About this episode

The episode discusses the potential of ketogenic therapy as an adjunctive treatment for PTSD, featuring a case study and insights from a licensed therapist and researcher.

As interest grows in alternative approaches to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), like ibogaine and psilocybin-assisted therapy, researchers are also exploring how metabolic interventions may target the underlying biology of psychiatric conditions. Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Nicole Laurent, a licensed therapist and researcher, about a published case report exploring ketogenic metabolic therapy in treatment-resistant PTSD. Together, they break down some of the biology behind PTSD, including brain hypometabolism, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter imbalances, and how ketogenic therapy may help address these underlying mechanisms. The conversation also explores a powerful real-world case: a woman with nearly two decades of persistent PTSD symptoms who experienced profound improvements after implementing a medically supervised ketogenic approach. In this conversation, you’ll also learn: Why metabolism may play a central role in psychiatric conditions How ketogenic therapy may support brain energy and neurotransmitter balance The importance of clinical supervision, especially when medications are involved Why individualized care and self-advocacy matter in emerging treatments…

People in this episode

Host: Bret Scher

Guest: Nicole Laurent

Topics covered

• PTSD
• ketogenic therapy
• metabolic interventions
• mental health
• neurotransmitter balance
• clinical supervision

Keywords

• PTSD
• ketogenic therapy
• mental health
• neurotransmitter imbalances
• brain hypometabolism
• oxidative stress
• clinical supervision

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ibogaine, psilocybin-assisted therapy, ketogenic metabolic therapy, metabolic psychiatry

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