EPI 199: Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of Healing The Modern Brain, Eat To Beat Depression & Anxiety, and The Happiness Diet Shares Actionable Takeaways To Improve Brain Function & Emotional Health
Release Date: 05/13/2025
EPI 215: The NEW ORAL TESTOSTERONE Taking The Industry By Storm & Why It's Better Than Injections. Safety Efficacy, Not Shutting Down Natural T Production, SHBG, Total vs. Free Testosterone, And More!
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EPI 214: Dairy Farmer & Agricultural Sustainability Expert Shares A Different Point Of View On GMOs, Glyphosate, Organic, Grass Fed, & Other Labels. With Tara Vander Dussen
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EPI 213: EYE HEALTH Secrets With Dr. Pam Theriot. Staring At Screens All Day? Use These Tips To Save Your Eyes & Avoid Dry Eyes
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:08) Dr. Pam Theriot and her background (2:05) The TEDx talk: “Seeing Clearly in a Screen-Filled World” (4:18) How long can you go without blinking? (5:51) Why screens reduce blinking and cause dry eyes (7:11) Easy changes to make your screen setup eye-friendly (8:21) The “prepare, perform, preserve” approach (10:34) Thoughts on blue light and nighttime screen use (13:09) Why sleep affects your eyes more than you think (16:21) How common is dry eye? (20:31) What happens to our vision in our 40s (21:40) Eye drops and natural sunlight (26:54) Cataracts: what to...
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EPI 212: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. Holistic Dentist Shares Top Oral Health Tips Including What She Uses Instead Of Flouride, Which Mouthwash Is Good, Important Root Canal Warning, & More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:58) Dr. Michelle’s health crisis and how she got into holistic health (6:37) Rethinking fluoride and safer alternatives (12:26) The right kind of mouthwash (16:15) Benefits of copper tongue scrapers (20:07) Prebiotics vs probiotics for oral health (22:37) The hidden dangers of root canals (32:23) Shifting into holistic health care (39:45) Diet, oxygen, and cellular energy (45:13) Where to learn more and find holistic dentists (46:22) Outro Who is Dr. Michelle Jorgensen? Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is an author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and...
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EPI 211: Increasing Testosterone, Improving Mood, Lowering Inflammation & More Reasons To Give COLD WATER A Try. With Thomas Seager Of Morozko Forge
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:01) How Thomas discovered cold plunging during a tough time in life (2:53) Cold showers vs. ice baths: what’s the real difference (13:00) The science: mitochondria, cholesterol & hormones (23:08) Recovery, muscle growth & performance (24:32) Mental health benefits of cold plunging (34:35) Ice baths and women (38:58) What makes Morozco Forge ice baths unique (43:50) How to start your own cold plunge journey (45:03) Outro Who is Thomas Seager? Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the School of...
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EPI 210: For WOMEN Over Age 35 - Here's EXACTLY What To Eat To Boost Your Metabolism, Lose Weight, Have More Energy, & Feel GREAT! With Nagina Abdullah
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EPI 209: The List Of Supplements I Take + What I Eat In A Day. Peak Performance Founder Talor Zamir Reveals What He Puts In His Body & Why
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:53) Morning routine & coffee protein shake (6:14) Supplements on an empty stomach (8:19) Target protein intake and feeding windows (12:26) More key supplements and why (19:56) Lunch, smoothies, and dinner meals (25:48) Creatine & amino acids during workouts (27:41) Nighttime supplements (29:33) Testosterone support stack (36:04) Healthy snacks and airport strategies (39:54) Electrolytes, sodium, and guilt-free desserts (42:19) Outro Links and Resources: - https://buypeakperformance.com/ Peak Performance on - https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/...
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EPI 208: Dr. Stephen Hussey - Does High Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease? Should You Take Statins? Is Sunlight Exposure & Circadian Rhythm The Most Powerful Healing Combo? And More!
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EPI 207: Dr. Bill Rawls - Using Phytonutrients & Herbs To Heal On A Cellular Level. Are Gut Health Tests Useful? How To Limit Your Toxicity and More!
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EPI 206: LIVER MASTERCLASS With Siggi Clavien Of The Liver Clinic. Your Liver CAN Be Fixed & Rejuvenated and It's Not Just Alcohol That's Ruining Your Liver. Testing, Supplementation, and More!
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:34) Why is the liver critical for health? (6:15) Testing your liver health (9:17) Fatty liver disease and its widespread impact (14:44) Foods and chemicals that harm your liver (18:12) What a healthy liver lifestyle looks like (20:12) Medications that actually harm your liver (24:40) Vitamins and herbs that are good for your liver (29:09) Early signs of liver problems (33:15) Liver biomarkers to check in blood tests (34:56) Safer pain relief options (37:04) Your liver can regenerate (38:43) Where and how to get tested (43:03) Where to learn more about de-liver-ance...
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(0:00) Intro
(1:08) Dr. Ramsey’s path to psychiatry and roots in rural Indiana
(3:15) The basics of sleep, food, and nature
(7:25) Biggest mistakes people make with mental health
(9:12) Neuroplasticity, inflammation, and the microbiome
(18:12) Worst foods for mental health
(30:25) What to eat for better brain health
(31:22) Addressing trauma and emotional burdens
(35:22) Strengthening your sense of connection
(37:41) Benefits of grounding and being in nature
(45:07) What is his preferred therapy methods
(51:43) Thoughts on supplements like Omega-3s, NAC, and where to learn more about Drew and his book
(57:02) Outro
Who is Dr. Drew Ramsey?
Dr. Drew Ramsey is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author who specializes in integrative and nutritional psychiatry, with a strong focus on male mental health. He is the founder of the Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health in Jackson, Wyoming, where he combines clinical expertise with current research to support mental well-being and resilience. A former Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University for two decades, Dr. Ramsey has taught and supervised a range of therapeutic techniques, including Nutritional Psychiatry, while also contributing to academic and media outreach on mental health topics.
A prominent advocate and public figure in mental health, Dr. Ramsey is known for his engaging public speaking, national workshops, TEDx talks, and media contributions, including The Today Show, TIME, and NPR. He co-hosts the Men’s Health series Friday Sessions and is involved with several advisory boards, including Men’s Health and Bring Change to Mind. His upcoming book, Healing the Modern Brain (HarperCollins, 2025), follows a series of acclaimed works that helped define Nutritional Psychiatry. Alongside his publications, he has developed online courses and resources like the Mental Fitness Kitchen and the Friday Feels newsletter, all aimed at promoting practical, food-based mental fitness strategies. He lives in Jackson, Wyoming, with his wife and two children.
Connect with Dr. Ramsey:
Website: https://www.drewramseymd.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/
Grab a copy: https://drewramseymd.com/books-publications/
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