1128: Healing the Modern Brain: Dr. Drew Ramsey on Mental Fitness and Anxiety Part 2

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

Gina Ryan

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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In today's episode, Gina shares part two of her interview with Dr. Drew Ramsey, nutritional psychiatrist and author interested in helping people enhance their mental health through building up their mental fitness. Some of the core principles of mental fitness are outlined in this episode. Listen in and begin building up your own mental fitness today! Learn more at http://drewramseymd.com/ Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind by Dr Drew Ramsey https://amzn.to/40RGudz Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Chapters 0:43 Introduction to Anxiety Coaches Podcast 2:21 The Role of Self-Awareness 3:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health 5:39 Nutrition for Mental Health 7:48 Urban Living and Mental Wellness 10:19 Connection and Community's Importance 13:20 Neuroplasticity and Mental Resilience 13:55 Understanding Anxiety as a Superpower 17:37 Nutrition Strategies for Anxiety 19:17 Conclusion and Next Steps Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I engage in a compelling continuation of my discussion with Dr. Drew Ramsey. We delve deeper into the intricate relationship between self-awareness and mental health, emphasizing that this crucial skill requires continuous nurturing throughout different life stages. Through the lens of Dr. Ramsey's book, "Healing the Modern Brain," we explore scientifically-backed strategies for enhancing self-awareness, notably the practice of journaling. Dr. Ramsey articulates how self-reflective processes, such as journaling, can activate our prefrontal cortex—a vital area of the brain linked to decision-making and executive functioning. He shares practical advice for incorporating journaling into our daily routines, pointing out how just a few minutes can significantly enhance our emotional clarity and mental fitness. We also discuss real-world applications and personal anecdotes that highlight the transformative power of self-awareness. One particularly poignant story involves Charlotte, a woman whose pandemic-driven drinking habits led her to seek help. Through self-awareness and a structured accountability process, she achieved remarkable change, illustrating how building awareness can lay the foundation for recovery from challenges such as substance abuse. The conversation invites listeners to consider their own mental health journeys and the pivotal role self-awareness plays in them. #anxietyrelief #mentalhealthmatters #nutritionmatters #selfcare #braingames #urbanlife #neuroscience #socialconnection #emotionalintelligence #journalingprompts #wellnessjourney #mentalstrength #depressionawareness #therapyworks #lifecoaching #healthyliving #dietplan #foodismedicine #scientificresearch #clinicaltrials #psychologicalwellbeing #behavioralhealth #traumainformed #sleephygiene #communitysupport #lifestylemedicine #preventativecare #mentalhealthawarenessday #alternativemedicine #holistichealth #GinaRyan #ACP #AnxietyCoachesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:34.7	forward slash express. Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches podcast, a relaxing and informative show where we explore
1:49.8	anxiety, panic, and PTSD, sharing how you can overcome them for life.
2:00.0	Aloha. Welcome back to the An coaches podcast. I'm your host and coach, Gina Ryan,
2:07.2	and I am so happy to be with you again today as together we can consider the many ways to bring
2:15.2	your mind and body back to its natural peace and calm.
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2:24.6	If you're tuning in today, you're in for the continuation of my fascinating conversation
2:29.1	with Dr. Drew Ramsey.
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