{"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":224,"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":"2026-07-24T00:18:08.497488+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550"},"episode":{"title":"Meet Dr. Bret Scher: The Host Behind Metabolic Mind","slug":"meet-dr-bret-scher-the-host-behind-metabolic-mind","published_at":"2026-07-21T14:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/meet-dr-bret-scher-the-host-behind-metabolic-mind","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/74959ad0-2f97-404d-b262-d662d614b09d.mp3","summary":"Dr. Bret Scher began his career practicing conventional cardiology, following the same guidelines taught in medical training. Today, he is Medical Director at Metabolic Mind, as well as The Coalition for Metabolic Health, and one of the leading voices advancing metabolic health, ketogenic therapy, and metabolic psychiatry. What changed? In this special episode, Metabolic Mind producer Erica Gerard turns the tables and interviews Dr. Scher about the experiences, patients, and pivotal moments that challenged his thinking and reshaped his approach to medicine. In this conversation, you'll learn: How a conventionally trained cardiologist became known as the \"low-carb cardiologist\" The patients who changed the way he thought about nutrition and metabolic health Why he believes medicine should treat individuals, not just follow guidelines What drew him from cardiovascular medicine into the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry How interviewing researchers, clinicians, and patients has influenced his perspective on evidence and clinical care His hopes for the future of metabolic health and what it could mean for medicine Along the way, Dr. Scher shares personal stories from his childhood, medical training, career, and family life, offering a rare look at his curiosity, humility, and willingness to challenge his own assumptions that continue to shape his work today. Whether you've followed Dr. Scher's work for years or meeting him for the first time, this conversation offers insight into the journey behind one of the most trusted voices in metabolic medicine. 👉 Learn more about Metabolic Mind, Dr. Scher, and the metabolic psychiatry movement at metabolicmind.org 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to…","meta_description":"Dr. Bret Scher began his career practicing conventional cardiology, following the same guidelines taught in medical training. Today, he is Medical Directo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2864,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/meet-dr-bret-scher-the-host-behind-metabolic-mind/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/meet-dr-bret-scher-the-host-behind-metabolic-mind.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}