Can a ketogenic diet support mental health—and what role do ketones actually play?

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Ketone Quest, a Find Your Keto educational series exploring ketones, ketosis, metabolic health, and the practical use of ketogenic dietary therapy for mental health.

Throughout this series, we will investigate:

• What ketones are • How the body produces ketones • The difference between glucose-based and ketone-based metabolism • How to measure ketones using urine, breath, blood, and continuous ketone monitoring • What ketone readings can—and cannot—tell us • Why the ketogenic approach that works for one person may not work for another

The goal is not to identify one perfect ketogenic diet or one universal ketone target. The goal is to understand the biology, ask better questions, track individual responses, and find the approach that works for your brain and body.

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Join us in this episode as we sit down with Mia Mendez to explore her inspiring journey with the ketogenic diet and its profound impact on her mental health and overall well-being. Mia opens up about her struggles with bipolar disorder, hitting rock bottom, and how she turned her life around with keto. From reducing sugar intake to incorporating meditation, Mia shares practical advice and powerful insights for anyone looking to improve their mental health through diet. Don't miss this heartfelt and informative conversation!

Episode Outline:

· Introduction and Mia's background with bipolar disorder

· Life before keto: Homelessness and trauma

· Dealing with anger as a symptom

· Discovering and starting the ketogenic diet

· Challenges in reducing sugar intake

· Health improvements: Labral tears, inflammation, brain fog

· Current diet: Red meat, chocolate, and keto fat bombs

· Discussing fat ratios

· Comparing carnivore diet to keto

· Importance of red meat for brain health

· Experiencing DOMS and recovery

· Water intake and hydrogen water

· Coffee discussion

· Sweeteners, keto treats, and nut flours

· Role of meditation and breathing exercises

· Advice for those struggling with mental health issues

· Biggest lessons and hopes for others

Closing Questions:

· Advice to your younger self, regarding diet and mental health

· General life lesson advice to your younger self

· "Fat-Fueled Philosophy Question": A life lesson or mantra from the keto journey

Find Mia on X = @MsMiaMendez

Elsewhere: RecoverWithMia

Find Steven T. on X, where I am most active: @MT4MH

Join us for an inspiring interview with Tinne (@rassmussenT56381), a mother of three from Copenhagen, Denmark. Tinne is an avid climber and jiu-jitsu practitioner who has embraced the carnivore lifestyle. Discover how she transitioned her entire family to a carnivore diet, the incredible changes they've experienced, and her tips for raising carnivore kids. Tinne shares her personal journey, the reasons behind her dietary choices, and her mission to inspire others through her story. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a carnivore family!

Tags: #CarnivoreDiet #KetoLifestyle #CarnivoreFamily #Climbing #JiuJitsu #HealthyLiving #KetoJourney #DietTransformation #CarnivoreKids #healthinspiration

Intro and Outro Song: "Come Back to the Table" by Brett Lloyd from the album "Carnivore Train"

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Join us for an inspiring interview with Tinne (@rassmussenT56381), a mother of three from Copenhagen, Denmark. Tinne is an avid climber and jiu-jitsu practitioner who has embraced the carnivore lifestyle. Discover how she transitioned her entire family to a carnivore diet, the incredible changes they've experienced, and her tips for raising carnivore kids. Tinne shares her personal journey, the reasons behind her dietary choices, and her mission to inspire others through her story.

Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a carnivore family!

Tags: #CarnivoreDiet #KetoLifestyle #CarnivoreFamily #Climbing #JiuJitsu #HealthyLiving #KetoJourney #DietTransformation #CarnivoreKids #healthinspiration

Intro and Outro Song: "Come Back to the Table" by Brett Lloyd from the album "Carnivore Train"

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Find me on X, where I am most active: @MT4MH

In this episode, we dive into the incredible healing journey of Holly (@CarnivoreFriend), who has been following the lion diet since April 21st. Holly shares her experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs on her 90-day journey to better health. Join us as we explore the benefits and insights of the lion diet and support Holly's mission to spread awareness and healing. Don't forget to support her GoFundMe page "All in for Addison" and join the keto conversation!

Follow Holly: Twitter: @CarnivoreFriend

Instagram: @Friendlyneighborhoodcarnivore

Support Holly: GoFundMe: [All in for Addison] https://gofund.me/663c076e

Intro and Outro Song: "Come Back to the Table" by Brett Lloyd from the album "Carnivore Train"

Tags:

• Carnivore Diet
• Lion Diet
• Meat Recipes
• Fasting
• Bone Broth
• Pemmican
• Meal Prep
• Nutrition Truth
• Health Journey
• Carnivore Community
• Holly Interview
• Friendly Neighborhood Carnivore
• #Keto #LionDiet #CarnivoreDiet #HealingJourney #KetoCommunity
• #Health #Wellness #Interview #90DayChallenge #AllInForAddison #KetoLife

Don't forget to:

· Like this video if you enjoyed it

· Subscribe for more keto content

· Share with a friend who might find this inspiring!

We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Find me on X, where I am most active: @MT4MH

In this episode, we dive into the incredible healing journey of Holly (@CarnivoreFriend), who has been following the lion diet since April 21st. Holly shares her experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs on her 90-day journey to better health. Join us as we explore the benefits and insights of the lion diet and support Holly's mission to spread awareness and healing. Don't forget to support her GoFundMe page "All in for Addison" and join the keto conversation!

Follow Holly: Twitter: @CarnivoreFriend

Instagram: @Friendlyneighborhoodcarnivore

Support Holly: GoFundMe: [All in for Addison] https://gofund.me/663c076e

Intro and Outro Song: "Come Back to the Table" by Brett Lloyd from the album "Carnivore Train"

Tags:

• Carnivore Diet
• Lion Diet
• Meat Recipes
• Fasting
• Bone Broth
• Pemmican
• Meal Prep
• Nutrition Truth
• Health Journey
• Carnivore Community
• Holly Interview
• Friendly Neighborhood Carnivore
• #Keto #LionDiet #CarnivoreDiet #HealingJourney #KetoCommunity
• #Health #Wellness #Interview #90DayChallenge #AllInForAddison #KetoLife

Don't forget to:

· Like this video if you enjoyed it

· Subscribe for more keto content

· Share with a friend who might find this inspiring!

We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Find me on X, where I am most active: @MT4MH

Join us as we dive deep into our family's health journey! Discover how Daddy grew up, his path to finding the HFBO diet through self-experimentation, and the transformative power of the keto diet in managing Samantha's ADHD and OCD. Our personal experiences and insights might inspire you on your own health journey. Thanks to the host, Conor, of the Wake and Steak Podcast for having me on!

Description:

Welcome to our channel! In this special debut episode, we're honored to have Brett Lloyd, also known as The Thankful Carnivore, as our very first guest. Brett has been a huge inspiration on my ketogenic journey, and his powerful story of transformation through the carnivore diet is truly remarkable.

Join us as Brett shares his incredible journey from struggling with mental health issues to finding peace and stability through a carnivore lifestyle. His story is not only inspiring but also educational for anyone interested in the benefits of a low-carb or carnivore diet.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation that could change your perspective on health and nutrition. If you're new to the carnivore diet or looking for motivation to continue your own health journey, Brett's testimony is a must-watch!

Key Topics Covered:

• Brett Lloyd's personal journey and challenges
• How the carnivore diet transformed his mental health
• Tips for starting and sticking with a carnivore lifestyle
• The benefits of the carnivore diet for mental and physical health
• Inspirational advice for those on their own health journey

Please enjoy the introduction song, played by Brett himself, titled ‘Come Back to the Table,’ from his album ‘Carnivore Train.’

Connect with Brett Lloyd:

• Twitter: @StickmanBleedin
• Instagram: @thankful.carnivore.medium