629: Unlocking Emotional Resilience with Awareness, Lifestyle and Tools to Regulate Your Stress Triggers with Dr. Drew Ramsey
Roughly 80% of perimenopause and menopause symptoms are brain-derived.
From mood swings to low-stress tolerance, insomnia, and more… are you taking care of your brain during this huge transition period in midlife?
It’s no wonder one of the biggest concerns of women over 40 is their mental health. So, if you’re experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, brain fog, and irritable mood, you’re NOT alone.
That’s why Dr. Drew Ramsey is joining me on the podcast today to share his expertise on mental health and teach you how to feel safe in your body and brain.
We talk about:
What the modern brain is, and what you can do for optimal brain health in today’s world
Tackling obstacles when it comes to caring for your mental health
Must-do habits for your brain that you can easily start ASAP
And MORE
Don’t miss this episode– because with the right mental fitness, you’ll start to feel like yourself again, and stay that way for good!
Drew Ramsey, MD
Dr. Drew Ramsey is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and mental health advocate who founded the Brain Food Clinic– a digital mental health clinical practice. He’s written several books that explore the connections between mental health and nutrition. He’s also on the Advisory Board at Men’s Health, the Editorial Board at Medscape Psychiatry, and the Scientific Advisory Board of the anti-stigma nonprofit Bring Change To Mind.
IN THIS EPISODE
Prioritizing mental health in our modern world
The science behind movement for mental health
The impact past traumas have on your stress response
Implementing mental fitness for the whole family
Overcoming common obstacles when improving mental fitness
The power of journaling for your mental health
Practical steps for healing your brain and improving mental fitness
QUOTES
“I don't want mental fitness in any way to be oppressive. My idea is that it's inspirational because it feels good.”
“I'm a big advocate of therapy, not just for symptom control and because you're struggling with mental health, but for mental fitness for this notion of an ongoing kind of maintenance and attention to your mind, your mental health, and your specific goals.”
“This transition in the 40s, 50s, and 60s into the next chapters of life– being more intentional, being more clear about the challenges for each of us… I think it helps us have a little more grace and feel more oriented.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get Dr. Ramsey’s Book: Healing the Modern Brain
Dr. Ramsey’s Website
Dr. Ramsey’s Instagram
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