EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 1H 3M
Mental Health, Ketosis & The Metabolic Brain | Dr. Erin Bellamy
from Degrees of Health
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Bellamy to explore one of the most important and overlooked topics in modern health.. the connection between metabolic health and mental health.We discuss how ketones may impact the brain, why nutritional ketosis can create a sense of calm and resilience, and how ketogenic therapy is being used in cases ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Dr. Bellamy also shares real patient case studies, her own journey from psychology and NHS work into metabolic psychiatry, and the most common mistakes people make when trying ketogenic therapy on their own.We cover:how ketosis feels subjectivelyketones, anxiety and emotional “buffer space”metabolic psychiatry and mitochondrial healthbipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and PTSDtherapeutic ketosis vs weight-loss ketoelectrolytes, keto flu and common mistakesketone tracking, GKI and exogenous ketoneswhy food may be one of the most powerful tools in mental healthA fascinating conversation on the future of mental health treatment.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Bellamy to explore one of the most important and overlooked topics in modern health.. the connection between metabolic health and mental health.We discuss how ketones may impact the brain, why nutritional ketosis can create a sense of calm and resilience, and how ketogenic therapy is being used in cases ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Dr. Bellamy also shares real patient case studies, her own journey from psychology and NHS work into metabolic psychiatry, and the most common mistakes people make when trying ketogenic therapy on their own.We cover:how ketosis feels subjectivelyketones, anxiety and emotional “buffer space”metabolic psychiatry and mitochondrial healthbipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and PTSDtherapeutic ketosis vs weight-loss ketoelectrolytes, keto flu and common mistakesketone tracking, GKI and exogenous ketoneswhy food may be one of the most powerful tools in mental healthA fascinating conversation on the future of mental health treatment.Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this linkWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram @degreesofhealthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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