{"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":"Making Keto Work on a College Campus","slug":"making-keto-work-on-a-college-campus","published_at":"2026-09-01T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/making-keto-work-on-a-college-campus","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/319d9b7c-476a-43e1-b5b9-7def3171831e.mp3","summary":"Starting college can change almost everything about your routine, including how, when, and what you eat. For students using ketogenic therapy as part of their mental health treatment, that transition can take some planning. In this interview, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with licensed mental health counselor Nicole Laurent about how students using ketogenic therapy with clinical support can navigate a college setting, where dining halls, dorm rooms, busy schedules, social events, and limited budgets can all affect food choices. Nicole shares practical ideas for: Keeping simple foods that support nutritional ketosis in a dorm room Making dining hall options work Planning ahead for busy weeks Using meal prep or delivery services strategically Talking with roommates and friends about dietary choices Asking for support when staying consistent gets difficult They also talk about the importance of paying attention to food quality. For students who are not using ketogenic therapy, reducing ultra-processed foods and eating more whole foods may still be a meaningful place to start. If ketogenic therapy is part of a student’s mental health care plan, the transition to college may require some adjustments. Planning ahead, building a support system, and working with an experienced care team can help students stay consistent as their routines and environment change. If you’re using ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, work closely with an experienced healthcare provider before making treatment changes. 👉 Looking for more back-to-school mental health resources for college students? Explore our Back to School blog for stories, science, and practical support for navigating campus life: https://www.metabolicmind.org/resources/library/blog/stories/back-to-school-metabolic-mental-heal…","meta_description":"Starting college can change almost everything about your routine, including how, when, and what you eat. For students using ketogenic therapy as part of t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1607,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/making-keto-work-on-a-college-campus/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/making-keto-work-on-a-college-campus.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}