The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast #315 How to Heal the Modern Brain with Food, Grounding and Gratitude | Dr Drew Ramsey MD
Sep 17, 2025
Dr. Drew Ramsey, a board-certified psychiatrist and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry, discusses the unique connection between our environment and mental health. He reveals how green spaces and grounding practices can rejuvenate the brain. The conversation dives into the power of food and exercise, emphasizing their role in fighting inflammation. Ramsey shares simple yet effective tools for enhancing mental fitness and the importance of gratitude in daily life. His personal journey highlights the balance between nature and family for true well-being.
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Mental Fitness Defined
- Mental fitness equals knowledge, skills, and habits that increase resilience and everyday functioning.
- Drew Ramsey frames it as proactive brain care to better handle life's challenges.
Use Nature To Reset Your Nervous System
- Seek regular time in nature to shift sensory input and downregulate your nervous system.
- Practice sitting, listening, and tuning your senses to return to a parasympathetic state.
Forest Phytocides Affect The Brain
- Forests emit phytocides that we breathe and which can alter brain function and immune regulation.
- These airborne molecules partly explain why time in forests feels calming and restorative.
