{"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":"Q&A: Keto for PCOS, Cravings, & Women’s Health with Temple Stewart","slug":"q-a-keto-for-pcos-cravings-women-s-health-with-temple-stewart","published_at":"2026-05-27T15:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/q-a-keto-for-pcos-cravings-women-s-health-with-temple-stewart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7b9bfdae-bb87-4771-bd82-0c0e19e0885c.mp3","summary":"How many carbs should you eat on a ketogenic diet? Do ketone levels matter? And why do cravings hit so hard? Is Dairy recommended? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, registered dietitian and medical student Temple Stewart breaks down some of the most common challenges people face when starting and maintaining a ketogenic diet, especially for PCOS (PMOS), metabolic health, and long-term sustainability. Temple brings a unique perspective to this conversation, combining clinical nutrition experience with current medical training and a deep focus on women’s metabolic health. Her approach is practical, individualized, and grounded in helping people build strategies they can realistically sustain over the long term. In this episode, we cover: Ketogenic therapy and the menstrual cycle Cravings and the “sugar dragon” PCOS and therapeutic ketone levels Dairy, protein, and hunger Vegetarian keto challenges CGMs and ketone testing How to personalize a ketogenic approach long term One of the biggest takeaways: successful ketogenic therapy is about understanding your own metabolism, building sustainable habits, and learning which strategies help you feel your best over time. 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #PCOS #FoodAsMedicine Expert Featured: Temple Stewart https://www.instagram.com/the.ketogenic.nutritionist/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/templehughs Free CME Clinician Trainings: Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palme…","meta_description":"How many carbs should you eat on a ketogenic diet? Do ketone levels matter? And why do cravings hit so hard? Is Dairy recommended? In this Metabolic Mailb…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2042,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/q-a-keto-for-pcos-cravings-women-s-health-with-temple-stewart/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/q-a-keto-for-pcos-cravings-women-s-health-with-temple-stewart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}