Dr. Drew Ramsey Podcast

Drew Ramsey, MD
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Drew Ramsey, MD is a pioneer in the field of mental health. He is a board-certified psychiatrist, best-selling author, & mental health advocate. His work focuses on Nutritional Psychiatry and optimizing mental fitness. He's been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lancet Psychiatry, The Today Show, BBC, and NPR and he has given several TEDx talks. His podcast empowers listeners with the latest, actionable information to optimize mental fitness and help navigate the complex world of mental health. So, how do you optimize mental health and mental fitness? Join us to find out

  1. 01/22/2025

    E37 - Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, Sleep Expert: Optimizing Your Diet and Lifestyle for Better Rest

    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 leading expert in the science of sleep, Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, for a fascinating conversation into how to better optimize your lifestyle and diet for deeper rest. She unpacks some of the common misconceptions vs actual science around sleep. From nutritional supplementation, melatonin optimization, eating windows, and sleep time - we cover it all. She also discusses the importance of learning your body's personal rhythms and creating a consistent ritual around what works best for you. Dr. Ramsey and her discuss the nutrition side of things from alcohol, to tryptophan, to carb-craving and caffeine. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:50 Changing Diet to Improve Sleep 8:51 The Foods Necessary for Better Sleep 11:42 Reality of Tryptophan & Best Sources of It 12:43 Why Eggs are a Good Source of Protein  14:55 Melatonin Containing Foods 16:37 Magnesium Supplements vs Foods 18:20 Eating Windows  22:52 Correlation of Food, Alcohol & Dreams  25:27 Making a Ritual Around Sleep 27:39 Research of Sleep & Cardio-metabolic Health  30:00 Should You Really Be Sleeping 8 Hours? 32:12 Sleep-trackers vs Learning Your Body’s Rhythms 34:32 How to Know if You Should be Getting More Sleep 35:15 How Caffeine Influences Your Sleep 37:05 Ultra-Processed Foods Disrupting Your Sleep 41:00 Carb-Craving at Night 43:50 Mental Fitness Practices ==== Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is a nutritionist and a pioneer in the field of sleep health. The founding director of the Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research at Columbia University, her cutting-edge research combines her unique expertise on sleep, nutrition, and weight management to address overall health related to sleep. Dr. St-Onge is the recipient of an Outstanding Investigator Award from the NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) at the NIH, and she is a Fulbright Scholar as well as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. She has authored close to 170 peer-reviewed publications and received scientific achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Society for Clinical Nutrition. Born and educated in Canada, Dr. St-Onge lives with her family in New Jersey. ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    47 min

  2. 10/23/2024

    E36 - Jake Goodman, MD, MBA: Physician Burnout, Self Confidence, and Making Mental Health Mainstream

    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're joined by renowned mental health influencer and physician, Jake Goodman, MD, MBA, to address workplace mental health. Studies show that 1 in every 4 doctors struggle with their mental health, a number that is higher than the national average for depression. With such a shocking statistic, it's clear we have a problem that needs to be addressed. Dr. Goodman has been doing just that through his own personal story of mental health struggles, taking medication, and sharing openly on social media. In this conversation we cover this topic in depth along with resources for getting help or supporting a loved one, healing imposter syndrome, cultivating the confidence to do anything, and using social media as a tool to inspire. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:36 Getting Out of His Darkest Moment 7:34 Opening Up About Taking Medication as a Doctor 12:45 How the Heartbreaking Story of Dr. Lorna Breen is Inspiring Change 17:12 Getting Help & Navigating the Workplace 23:50 Having a Healthy Relationship to Social Media  31:27 Cultivating the Confidence to Do Anything 37:37 The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome  42:30 Building Your Mental Fitness 48:55 Conclusion ==== Dr. Jake Goodman, MD, MBA is a 2x TEDx Speaker, member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association's 40 under 40, & participant in the Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable Series for the White House. Dr. Goodman's advocacy work has been featured in Good Morning America, Today.com, NBC Philadelphia, Yahoo News, Medscape, Georgia Magazine & more. He was selected by Men’s Health Magazine as a 2023 Men’s Health Approved Influencer due to his dedication to mental health awareness and education. As one of the most influential physicians on social media, Dr. Goodman is a leading voice of change for both mental health and medical education. Website: https://www.jakegoodmanmd.com ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    54 min

  3. 10/16/2024

    E35 - Caroline Chambers: How to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Recipes, Tips, and Insights

    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're joined by New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert Caroline Chambers for an episode focused on getting comfortable in the kitchen. Caroline, who is a mom herself, gives advice to parents struggling to enjoy cooking while making healthy food delicious for their children. She gives tips for navigating food preferences, making cooking fun, and sneaking super-foods into any meal. She and Dr. Ramsey also discuss how to optimize your household and balance responsibilities between you and your partner. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:01 Writing Recipes to Beat Depression  6:43 When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking  13:54 Advice for Parents Navigating Food Preferences  18:10 Finding a Fair Balance of Responsibility in Your Partnership 23:40 Comments on Being a “Traditional Wife” 37:25 2 Tips for Getting Comfortable in the Kitchen  42:50 Making New Recipes Kid Friendly 46:40 How Caroline Got Inspired to Cook 52:10 Our Favorite, Go-To Recipes 1:01:26 Conclusion ==== Caroline Chambers is a New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert based in Carmel Valley, California. Her journey began in her mom’s kitchen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and blossomed into a career as a chef, caterer, and freelancer for top brands and publications. Caroline's first cookbook, *Just Married*, was published in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she connected with home cooks on Instagram (@carochambers) and launched her hit Substack newsletter, *What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking*. Her latest cookbook, bearing the same title, was released in August 2024. Caroline also hosts the podcast *So Into That*. She lives with her husband George and their three sons, Mattis, Calum, and Cashel. Website: https://carolinechambers.com New Cookbook: https://carolinechambers.com/cookbooks ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    1h 3m

  4. 10/09/2024

    E34 - Rich Dorment: The Unseen Battle: Men Navigating Mental Health and Masculinity

    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/ In this episode Rich Dorment, Editor of Men's Health Magazine joins Dr. Ramsey and shares his journey with mental health, reflecting on his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks and how generational views shaped his experiences.  They discuss the evolving conversations around masculinity, highlighting how modern fatherhood and emotional openness are changing traditional male roles. Rich emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health openly, building trust in relationships, and having grace with past generations. With insights on balancing societal expectations, the challenges men face today, and the evolving language of mental health, this episode offers a fresh perspective on modern masculinity and emotional well-being. ==== 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:44 - Rich Shares His Career Background and Choice to Join Men’s Health 00:06:20 - Rich’s Mental Health Journey 00:09:07 - Avoiding Mental Health Terms and Masking 00:10:00 - Therapy and Mental HealthStigma Fading Over Time 00:11:00 - Generational Masculinity Differences 00:14:21 -Modern Masculinity, Navigating Privilege, Challenges, Gender Differences and Shifting roles 00:21:00 - Traditional Masculinity Isn’t Working; Gender Differences in Mental Health 00:28:00 - Relatable Mental Health Language and Using Accessible Language, Health Masculinity 00:30:00 - Authenticity in Relationships, Friendships and Professional Life 00:37:00 - Creating Community within Men’s Communication Styles 00:45:08 - Types of Male Friendships, Exploring different types of Friendship 00:50:12 - Navigating Parenting’s Emotional Intensity and Your Children being “Happy” 00:53:13 - Closing Comments and Conversation ==== Richard Dorment is the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health. Dorment joins Men’s Health from WIRED, where, as a senior editor since 2016, he edited cover stories, longform features, service packages, multimedia initiatives and special issues. He also oversaw the launch and growth of the “Ideas” section on http://wired.com and hosted the brand’s multi-city event series, “Pitch Distilled.” Dorment was an editor at Esquire from 2006 to 2016. He edited and wrote features on culture, politics, fashion and lifestyle for print, web, commerce and video extensions. He also oversaw select special projects, including the Esquire Fitness Challenge; the National Magazine Award-nominated “Life of Man” 80th anniversary issue; the Esquire Mentoring Project; and many of Esquire’s e-commerce and technology partnerships. In addition, he served as deputy editor of Esquire’s Big Black Book, a biannual luxury style guide about fashion, lifestyle and men’s service. ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    1h 1m

  5. 10/02/2024

    E33 - AMA: Simple Ways to Maximize Your Mental Health Through Diet, Lifestyle, and Mastering Your Mindset

    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 Dr. Ramsey is answering your questions about nutritional psychiatry, mental health, and balanced living. He debunks the common misconceptions and polarization around diet and offers an approachable view on how to incorporate small changes that make a big difference. He discusses the intricacies around nutrient density, foods to avoid, and eating healthy on a budget. He provides insights on how to live a more balanced life and prioritize your mental health as much as your physical health. Brain Food on a Budget:  https://drewramseymd.com/brain-food-nutrition/brain-food-budget/ ==== 0:00 Intro 1:40 Incorporating Nutrient Dense Foods Into a Busy Lifestyle 9:08 Reevaluating Your Busy Schedule  10:38 Foods to Avoid that Cause Hurt Your Mental Health 19:13 Balancing Health & Responsibilities  25:30 The Rise of Personalized Nutrition 29:38 Single Ingredient Everyone Should Be Eating 32:46 Supporting Your Child Through Tough Times  41:01 Histamine: What You Should Know 42:57 Avoiding Polarization & Misconceptions 46:03 Budget Health Food 49:35 Conclusion ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    50 min

  6. 09/25/2024

    E32 - Jessi Gold, MD, MS: Setting a Strong Foundation for Good Mental Health

    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/ In the mental health epidemic we face as humans, we all need to find ways to prioritize self care and mental fitness. This week we sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold for a conversation covering the intricacies of mental health and how you can take small steps to optimizing your own. She shares her story of getting into the field of psychiatry: struggling in college and getting inspired to make an impact on the world. She discusses the importance of being there for our loved ones, that oftentimes there's pain hiding behind the "I'm Fine's" and we have a responsibility as friends to go deeper. She speaks openly about SSRIs, taking the pressure off of self care, and how we can create a mental fitness revolution from the inside out. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:30 Getting Interested in College Mental Health 6:28 Going Deeper than “I’m Fine” 8:48 Asking the Right Questions 15:23 Writing “How Do You Feel” & Facing the Mental Health Epidemic  22:27 Self Care & Choosing Yourself 29:37 Disclosing SSRI Usage 35:25 The Mental Fitness Revolution 42:14 Mental Health Role Models 46:40 Being the Daughter of Mark Gold, MD 53:13 Conclusion ==== Dr. Jessi Gold is the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Dr. Gold works clinically as an outpatient psychiatrist and focuses her work on students, faculty, and healthcare workers. She has spoken at major national and international meetings across diverse settings, from academic institutions to hospital systems to the entertainment industry. She has written research and academic publications  in JAMA, the American Journal of Psychiatry, and elsewhere and has been identified by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the ‘Top 14 Chief Wellness Officers to Get to Know | 2024′. She may be best known, however, for her general audience original publications that teach about mental health topics and decrease stigma that can be found in, among others, the Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, SELF, and InStyle, as well as her expert media appearances in print, television, radio, and podcasts, and her large social media presence. She is also working on a book. HOW DO YOU FEEL?:  One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, with Simon Element due in October 2024. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.A. and M.S. in Anthropology, in addition to being a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and Phi Beta Kappa. She also completed her medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine and her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University, where she served as chief resident from 2017-2018. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions in mental health and psychiatry, including the Dean’s Impact Award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic in her previous hospital system, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine. Website: https://www.drjessigold.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982199776?tag=simonsayscom ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    54 min

  7. 09/18/2024

    E31 - John M. Oldham, MD: Personality Explained by a Psychiatrist: Why You Think and Act the Way You Do

    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 sit down with distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. John M. Oldham, for a deeper look into personality and how it runs our lives. We explore the spectrum of this: from struggling with mental health to full on personality disorders, and look at it through the compassionate lens that change is possible.  Dr. Oldham describes what personality disorders are, how they're identified, and the treatment plans for them. He shares the personality assessment he is created (and is available online) to determine where you fall on the spectrum of all of this.  He also discusses the importance of therapy, identifying patterns and subconscious limitations, and staying motivated for healthy living.  ==== 0:00 Intro 2:59 What a Personality Disorder Is 6:17 Identifying Where we are on This Spectrum 7:44 Borderline Personality Disorder 18:48 How Long It Takes to Shift Character 31:29 Testing Your Own Personality 35:56 How Dr. Oldham Thinks About His Personality 39:45 Are Patterns Running Your Life? You CAN Change 45:07 Sorting Out the Truth of Our Memories 46:48 Psychedelic Therapy & Our Subconscious 54:31 Thriving with Age 56:38 Staying Motivated for Healthy Living 57:51 Go-To Healthy Foods 1:02:14 Exploring Life’s Synchronicities 1:09:09 Conclusion ==== John M. Oldham, M.D. is currently Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Previously, he held the Barbara and Corbin J. Robertson, Jr. Endowed Chair for Personality Disorders. Dr. Oldham previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic. Earlier in his career, Dr. Oldham was Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health, and the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry and the Law, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. In 2002, Dr. Oldham became Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Executive Director of the Institute of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, and he relocated to Houston in 2007. Dr. Oldham is Past President of the following organizations: American Psychiatric Association, American College of Psychiatrists, New York County District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association, South Carolina Psychiatric Association, International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, and Association for Research on Personality Disorders. Dr. Oldham is involved in teaching and research. His research interests are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe personality disorders. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, joint editor-in-chief of Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, joint editor of the Journal of Personality Disorders, and he has published extensively. Take the Personality Test: https://npsp25.com ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

    1h 12m

  8. 09/11/2024

    E30 - Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD: How to Unlock Your Creativity & Heal by Awakening Your Inner Artist

    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're joined by nutrition scientist and author Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD to go deep on the science of creativity and how we can use it to heal ourselves from the inside out. Dr. Minich opens up about her relationship to artistry: from growing up a perfectionist, to using painting to heal her reproductive health issues. She gets specific on the tools you can use to tap into your inner artist and make everyday moments of your life more creative.  She and Dr. Ramsey also discuss spirituality, revealing the importance of integrating 'spiritual fitness' into our daily rituals. She shares her perspective on merging science and spirituality.  They explore the science of polyphenols, phytonutrients, and the importance of eating the rainbow. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:42 Being Grounded in Creativity 7:27 Getting Beyond the Box of Perfectionism 14:08 How to Unlock Your Inner Artist: The Seven Creatives  16:53 Making Your Every Day More Creative  21:30 Heart Brain Coherence  23:06 Looking at It In a New Way: Get Symbolic 26:42 How to Follow Our Own Knowing & Merging Science & Spirituality  36:13 Defining Spirituality 38:00 Growing Up Catholic & Looking Up to Nuns 44:29 Using Rituals & Scents to Go Inward 51:16 Polyphenols & Phytonutrients 58:06 Proper Preparation for Foods & Eating the Rainbow 1:09:35 Improving Our Spiritual Fitness 1:14:13 Conclusion ==== Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, teacher, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. Throughout the years, she has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™), which has now become oriented towards groups, workshops, and retreats. She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Her academic background is in nutrition science, including a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences (nutrition focus) from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (1999). For a decade, she was part of the research team led by the “father of Functional Medicine,” Dr. Jeffrey Bland, and has served on the Nutrition Advisory Board for The Institute of Functional Medicine, as well as on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association. Since 2013, she has been part of the faculty for the Advanced Practice Module in Environmental Health offered by the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been teaching a graduate level course in metabolic detoxification at the University of Western States. Over the decades, she has taught thousands of nutrition classes for health coaches, fitness trainers, and healthcare professionals, including for programs offered by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is passionate about helping others to live well using therapeutic lifestyle changes that impact their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Website: https://deannaminich.com https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/ Caroline Myss: https://www.myss.com/ ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

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Drew Ramsey, MD is a pioneer in the field of mental health. He is a board-certified psychiatrist, best-selling author, & mental health advocate. His work focuses on Nutritional Psychiatry and optimizing mental fitness. He's been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lancet Psychiatry, The Today Show, BBC, and NPR and he has given several TEDx talks. His podcast empowers listeners with the latest, actionable information to optimize mental fitness and help navigate the complex world of mental health. So, how do you optimize mental health and mental fitness? Join us to find out

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  • Creator
    Drew Ramsey, MD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
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