The 9 pillars for a happier, healthier mind: Drew Ramsey, M.D.

Join 1M+ subscribers on their journey towards strong and healthy: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/newslet... “Simple movements, taking care of your mental health, and building deeper connections— those are drivers of longevity,” explains Drew Ramsey, M.D. Drew Ramsey, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author, joins us today to explain how all of us can take simple and actionable steps to improve our mental health, including the importance of dreams, adding in more movement, plus: 0:00 Ramsey’s practice 3:10 The drivers of the mental health epidemic 10:15 Exercise & BDNF 17:30 The 9 tenets for better mental health 19:00 The importance of connection 23:25 Gender differences 27:55 Cultural shifts & alcohol consumption 30:00 Cannabis & psychedelics 35:00 The importance of sleep & dreams 42:00 The power of nutrition 46:00 The role of supplements 48:50 How to unburden yourself 50:05 Purpose & spirituality Referenced in the episode: Follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drewramseym...) Check out his website (https://drewramseymd.com/) Pick up his book, Healing the Modern Brain https://www.amazon.com/dp/006337773X/ ABOUT mbg: mindbodygreen. One word. Here you’ll find a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together, because we believe that these pillars of health are all interconnected. Read more here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/​ Shop our supplements: https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/ Follow us on Social - @mindbodygreen Instagram:   / mindbodygreen   TikTok:   / mindbodygreen