Thank you so much for releasing such an encouraging video of healing. The hardest part about mental illness is the isolation and lack of hope. The videos on this channel are a lifeline
Can't put into words how glad i am that these 3 lives have benefitted so much from the ketogenic diet and metabolic therapies. Thank you Mrs Baszucki and to everyone else that is working to help others with these good things.
These are powerful testimonies, thank you for sharing. As a person who has suffered most of my adult life, decades of unrelenting depression, 20 years of multiple medications at high doses, an attempt on my life, in and out of mental hospitals and out patient programs, I can tell you that transitioning into ketosis has been equally hard. One, my metabolic health was so damaged from 20 years of medication that I have tried since 2020 to stay in ketosis. Two, there is the food addiction where your brain and nervous system find so much relief from the foods you consistently consumed to feel better, and 3 you fumble around not knowing what you are doing, you find relief at times from your illness but the agony that your brain and body are experiencing from titrating off decades of drugs and decades of food addiction takes so much courage and strength. I am finally winning after 4 years of trial and error. Thank you for putting this information out, I hope it makes others transition and remission an easier journey❤ thank you for the research and lastly thank you for the doctors who are at the forefront of this revolution.
Thank you for sharing! We need more of this! Eric I love what you said, starting keto/low carb is hard, but sticking to it is easy! It’s so true for all of us! You are all such an inspiration to the mental health community! Keep sharing! I learn every time someone shares!
Wow, I made myself choose between doing my online Yoga Nidra certification course and watching this. I'm really glad I watched this. All three panelists and the moderator are great. I am on day three of zero psych meds (the switch from 10 mg to 0 mg of ziprasidone is definitely noticeable, so if you're tapering be patient with yourself and show yourself some grace). This video popped up just at the right time for me. It makes withdrawal more bearable to hear Harmony, Lauren, and Eric speak. Will Metabolic Mind ever be sharing more on meditation? I know Hannah Warren (and I think Matt Baszucki) have a meditation practice. I started doing Yoga Nidra, and the insomnia I got from tapering down on my meds improved. I don't know if you take requests, but I would love to hear how Hannah and Matt practice (or anyone else who uses meditation to help with their wellness.) Thank you for sharing!
Yes! yes! yes! diet absolutely does have a big influence on having depression. In about a 10 day period the depression I experienced for decades dropped dramatically once i consumed more animal fat and red meat, reduced carbs even more. And HOPE CAME ALIVE. and do not forget the gut/ gut bacteria plays a HUGHE role in all of this.
Anything the Government say to eat i just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannett that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits
Could Metabolic Mind create a video on Hannah Warren on how she does her food for vegetarian keto please. The kind of foods, drinks, and the proportion even though she didn’t measure them. It’s easier to not have to measure. Thanks
@@metabolicmind thanks. And could you please advise on these keto diets for mental health like schizophrenia on non-obese, normal weight or skinny individuals.
My family heard stories and warnings about death, cancer, heart attacks, strokes etc from long term keto diets with meat, animal and dairy fat, no grains as staple food, no fruits. Can MM please clarify on this. Thanks
We have a few videos that may help address those concerns. We hope they help. ua-cam.com/video/P8wTQqrqURI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/u0h8lfxRqMs/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/pKmNhQbtDLI/v-deo.html
For sustainability I work hard to help my patients connect being in ketosis with their well-being. If I can help someone see how they have changed it helps them maintain the diet. Often people think something changed outside of them to make things better but really the diet helps them see how good things are.
There are a number of directories that may help. Here are a few to get started. www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory thesmhp.org/directory/ www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctors nutrition-network.org/find-a-practitioner/
Just wondering about the lady who asked a question at 1.07.., Are you Irish ? I am Irish and based in Ireland and could do with some keto warriors here. I am currently eating a keto diet as a way of supporting my son who has psychosis if/when he chooses to eat like this
That was Dr. Erin Bellamy! You can watch our interview with her here: ua-cam.com/video/Uz3cev323EQ/v-deo.html. We also encourage you to visit her website to learn more about her work: www.ikrt.org/
I’m at the 4 week point and I notice I don’t have sugar crashes anymore but sometimes I’m still having a lot of anxiety. It kind of seems like more than before I started. Is this likely because I haven’t stayed away from the “keto” friendly packaged foods? I’m ready to give up on keto again if I will keep having intrusive thoughts etc. I just want to feel better :(
Quite possibly it's the prepared foods. Defiantly worth cutting them out to see what happens. Spices can also trigger anxiety. I've had anxiety episodes after reintroducing spices. Experimentation is an effective way to find out what helps and hinders you. Upping the fat intake can calm the brain as well.
Sorry to hear you arent having a smooth transition. If it is at all within your reach, we would suggest working with a coach or dietician to help troubleshoot things. here are a few directories that we hope help. www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory thesmhp.org/directory/ www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctors nutrition-network.org/find-a-practitioner/
Thank u for this Lauren seems to contradict herself She said she felt sedated bc of keto kicking in and drugs she was prescribed then she says that she didnt go slow enough on tapering and wish she did .
We can't speak for Lauren, but it likely depends on the drug. Some drugs can have potentiation with keto, and those should be tapered more quickly, and others will likely need to be tapered more slowly. We have a number of videos on medication management that may be helpful for more info. We hope they help! ua-cam.com/video/dUy_1VW797k/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/Ks70lCqRC9k/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/k0ACOOHW9dI/v-deo.html
How is Lauren doing? She has been uncharachterlisticly silent on her channel since she stopped all meds and changed her bio to cured. The sudden lack of updates has commenters concerned for her well being.
@amandasmith6342 That is uncharitable. She has made very public statements that have sway with a large and vulnerable audience so her uncharacteristic silence since posting that she stopped all meds of course raises concerns.
Thanks for the concern, and sorry we haven't posted in a while! Posting a short soon with more information about why we haven't shared any videos over the last couple weeks (and hoping to get back to regular posting right away too!)
Vegan keto is a thing. Also, unless you painstakingly grew all of your own food, significant numbers of animals suffered/died to produce your "ethical" meal. Eat in moderation and respect the complex life(plants and animals) that nourish yours.
In the USA, we can buy products labeled as “ certified humanely raised.” I have visited a humane and regenerative farm , and I can tell you that all of the animals are happy and free up until the very moment they die. This is a growing movement, and I think we can feel confident that as awareness grows people will make better choices . If you are willing to shorten your own life for the betterment of animal’s lives , I think that’s totally fine too. It’s your choice.
@@pdxoregon1 there is nothing humane about the killing of a healthy sentient being given the planet, our health and the ethical status of society all benefit from a vegan lifestyle. Recommend you research about the health benefits 🙂
I have tried many antipsychotics, but the keto diet brings you back to exactly how you were before the illness, or even better than you were before your illness, unlike antipsychotics that make you lose the taste of life. My advice to bipolar or schizophrenic patients is to try the keto diet.
Thank you so much for releasing such an encouraging video of healing. The hardest part about mental illness is the isolation and lack of hope. The videos on this channel are a lifeline
Thank you for your comment. We are so glad to hear that it is helpful!
Can't put into words how glad i am that these 3 lives have benefitted so much from the ketogenic diet and metabolic therapies. Thank you Mrs Baszucki and to everyone else that is working to help others with these good things.
What a wonderful collection of people, progress, and hope for the future. Thank you all for your participation
These are powerful testimonies, thank you for sharing. As a person who has suffered most of my adult life, decades of unrelenting depression, 20 years of multiple medications at high doses, an attempt on my life, in and out of mental hospitals and out patient programs, I can tell you that transitioning into ketosis has been equally hard. One, my metabolic health was so damaged from 20 years of medication that I have tried since 2020 to stay in ketosis. Two, there is the food addiction where your brain and nervous system find so much relief from the foods you consistently consumed to feel better, and 3 you fumble around not knowing what you are doing, you find relief at times from your illness but the agony that your brain and body are experiencing from titrating off decades of drugs and decades of food addiction takes so much courage and strength. I am finally winning after 4 years of trial and error. Thank you for putting this information out, I hope it makes others transition and remission an easier journey❤ thank you for the research and lastly thank you for the doctors who are at the forefront of this revolution.
How are you now? How long did it take to feel effects?
Thank you for sharing! We need more of this! Eric I love what you said, starting keto/low carb is hard, but sticking to it is easy! It’s so true for all of us! You are all such an inspiration to the mental health community! Keep sharing! I learn every time someone shares!
So wonderful that you all have the hearts to share your stories
Keto has helped me tremendously with my schizoaffective disorder. I can do more than I could before, on my lowest dose of meds in 10 years.
What did you eat? Share please?
Thank you for sharing!
@@nargiza181 I watched Keto videos on yt and learned what to eat. Mostly low or no carbs.
@catherinej2020 how are you doing now? Do you take any medication?
@nargiza181 I do take meds, but have reduced it by 50mg. Which is a big drop.
Fantastic, thank you all for sharing such an important message.
Very informative and helpful session and Q&A, thank you!
Thank you so much 😊
Amazing!
Wow, I made myself choose between doing my online Yoga Nidra certification course and watching this. I'm really glad I watched this. All three panelists and the moderator are great. I am on day three of zero psych meds (the switch from 10 mg to 0 mg of ziprasidone is definitely noticeable, so if you're tapering be patient with yourself and show yourself some grace). This video popped up just at the right time for me. It makes withdrawal more bearable to hear Harmony, Lauren, and Eric speak.
Will Metabolic Mind ever be sharing more on meditation? I know Hannah Warren (and I think Matt Baszucki) have a meditation practice. I started doing Yoga Nidra, and the insomnia I got from tapering down on my meds improved. I don't know if you take requests, but I would love to hear how Hannah and Matt practice (or anyone else who uses meditation to help with their wellness.)
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the suggestion! That's a great idea for content for us.
@@jan_ellison_baszucki I will keep my fingers crossed and keep an eye out for it.
Yes! yes! yes! diet absolutely does have a big influence on having depression. In about a 10 day period the depression I experienced for decades dropped dramatically once i consumed more animal fat and red meat, reduced carbs even more. And HOPE CAME ALIVE. and do not forget the gut/ gut bacteria plays a HUGHE role in all of this.
Anything the Government say to eat i just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannett that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits
totally agree
Could Metabolic Mind create a video on Hannah Warren on how she does her food for vegetarian keto please. The kind of foods, drinks, and the proportion even though she didn’t measure them. It’s easier to not have to measure. Thanks
Second your request .... please MM
We plan on featuring Hannah and many others to describe their routines and food details. Stay tuned, and thanks for the suggestion!
@@metabolicmind thanks. And could you please advise on these keto diets for mental health like schizophrenia on non-obese, normal weight or skinny individuals.
My family heard stories and warnings about death, cancer, heart attacks, strokes etc from long term keto diets with meat, animal and dairy fat, no grains as staple food, no fruits. Can MM please clarify on this. Thanks
We have a few videos that may help address those concerns. We hope they help. ua-cam.com/video/P8wTQqrqURI/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/u0h8lfxRqMs/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/pKmNhQbtDLI/v-deo.html
For sustainability I work hard to help my patients connect being in ketosis with their well-being.
If I can help someone see how they have changed it helps them maintain the diet.
Often people think something changed outside of them to make things better but really the diet helps them see how good things are.
Her name is Erin Louise Bellamy she is located in the UK. She treats people all over the world.
Aww, when that lady started to tear up, my heart broke for her 😢❤️🩹
How does one find a clinician to supervise a therapeutic ketogenic diet?
There are a number of directories that may help. Here are a few to get started.
www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory
thesmhp.org/directory/
www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctors
nutrition-network.org/find-a-practitioner/
Just wondering about the lady who asked a question at 1.07..,
Are you Irish ? I am Irish and based in Ireland and could do with some keto warriors here. I am currently eating a keto diet as a way of supporting my son who has psychosis if/when he chooses to eat like this
Her name is Erin Louise Bellamy and is based in the UK. Bret Scher interviewed her a few months ago on this channel.
That was Dr. Erin Bellamy! You can watch our interview with her here: ua-cam.com/video/Uz3cev323EQ/v-deo.html. We also encourage you to visit her website to learn more about her work: www.ikrt.org/
What is the CKM that people are using? I haven't found one in the US.
SiBio has a CKM with limited availability in Asia and parts of Europe, but it isn't available in the US yet.
@@metabolicmind You can order from China though!
I’m at the 4 week point and I notice I don’t have sugar crashes anymore but sometimes I’m still having a lot of anxiety. It kind of seems like more than before I started. Is this likely because I haven’t stayed away from the “keto” friendly packaged foods?
I’m ready to give up on keto again if I will keep having intrusive thoughts etc. I just want to feel better :(
Quite possibly it's the prepared foods. Defiantly worth cutting them out to see what happens. Spices can also trigger anxiety. I've had anxiety episodes after reintroducing spices. Experimentation is an effective way to find out what helps and hinders you. Upping the fat intake can calm the brain as well.
Sorry to hear you arent having a smooth transition. If it is at all within your reach, we would suggest working with a coach or dietician to help troubleshoot things. here are a few directories that we hope help.
www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory
thesmhp.org/directory/
www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctors
nutrition-network.org/find-a-practitioner/
Thank u for this Lauren seems to contradict herself
She said she felt sedated bc of keto kicking in and drugs she was prescribed then she says that she didnt go slow enough on tapering and wish she did .
We can't speak for Lauren, but it likely depends on the drug. Some drugs can have potentiation with keto, and those should be tapered more quickly, and others will likely need to be tapered more slowly. We have a number of videos on medication management that may be helpful for more info. We hope they help!
ua-cam.com/video/dUy_1VW797k/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/Ks70lCqRC9k/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/k0ACOOHW9dI/v-deo.html
How is Lauren doing? She has been uncharachterlisticly silent on her channel since she stopped all meds and changed her bio to cured. The sudden lack of updates has commenters concerned for her well being.
Oh please you are not concerned for her well being, like the high percentage targeting her. I am so happy that Lauren is doing great.
@amandasmith6342 That is uncharitable. She has made very public statements that have sway with a large and vulnerable audience so her uncharacteristic silence since posting that she stopped all meds of course raises concerns.
Thanks for the concern, and sorry we haven't posted in a while! Posting a short soon with more information about why we haven't shared any videos over the last couple weeks (and hoping to get back to regular posting right away too!)
@@jenagain-s8tSorry it is just that I am very happy for Lauren, especially after all she has been through. Sorry 🌸
Don't forget the POLYVAGAL peice!
Wonderful outcomes except for the lack of consideration for the health and suffering of nonhuman animals.
ohh boy... here we go, nothings perfect
Vegan keto is a thing. Also, unless you painstakingly grew all of your own food, significant numbers of animals suffered/died to produce your "ethical" meal. Eat in moderation and respect the complex life(plants and animals) that nourish yours.
I could sustain myself on avocados, coconut milk and flesh, and macadamia nut/nut butters if I needed to.
In the USA, we can buy products labeled as “ certified humanely raised.”
I have visited a humane and regenerative farm , and I can tell you that all of the animals are happy and free up until the very moment they die.
This is a growing movement, and I think we can feel confident that as awareness grows people will make better choices .
If you are willing to shorten your own life for the betterment of animal’s lives , I think that’s totally fine too. It’s your choice.
@@pdxoregon1 there is nothing humane about the killing of a healthy sentient being given the planet, our health and the ethical status of society all benefit from a vegan lifestyle. Recommend you research about the health benefits 🙂
I have tried many antipsychotics, but the keto diet brings you back to exactly how you were before the illness, or even better than you were before your illness, unlike antipsychotics that make you lose the taste of life. My advice to bipolar or schizophrenic patients is to try the keto diet.