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Welcome to another captivating episode of The Keto Vegan podcast. In today's instalment, your host, Rachel, has the privilege of sitting down with Dy, a remarkable individual who has embarked on a truly transformative journey. Dy, who is 53, has been grappling with bipolar disorder, and made the courageous decision to embrace a vegan lifestyle five years ago, and later delved into the world of keto just one year ago. What makes Dy's story truly extraordinary is the revelation that the ketogenic diet has not only benefited her physical health but has also had a profound impact on her bipolar disorder. Get ready for an enlightening conversation as Rachel explores Dy's unique journey towards better health and well-being. It's a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the intersection of veganism and the ketogenic diet – a story that promises to inspire and educate. Stay tuned for this compelling episode of The Keto Vegan podcast! If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a review and share it with your friends. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for the next episode. Key Takeaways Dy was diagnosed with post-partum bipolar when 37, so started taking medication that messed with her weight and she ended up being 50lbs heavier than she wanted to be at 180lbs. Dy was feeling pretty low about herself and was also experiencing perimenopause. A friend of Dys, who was of similar age, was on the ketogenic diet, so Dy, despite being vegan, thought she would give it a go. This greatly improved not only her physical health, but also her mental health. Best Moments “One day I woke up and I had this big belly, it was so weird.” “I found out that you can use the ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder … in addition to deal with the side effects.” “When I started taking this MCT Oil I felt it revved up the ketogenic process, and it does.” “England is the best country, you guys are so progressive with veganism, we need to follow in your footsteps.” Valuable Resources: Vegan Keto cookbook by Liz MacDowell https://amzn.to/47ywyrh MCT Oil: This is highly rated on Amazon and is vegan https://amzn.to/3tVRt99 Keto Urine Test Strips: 5 x 25 aluminium Sachets in a bottle (this is better to keep them fresh) https://amzn.to/45R0LQY 125 strips https://amzn.to/3QELQFa Bipolarcast podcast about Dyane's journey with vegan keto for bipolar: https://t.ly/UniDs Instagram: @dyaneharwood. Twitter: @DyaneHarwood Blog: https://dyaneharwood.com/ Great Vegan/Vegetarian Keto Articles: KetoNutrition with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino https://ketonutrition.org/2018-4-24-a-plant-based-approach-to-keto/ Virta Health: How to eat low-carb as a vegan or vegetarian https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/vegan-vegetarian-low-carb-keto For more info. on the ketogenic diet for mental health, please visit metabolicmind.org Dyane's International Bipolar Foundation Article: My Life-Changing Vegan Keto Diet for Bipolar Disorder https://t.ly/s8NCf Keto Mojo's website for blood glucose & ketone meter: https://keto-mojo.com/ Dyane's Amazon UK book link: https://t.ly/a5Lh6 Meetup Keto Lifestyle for Mental Health (free!) Virtual Support Group led by Donika Hristova https://www.meetup.com/keto-lifestyle-for-mental-health/ Planted https://uk.shop.eatplanted.com/ The carbs per 100g in their ‘meats' range from 6.8g to 16g. https://www.sgaiafoods.co.uk/ For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how Guest Bio Dyane Harwood graduated with an English Literature degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz. In 2007, after her second baby was born, Dyane was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar one disorder. Dyane is the author of Birth of a New Brain-Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder. She became a vegan late in life, at age 47, and is a member of The Vegan Society's Researcher Network. For the past 15 months, Dyane has practiced a vegan ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder under the guidance of ketogenic nutritionist Denise Potter. Dyane lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California with Craig, her husband of twenty-two years, their two teen daughters and their Scottish collie. Host Bio Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle. Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067 Email: contact@rachelgtherapy.co.uk https://theketovegan.podbean.com/
This week, I talk with Dyane Harwood, author of the memoir Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder. Dyane's memoir is amazing, and I keep thinking about all the issues she discusses, from the financial constraints of recovery to the difficulty of finding the right medication (and psychiatrist!) and so much more. This is a memoir about bipolar disorder, but I think it will inspire any mother who has suffered from a mood disorder. Thanks, Dyane, for coming on the show and writing such a beautiful book! Show notes will be available on PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a lovely week. p.s. Go buy Dyane's book and read it asap! It's just too wonderful to miss!
In this feature, Sarah speaks with Dyane Harwood, author of Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder.
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses mania, depression, suicide and extreme behaviour. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you cannot wait for our next episodes you can get advanced access by going to Patreon. You can support us with as little as $2 a … Continue reading "Episode 39 – Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder by Dyane Harwood pt 2"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses mania, depression, suicide and extreme behaviour. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 Mental Health Resources: Rethink … Continue reading "Episode 39 – Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder by Dyane Harwood pt 2"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses mania, depression, suicide and extreme behaviour. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you cannot wait for our next episodes you can get advanced access by going to Patreon. You can support us with as little as $2 a … Continue reading "Episode 39 – Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder by Dyane Harwood pt 1"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses mania, depression, suicide and extreme behaviour. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 Mental Health Resources: Rethink … Continue reading "Episode 39 – Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder by Dyane Harwood pt 1"