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51: Are You Eating Your Way to Anxiety? Let’s Talk Mental Health!


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In this episode, holistic endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with Dr. Drew Ramsey, a board-certified psychiatrist and author. They dive into the growing issue of anxiety and depression, focusing on how nutrition and lifestyle choices can impact our mental health. 

Dr. Ramsey shares insights from his upcoming book, "Healing the Modern Brain," and stresses the importance of gut health, hormones, and making practical lifestyle changes to boost mental fitness. Their discussion also touches on the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet, the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), and the importance of taking a holistic approach to mental health.


About Dr. Ramsey:

DREW RAMSEY, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and leading voice in Nutritional Psychiatry and integrative mental health. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health. For twenty years, he served as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, where he taught and supervised psychotherapy and nutritional psychiatry.


Dr. Ramsey has authored five books, including Healing the Modern Brain and three e-courses. He is a dynamic speaker, podcast host and educator who has delivered three TEDx talks and his work has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, NPR and other notable outlets. He lives in Jackson, WY with his wife and family. 

Learn more at www.DrewRamseyMD.com


🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:


✅ The connection between gut health and mental health

✅ How hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and BDNF impact brain function

✅ The role of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle in preventing anxiety & depression

✅ Why ultra-processed foods shrink your brain (and what to eat instead!)

✅ The truth about fasting & low-carb diets for mental health

✅ How journaling, sleep, and social connection boost mental fitness


🧠 Products & Resources Mentioned:

  • Dr. Drew Ramsey’s book: Healing the Modern Brain
  • Dr. Ramsey’s website: DrewRamseyMD.com
  • Dr. Ramsey’s Instagram: @DrewRamseyMD
  • Dr. Ramsey’s Mental Fitness Course
  • Dr. Cassie Smith’s Favorite Fiber-Rich Foods Guide
  • Foods that Boost BDNF:
  • Sardines 🐟
  • Dark Chocolate 🍫
  • Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, etc.) 🥜
  • Lentils & Beans 🫘
  • Fermented Foods (Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kefir) 🥒🥛
  • Dr. Ramsey’s Favorite Brain-Boosting Diet:
  • Seafood, Greens, Nuts & Beans (and a little dark chocolate!) 🍫

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