Dr. Chris Palmer, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins Forrest to discuss the relationship between metabolic function and mental illness. They discuss Dr. Palmer’s work with patients suffering from severe conditions like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, psychiatry’s current challenges with treatment-resistant conditio ... Show More
Jul 7
How Real Change Happens with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss parts work, psychological defenses, and how real change happens. They talk about the inner child work Forrest recently did during an episode with renowned therapist Terry Real, and how that led to meaningful c ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 30
Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2023
The Surprising Link Between Metabolism & Mental Illness | Dr. Chris Palmer
Discover the compelling link between mental health and metabolic dysfunction with Harvard psychiatrist, Dr. Chris Palmer and author of the book Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, a ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2023
TMHS 649: The Shocking Connection Between Metabolic Health and Mental Health – with Dr. Christopher Palmer
For most of human history, the medical field has compartmentalized the brain, as if it exists in isolation from the rest of the body. But just like any other organ in the body, the brain is an essential component of our biology that cannot be separated from the inner workings of ... Show More
1h 42m
Feb 2024
422. Beyond the Anecdote: Keto and Carnivore Saves | Dr. Chris Palmer
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with author, researcher, and psychiatrist Chris Palmer. They discuss how metabolic and mental disorders might be linked, depression's purpose as a biological corrective measure, how metabolism might directly tie to mental disorders, the use of fastin ... Show More
1h 38m
Jan 2024
Reset Your Mental Health: The Diet & Nutrition Protocol From a Renowned Harvard MD
Do you want more energy?Are you done with the constant anxiety? Can’t seem to climb out of your funk?In today’s episode, you’ll learn the exact steps to optimize both your mental and physical health.Joining Mel today is Harvard’s Chris Palmer, MD, whose work lies at the intersect ... Show More
1h 30m
Feb 2023
129. A New Approach to Mental Health
#129: In the book “Brain Energy,” Dr. Chris Palmer explores the link between metabolism — which includes diet, exercise, environment, lifestyle, and other factors — and mental illness. There is a broad overlap between metabolic disorders and mental illness. In this episode, Dr. K ... Show More
27m 20s