Food, Mood, and the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey, Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Annie Fenn continues her interview with Dr. Drew Ramsey, a psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry.This episode gets practical: how food, nutrients, the gut microbiome, and everyday habits shape mood, focus, energy, inflammation, and long-term brain health.Annie and Drew also talk about how to support teens and young adults without shame or restriction, why food can be a tool for mood and focus, and how parents model wellness habits whether they realize it or not.They also dig into seafood, omega-3 fats, microplastics, the gut microbiome, fermented foods, probiotics, prebiotic fiber, and why the most powerful brain-health strategies are often simple, accessible, and repeatable.Chapters00:00 — Intro04:41 — Brain food and mental health05:00 — The Antidepressant Food Scale07:54 — Food categories, not one perfect diet09:24 — Young adults, food, and mental health11:44 — The brain food care package14:03 — What kids learn from our wellness habits16:16 — Journaling, self-awareness, and healing18:10 — Seafood, omega-3s, and the brain20:25 — Microplastics and how to think about seafood23:31 — Wild salmon burgers and learning to like fish28:57 — The gut microbiome as a zoo31:50 — The gut-brain axis33:34 — Fiber, plants, and ultra-processed foods36:43 — Probiotics vs probiotic foods39:06 — Prebiotic fiber and 30 plants a week45:58 — Review & DoLinks & ResourcesSalmon Slider Recipe https://drewramseymd.com/recipes/the-best-kid-friendly-salmon-recipe/Antidepressant Food Scale https://drewramseymd.com/nutrients/the-antidepressant-food-scale/Website: Drew Ramsey, MDInstagram: Drew Ramsey, MDNeuroReserve: Use code BHKPodcast for 10% off:Relevate: a brain-specific blend of omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) and nutrients based on the Mediterranean and MIND dietsRevanta Creatine: a highly dissolvable pure-grade creatine monohydrateBHKEVOO: our recent harvest of extra-virgin olive oil—organic, high in polyphenols, and sources from family friends in Tuscany, ItalyBetter Brain: Use code AFENN50 for $50 off your assessment, which brings the cost of a full brain health biomarker panel down to $39; most people pay $0 out of pocket for the coaching sessions. Check them out at BetterBrain.com/annie.