Donika Hristova: How She Beat Bipolar 2 & Binge Eating Disorder with the Ketogenic Diet #24
Manage episode 480259806 series 3581094
After years of bipolar depression, binge eating, and failed treatments, Donika found root cause healing through keto. Trained by Dr. Georgia Ede and inspired by Dr. Chris Palmer, she now helps others use food and mindset to restore mental health.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Meet Donika: From bipolar struggle to mental health coach
1:36 The diagnosis that changed everything
13:03 Inside bipolar depression: Anxiety, brain fog & constant self-doubt
18:14 Six years on medication - This can't be the only answer
27:26 The YouTube video that sparked hope
35:44 First steps to freedom: How fasting changed her brain function
50:32 Keto as medicine: The 2-year commitment that replaced medication
58:31 My body was saying no more keto
1:17:14 Beyond diet: The mindfulness practices that transformed her life
1:22:56 Helping others heal: I haven't seen anyone who didn't benefit
1:26:08 Resources & final advice for overcoming negative self-talk
Donika's Links:
https://transformationevoked.com/
Free Group - https://transformationevoked.com/group-coaching
#KetoForMoodDisorders #MentalHealthRecovery #Bipolar2Remission
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