Episode Details

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Matthew Bernstein joins Jodi Duval for a pioneering conversation about the rise of metabolic psychiatry — the intersection of mitochondrial health, nutrition, and brain performance. From ketogenic therapy to personalized mental health biomarkers, this episode offers a radically hopeful perspective on treating conditions like depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Join us as we explore:
• What metabolic psychiatry is and why it matters now  
• How insulin resistance, inflammation, and mitochondria affect mood and cognition  
• Why ketones aren't just fuel — but also powerful brain signals  
• Tools like CGMs, RCTs, and the ACCORD program  
• Supplements and real-world protocols for psychiatric healing

This episode is for you if:
• You or someone you love has struggled with medication-resistant mental illness  
• You're curious how nutrition and metabolism affect the brain  
• You want a psychiatrist's view on keto, CGMs, and continuous feedback  
• You believe mental health deserves smarter, not harder solutions

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/-B6A63IG9p4

Find more from Dr. Matthew Bernstein:  
Accord Program: https://accordmh.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/

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