What if mental fitness starts with how the brain is fueled?

In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, Dr. Patrick Porter sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Bernstein to explore the emerging science of brain metabolism, ketogenic nutrition, and mental performance.

Dr. Matthew Bernstein, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and CEO of Accord Mental Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University, earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and completed his psychiatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital / McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.

Dr. Bernstein is known for integrating metabolic health, nutrition, and brain energy science into psychiatric care, with a clinical focus on mitochondrial function and metabolism in mental health. He continues to practice full-time and leads an immersive residential program centered on lifestyle-based mental health support.

In this conversation, Drs. Porter and Bernstein examine how ketones function as an alternative fuel source for the brain—and why optimizing metabolic health may be essential for achieving cognitive clarity and emotional resilience.

Learn more at https://accordmh.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & Dr. Bernstein’s background

04:00 – Ketogenic diet & brain fuel

07:30 – Mitochondria and mental energy

10:00 – Circadian rhythm & brain timing

16:00 – Metabolic flexibility & insulin

23:00 – GABA, glutamate & calm focus

39:00 – Why ketosis is not a trend

Connect with Dr. Matthew Bernstein:

https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/

https://www.facebook.com/accordmh

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

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