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How Ketogenic Therapy Heals the Brain: Mental Health Recovery with Nicole Laurent
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- Beyond Binge Eating
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- Jan 1, 2026
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- 2196
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Summary
In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Laurent, LMHC—a licensed mental health counselor and leading voice in metabolic psychiatry—to explore how ketogenic therapy is helping people heal from mental illness, food addiction, and emotional dysregulation by addressing the brain’s underlying metabolic health. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Nicole’s journey from traditional talk therapy, CBT, and EMDR, to becoming a pioneer in metabolic psychiatry • How impaired glucose metabolism affects brain function, mood, and emotional regulation • Why ketones can provide the brain with a cleaner, more stable energy source for healing • The emerging science behind ketogenic therapy for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and binge eating disorder • Why common fears around saturated fat and cholesterol are outdated and often harmful to recovery • How ketogenic therapy can support long-term remission in mental health conditions once considered “treatment-resistant” • The future of mental health care—and why nutrition and metabolism must become part of the conversation Nicole blends deep clinical experience with cutting-edge neuroscience to reveal how nutrition can literally change the brain. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone curious about the connection between diet and mental health, or those searching for new hope beyond medication and symptom management. 00:00 – intro 01:22 – Nicole’s journey into metabolic psychiatry 01:59 – Transition from traditional therapy to brain-based nutritional approaches 03:05 – How impaired glucose metabolism affects brain function and mood 05:12 – Why psychiatric medications often worsen metabolic health 07:02 – The science of ketogenic therapy for depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia 09:26 – Why ketones offer the brain a cleaner,…