This episode of the REJUVENAGING with Dr. Ron Kaiser podcast offers a deep dive into the intersection of nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being. Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in nutrition science and brain metabolism, shares her unconventional journey from traditional psychiatry to pioneering nutrition-based approaches to mental health at prestigious institutions such as Smith College and Harvard University Health Services. With nearly 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ede discusses her new book, “Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind“, outlining a powerful plan to enhance mood, alleviate anxiety, protect memory, and achieve optimal health through dietary changes.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Ede emphasizes the often-overlooked link between diet and brain function, debunking common nutritional misconceptions and highlighting the profound impact of dietary choices on mental health. She explains how her personal health challenges led to a dramatic dietary overhaul, resulting in remarkable improvements in both physical and mental well-being. Dr. Ede provides listeners with actionable advice on adopting a whole-foods diet, reducing intake of ultra-processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and vegetable oils, and assessing individual carbohydrate tolerance to combat insulin resistance—a key factor in mental and physical health.

The discussion also navigates the complexities of dietary interventions in mental health care, stressing the importance of a personalized approach and the potential for diet to serve as both prevention and treatment for mental health issues. Dr. Ede offers resources for those interested in exploring metabolic psychiatry further, including a clinician directory on her website, diagnosisdiet.com.

Dr. Ron Kaiser, the host, and Dr. Ede engage in a thoughtful dialogue on various diets, exploring their benefits and limitations, and stressing the value of advancing beyond conventional dietary models for those seeking to optimize their mental health. This episode not only enlightens listeners on the critical role of nutrition in mental health but also encourages a broader understanding and application of dietary principles for lifelong wellness.

Connect with Dr. Georgia:

https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd

https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/about

Purchase his course:

https://www.drron-kaiser.com/winning-in-overtime

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Ron Kaiser, Ph.D. Psychologist, Educator, Author, Podcaster

Ron Kaiser, Ph.D., is a positive health psychologist, coach, author, podcaster, educator, consultant, and speaker. He has been in practice for more than five decades, including 25 years as Director of Psychology at the world-famous Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University. As an innovative thought leader in the field, he has developed the concepts of THE MENTAL HEALTH GYM, GOAL-ACHIEVING PSYCHOTHERAPY (GAP), THE TYPE P PERSONALITY, and REJUVENAGING®.