Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
How can college-aged students make ketogenic therapy work in real life? In this video, Matthew Baszucki shares practical advice from his own experience using metabolic therapies, including a ketogenic diet, sleep, exercise, stress reduction, meditation, and social connection, to support recovery from bipolar disorder.
Matthew talks directly to young adults who may be navigating the social challenges of ketogenic therapy, from FOMO and questions from friends to eating out, travel, alcohol, and medication tapering. He explains how preparation can make the diet easier to follow, why supportive friends can make a difference, and how learning simple keto options can help in restaurants, airports, hotels, and everyday life.
He covers:
- How FOMO can show up when friends are eating differently
- What to say when friends ask about ketogenic therapy
- How to find keto-friendly options when eating out
- Practical travel foods like nuts, eggs, heavy cream, and low-carb snacks
- Matthew’s experience with alcohol, ketosis, and mood stability
- How to think about drugs, alcohol, and stability
- Why any medication change, including tapering, should happen slowly under the supervision of a prescribing clinician
- How Matthew incorporated sleep, exercise, stress reduction, and social connection into his routine
Matthew’s message is grounded in lived experience: ketogenic therapy can be challenging at first, especially for young people, but preparation and clinical support can make those challenges easier to navigate.
🎒 Looking for more ways to support mental health this school year? Read our Back-to-School Guide to Metabolic Mental Health: metabolicmind.org/resources/library/blog/perspectives-in-metabolic-psychiatry/back-to-school-metabolic-mental-health-guide
🔎 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 #BackToSchool #BipolarDisorder
_Ketogenic therapy for mental health should be explored with qualified clinical support. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your diet, lifestyle, or medications._
*Expert by Experience:*
Matthew Baszucki
- metabolicmind.org/thinksmart/explore-strategies/matt-baszucki
- https://x.com/matthewbaszucki
- youtube.com/@matthewbaszucki
- instagram.com/matthewbaszucki
- tiktok.com/@matthewbaszucki
*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 Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*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.
How can college-aged students make ketogenic therapy work in real life? In this video, Matthew Baszucki shares practical advice from his own experience using metabolic therapies, including a ketogenic diet, sleep, exercise, stress reduction, meditation, and social connection, to support recovery from bipolar disorder.
Matthew talks directly to young adults who may be navigating the social challenges of ketogenic therapy, from FOMO and questions from friends to eating out, travel, alcohol, and medication tapering. He explains how preparation can make the diet easier to follow, why supportive friends can make a difference, and how learning simple keto options can help in restaurants, airports, hotels, and everyday life.
He covers:
- How FOMO can show up when friends are eating differently
- What to say when friends ask about ketogenic therapy
- How to find keto-friendly options when eating out
- Practical travel foods like nuts, eggs, heavy cream, and low-carb snacks
- Matthew’s experience with alcohol, ketosis, and mood stability
- How to think about drugs, alcohol, and stability
- Why any medication change, including tapering, should happen slowly under the supervision of a prescribing clinician
- How Matthew incorporated sleep, exercise, stress reduction, and social connection into his routine
Matthew’s message is grounded in lived experience: ketogenic therapy can be challenging at first, especially for young people, but preparation and clinical support can make those challenges easier to navigate.
🎒 Looking for more ways to support mental health this school year? Read our Back-to-School Guide to Metabolic Mental Health: metabolicmind.org/resources/library/blog/perspectives-in-metabolic-psychiatry/back-to-school-metabolic-mental-health-guide
🔎 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 #BackToSchool #BipolarDisorder
_Ketogenic therapy for mental health should be explored with qualified clinical support. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your diet, lifestyle, or medications._
*Expert by Experience:*
Matthew Baszucki
- metabolicmind.org/thinksmart/explore-strategies/matt-baszucki
- https://x.com/matthewbaszucki
- youtube.com/@matthewbaszucki
- instagram.com/matthewbaszucki
- tiktok.com/@matthewbaszucki
*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 Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*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.
