Essence Rising

Metabolic Psychiatry & Neurodivergence: A Whole-System Reframe


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In this transformative episode, we dive into a rich conversation exploring the often-overlooked connections between neurodivergence, metabolic health, and mental wellness. What if depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other neurodivergent expressions aren't just chemical imbalances or behavioral challenges, but signals of deeper systemic imbalances, including how our bodies process energy, stress, and nourishment?

We'll unpack the foundations of metabolic psychiatry, a growing field that challenges traditional mental health models and instead looks at how cellular energy, inflammation, nutrition, and metabolic dysfunction shape our emotional and cognitive experiences. From there, we explore how neurodivergent bodies and brains often interact uniquely with metabolic processes, and why many standard treatment approaches fall short for this population.

This episode invites you to challenge long-held myths around mental health, consider how lifestyle and environment can be shaped to support neurodivergent and metabolically sensitive systems, and embrace a more integrative, compassionate model of care. You'll walk away with mindset shifts, practical insights, and a renewed sense of agency in your healing journey, or the journeys of those you serve.

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Essence RisingBy Chante Anderson