In this powerful interview, Lauren Kennedy West shares her deeply personal journey with schizoaffective disorder and how traditional medical treatments fell short in addressing the root causes of her struggles. Lauren opens up about her discovery of metabolic therapies—focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep—which have played a crucial role in her path to wellness.
Despite years of living with a challenging mental illness, Lauren found that these therapies offered a way to not just survive but truly thrive. In this interview, she discusses the gaps in conventional mental health treatment, the transformative impact of metabolic approaches, and how taking control of these often-overlooked aspects of health has allowed her to regain her life.
Whether you’re dealing with similar challenges or are simply curious about alternative mental health treatments, Lauren’s story offers hope and inspiration. Join us as we explore the intersection of mental health and metabolic therapies in this compelling conversation.
🔗 Watch to learn more about Lauren’s experience and the potential of metabolic therapies in treating mental illness.
*Key Topics Covered*
• The limitations of traditional psychiatric treatments
• The role of diet, exercise, and sleep in managing mental health
• How metabolic therapies helped Lauren achieve remission
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*People Featured in This Video*
Lauren Kennedy West
Creator, Living Well with Schizophrenia
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWellAfterSchizophrenia
Twitter/X: @LWSchizophrenia
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About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
2:02 How the Medical System Failed Lauren: A Candid Discussion
5:09 Acceptance in Mental Health: Lauren’s Perspective
7:54 The Role of Medication in Mental Health Care
10:07 The Importance of Advocacy: Lauren's Journey
15:36 Lauren’s Vision for the Future: Hopes and Plans
17:42 Medication Management & Deprescribing: Lauren’s Experience
21:48 Advocating for Change: How Patients Can Influence the Medical System
27:38 Lauren’s Athletic Performance on a Ketogenic Diet
31:16 Why Keto is Personal: Lauren's Unique Experience
31:47 How Medical Keto Impacted Lauren's Relationships
34:03 Healing the Relationship with Food: Keto’s Role in Lauren's Life
36:02 Conclusion
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