Mar 23

The Self-Abandonment Loop: Shame, Self-Criticism, and How to Break Free

Why is it so hard for us to do what we actually want to do? In this episode, Forrest explains the hidden structure of self-abandonment: how shame drives the loop, how the loop produces more shame, and how the inner critic uses a “can’t win” situation to keep us stuck. Then he and ... Show More

1h 20m

Mar 16

Trauma in Relationships: What Actually Helps with Elizabeth Ferreira

Forrest is joined by associate therapist and his fiancée Elizabeth Ferreira for an honest, personal conversation about what it's actually like to be in a relationship when one partner is living with trauma, complex PTSD, or another ongoing mental health challenge. Drawing on thei ... Show More

1h 8m

Mar 9

Family Systems Theory: The Invisible Force That Runs Your Relationships

Have you ever walked back into your parents' house and suddenly felt like you'd downloaded an old version of yourself? In today’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explain why through one of the most influential frameworks in psychology: Family Systems Theory (FST). FST argues that h ... Show More

1h 23m

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 <a href="https://amzn.to/3OFbyZr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Underst ... Show More

1h 9m

Oct 2023

A Brand New Way to Understand and Treat Mental Health Problems with Dr Chris Palmer #396

My guest today has spent his entire career, trying to understand mental illness. What’s really causing it – and how can we better manage it. Dr Chris Palmer is Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital, Massachusetts and an Assistan ... Show More

2h 57m

Dec 2022

Dr. Chris Palmer On How to Optimize Your Brain To Reduce Anxiety & Overcome Depression

Today’s guest is Dr. Christopher M. Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of ... Show More

1h 2m

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 45m

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 43m

Mar 2024

Reset Your Metabolism, Reboot Your Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer

Is medication always the answer to mental illness? Anyone who has ever suffered from a mental health condition knows how isolating it can be. You’re desperate to get better, but often the answer is medication and management instead of actual healing. But there may be an ... Show More

20m 46s

May 2023

How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer

Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist with a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise in the field of mental health. Having faced mental health challenges himself, Dr. Palmer has a unique understanding and empathy for those who struggle with mental illness. His deter ... Show More

1h 21m

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 wo ... Show More

1h 30m

Jan 2024

Harvard Psychiatrist: THIS Food Is Causing The Mental Health Crisis! - Chris Palmer

If you want to hear more about ways to tackle mental health problems, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN0_ow76hU8 Too often we think that physical health has nothing to do with mental heal ... Show More

1h 45m

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 ... Show More

27m 20s

Metabolism, Brain Energy, and Mental Hea...