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

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Podcast: [The Brain Health Kitchen Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brain-health-kitchen-podcast-7662268)
Published: 2026-06-19T14:35:43+00:00
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## Resource

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. Chapters 00:00 — Intro 04:41 — Brain food and mental health 05:00 — The Antidepressant Food Scale 07:54 — Food categories, not one perfect diet 09:24 — Young adults, food, and mental health 11:44 — The brain food care package 14:03 — What kids learn from our wellness habits 16:16 — Journaling, self-awareness, and healing 18:10 — Seafood, omega-3s, and the brain 20:25 — Microplastics and how to think about seafood 23:31 — Wild salmon burgers and learning to like fish 28:57 — The gut microbiome as a zoo 31:50 — The gut-brain axis 33:34 — Fiber, plants, and ultra-processed foods 36:43 — Probiotics vs probiotic foods 39:06 — Prebiotic fiber and 30 plants a week 45:58 — Review & Do Links & Resources Salmon 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, MD Instagram: Drew Ramsey, MD NeuroReserve : Use code BHKPodcast for 10% off: Relevate: a brain-specific blend of omega-3 fatty acids (D…

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