Metabolic Psychiatry: The Future of Mental Health | SNH Podcast #157

Metabolic Psychiatry: The Future of Mental Health | SNH Podcast #157

Author: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice January 7, 2026 Duration: 58:58

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 ACCORD program  
• Supplements and real-world protocols for psychiatric healing

This episode is for you if:
• You or someone you love has struggled with medication-resistant mental illness  
• You're curious how nutrition and metabolism affect the brain  
• You want a psychiatrist's view on keto, CGMs, and continuous feedback  
• You believe mental health deserves smarter, not harder solutions

You can also find this episode on…  
YouTube: https://youtu.be/-B6A63IG9p4

Find more from Dr. Matthew Bernstein:  
Accord Program: https://accordmh.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/

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Dive deep into the conversations that move beyond conventional wellness advice with the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast. Here, the focus is on practical, accessible strategies for complex challenges in health, performance, and conscious living. This series is built on a foundational idea: finding simple, effective solutions-the one-cent answers-to life's most expensive and demanding questions. It’s a space where rigorous scientific inquiry meets tangible, clinical practice, all designed for those looking to elevate their daily function and long-term potential. Produced through a collaboration between Smarter Not Harder, Inc., the makers of Troscriptions, and Health Optimization Medicine & Practice (HOMeHOPe), each episode unfolds as an in-depth dialogue. You’ll hear experts unpack the nuances of decision-making, consciousness, and systemic health, translating dense research into actionable insights you can apply. The discussions avoid superficial tips, favoring instead a holistic exploration of what it means to truly optimize the human experience. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, evidence-based journey toward becoming smarter, not harder, in your approach to your own well-being and capabilities.
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