Dhru Purohit Show19 Mars 2025

How Inflammation, Microplastics, and Poor Nutrition Sabotage Our Brains and Make Us Depressed with Dr. Drew Ramsey

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Our Place, and Manukora Honey. Mental health disorders are on the rise in our modern world, as our brains and bodies face constant disruption from environmental toxins in the air, water, and food. Meanwhile, connection and stress look vastly different than they once did. Today’s guest sheds light on what has changed, why these disorders are increasing, and—most importantly—how to protect ourselves. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Drew Ramsey to discuss the current state of mental health and treatment. Dr. Ramsey breaks down the top lies we've been told about brain health and healing. He also explores the challenges of modern life, how they disrupt our brains and mental well-being, and the lifestyle habits that make these disruptions worse. Plus, he shares the optimal diet for reducing the risk of depression and neurodegenerative diseases, along with the powerful impact of journaling, spending time in nature, and building community. Drew Ramsey, MD, is a board-certified integrative psychiatrist, best-selling author, and a leading proponent of Nutritional Psychiatry and Mental Fitness. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons for twenty years. Dr. Ramsey founded the Brain Food Clinic in New York City and Spruce Mental Health in Jackson, WY. A sought-after speaker, he conducts workshops nationwide, and his work has been widely featured in the media. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Ramsey dive into: Top misconceptions about healing the brain (1:14) The biggest challenges impacting brain health today (4:12) How to protect your brain from microplastics (8:10) The top lifestyle habits damaging mental health (13:08) Which diets increase the risk of depression and neurodegenerative diseases (18:18) Is the chemical imbalance theory a myth, and the role of inflammation (26:42) How to improve access to better medications (35:12) The link between nutrition, depression, and finding the right practitioner (39:44) How journaling and nature impact mental health (43:09) Caring for elderly parents and the importance of community (47:57) The role of psychedelics in mental health treatment (51:44) How politics influence healthcare in America (1:17:40) How to connect with Dr. Ramsey (1:24:35) Also mentioned in this episode: Healing the Modern Brain How to prescribe physical activity for depression For more on Dr. Ramsey, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and his Website. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Our Place, and Manukora Honey. Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order of Sleep Breakthrough and find out this month’s gift with purchase. Reduce your toxic load by upgrading your cookware! Go to fromourplace.com today and use promo code DHRU at checkout to receive 10% off any order. Upgrade to the creamiest honey, packed with antioxidants and prebiotics. Just go to manukora.com/dhru to get $25 off the Starter Kit and boost your energy, immunity, and digestive health today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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