132. Change your diet, Change your mind w/ Dr. Georgia Ede

This podcast episode explores the profound mental health crisis in Western societies, where conventional psychiatry often overlooks the importance of nutrition and focuses on psychotherapy and medications. The lack of nutrition education in medical school, the influence of financial motivations, and the separation of food from the understanding of healthy bodies contribute to this neglect. Dr. Georgia Ede, an expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, shares her experiences challenging conventional psychiatry and implementing nutrition-based approaches. The conversation highlights the value of nutrition in mental health, the effectiveness of the ketogenic diet, the prevalence of insulin resistance, and the potential benefits of dietary interventions for psychiatric conditions. The discussion also addresses nutrient deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency, and the harmful effects of refined carbohydrates on brain health. It concludes with the importance of addressing metabolic dysfunction and embracing a diet focused on whole foods for optimal brain health.