<p>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? </p><p>In this episode, <em>Columbia University psychiatrist and nutritional neuroscience pioneer</em> Dr. Drew Ramsey joins Dave Asprey to decode the biological chaos hijacking your mind—and how to fight back. From inflammation and gut dysbiosis to screen-induced disconnection and hidden trauma, this is the ultimate roadmap for healing the modern brain. </p><p>You’ll explore the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity, discover how movement and social connection trigger brain growth, and learn why food is still your most powerful antidepressant. Plus: dancing, psychedelics, kale debates, and why porn is quietly reshaping the male brain. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Discover in This Episode:</strong> </p><p>• Why brain fog, anxiety, and mood swings might be signs your brain is inflamed </p><p>• How movement—especially dancing—can literally help your brain grow stronger </p><p>• What your gut has to do with your mental health (and why some “healthy” foods can backfire) </p><p>• The truth about antidepressants, supplements, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all fix </p><p>• Why porn, ultra-processed food, and doomscrolling are silently wrecking focus and drive </p><p>• A new way to think about mental fitness—like a workout plan for your brain </p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS </p><p>-BodyHealth | Go to <a href="https://bodyhealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bodyhealth.com/</a> and use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first order of PerfectAmino.  </p><p>-Zbiotics | Go to <a href="https://zbiotics.com/DAVE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://zbiotics.com/DAVE</a> for 15% off your first order. </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>  </p><p>• <strong>A Day of Biohacking and Consciousness Event April 12th: </strong><a href="https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/biohacking-and-consciousness/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s New Book - <em>Heavily Meditated</em>:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Drew’s Instagram<em>:</em> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/?hl=en</a> </p><p>• <strong>Drew’s Linktree</strong>: <a href="https://shorturl.at/CIIR5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shorturl.at/CIIR5</a> </p><p>• <strong>Danger Coffee</strong>: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Website</strong>: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Linktree</strong>: <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live</strong>: <a href="https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Own an Upgrade Labs</strong>: <a href="https://ownanupgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ownanupgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Labs</strong>: <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement</strong>: <a href="https://40yearsofzen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://40yearsofzen.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>• 00:00 – Trailer </p><p>• 01:43 – Intro </p><p>• 02:51 – The State of Mental Health Today </p><p>• 04:00 – Nutritional Psychiatry and Personal Experiences </p><p>• 05:21 – Environmental Factors and Brain Health </p><p>• 05:55 – Chemical Balance and Psychiatry </p><p>• 09:19 – Mental Fitness and Connection </p><p>• 14:17 – Modern Brain Challenges </p><p>• 16:26 – The Role of Movement and Dance </p><p>• 22:44 – Sex, Relationships, and Mental Health </p><p>• 34:02 – Microbiome and Mental Health </p><p>• 36:50 – Transitioning to Urban Life and Mental Health </p><p>• 37:29 – The Role of Nature in Mental Well-being </p><p>• 38:14 – Personal Experiences with Gut Health </p><p>• 39:45 – Trial and Error in Mental Health </p><p>• 42:16 – Cognitive Resilience and High Performance </p><p>• 45:37 – The Importance of Family Meals </p><p>• 46:33 – Challenges of Rural and Urban Living </p><p>• 47:53 – Brain Health: Beyond Neurons </p><p>• 49:01 – Neuroplasticity and Mental Fitness </p><p>• 52:50 – Biohacking Mental Health </p><p>• 57:31 – The Role of Serotonin in Depression </p>