This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, LMNT, and Lifeforce. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Hannah Warren. Hannah shares her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and her journey in implementing dietary and lifestyle changes, including fasting, exercise, and meditation, that helped her feel more like herself after experiencing manic episodes and suicidal ideations.* Hannah Warren is an artist, writer, and social entrepreneur. She joined Baszucki Group and its Metabolic Mind initiative as a Mental Health Communications and Advocacy Manager. Hannah volunteers with the Brain Energy Movement, started by Dr. Christopher Palmer, to spread awareness of the brain energy theory. In this episode, Dhru and Hannah dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Hannah’s bipolar diagnosis and her journey (4:44 / 4:44) The health modalities that Hannah used to help her with her diagnosis (22:11 /18:40)Brain energy and the role of cleaning your mitochondria (34:20 / 28:34) What contributed to Hannah’s mitochondrial disruption (38:19 / 32:51)The role of trauma and mental illness (43:51 / 39:07 )How Hannah started metabolic and ketogenic therapy (48:20 / 42:46)Hannah’s daily schedule, diet, and journey to move toward ketogenic therapy (55:46 / 47:47)Advice for anyone helping individuals suffering from mental health conditions (1:15:54 / 1:10:27)Misconceptions about metabolic therapy (1:20:47 / 1:15:20 )How to get started in making small changes in your lifestyle (1:27:22 /1:21:50)Hannah’s journey to educate others on the options of metabolic therapy (1:32:46 /1:27:20 )Why this discussion is pivotal for those suffering from mental health challenges (1:34:17 / 1:28:40 ) Also mentioned in this episode: A 17-year lag in research Metabolic Mind This holiday season, thrive with Magnesium Breakthrough. Just go to magbreakthrough.com/dhru and enter promo code dhru10 for 10% off any order. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/dhru today. Right now, get 15% off your first purchase of Lifeforce at Mylifeforce.com with code DHRU. *Disclaimer: Although Hannah was able to adjust her medications and start a ketogenic diet safely on her own, not all people can. We strongly recommend that people work with their healthcare providers to adjust medications and/or start therapeutic ketogenic diets as a treatment for mental health conditions. Please note that the testimonial featured today is only a reflection of her story, and nothing shared in this episode by Hannah Warren or host Dhru Purohit should be taken as medical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.