Life Possible Podcast
Life Possible Podcast
Dr. John L. Barnes, DC, Reset Wellness
The Missing Link: Why Metabolism Matters for Mental Health – Life Possible Podcast Episode 106 – Lauren Alston-Close, PMHNP
51 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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What if mental health isn't just about brain chemistry—but also about brain energy? In this episode of The Life Possible Podcast, Dr. John Barnes sits down with Lauren Alston-Close, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, to explore the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry and the growing connection between metabolism, nutrition, and mental health. Together, they discuss how blood sugar regulation, inflammation, mitochondrial function, and metabolic health may influence anxiety, dep...