Episode 203: Jan Ellison Baszucki

Episode 203: Jan Ellison Baszucki

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes June 19, 2024 Duration: 1:02:00

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jan Ellison Baszucki is president of Baszucki Group and founder of Metabolic Mind. A former Silicon Valley fintech marketing executive, Jan is a writer, parent, mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. She is the author of the national bestselling debut novel, A Small Indiscretion, which was a San Francisco Chronicle recommended book of 2015. Her essays have appeared in publications like The New York TimesThe Wall Street Journal and Writer's Digest, and her short fiction has received numerous awards, including an O. Henry Prize for her first published story. Jan holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford, and an MFA from San Francisco State University. She is currently at work on a memoir about her son's recovery from bipolar disorder with a 100-year-old metabolic treatment for epilepsy. 

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jan talk about…

  • How Jan's son found relief from bipolar disorder, addiction issues, and obesity by following a ketogenic diet
  • The connection between following a ketogenic diet and improvement in sleep quality
  • Why metabolic health and mental health are so interrelated
  • The work and mission of the Baszucki Group and Metabolic Mind
  • Why getting stress under control and getting social/family support are also essential for improving mental and metabolic health
  • The physiological effects of psychological phenomena
  • Lessons that nature teach us about human health
  • Metabolic health at the cellular level
  • The power of getting morning sunlight exposure

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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