What does it look like to put bipolar II disorder into remission and become a voice of hope for others living with serious mental illness? Robyn Dobbins joins Hannah Warren from Metabolic Mind to reflect on how ketogenic therapy transformed her life, and what it was like to see her own story featured in The Cholesterol Code documentary.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
- What it was like for Robyn to see her personal story on the big screen
- Why she has always been open about her mental health journey, even at the time of her bipolar II diagnosis
- How her psychiatric symptoms showed up before ketogenic therapy, including persistent anger, exhaustion, and the urge to escape her own life
- What changed once she began ketogenic therapy and how her day-to-day experience shifted
- Why she continues to advocate for awareness around metabolic therapies for mental illness
- How The Cholesterol Code documentary could expand awareness of ketogenic therapy beyond current circles
- What inspires Robyn to keep sharing her story and how she hopes it reaches others still suffering
Robyn's openness about her journey is helping break the stigma around serious mental illness and expand awareness of what recovery can look like.
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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.
*Disclaimer: Tapering psychiatric medication isn’t the goal for everyone, and adjusting doses too quickly can be dangerous. Medications should never be stopped abruptly, and changes should always be made with your prescriber.
