On this episode, the host interviews Dr. Palmer, the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Palmer’s clinical practice focuses on treatment-resistant cases using psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and complementary and alternative treatments.
Recently, he has been researching the interface of psychiatric disorders and metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation. Dr. Palmer is pioneering the use of the ketogenic diet in psychiatry, based on his experience treating patients and research. He has written a book called Brain Energy (buy the book here: https://amzn.to/41ERpX3) that explores the connection between our lifestyle choices, eating habits, and mental health.
CHAPTERS
[00:01:01] The ketogenic diet and psychiatry.
[00:04:06] Ketogenic diet and mental illness.
[00:08:54] The role of mitochondria.
[00:14:36] Mitochondrial benefits of fasting.
[00:16:59] Ancient practices and modern research.
[00:22:50] Mental illness heterogeneity.
[00:25:56] Overlapping root causes of disorders.
[00:30:00] Mental health labels and limitations.
[00:33:55] Seeking Professional Help.
[00:37:40] Overcoming physical setbacks.
[00:43:16] Prevention strategies for mental health.
[00:46:00] Multidisciplinary mental health treatment.
[00:51:15] Ketogenic diet for mental illness.
[00:55:37] Root cause treatments.
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