketogenic diet and underscores the importance of a holistic approach, urging us to rethink mental health diagnostics.

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, InsideTracker, and Colima Salt. We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat?Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Chris Palmer to discuss a revolutionary new way of understanding and treating mental illness, specifically with a ketogenic diet and mitochondrial repair. Dr. Palmer shares some truly amazing stories about patients struggling with severe psychiatric illnesses who have been able to regain their health and independence along with a greater quality of life.Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 25 years, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education, conducted research, and worked with people who have treatment-resistant mental illnesses.In this episode, we dive into:  -The number-one driver of mental health disorders today (1:48)-The role metabolism plays when it comes to mental health disorders (2:42)-The patient who changed the way Dr. Palmer treats mental illness (8:10)-The long-term outcomes of using medical interventions for depression (18:32)-Dr. Palmer’s personal history with mental illness and what he noticed after making changes to his diet (23:44)-The role mitochondria play in mental disorders (53:11)-The causes of mitochondrial dysfunction (1:01:26)-Pharmaceutical drugs and mitochondrial dysfunction (1:14:23)-Understanding the current treatment model of mental health disorders (1:21:30)-How to address metabolic health to improve mental disorders (1:30:17)For more on Dr. Chris Palmer, visit his websites, chrispalmermd.com and brainenergy.com. Get his book, Brain Energy, here. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $10 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.Right now, you can get a bag of Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt for free and just pay for shipping and handling. Head on over to https://www.dhrusalt.com and try Colima Sea Salt for free today!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™…Harvard psychiatrist, researcher and assistant professor Christopher Palmer, M.D., introduces a bold new premise about the root cause of mental illness based on decades of research.Dr. Palmer integrated existing theories and research into one unifying theory—the brain energy theory of mental illness that’s rooted in your metabolism. Through his research, he initially pioneered using a medical ketogenic diet to treat psychiatric disorders. In this conversation, you’ll learn how he went even further to uncover the connection between mental health and metabolic disorders of the brain. That connection lies in mitochondrial dysfunction or dysregulation.His new book, “Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More,” also explains the increased risk for mental disorders in all metabolic conditions, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy. “Once you see the big picture of metabolism and all of the things that influence metabolism, you actually can see novel ways to intervene,” Dr. Palmer says. “And you can also raise some red flags about some of our current treatments.” Watch this episode on YouTube!WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Mineral-rich Salt—Unrefined & Unprocessed: https://oryxdesertsalt.com, use code DAVE10 to get 10% offSleep Solutions for High Performance: https://sleepbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get an extra 10% off9th Annual Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and best-selling author of 'Brain Energy,' discusses the harmful foods linked to brain diseases like ADHD and dementia. He dives into how the Ketogenic diet can enhance mental health by improving mitochondrial function. The conversation reveals the alarming rise in ADHD and the metabolic links to mental disorders. Dr. Palmer shares personal insights on overcoming mental health challenges through diet and emphasizes the impact of alcohol and trauma on brain function and overall well-being.