#315 How to Heal the Modern Brain with Food, Grounding and Gratitude | Dr Drew Ramsey MD

What if there were chemicals in the air and energy charges in the ground that benefit your brain for better clarity and protection against mental illness? This is what today’s guest has written about in his research and why his prescriptions for better mental health include nature, food, movement, and gratitude. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey, board-certified psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, to talk about how we can strengthen our mental fitness in today’s world. We explore: 🌳 Why modern city living takes a toll on the brain and how green spaces restore it 🥦 The power of food and myokines from exercise to fight inflammation 🙏 Simple grounding practices, purpose, and gratitude as medicine for the mind 🌄 Drew’s personal journey moving to the mountains and finding balance with his family Dr. Ramsey shares practical, science-backed tools for building resilience, protecting your mental health, and reconnecting with what matters most. Learn how to start your own “outdoor prescription” and build lasting mental fitness for the modern brain. 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. 🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here 📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app 🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website ☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here 🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan 📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast.