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• Healing the Brain: A Metabolic Approach to Mental Illness | Erin Bellamy, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.73

  👉 Register for a LIVE Q&A with Dr. Bellamy on August 19th at 8am PT / 11am ET at https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com/bellamyCan metabolic therapy play a transformative role in the treatment of serious mental illness?In this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field speaks with Dr. Erin Bellamy - a Chartered Psychologist, Metabolic Psychiatry Practitioner, and CEO of IKRT - about the clinical application of ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) for psychiatric disorders. With over a decade of experience and a PhD focused on ketogenic diets for depression, Dr. Bellamy offers deep insight into the mechanisms driving psychiatric disease - including brain hypometabolism, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and insulin resistance - and how KMT targets these shared biological pathways.This conversation explores real-world implementation of ketogenic therapy in patients with diagnoses such as PTSD, ADHD, binge eating disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. Dr. Bellamy also shares her recently published case study demonstrating transdiagnostic remission using KMT, along with the clinical protocols, macronutrient ratios, and outcomes she’s seeing in her group and one-on-one programs.Whether you’re a psychiatrist, psychologist, or healthcare professional interested in emerging metabolic therapies for mental health, this episode offers valuable clinical and translational insights into a rapidly evolving field.👉 Register for the LIVE Q&A with Dr. Bellamy on August 19th at 8am PT / 11am ET at https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com/bellamySpecial thanks to the sponsors of this episode:✅Genova Connect – Get 15% off any test kit with code METABOLICLINK here✅ ZocDoc - Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor here✅ Fatty15 – Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit here (use code METABOLICLINK) In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

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• Diabetes: Nutrition & Cardiometabolic Health | Andrew Koutnik, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.72

  For more exclusive content on metabolic health, including additional videos with Dr. Andrew Koutnik, check out our membership platform for free here!Despite incredible advances in diabetes technology, blood sugar control in people with Type 1 diabetes hasn’t meaningfully improved in over a decade. In this eye-opening episode recorded live at Metabolic Health Summit, Dr. Andrew Koutnik - a scientist, patient, and advocate - dives into the science behind this paradox.Dr. Koutnik shares groundbreaking data from the largest-ever analysis of carbohydrate intake in people with Type 1 diabetes, explores the limitations of current technology, and presents a rare 10-year case study examining the long-term safety and efficacy of carbohydrate restriction.From CGMs to closed-loop systems, from meal composition to insulin dosing, this episode challenges conventional assumptions and offers a compelling case for nutrition as a powerful - yet underutilized - tool in diabetes care.Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Genova Connect – Get 15% off any test kit with code METABOLICLINK hereSelectQuote - Save more than 50% on term life insurance hereiRestore - Get a huge discount on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code METABOLICLINK hereIn every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

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• Journal Club: Prenatal Sugar Exposure & a Metabolic Therapy Framework for Brain Cancer | Ep.71

  For more exclusive content on metabolic health and therapy, check out our membership platform for free: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this Journal Club edition of The Metabolic Link, hosts - Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff dissect two powerful papers reshaping our understanding of metabolic health. First up: a striking human study showing that exposure to sugar rationing during the first 1,000 days of life reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension decades later—offering a rare glimpse into how early-life nutrition programs lifelong health. Then, the team dives into a landmark publication proposing a clinical research framework for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastoma. With insights on developmental programming, public policy, and personalized metabolic approaches to cancer, this is a must-listen for anyone passionate about where science meets societal change.Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode:✅ Genova Connect – Get 15% off any test kit with code METABOLICLINK here✅ ZocDoc - Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor here✅ Fatty15 – Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit with code METABOLICLINK hereRead both papers here: Exposure to sugar rationing in the first 1000 days of life protected against chronic diseaseClinical research framework proposal for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastomaIn every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

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• The Great Obesity Debate: Energy Balance vs Fructose - Dr. Layne Norton & Dr. Richard Johnson | Ep.70

  What’s really causing America’s obesity epidemic? In this special debate episode of The Metabolic Link, two leading voices in metabolic health square off: Dr. Richard Johnson, renowned for his research on fructose metabolism, and Dr. Layne Norton, a PhD in nutritional sciences and expert on the energy balance model. Moderated by host Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, the discussion dives deep into the biological roots of obesity, the relevance of sugar-sweetened beverages, the role of leptin and uric acid, and whether it’s fructose or calories that are driving the crisis. Despite their differing perspectives, both experts agree on one critical point—our modern food environment is fueling metabolic dysfunction on a massive scale. This is one of the most nuanced and constructive conversations you’ll hear on the topic of obesity science.References submitted by both guests can be found here!For more exclusive interviews and presentations with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Norton along with 100s of other videos on metabolic health and therapy, ad-free private episodes of The Metabolic Link, and to earn CMEs visit our member medical education platform: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comSpecial thanks to the sponsors of this episode:✅ Genova Connect – Get 15% off any test kit with code METABOLICLINK here✅ iRestore – Get a huge discount when you use the code METABOLICLINK here✅ Fatty15 – Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit with code METABOLICLINK hereLearn more about Dr. Layne NortonLearn more about Dr. Richard JohnsonIn every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

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• How Could an Animal-Based Diet Impact Metabolic Health? | Anthony Chaffee, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.69

  Join us for a Live Q&A on June 18th at 9am PT/12pm ET with Dr. Anthony Chaffee and also enjoy ad-free exclusive episodes, videos covering the latest science on metabolic health on therapy, and earn CMEs by clicking here. In this episode, Dr. Anthony Chaffee—medical doctor, neurosurgical registrar, and nutrition educator—joins Dr. Dominic D’Agostino for a thoughtful exploration of the scientific rationale behind animal-based ketogenic diets. Together, they discuss burgeoning interest in how this approach could support metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and potentially improve outcomes in chronic conditions. Dr. Chaffee also shares his personal journey, evolutionary insights, and emerging clinical cases that invite a reexamination of modern dietary assumptions. Whether you’re a practitioner, patient, or simply curious about low-carb, ketogenic, or elimination-based nutrition strategies, this conversation offers valuable perspective on food, metabolism, and human health.Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode:✅ Genova Connect – Get 15% off any test kit with code METABOLICLINK here✅ Fatty15 – Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit with the code METABOLICLINK here✅ Zocdoc – Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor hereIn every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

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