What if we've been thinking about mental illness all wrong? Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer argues that conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may be rooted in metabolic dysfunction, not just genetics or trauma. Drawing on decades of clinical research, he explains which chemical additives may be harming our brains, why ketogenic diets are showing remarkable promise for severe mental illness, and why recovery is about far more than willpower. Chris also opens up to Jay about the deeply personal story of his mother that inspired him to pursue psychiatry, and why, despite the growing mental health crisis, he remains genuinely hopeful for the next generation. &nbsp; In this episode you'll learn: How to Recognize the Connection Between Diet & Mental Health&nbsp; How to Notice Warning Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction&nbsp; How to Support Loved Ones Through a Mental Health Crisis&nbsp;&nbsp; How to Become More Resilient with Self-Care&nbsp;&nbsp; How to Turn Personal Pain Into Purpose&nbsp; How to Use Fasting & Ketogenic Diets Safely&nbsp; How to Talk to Kids About Nutrition & Brain Health&nbsp; &nbsp; Healing rarely comes from one single fix. Instead it comes from understanding the whole person: body, brain, and everything we feed both. Sometimes the most radical form of self-love is simply asking what&rsquo;s going into your body, and why?&nbsp; &nbsp; With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty &nbsp; JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:22 The Chronic Disease Epidemic 01:54 The Link Between Mental Health and Diet&nbsp; 05:17 What Metabolism Really Means&nbsp; 07:57 The Shocking Chemicals Added to Food 09:55 Why Is The Food System In America So Harmful?&nbsp; 14:45 The Impact of Ultra Processed Foods on Mental Health&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16:29 Why Your Brain Actually Needs Certain Foods&nbsp; 17:21 Brain Fog, Depression, Anxiety & Burnout 18:46 Building Mental Resilience&nbsp; 21:48 Self Care Will Improve Your Brain Functioning 23:57 The &ldquo;Make America Healthy Again&rdquo; Movement&nbsp; 25:25 The Next Era of Healthcare in America&nbsp; 27:45 A Healthy vs Unhealthy Metabolism&nbsp; 28:30 Warning Signs From Your Metabolism&nbsp;&nbsp; 29:13 93% of Americans Have Abnormal Biomarkers&nbsp; 30:00 6 Steps For Healing Your Metabolism&nbsp; 31:11 The Truth About Alcohol, Weed & Vaping&nbsp; 35:46 Exercise Doesn't Have to Be Extreme to be Effective&nbsp; 36:30 Stop Looking at Screens All Day! 37:10 Why No Single Diet Works for Everyone 38:45 The Power of Eating More Whole Foods&nbsp; 39:45 Do You Know What Your Body Needs?&nbsp;&nbsp; 40:20 What Are Nutrient Dense Foods?&nbsp; 41:17 Why Some People Are Metabolically Compromised&nbsp; 42:22 Dietary Intervention 44:00 The Ancient Power of Fasting 46:17 Why Bipolar Diagnoses Are Rising 50:08 When Medication Isn't Enough 51:24 How a Ketogenic Diet Can Impact Bipolar Disorder 53:06 The History of The Ketogenic Diet (It&rsquo;s Not What You Think)&nbsp; 54:50 How The Ketogenic Diet Can Stop Seizures&nbsp; 56:20 The Power of Healing&nbsp; 57:47 The Unexpected Grief of Getting Better 59:05 A Life Dedicated to Psychiatry&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:04:15 Keeping a Healthy Dose of Skepticism&nbsp; 1:05:30 Rethinking New Treatments&nbsp; 1:06:55 Advice for Concerned Parents 1:07:31 What Are Epigenetics?&nbsp; 1:11:23 The Worst Chemicals For Brain Health&nbsp; 1:13:30 This Is An Ethics Issue&hellip; 1:14:09 Which Chemicals Cause Generational Anxiety?&nbsp; 1:18:20 Dr. Chris Palmer on Final Five &nbsp; Episode Resources: &nbsp; Read | <a href="https://brainenergy.com/">Brain Energy</a>&nbsp; Website | <a href="https://www.chrispalmermd.com/">https://www.chrispalmermd.com/</a>&nbsp; YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPalmerMD">https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPalmerMD</a>&nbsp; Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/">https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/</a>&nbsp; Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/">https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/</a>&nbsp; X | <a href="https://x.com/ChrisPalmerMD/">https://x.com/ChrisPalmerMD/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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