Metabolic Mind

Meet Dr. Bret Scher: The Host Behind Metabolic Mind

July 21, 2026·47 min
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Dr. Bret Scher began his career practicing conventional cardiology, following the same guidelines taught in medical training. Today, he is Medical Director at Metabolic Mind, as well as The Coalition for Metabolic Health, and one of the leading voices advancing metabolic health, ketogenic therapy, and metabolic psychiatry.What changed?In this special episode, Metabolic Mind producer Erica Gerard turns the tables and interviews Dr. Scher about the experiences, patients, and pivotal moments that challenged his thinking and reshaped his approach to medicine.In this conversation, you'll learn:How a conventionally trained cardiologist became known as the "low-carb cardiologist"The patients who changed the way he thought about nutrition and metabolic healthWhy he believes medicine should treat individuals, not just follow guidelinesWhat drew him from cardiovascular medicine into the emerging field of metabolic psychiatryHow interviewing researchers, clinicians, and patients has influenced his perspective on evidence and clinical careHis hopes for the future of metabolic health and what it could mean for medicineAlong the way, Dr. Scher shares personal stories from his childhood, medical training, career, and family life, offering a rare look at his curiosity, humility, and willingness to challenge his own assumptions that continue to shape his work today.Whether you've followed Dr. Scher's work for years or meeting him for the first time, this conversation offers insight into the journey behind one of the most trusted voices in metabolic medicine.👉 Learn more about Metabolic Mind, Dr. Scher, and the metabolic psychiatry movement at metabolicmind.org🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #MetabolicPsychiatryExpert Featured:Erica Gerard - Metabolic Mind ProducerBret Scher, MD - Medical Director &amp; Host of the Metabolic Mind Podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-scher-08baaa102/https://www.instagram.com/drscher858/?hl=enhttps://x.com/bschermdExpert Mentioned:Dr. Georgia Ede, MD- Author, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mindhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd/https://x.com/GeorgiaEdeMDhttps://www.instagram.com/georgiaedemd/Dr. Andreas Eenfeldthttps://www.youtube.com/user/eenfeldt/videoshttps://se.linkedin.com/in/dietdoctorJan Ellison Baszuckihttps://www.metabolicmind.org/team/jan-ellison-baszucki/https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellisonbaszuckihttps://www.instagram.com/jan_ellison_baszucki/?hl=enFree 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, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, 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: <a href="https://www.metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&amp;utm_source=youtub

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