A Roadmap to Mental Fitness and Revitalizing Your Mind. With Dr. Drew Ramsey

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.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices