Dr. Drew Ramsey Podcast

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ The medical profession is undergoing a transformative shift as it intersects with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and social media. In this episode, we explore how these emerging domains are shaping the future of healthcare and impacting the mental health and well-being of medical practitioners. We speak to Dr. Austin Chiang, Chief Medical Officer for the Endoscopy business of Medtronic, about his experience working in the medical field. He shares openly about the importance of mental health, creativity, and sharing knowledge on social media.  Being a Gastroenterologist, he also provides practical advice for optimizing your gut health and supercharging your nutrition.  ==== 0:00 Intro 2:24 Shedding Light on Gut Health 4:18 Being a Endoscopist 6:50 When to See a Gastroenterologist  11:16 Fundamental Ways to Help the Gut 13:35 Fiber Foods & Supplements 18:52 AI & Gastroenterology 27:53 Taking Care of Mental Health on the Road 31:26 Working on Innovation with Medtronic 33:56 Creativity in Medicine 36:13 How Social Media is Changing Medicine 40:09 Mental Health Tips for Making it Through Med School 44:45 Healthy Boundaries with Social Media 50:06 Sharing Vulnerably  53:33 Giving People the Tools to Share on Social Media 56:50 Conclusion ==== Dr. Chiang is the first Chief Medical Officer for the Endoscopy business of Medtronic, the global leader in health technology. He is also currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at an academic teaching hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program. He completed his undergraduate studies at Duke University before earning his MD at Columbia University. He stayed for Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital and completed his GI and bariatric endoscopy fellowships at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He obtained his MPH from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health before completing an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Jefferson.  Passionate about empowering patients with accurate medical information online, he is one of the most influential voices in the field of gastroenterology across multiple social media platforms including Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube with over 700,000 followers and over 180 million views. Dr. Chiang has conducted extensive research in social media and is champion of physician presence on social media and was formerly the Chief Medical Social Media Officer of Jefferson Health and Founding President of the Association for Healthcare Social Media (AHSM, @ahsm_org), the first 501(c)(3) professional society for health professional social media use. He has worked closely with all major national GI societies on social media efforts and was 2018’s Healio Gastroenterology Disruptive Innovator of the Year, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s 2019 Influencers of Healthcare Rookie of the Year, and among 2019 Medscape Top 20 Social Media Physicians, and a 2021 GLAAD Media Award Nominee. He spoke at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2021, and his role in social media has been featured by The New York Times, CNBC, and BBC News. He sits on the inaugural YouTube Health Advisory Board and in 2022, joined the White House Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable.  In April 2024 he will be releasing Gut: An Owner’s Guide (DK/Penguin Random House) an illustrated, colorful book to help educate the general public about their gut health, gastroenterological procedures, and innovation. Website: https://www.austinchiang.com/ Book: https://www.austinchiang.com/gut-book ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ We know that healthy eating is an essential part of healthy living, but so many of us get overwhelmed when it comes to making that idea a reality. Today we have a conversation with Rebecca Katz, MS that will serve as a guide for anyone looking to discover a passion in healthy cooking and transform their meals in the kitchen.  Rebecca is a nationally recognized culinary translator and expert on the role of food in supporting health and wellbeing. As a consultant, speaker, teacher and chef, Rebecca works closely with patients, and wellness professionals to include the powerful tools of flavor and nutrition in their medical arsenal. In this episode, she'll reveal how to make healthy meals delicious, meal-prep for success, and find a love for cooking along the way. ==== 0:00 Intro  3:35 How Rebecca’s Interest in Nutritional Psychiatry Began 6:26 Making Healthy Food Delicious  11:23 The Link of Mental Health & Food 19:01 Retraining a Hijacked Palette  25:00 Ultimate Food Topping: Pistachio Pesto 32:38 Meal Prepping Sauces to Transform Dishes 40:09 Mental Health Benefits of Cooking 44:57 Easy to Make Fermented Foods  49:40 Rebecca’s Top Foods for Mental Health  54:36 Addressing Nutrition Polarization  58:29 Painting & The Joy of the Creative Process  1:06:25 Conclusion ==== Rebecca is a nationally recognized culinary translator and expert on the role of food in supporting health and wellbeing. As a consultant, speaker, teacher and chef, Rebecca works closely with patients, and wellness professionals to include the powerful tools of flavor and nutrition in their medical arsenal. Rebecca is the author of Clean Soups: Simple Nourishing Recipes for Health and Vitality (Ten Speed Press, 2016) The Healthy Mind Cookbook: Big Flavor Recipes to ehance Brain Function, Mood, Memory and Mental Clarity, (Ten Speed Press, 2015), The Longevity Kitchen: Satisfying Big Flavor Recipes Featuring the Top-16 Age Busting Power Foods, (Ten Speed Press, 2013) along with the award-winning cookbook The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Beyond (Ten Speed Press, 2009, 2017), and One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and their Friends (Ten Speed Press, 2008, Second Edition). A myriad of food related experiences, including a sojourn to Italy, where she studied Mediterranean cuisine with chefs and signoras from Florence to Sicily, shaped Rebecca’s philosophy that health-supportive food must taste great in order to be nourishing and healing. Recently her explorations have led her further into making art in her sundrenched painting studio, which she calls her art kitchen. Visitors marvel that there’s a place for every tool in her studio, just as there is in her kitchen. She has found them to be tools for life. For culinary and creative wisdom check out www.rebeccakatz.com For recipes: https://www.rebeccakatz.com/recipe-box ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ Today we have the honor of sitting down with Dr. James Gordon for an enlightening discussion on trauma and setting ourselves free from the pain of the past. Dr. Gordon is an author and founder of of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine which is an organization that uses self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. In this discussion we'll be taking a look at the widespread impact of trauma and how it impacts us in our own personal lives. Dr. Gordon explains the most effective modalities for healing and how you can make small changes every day to have a huge impact on your mental health.  They also discuss the role of nutrition on mental health, specific foods and habits ideal for wellbeing, and living a life of legacy and impact.  ==== 0:00 Intro 2:55 The Widespread Impact of Trauma 4:55 Transforming How We View Trauma 5:52 Taking Daily Steps to Heal  13:42 Integrating Play into Healing 19:54 Most Effective Techniques for Dealing with Trauma 27:07 Global Outreach & The Center for Mind Body Medicine 35:37 Taking Care of Your Own Mental Health as a Therapist 38:53 Predisposed Resiliency to Trauma 45:20 Nutrition’s Role in Healing Trauma 52:17 Specific Foods to Eat 59:00 Aging with Grace, Leaving a Legacy 1:06:12 Supporting the MindBody Mission 1:11:04 Conclusion ==== James S. Gordon, MD, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School, and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and GW Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy The Center for Mind-Body Medicine: https://cmbm.org Book: https://jamesgordonmd.com/book/  Website: https://jamesgordonmd.com/ ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ This week we are joined by renowned psychologist and researcher, Michael Muthukrishna, as he explores the fascinating topic of mental health in the context of a rapidly changing world. In this thought-provoking video, Michael challenges the traditional Western interpretation of mental health and offers innovative perspectives on how we can foster well-being in our personal lives and society at large. Through discussions on social sciences, personal culture, flow state, positive-sum relationships, and collaborative culture, he provides actionable insights on creating a more mentally healthy and fulfilling modern world. ==== 0:00 Intro  3:08 Michael’s Story: The Theory of Everyone 9:27 How the Western World Interprets Mental Health  14:51 Social Sciences & Personal Culture 19:23 Innovating Our Perspective on Mental Health  21:47 The Prepared Mind: What we can Do 25:51 Flowstate While Being in the Modern World  27:26 Cultivating Positive-Sum Relationships 34:48 Truth is Collective, Not Individual  35:48 A Collaborative Culture  41:25 Michael’s Mental Health Practices  44:23 Conclusion ==== Michael Muthukrishna is Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics. He is also Affiliate of the Developmental Economics Group at STICERD, Affiliate of the LSE Data Science Institute, CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar in the Boundaries, Membership and Belonging  programme at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and Technical Director of The Database of Religious History. He is also a board member of the One Pencil Project. Website: https://www.michael.muthukrishna.com/ A Theory of Everyone: The New Science of Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going: https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Everyone-Science-Where-Going/dp/026204837X ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ On this episode we are joined by Christine Yu Moutier, MD, chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We address the hard conversation of suicide prevention and actionable steps we can take individually and as a community to decrease the number of deaths by suicide. Dr. Moutier shares her personal experience with suicide exposure and what inspired her to do this purposefully work at preventing it. She shares the mission of AFSP and how it has made advancements in providing more accessible mental health care to people all across the country. She guides listeners through how to have honest and effective conversations with loved ones about this topic and be a light to prevent someone from taking their life. She offers a compassionate approach to mental health, acknowledging that while not all suicide may be preventable - there is much more that we can do as a nation to tackle this tragic topic. Though this episode is aimed at understanding and action, it may be triggering to some viewers.  This video is intended to provide further education into suicide prevention & mental health. If you or a loved one is struggling with this, please contact the following resources for further support: Suicide Prevention Line:  Call "988" or visit this website: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ AFSP Resources:  https://afsp.org/get-help/ ==== 0:00 Intro  3:09 Is Suicide Preventable? 5:48 The Mission of AFSP 8:51 Setting Up the Nation’s Crisis Line: 988 14:39 Dr. Moutier’s Story 20:50 Cultivating Practices for Positive Mental Health 28:44 Fundamentals for Suicide Prevention 35:44 How to Have the Conversation: Signs to Watch Out For 45:44 Science-Based Tools for Suicide Prevention 52:43 Upstream Prevention Tools 1:01:20 Healing from Suicide Loss 1:04:08 Avoiding Contagion in Community 1:14:03 A Hopeful Note 1:19:07 Conclusion ==== Christine Yu Moutier serves as the chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and knows the impact of suicide firsthand. She has dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. For the past decade as CMO at AFSP, Dr. Moutier has been leading a nationwide movement fueled by science and grassroots to reduce suicide. ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ Gut Health has become a popular topic in the wellness world in recent years, but the true path to healing still has much misconception surrounding it. On today's episode, we're clearing the confusion with Expert Gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD. Dr. Chutkan and Dr. Ramsey discuss the importance of gut health as it related to mental health, the immune system, and overall wellness. Dr. Chutkan reveals the toxins and stressors in our environment that are causing our gut health to suffer and how we can begin to take our healing into our own hands.  ==== 0:00 Intro 1:17 Becoming a Gastroenterologist 2:44 Fiber as a Mental Health Nutrient 4:16 Taking a Closer Look at the GI System 7:32 3 Main Gut Disruptors 14:18 Managing Stress and Still Having it All 20:54 The Biggest Issue for Our Gut Health 27:05 How Emulsifiers Harm the Gut 31:47 Do Probiotics Actually Help? 36:05 Alcohol’s Damage to the Gut 39:06 Benefits of Fermented Foods  42:36 The Center of Your Immune System 50:40 Knowledge as Empowerment 1:04:04 Key Takeaway: Gratitude & Optimism  1:08:51 Conclusion ==== Dr. Chutkan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the bestselling author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. Educated at Yale and Columbia, she’s a faculty member at Georgetown Hospital and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness in Washington DC. A former Governing Board member and Training Committee chair of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), she’s authored dozens of scientific articles and lectured globally on autoimmune diseases and the role of the microbiome in health and disease. Dr Chutkan has her own PBS Special entitled “Gutbliss” and has been a frequent medical expert on the The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and other media outlets. She’s an avid (and slow) runner, squash player and yogi and is passionate about introducing more dirt, sweat and vegetables into her patients’ lives. Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/malcolm-gladwell-teaches-writing Dr. Chutkan’s website: https://gutbliss.com/ Dr. Chutkan’s website: https://robynnechutkan.com/ The Anti-Viral Gut: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593420837?tag=randohouseinc41817-20 ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ Today we are joined by author and psychiatrist Greg Scott Brown, MD for a look into the journey of the self healing mind. Dr. Brown shares his personal struggle with mental health and how his search for answers guided him to want to help others find healing as well. He discusses his protocol for taking steps towards evidence-based self care, revealing the journey of self-help and therapy. Drew and Greg also discuss fatherhood, gratitude, and spirituality in psychiatry. ==== 0:00 Intro 1:21 Dr. Brown’s Story: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges  6:23 Walking Out of a Therapy Session 14:49 How Dr. Brown Turned Things Around 18:12 Looking Back with Gratitude  21:30 Using the Valuable Lessons of the Past 24:34 Fatherhood & Being a Present Parent  28:50 The Self Healing Mind: Evidence Based Self Care 30:18 Breaking Racial Boundaries, Curiosity Before Judgement 35:23 Spirituality & Discovering Something Greater Than Us 42:18 Self-Sourcing Your Healing  47:33 How Does Therapy Work? 50:30 Conclusion ==== Gregory Scott Brown, M.D., is a psychiatrist, a mental health writer, and the author of The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life. A regular contributor for Men's Health and The Washington Post, Dr. Brown also co-hosts Friday Sessions, a popular Instagram Live series about mental health. Dr. Brown is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, specialty training in general psychiatry at the University of Texas Dell Medical School, and he received an M.D. from the McGovern Medical School in Houston. Dr. Brown is an alumnus of Rice University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology and Johns Hopkins University, where he completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program. Prior to his transition to medicine, Dr. Brown studied music at The Juilliard School in New York. Dr. Brown is a member of the American Psychiatric Association where he serves on the Council on Communications. His commentary has been featured in The New York Times, Men's Health, and The Washington Post, as well as on The Today Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, and the PBS News Hour. Self Healing Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Healing-Mind-Overcoming-Depression-Revitalizing/dp/0063094479 Quarter Life Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/Quarterlife-Search-Self-Early-Adulthood/dp/0525511687/ref=asc[…]pla-2089726264025&psc=1&mcid=eed9ec7a6b4d35bc93c31bd4b74ee4ef ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ Join acclaimed researcher and pioneer in the field of Nutritional Psychiatry, Felice Jacka, as she takes us on a captivating journey into the transformative power of food for mental health. In this enlightening video, Felice shares her personal journey of studying Nutritional Psychiatry and provides valuable insights into the current state of the field. She explores foundational nutrition knowledge, highlights go-to foods for mental health, discusses trials examining the link between food and mental well-being, and addresses the barriers preventing us from adopting healthier eating habits. Drawing upon her extensive expertise and groundbreaking research, Felice Jacka sheds light on the fascinating connection between nutrition and mental health. She shares her own journey of discovery, discussing the pivotal moments that led her to explore the relationship between food and mood. With a focus on evidence-based research, Felice presents the latest advancements in Nutritional Psychiatry, providing valuable insights into how specific dietary patterns and nutrients can impact mental well-being. ==== 0:00 Intro  2:57 How Felice Began Studying Nutritional Psychiatry  7:01 Nutritional Psychiatry Today 8:59 Foundational Nutrition Knowledge 14:27 Go-to Foods for Mental Health  19:41 Combining Food and Medicine  22:08 Trials that Examine Mental Health and Food 26:54 The Issues with Nutritional Psychiatry  32:08 Prevention is KEY 39:46 Why Ketosis May Be Harmful for Health 56:04 What’s Preventing Us From Eating Healthy 57:10 Ultra-Processed vs Processed Foods 59:13 It’s Time To Change… How Do We Do It?  1:04:12 Cutting Down on Alcohol Consumption 1:11:22 Conclusion ==== Felice Jacka OAM is Alfred Deakin Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry, Co-Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. Professor Jacka has been responsible for establishing the highly innovative and impactful field of ‘Nutritional Psychiatry’, influencing policy and clinical guidelines and practice in psychiatry globally. She is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2020-2022), putting her in the top 0.1% of publishing scientists worldwide for impact. In 2021 she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to Nutritional Psychiatry. Food and Mood Centre: https://foodandmoodcentre.com/ Mental Fitness Kitchen: https://drewramseymd.com/mental-fitness-kitchen-register/ Brain Food on a Budget: https://drewramseymd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Brain-food-image.png There's a Zoo in My Poo: https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Zoo-Poo-Rob-Craw/dp/1760783048 AMMEND Trial interview with Jessica Bayes: https://drewramseymd.com/brain-food-nutrition/ammend-trial-interview-with-jessica-bayes/ SMILES trial https://drewramseymd.com/depression-anxiety/smiles/ 32:28 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19805699/ 33:53 https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.2013.13101373 58:25 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105044/ ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ On this episode, we are joined by renowned Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist, and Distinguished Research Professor, Emeran A Mayer, as he delves into the fascinating world of psychedelic therapy, the mind-gut connection, and the crucial link between mental and physical health.  In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mayer presents a balanced and evidence-based exploration of the power and potential of psychedelic therapy, while emphasizing the importance of responsible usage without hyperbole. Drawing upon his extensive expertise in gastroenterology and neuroscience, Dr. Mayer sheds light on the profound impact that psychedelic substances can have on our mental well-being and the intricate relationship between our brain and gut.  Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply curious about the potential of psychedelic therapy, this discussion with Emeran A Mayer will expand your understanding and inspire further exploration into this evolving field. ==== 0:00 Intro  2:38 Discovering The Mind-Gut Connection  9:53 Finding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical  16:23 Honoring the Fullness of Who we Are 24:00 Experiencing Synchronicity & Psychedelics 30:04 Dr. Mayer’s First Experience with Ketamine 41:43 Sitting with Psilocybin Mushrooms 45:03 Preventing Hyperbole & Using Responsibly  51:22 The Mystery of Psychedelics  56:11 Learn More About Mind-Gut Connection 59:18 Conclusion ==== Emeran A Mayer is a Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist and Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, the Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress & Resilience and Founding Director of the Goodman Luskin Microbiome Center at UCLA. He is one of the pioneers and leading researchers in the bidirectional communication within the brain gut microbiome system with wide-ranging applications in intestinal and brain disorders. He has published 415 scientific papers, co edited 3 books and has an h-index of 125. He published the best selling books The Mind Gut Connection in 2016, the Gut Immune Connection in June 2021, and the recipe book Interconnected Plates in 2023. He is currently working on a MasterClass and a PBS documentary about the mind gut immune connection. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2016 David McLean award from the American Psychosomatic Society and the 2017 Ismar Boas Medal from the German Society of Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease. Dr. Mayer’s website: https://emeranmayer.com/ Elisa Eppel: https://profiles.ucsf.edu/elissa.epel Emeran PBS special: https://www.pbs.org/show/the-brain-gut-connection-with-dr-emeran-mayer/ Dr. Mayer’s Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/series/gut-health John Lilly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Lilly Sensory Deprivation Tank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolation_tank Emeran Mayer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeranmayer ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

If you’re enjoying this interview click this link to join Dr. Ramsey’s weekly newsletter and to download free resources: https://drewramseymd.com/free-resources/ Today we are joined by micro-farming expert Ben Hartman to discuss the physical and mental health benefits of growing your own food. In our country, farmer's currently have the highest rate of suicide of any other occupation. Ben addresses this crisis, revealing the problem with modern-day farming and why micro-farming is a big part of the solution. He discusses the personal impact that becoming a farmer had on himself and his family. He shares the rewards of farming, from supporting your community to being more connected to the Earth. Ben gives tips to get started today from what to plant and how to start your own food traditions. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:13 Lean Micro-Farm: Farming in Small Spaces 3:50 The Problem with Modern Farms 6:26 Why Farming is Good For Us 9:01 Mental Health Benefits of Micro Farming 14:02 Right Livelihood: The Reward of Farming 15:36 Midwest Leading Agricultural Innovation 18:21 How Food Brings Us Together 22:38 Tips for Growing Food in the Winter 25:39 A Farmer’s Favorite Vegetables  27:30 Ben’s Daily Nutrition 31:19 Finding Inspiration Ancient Wisdom 36:26 Community Building Through Food 38:20 The Healing Power of Plants 45:46 Food Traditions & Getting Started 58:00 Conclusion ==== Ben Hartman is the author of three books, includingThe Lean Micro Farm (ChelseaGreen, 2023) and The Lean Farm (Chelsea Green, 2016), winner of the prestigiousShingo Institute Research and Professional Publication Award.In 2017, Ben was named one of fifty emerging green leaders in the United States by Grist. Ben and his wife,Rachel Hershberger, own and operate Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen, Indiana, where they make their living growing specialty crops on 1/3 acre of land in production. Ben has developed an online course in lean farming, which can be found at claybottomfarm.com, and he has consulted for USAID The Lean Microfarm book: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Micro-Farm-Embrace-Better-ebook/dp/B0C4Q92KLC The Clay Bottom Farm https://www.claybottomfarm.com/ ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com