Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What if everything you’ve been told about depression, brainfog, and ADHD is only half the story?
Discover the revolutionary Harvard research by Dr Chris Palmer that reveals how a ketogenic lifestyle can fix your brain energy.
In this episode of Young and Profiting Podcast, Hala Taha sits down with Harvard psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Chris Palmer. Together they unpack the ketogenic diet , the brain energy connection to ADHD , and why metabolic dysfunction is holding most high-achievers back from peak cognitive performance and optimal health.
#metabolism #brainenergy #ketodiet
Use these timestamps to navigate through your favourite sections:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:18) The Real Causes of Mental Illness
(06:11) Accidental Discoveries in Medicine
(11:35) How Bad Is the Mental Health Crisis?
(23:04) How Metabolism Shapes Brain Health
(29:48) The Brain Energy Theory
(35:27) Too Much vs. Too Little Brain Energy
(46:37) Delirium and the Brain Energy Theory
(51:28) The Power of the Keto Diet for Better Health
(01:03:50) Neurodivergence in Entrepreneurs
(01:10:01) Advice for People Currently on Antidepressants
(01:14:30) Habits to Optimize Your Mental Health
Dr Chris Palmer is a board-certified Harvard psychiatrist and Director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital. Known for his groundbreaking book, "Brain Energy", he helps millions of individuals reverse severe psychiatric disorders through metabolic psychiatry and targeted lifestyle medicine.
🗣️ Resources Mentioned 🗣️:
Dr. Chris's Book, Brain Energy: bit.ly/DrCP-BrainEnergy
Dr. Chris's Website: chrispalmermd.com
Dr Chris Palmer’s Instagram: instagram.com/chrispalmermd
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Listen to YAP to profit in all aspects of life - from boosting sales and beating algorithms, to brain hacks and biohacking. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business or simply wanting to expand your sales and marketing skills, each episode delivers actionable advice that WILL help you profit in life. If you want the motivation to level up your entrepreneurship game and work hard - while still prioritizing your mental and physical health - then Listen, Learn and Profit with Young and Profiting Podcast!
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What if everything you’ve been told about depression, brainfog, and ADHD is only half the story?
Discover the revolutionary Harvard research by Dr Chris Palmer that reveals how a ketogenic lifestyle can fix your brain energy.
In this episode of Young and Profiting Podcast, Hala Taha sits down with Harvard psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Chris Palmer. Together they unpack the ketogenic diet , the brain energy connection to ADHD , and why metabolic dysfunction is holding most high-achievers back from peak cognitive performance and optimal health.
#metabolism #brainenergy #ketodiet
Use these timestamps to navigate through your favourite sections:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:18) The Real Causes of Mental Illness
(06:11) Accidental Discoveries in Medicine
(11:35) How Bad Is the Mental Health Crisis?
(23:04) How Metabolism Shapes Brain Health
(29:48) The Brain Energy Theory
(35:27) Too Much vs. Too Little Brain Energy
(46:37) Delirium and the Brain Energy Theory
(51:28) The Power of the Keto Diet for Better Health
(01:03:50) Neurodivergence in Entrepreneurs
(01:10:01) Advice for People Currently on Antidepressants
(01:14:30) Habits to Optimize Your Mental Health
Dr Chris Palmer is a board-certified Harvard psychiatrist and Director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital. Known for his groundbreaking book, "Brain Energy", he helps millions of individuals reverse severe psychiatric disorders through metabolic psychiatry and targeted lifestyle medicine.
🗣️ Resources Mentioned 🗣️:
Dr. Chris's Book, Brain Energy: bit.ly/DrCP-BrainEnergy
Dr. Chris's Website: chrispalmermd.com
Dr Chris Palmer’s Instagram: instagram.com/chrispalmermd
✨Active Deals✨ - youngandprofiting.com/deals
🌐Key YAP Links🌐
Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap
Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha
Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala
Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com
Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Tom Bilyeu and Codie Sanchez.
Listen to YAP to profit in all aspects of life - from boosting sales and beating algorithms, to brain hacks and biohacking. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business or simply wanting to expand your sales and marketing skills, each episode delivers actionable advice that WILL help you profit in life. If you want the motivation to level up your entrepreneurship game and work hard - while still prioritizing your mental and physical health - then Listen, Learn and Profit with Young and Profiting Podcast!
Make sure to hit the ‘subscribe’ button, and don’t forget to click the bell icon.
➡️ YouTube: youngandprofiting.co/yap-youtube
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact NETWORK+YAP@Yapmedia.com
Enjoy the show!
