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Metabolic Psychiatry: The Future of Mental Health | SNH Podcast #157
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Matthew Bernstein joins Jodi Duval for a pioneering conversation about the rise of metabolic psychiatry — the intersection of mitochondrial health, nutrition, and brain performance. From ketogenic therapy to personalized mental health biomarkers, this episode offers a radically hopeful perspective on treating conditions like depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Join us as we explore: • What metabolic psychiatry is and why it matters now • How insulin resistance, inflammation, and mitochondria affect mood and cognition • Why ketones aren't just fuel — but also powerful brain signals • Tools like CGMs, RCTs, and the…