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This Is Your Brain on 2025: The Biohacker’s Guide to Mental Clarity & Mood | Dr. Drew Ramsey : 1263

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Mar 25, 2025
Dr. Drew Ramsey, a Columbia University psychiatrist and pioneer in nutritional neuroscience, joins the conversation to uncover how modern life affects mental health. He discusses the links between brain inflammation, anxiety, and unhealthy lifestyles. Discover how movement, like dancing, can boost brain function and the crucial role of nutrition in emotional well-being. Explore the hidden impacts of technology on relationships and the need for personalized mental fitness approaches. Plus, the kale debate reveals there's no one-size-fits-all solution!
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INSIGHT

Modern Mental Health

  • Modern mental health struggles are prevalent and require new approaches.
  • Dr. Ramsey emphasizes addressing mental health proactively, like physical health.
ANECDOTE

Environmental Impact on Psychiatry

  • Dave Asprey's anxiety transformed after deep healing work and dietary changes.
  • An older book discussed how inflammation from food and secondhand smoke caused psychotic symptoms.
INSIGHT

Chemical Balance and Mental Health

  • Dr. Ramsey views the brain's chemical balance as influencing thoughts and feelings.
  • He emphasizes the complexity of mental health, likening it to human consciousness.
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