Linking To And Embedding Metabolic Mind’s “How the Ketogenic Diet Helped Me Heal from Chronic Fatigue and Depression”

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Tom Wade MD

Today, I review, link to, and embed Metabolic Mind‘s “How the Ketogenic Diet Helped Me Heal from Chronic Fatigue and Depression”.

All that follows is from the above resource.

How the Ketogenic Diet Helped Me Heal from Chronic Fatigue and Depression

Mar 6, 2026 Metabolic Mind Interviews

After years of chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression, Moira Newiss felt stuck. Even after quitting her high-stress job and trying lifestyle changes, she wasn’t getting the relief she needed until she discovered the power of ketogenic therapy. In this moving and insightful video, Moira shares her personal journey from burnout and mental health struggles to full recovery using metabolic strategies like the ketogenic diet. Her story is a powerful example of how nutrition and brain energy metabolism can be the missing link for those living with treatment-resistant depression, chronic fatigue, and anxiety. 🎥 In this video, you’ll learn:

  • What it’s like to live with invisible illness and mental health stigma
  • Why burnout, stress, and poor metabolic health often go hand-in-hand
  • How dietary and lifestyle changes helped restore Moira’s energy and brain function
  • The challenges of staying keto in everyday life, and how to make it sustainable
  • Why metabolic therapies offer hope when medications alone fall short

If you or someone you love is still searching for answers, Moira’s story is a reminder that recovery is possible and that metabolic approaches may offer a new path forward. 👉 If you find Moira’s story inspiring, check out her THINK+SMART page to learn more about her journey: https://www.metabolicmind.org/thinksm… 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at https://metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #Depression Expert By Experience Featured:

–    / @moiranewiss   Free CME Clinician Trainings: Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon. Our courses have been made FREE by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits: https://www.metabolicmind.org/for-cli… Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.

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