Shebani Sethi

Join Dr. Chris Palmer, a pioneering psychiatrist from Harvard, and Dr. Shebani Sethi, a double board-certified physician at Stanford, as they explore the profound links between gut health and mental well-being. They discuss how gut bacteria affect mood and mental disorders like depression and OCD, emphasizing the ketogenic diet's role in mental health recovery. The conversation highlights the dangers of sugar and processed foods, the significance of root causes in treatment, and the vital connection between physical and psychological health.

Vani Hari, a renowned food activist and author known for exposing harmful ingredients and promoting food transparency, joins Dr. Shebani Sethi, a double board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine and Psychiatry. They dive deep into the public health crisis posed by ultra-processed foods, highlighting their links to chronic diseases and mental health issues. The discussion sheds light on misleading food labeling, regulatory failures, and the manipulative tactics of the food industry, while encouraging listeners to opt for whole foods and make informed dietary choices.

Dr. Shebani Sethi, a psychiatrist at Stanford specializing in metabolic mental health, and Dr. Cynthia Calkin from Dalhousie, an expert in psychiatric therapies, dive into the fascinating link between metabolic health and mental illness. They discuss how therapies like nutritional ketosis and metformin might alleviate severe psychiatric symptoms. The conversation highlights the significance of robust clinical trials and shares insights on how these findings can impact real-world patient care, especially for those seeking alternative treatment options.