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August 22, 2024 57 mins

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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