Today's guest is Dr. Drew Ramsey, a Psychiatrist and expert in nutrition and mental health. He’s also the author of the book, Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind. In this interview, Drew discusses the importance of mental fitness— and shares why our mental health is such a crucial part of our overall health. He delves into the connection between self awareness and mental fitness, as well as the powerful impact that lifestyle changes can have, including those related to nutrition, sleep, movement and our connection to others. He believes, as do many of our guests, that personalized nutrition is essential for addressing individual needs and body types. There’s a lot more here…from neuroplasticity to the gut microbiome and its’ impact on brain health to managing inflammation. I think you’ll get a lot from his wisdom. 

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Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Mental Fitness

02:59

Understanding Mental Health and Unhealth

05:58

The Role of Medication vs. Lifestyle Changes

09:08

The Nine Tenets of Mental Fitness

11:59

The Importance of Nutrition in Mental Health

15:00

Self-Awareness and Its Role in Mental Fitness

18:04

Exploring the Mediterranean Diet and Its Benefits

32:45

Understanding Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health

35:56

The Importance of Personalized Nutrition

39:05

Movement: A Key to Mental Fitness

43:23

The Role of Sleep in Mental Health

46:34

Connection in a Hyper-Connected World

51:21

Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life

55:50

Drew's Personal Routine for Mental Fitness

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