Keto and Depression: From Sleeping 18 Hours to Living Again

<p>Rebecca&#39;s progress depended on finding the right keto approach. If your keto or low-carb progress has stalled, book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call</p><p><br></p><p>Depression left Rebecca Austin sleeping up to 18 hours a day. Keto became a turning point in her story. In Episode 931 of Savage Perspective Podcast, nurse and Air Force veteran Rebecca joins Robert Sikes to share how PTSD and brain fog took over her life. She explains the changes she noticed after starting a structured ketogenic diet with professional support, from clearer thinking to renewed energy and joy. They discuss metabolic psychiatry, adjusting keto macros, returning to the gym, and handling a later setback. Hear how she moved from getting through the day to wanting more from life.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Rebecca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_austin_rn/</p><p><br></p><p>Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Rebecca Austin&#39;s PTSD and Keto Journey</p><p>5:24 - What Does PTSD Really Feel Like?</p><p>7:58 - The Hidden Mental Toll of ER Nursing</p><p>15:20 - PTSD Symptoms: Panic Attacks, Insomnia, and Brain Fog</p><p>21:42 - PTSD and Alcohol: Recognizing a Dangerous Pattern</p><p>23:51 - Why Residential PTSD Treatment Didn&#39;t Help Her</p><p>26:25 - Can PTSD Symptoms Look Like Bipolar Disorder?</p><p>29:45 - Can Genetic Testing Guide Psychiatric Medication?</p><p>35:27 - Why Is Diet Missing From Mental Health Care?</p><p>38:57 - Warrior PATHH and Post-Traumatic Growth</p><p>42:47 - Keto for Mental Health: Her First Five Days</p><p>47:59 - How Her Sleep, Energy, and Depression Changed</p><p>52:48 - Why She Thinks Ketones Helped Her Brain</p><p>57:27 - Are Poor Sleep and Low Energy Really Normal?</p><p>59:47 - Why Did Her Keto Progress Stall?</p><p>1:02:21 - How She Adjusted Her Keto Macros</p><p>1:04:11 - From Joint Pain to a 160-Pound Deadlift</p><p>1:07:13 - Her Vision for Keto and Mental Health Care</p><p>1:08:53 - What Stops People From Trying Keto?</p><p>1:11:23 - How to Make Keto Meal Prep Simple</p><p>1:14:25 - Finding Self-Compassion After Trauma</p><p>1:18:43 - Where to Find Rebecca Austin</p>