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Majority Rules Documentary

Oct. 15, 2024 – Majority Rules examines a transformative, non-partisan approach to addressing America’s polarized election system, focusing on Alaska’s adoption of open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Directed by AJ Schnack and executive produced by David Baszucki and Jan Ellison Baszucki, the documentary captures the real-time effects of these reforms during a high-stakes special election, revealing how they could reduce partisanship and empower voters. With insights from both supporters and opponents, the film poses two vital questions: How did our electoral system become so polarized, and could changes in voting restore functionality and accountability to American democracy?

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How Metabolic Therapies Change Lives: Depression, Schizophrenia, & Schizoaffective Success Stories

October 30, 2024 – Jan Ellison Baszucki, founder of Baszucki Group and Metabolic Mind, moderated a panel discussion with Eric Rodgers, Harmony Bright, and Lauren Kennedy West, who each shared their personal journeys with metabolic interventions.

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How the controversial ‘Keto’ diet can actually improve mental health

The West’s fixation on therapy culture and ambiguous mental-health goals such as “wellness” often fails to address the needs of individuals with the most severe mental illnesses. While reforms to expand residential treatment and comprehensive care are essential, what if a cost-effective solution could complement these interventions, stabilizing those at the highest risk of harming themselves or others?

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Ten Awardees Receive $10,000 Honoring Mental Health Recovery

Oct. 10, 2024 — Metabolic Mind, a nonprofit initiative of Baszucki Group, is proud to announce ten recipients of the 2024 Fresh Start Award. Each of the individuals selected has demonstrated extraordinary resilience in their journey toward mental health recovery through ketogenic therapy and will receive $10,000 to support future goals in advocacy, education, and personal or professional development.

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