{"podcast":{"title":"Metabolic Mind","slug":"metabolic-mind-6253550","podcast_index_feed_id":6253550,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/metabolic-mind/","website_url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d5c870fb-4d35-464f-8bde-33ce9e2b58c4/MM-Podcast-cover-final.png","author":"Bret Scher","episode_count":253,"summary":"Metabolic Mind is working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. Metabolic interventions like ketogenic therapy are being used to treat serious mental illnesses like Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depressive Disorder. We explore topics that can help you understand how Metabolic Psychiatry might help you or a loved one treat mental disorders Watch our videos at https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind Our channel is for information only. Consult your physician before changing your lifestyle or medications.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-29T14:20:16.643659+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Ford Brewer on the Future of Heart Health & The Cholesterol Code","slug":"dr-ford-brewer-on-the-future-of-heart-health-the-cholesterol-code","published_at":"2026-07-26T19:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/dr-ford-brewer-on-the-future-of-heart-health-the-cholesterol-code","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0e05773f-d43a-45c9-bd88-5ab4e2191d1a.mp3","summary":"What does it take to truly understand and assess cardiovascular risk in modern medicine? Dr. Bret Scher joins Dr. Ford Brewer at the Collaborative Science (CoSci) conference to discuss the recent screening of The Cholesterol Code documentary and the bigger picture of metabolic health, cardiac imaging, and the future of risk assessment. In this conversation, you'll learn: Dr. Ford Brewer's reaction to The Cholesterol Code documentary and what stood out most Why metabolism, not just plumbing, drives cardiovascular disease How CT angiogram with AI analysis is becoming the gold standard in cardiac imaging What CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness) measures and where it fits in evaluating risk Why calcium scores can miss important soft plaque What to look for when seeking a high-quality CIMT scan Dr. Brewer's personal story of being diagnosed with manic depression in medical school and how lifestyle and metabolic changes shaped his journey Why GLP-1 medications, when used responsibly, can be a useful tool rather than a stand-alone solution How the overuse of statins and GLP-1s reflects broader issues in modern medicine This discussion captures the value of bringing nuanced, individualized thinking into the conversation around cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and mental wellness. 🔎 Learn more about CIMT tests on our blog: Early Heart Disease Detection? Why You May Consider a CIMT Test 🎥 Watch The Cholesterol Code documentary and join the conversation shaping the future of metabolic health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Z8bUb1P94 #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #HeartDisease Expert Featured: Dr. Ford Brewer https://prevmedhealth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmoEsq6a6ePXxgZeA4CVrUw https://www.instagram.com/brewer.ford https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordbrewer…","meta_description":"What does it take to truly understand and assess cardiovascular risk in modern medicine? Dr. Bret Scher joins Dr. Ford Brewer at the Collaborative Science…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1202,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/dr-ford-brewer-on-the-future-of-heart-health-the-cholesterol-code/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/dr-ford-brewer-on-the-future-of-heart-health-the-cholesterol-code.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}