Speaking Our Minds

049: Eat to Beat Depression & Anxiety with Dr. Drew Ramsey

03.08.2021 - By Brittney Moses & Ranela KaligithiPlay

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about How to Eat for Depression and Anxiety with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey. Have you taken a listen yet?

Dr. Ramsey has both become a good friend whose work I’d admire and has had a profound impact on my personal wellness journey over the years so I"m excited to share this conversation with you!

We’re talking about: ⁃How certain foods directly impact your mood and mental health ⁃The essential nutrients our brain needs for a balanced mood, and sharper focus & cognition ⁃The evolution of the food processing industry ⁃What to add to your next grocery shopping trip and more!

Drew Ramsey, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is a clear voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

He founded the Brain Food Clinic in New York City, offering treatment and consultation for depression, anxiety and emotional wellness concerns. The clinic incorporates evidence-based nutrition and integrative psychiatry treatments with psychotherapy, coaching, and responsible medication management. Using the latest in brain science, nutrition and mental health research, and an array of delicious food, the clinic helps people live joyful, fulfilled lives. His recently launched ecourse Eat To Beat Depression helps patients and families boost mood and their brains nutrition.

Dr. Ramsey is a compelling keynote speaker and conducts workshops nationally. His media work includes three recent TEDx talks, a video series with Big Think, and the BBC documentary Food on the Brain. His work and writing have been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Atlantic.com, Prevention, Lancet Psychiatry, and NPR, which named him a “kale evangelist.” He is a member of the Well+Good Wellness Council, the editorial board of Medscape Psychiatry, the advisory board of Men’s Health, and the co-founder of National Kale Day.

He is the author of three books, most recently the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power, Boost Weight Loss and Transform Your Health (HarperWave 2016). His recent bestseller 50 Shades of Kale (HarperWave 2013) made this superfood accessible to thousands. The Happiness Diet: A Nutritional Prescription for a Sharp Brain, Balanced Mood and Lean, Energized Body (Rodale 2011) explores the impact of modern diets on brain health.

Dr. Ramsey is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed his specialty training in adult psychiatry at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, received an M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Earlham College. He lives with his wife and two children in New York City and on their 127 acre organic farm in rural Indiana.

Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Depression-Anxiety-Nourish/

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NEW Book: “Eat to Beat Depression & Anxiety”

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