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Today we are joined by leading expert in the science of sleep, Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, for a fascinating conversation into how to better optimize your lifestyle and diet for deeper rest. She unpacks some of the common misconceptions vs actual science around sleep. From nutritional supplementation, melatonin optimization, eating windows, and sleep time - we cover it all.

She also discusses the importance of learning your body's personal rhythms and creating a consistent ritual around what works best for you.

Dr. Ramsey and her discuss the nutrition side of things from alcohol, to tryptophan, to carb-craving and caffeine.

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0:00 Intro

3:50 Changing Diet to Improve Sleep

8:51 The Foods Necessary for Better Sleep

11:42 Reality of Tryptophan & Best Sources of It

12:43 Why Eggs are a Good Source of Protein 

14:55 Melatonin Containing Foods

16:37 Magnesium Supplements vs Foods

18:20 Eating Windows 

22:52 Correlation of Food, Alcohol & Dreams 

25:27 Making a Ritual Around Sleep

27:39 Research of Sleep & Cardio-metabolic Health 

30:00 Should You Really Be Sleeping 8 Hours?

32:12 Sleep-trackers vs Learning Your Body’s Rhythms

34:32 How to Know if You Should be Getting More Sleep

35:15 How Caffeine Influences Your Sleep

37:05 Ultra-Processed Foods Disrupting Your Sleep

41:00 Carb-Craving at Night

43:50 Mental Fitness Practices

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Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is a nutritionist and a pioneer in the field of sleep health. The founding director of the Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research at Columbia University, her cutting-edge research combines her unique expertise on sleep, nutrition, and weight management to address overall health related to sleep. Dr. St-Onge is the recipient of an Outstanding Investigator Award from the NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) at the NIH, and she is a Fulbright Scholar as well as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. She has authored close to 170 peer-reviewed publications and received scientific achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Society for Clinical Nutrition. Born and educated in Canada, Dr. St-Onge lives with her family in New Jersey.

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This week we're joined by renowned mental health influencer and physician, Jake Goodman, MD, MBA, to address workplace mental health. Studies show that 1 in every 4 doctors struggle with their mental health, a number that is higher than the national average for depression. With such a shocking statistic, it's clear we have a problem that needs to be addressed. Dr. Goodman has been doing just that through his own personal story of mental health struggles, taking medication, and sharing openly on social media.

In this conversation we cover this topic in depth along with resources for getting help or supporting a loved one, healing imposter syndrome, cultivating the confidence to do anything, and using social media as a tool to inspire.

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0:00 Intro

3:36 Getting Out of His Darkest Moment

7:34 Opening Up About Taking Medication as a Doctor

12:45 How the Heartbreaking Story of Dr. Lorna Breen is Inspiring Change

17:12 Getting Help & Navigating the Workplace

23:50 Having a Healthy Relationship to Social Media 

31:27 Cultivating the Confidence to Do Anything

37:37 The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome 

42:30 Building Your Mental Fitness

48:55 Conclusion

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Dr. Jake Goodman, MD, MBA is a 2x TEDx Speaker, member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association's 40 under 40, & participant in the Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable Series for the White House.

Dr. Goodman's advocacy work has been featured in Good Morning America, Today.com, NBC Philadelphia, Yahoo News, Medscape, Georgia Magazine & more.

He was selected by Men’s Health Magazine as a 2023 Men’s Health Approved Influencer due to his dedication to mental health awareness and education. As one of the most influential physicians on social media, Dr. Goodman is a leading voice of change for both mental health and medical education.

Website: https://www.jakegoodmanmd.com

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Today we're joined by New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert Caroline Chambers for an episode focused on getting comfortable in the kitchen. Caroline, who is a mom herself, gives advice to parents struggling to enjoy cooking while making healthy food delicious for their children. She gives tips for navigating food preferences, making cooking fun, and sneaking super-foods into any meal. She and Dr. Ramsey also discuss how to optimize your household and balance responsibilities between you and your partner.

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0:00 Intro

3:01 Writing Recipes to Beat Depression 

6:43 When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking 

13:54 Advice for Parents Navigating Food Preferences 

18:10 Finding a Fair Balance of Responsibility in Your Partnership

23:40 Comments on Being a “Traditional Wife”

37:25 2 Tips for Getting Comfortable in the Kitchen 

42:50 Making New Recipes Kid Friendly

46:40 How Caroline Got Inspired to Cook

52:10 Our Favorite, Go-To Recipes

1:01:26 Conclusion

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Caroline Chambers is a New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert based in Carmel Valley, California. Her journey began in her mom’s kitchen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and blossomed into a career as a chef, caterer, and freelancer for top brands and publications. Caroline's first cookbook, *Just Married*, was published in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she connected with home cooks on Instagram (@carochambers) and launched her hit Substack newsletter, *What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking*. Her latest cookbook, bearing the same title, was released in August 2024. Caroline also hosts the podcast *So Into That*. She lives with her husband George and their three sons, Mattis, Calum, and Cashel.

Website: https://carolinechambers.com

New Cookbook: https://carolinechambers.com/cookbooks

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In this episode Rich Dorment, Editor of Men's Health Magazine joins Dr. Ramsey and shares his journey with mental health, reflecting on his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks and how generational views shaped his experiences. 

They discuss the evolving conversations around masculinity, highlighting how modern fatherhood and emotional openness are changing traditional male roles. Rich emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health openly, building trust in relationships, and having grace with past generations. With insights on balancing societal expectations, the challenges men face today, and the evolving language of mental health, this episode offers a fresh perspective on modern masculinity and emotional well-being.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:44 - Rich Shares His Career Background and Choice to Join Men’s Health

00:06:20 - Rich’s Mental Health Journey

00:09:07 - Avoiding Mental Health Terms and Masking

00:10:00 - Therapy and Mental HealthStigma Fading Over Time

00:11:00 - Generational Masculinity Differences

00:14:21 -Modern Masculinity, Navigating Privilege, Challenges, Gender Differences and Shifting roles

00:21:00 - Traditional Masculinity Isn’t Working; Gender Differences in Mental Health

00:28:00 - Relatable Mental Health Language and Using Accessible Language, Health Masculinity

00:30:00 - Authenticity in Relationships, Friendships and Professional Life

00:37:00 - Creating Community within Men’s Communication Styles

00:45:08 - Types of Male Friendships, Exploring different types of Friendship

00:50:12 - Navigating Parenting’s Emotional Intensity and Your Children being “Happy”

00:53:13 - Closing Comments and Conversation

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Richard Dorment is the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health.

Dorment joins Men’s Health from WIRED, where, as a senior editor since 2016, he edited cover stories, longform features, service packages, multimedia initiatives and special issues. He also oversaw the launch and growth of the “Ideas” section on http://wired.com and hosted the brand’s multi-city event series, “Pitch Distilled.”

Dorment was an editor at Esquire from 2006 to 2016. He edited and wrote features on culture, politics, fashion and lifestyle for print, web, commerce and video extensions. He also oversaw select special projects, including the Esquire Fitness Challenge; the National Magazine Award-nominated “Life of Man” 80th anniversary issue; the Esquire Mentoring Project; and many of Esquire’s e-commerce and technology partnerships. In addition, he served as deputy editor of Esquire’s Big Black Book, a biannual luxury style guide about fashion, lifestyle and men’s service.

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This week Dr. Ramsey is answering your questions about nutritional psychiatry, mental health, and balanced living. He debunks the common misconceptions and polarization around diet and offers an approachable view on how to incorporate small changes that make a big difference. He discusses the intricacies around nutrient density, foods to avoid, and eating healthy on a budget.

He provides insights on how to live a more balanced life and prioritize your mental health as much as your physical health.

Brain Food on a Budget: 

https://drewramseymd.com/brain-food-nutrition/brain-food-budget/

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0:00 Intro

1:40 Incorporating Nutrient Dense Foods Into a Busy Lifestyle

9:08 Reevaluating Your Busy Schedule 

10:38 Foods to Avoid that Cause Hurt Your Mental Health

19:13 Balancing Health & Responsibilities 

25:30 The Rise of Personalized Nutrition

29:38 Single Ingredient Everyone Should Be Eating

32:46 Supporting Your Child Through Tough Times 

41:01 Histamine: What You Should Know

42:57 Avoiding Polarization & Misconceptions

46:03 Budget Health Food

49:35 Conclusion

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In the mental health epidemic we face as humans, we all need to find ways to prioritize self care and mental fitness. This week we sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold for a conversation covering the intricacies of mental health and how you can take small steps to optimizing your own.

She shares her story of getting into the field of psychiatry: struggling in college and getting inspired to make an impact on the world. She discusses the importance of being there for our loved ones, that oftentimes there's pain hiding behind the "I'm Fine's" and we have a responsibility as friends to go deeper.

She speaks openly about SSRIs, taking the pressure off of self care, and how we can create a mental fitness revolution from the inside out.

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0:00 Intro

3:30 Getting Interested in College Mental Health

6:28 Going Deeper than “I’m Fine”

8:48 Asking the Right Questions

15:23 Writing “How Do You Feel” & Facing the Mental Health Epidemic 

22:27 Self Care & Choosing Yourself

29:37 Disclosing SSRI Usage

35:25 The Mental Fitness Revolution

42:14 Mental Health Role Models

46:40 Being the Daughter of Mark Gold, MD

53:13 Conclusion

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Dr. Jessi Gold is the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).

Dr. Gold works clinically as an outpatient psychiatrist and focuses her work on students, faculty, and healthcare workers.

She has spoken at major national and international meetings across diverse settings, from academic institutions to hospital systems to the entertainment industry. She has written research and academic publications  in JAMA, the American Journal of Psychiatry, and elsewhere and has been identified by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the ‘Top 14 Chief Wellness Officers to Get to Know | 2024′.

She may be best known, however, for her general audience original publications that teach about mental health topics and decrease stigma that can be found in, among others, the Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, SELF, and InStyle, as well as her expert media appearances in print, television, radio, and podcasts, and her large social media presence.

She is also working on a book. HOW DO YOU FEEL?:  One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, with Simon Element due in October 2024.

Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.A. and M.S. in Anthropology, in addition to being a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and Phi Beta Kappa. She also completed her medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine and her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University, where she served as chief resident from 2017-2018. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions in mental health and psychiatry, including the Dean’s Impact Award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic in her previous hospital system, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine.

Website: https://www.drjessigold.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982199776?tag=simonsayscom

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Today we sit down with distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. John M. Oldham, for a deeper look into personality and how it runs our lives. We explore the spectrum of this: from struggling with mental health to full on personality disorders, and look at it through the compassionate lens that change is possible. 

Dr. Oldham describes what personality disorders are, how they're identified, and the treatment plans for them. He shares the personality assessment he is created (and is available online) to determine where you fall on the spectrum of all of this. 

He also discusses the importance of therapy, identifying patterns and subconscious limitations, and staying motivated for healthy living. 

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0:00 Intro

2:59 What a Personality Disorder Is

6:17 Identifying Where we are on This Spectrum

7:44 Borderline Personality Disorder

18:48 How Long It Takes to Shift Character

31:29 Testing Your Own Personality

35:56 How Dr. Oldham Thinks About His Personality

39:45 Are Patterns Running Your Life? You CAN Change

45:07 Sorting Out the Truth of Our Memories

46:48 Psychedelic Therapy & Our Subconscious

54:31 Thriving with Age

56:38 Staying Motivated for Healthy Living

57:51 Go-To Healthy Foods

1:02:14 Exploring Life’s Synchronicities

1:09:09 Conclusion

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John M. Oldham, M.D. is currently Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Previously, he held the Barbara and Corbin J. Robertson, Jr. Endowed Chair for Personality Disorders. Dr. Oldham previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic. Earlier in his career, Dr. Oldham was Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health, and the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry and the Law, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. In 2002, Dr. Oldham became Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Executive Director of the Institute of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, and he relocated to Houston in 2007.

Dr. Oldham is Past President of the following organizations: American Psychiatric Association, American College of Psychiatrists, New York County District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association, South Carolina Psychiatric Association, International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, and Association for Research on Personality Disorders.

Dr. Oldham is involved in teaching and research. His research interests are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe personality disorders. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, joint editor-in-chief of Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, joint editor of the Journal of Personality Disorders, and he has published extensively.

Take the Personality Test: https://npsp25.com

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This week we're joined by nutrition scientist and author Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD to go deep on the science of creativity and how we can use it to heal ourselves from the inside out. Dr. Minich opens up about her relationship to artistry: from growing up a perfectionist, to using painting to heal her reproductive health issues. She gets specific on the tools you can use to tap into your inner artist and make everyday moments of your life more creative. 

She and Dr. Ramsey also discuss spirituality, revealing the importance of integrating 'spiritual fitness' into our daily rituals. She shares her perspective on merging science and spirituality. 

They explore the science of polyphenols, phytonutrients, and the importance of eating the rainbow.

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0:00 Intro

3:42 Being Grounded in Creativity

7:27 Getting Beyond the Box of Perfectionism

14:08 How to Unlock Your Inner Artist: The Seven Creatives 

16:53 Making Your Every Day More Creative 

21:30 Heart Brain Coherence 

23:06 Looking at It In a New Way: Get Symbolic

26:42 How to Follow Our Own Knowing & Merging Science & Spirituality 

36:13 Defining Spirituality

38:00 Growing Up Catholic & Looking Up to Nuns

44:29 Using Rituals & Scents to Go Inward

51:16 Polyphenols & Phytonutrients

58:06 Proper Preparation for Foods & Eating the Rainbow

1:09:35 Improving Our Spiritual Fitness

1:14:13 Conclusion

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Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, teacher, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries.

Throughout the years, she has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™), which has now become oriented towards groups, workshops, and retreats. She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Her academic background is in nutrition science, including a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (nutrition focus) from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (1999). For a decade, she was part of the research team led by the “father of Functional Medicine,” Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and has served on the Nutrition Advisory Board for The Institute of Functional Medicine, as well as on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association. Since 2013, she has been part of the faculty for the Advanced Practice Module in Environmental Health offered by the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been teaching a graduate level course in metabolic detoxification at the University of Western States. Over the decades, she has taught thousands of nutrition classes for health coaches, fitness trainers, and healthcare professionals, including for programs offered by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

She is passionate about helping others to live well using therapeutic lifestyle changes that impact their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

Website: https://deannaminich.com

https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/

Caroline Myss: https://www.myss.com/

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Today we sit down with Emily Deans Brideau, MD, an expert and 'OG' in the field of nutritional psychiatry. She reveals how to merge diet and mental health to jump start your mood and fuel your body. 

Dr. Brideau shares how she got into the field of Nutritional Psychiatry, discussing the misleading information that opened her eyes to what the medical field was missing. She explains her approach to psychiatry as a personalized one that supports the individual and their needs. 

Her and Dr. Ramsey share their go-to brain healthy foods and how to sneak healthy food into just about any meal. She speaks on the nuances of red meat, veganism, and finding the diet that's right for you. They leave on an inspiring note, unpacking the topic of resiliency, and how we can be our own mental health heroes. 

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0:00 Intro

1:50 How Emily Got Started in Nutritional Psychiatry 

7:48 Parasites in the Brain Affect Our Mental Health?

15:04 Taking a Personalized Approach to Diet

20:56 Go-to Brain Healthy Foods

29:30 A Practical View on Red Meat

31:14 Cultivating True Resiliency

39:10 Conclusion

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Emily Deans Brideau, MD (formerly Emily Deans, MD*) is an ABPN certified psychiatrist practicing in Massachusetts for over 20 years. She graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School and Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency with a Chief Resident position in Psychopharmacology. She taught at Harvard Medical School from 2004-2021 and was a Boston Magazine peer awarded Top Doctor from 2016-2024. She writes the blog Evolutionary Psychiatry at Psychology Today and has been a national and international speaker on the topics of Food and Mood and Evolutionary Psychiatry.

Website: https://www.emilydeansmd.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Being-Symptoms-Start-Yourself-ebook/dp/B000GCFXCM

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This week we're joined by Austin Perlmutter, MD, to delve into the fascinating connection between brain metabolism and critical aspects of health and wellbeing. As a leading expert in this field, he provides valuable insights into the complexity of brain metabolism and how it shapes our reality, cognitive abilities, and mental health.

The discussion covers a range of topics, starting with an exploration of the nuances of ketones, blood sugar, and the roles of brown and white fat. Dr. Perlmutter examines the evidence around the safety and potential benefits of a ketogenic diet for brain health. He also shares thought-provoking perspectives on reframing our understanding of aging and the actionable steps individuals can take to optimize their brain function.

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0:00 Intro

2:42 The Complexity of Brain Metabolism

13:00 How Your Brain Creates Your Reality 

16:42 Ketones & Blood Sugar

19:00 Brown Fat vs White Fat

22:30 Is a Keto Diet Safe for the Brain?

35:51 Better Understanding the Metrics

44:29 Reshaping Our Focus on Aging

53:45 Actionable Steps to Brain Health 

1:01:05 Conclusion

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Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, published researcher and international educator. His mission is to help people improve their health by targeting the biological basis of “stuckness” in our brains and bodies. His writings, presentations, podcasts, and online educational programs explore how environmental factors influence our cognitive and mental state and have reached millions. Dr. Perlmutter has been featured on PBS, Rolling Stone, MedPage today, Newsweek, Medical News Today, NPR and a wide range of other media outlets. He is a co-producer of the Alzheimer’s, the Science of Prevention series, and host of the Better Brain Blueprint series. Dr. Perlmutter currently serves as the managing director at Big Bold Health, a food-as-medicine company focused on helping people rejuvenate health through better immune function, where he is running a first-of-its kind study exploring the effects of plant nutrients on human aging through epigenetic modulation.

https://www.austinperlmutter.com/ 

https://bigboldhealth.com/

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