You think you’re optimizing your brain—but what if the real culprit behind your brain fog, anxiety, and burnout is the modern world itself?
In this episode, Columbia University psychiatrist and nutritional psychiatry pioneer Dr. Drew Ramsey joins Dave to decode the biological chaos hijacking your mental health—and how to fight back. From brain inflammation and gut health imbalances to dopamine disruption, social isolation, and hidden trauma, this is the ultimate roadmap for building cognitive resilience in 2025.
You’ll explore the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity, discover how movement, mindfulness, and social connection enhance brain function, and learn why brain-boosting foods rich in omega-3s and antioxidants remain your most powerful antidepressants. Plus: dancing, psychedelics, kale debates, and how porn and ultra-processed foods are quietly rewiring the modern brain.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
• Why brain fog, anxiety, and mood swings might be signs your brain is inflamed
• How movement—especially dancing—can literally help your brain grow stronger
• What your gut has to do with your mental health (and why some “healthy” foods can backfire)
• The truth about antidepressants, supplements, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all fix
• Why porn, ultra-processed food, and doomscrolling are silently wrecking focus and drive
• A new way to think about mental fitness—like a workout plan for your brain
Resources:
• A Day of Biohacking and Consciousness Event April 12th: https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/
• Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/
• Drew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/?hl=en
• Drew’s Linktree: https://shorturl.at/CIIR5
• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com
• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com
• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com
• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com
Connect with Dave Asprey!
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