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Drew Ramsey, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, five time author, and leading voice in Nutritional Psychiatry and integrative mental health. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic and Spruce Mental Health. For twenty years, he served as an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, where he taught and supervised psychotherapy and nutritional psychiatry. What if mental fitness is about so much more than eating well? In this episode, Drew Ramsey reminds us what we already know in our hearts: connection, movement, sleep, and presence matter just as much as nutrition. We walked through the science of processed foods, discovered the brain foods that actually protect your mood, and learned the tenets of mental fitness that transform our lives. SPONSORS • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:22 Drew’s Story 10:49 What Everyone Should Know 16:08 Processed vs. Unprocessed Foods 19:28 Food Contaminants 28:07 Building the Perfect Meal 36:07 Brain Food Hacks 51:30 Daily Habits & Practices 1:01:34 Final Message FOLLOW DREW • Books • Instagram • Website 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

Have you ever wondered why you feel disconnected from others—even when you're surrounded by people? In this episode, Anna Runkle shares how trauma dysregulates your nervous system, affecting your health, relationships, and ability to feel like you belong. She reveals the simple daily practice that transformed her life and explains why healing your connection wound is the key to finally feeling whole. Anna Runkle is the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy healing method, a breakthrough approach to help people heal trauma symptoms and change their lives—whether or not they have access to professional help. Her approach includes simple, self-directed exercises to calm emotional triggers and neurological dysregulation and to begin changing the self-defeating behaviors that are common for people who have lived much of their lives dysregulated.  SPONSORS • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL TIMESTAMPS 2:22 Where the Name Came From 12:47 Healing Method 20:46 Why Your Nervous System Is Everything 32:48 How To Support Your Nervous System 36:32 Why Connection Is the Key to Healing 50:58 How to Heal Your Connection Wound 56:58 Final Message: Don’t Give Up FOLLOW ANNA • Website • YouTube • Re-regulated Book • Connectability Book 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if everything you need to feel calm, energized, and resilient is already within you—just waiting to be activated? In this episode with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi, you'll discover how your breath is the bridge between your mind and body, and learn the practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions while reclaiming the energy to show up as your best self. Dr. Ajay Tejasvi is a renowned meditation and breathwork expert and a part of the executive team for The Art of Living Foundation. As a key figure in Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Office in Washington, DC, he contributes to diverse global initiatives. Ajay holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and is actively involved in supporting education, youth, and women's empowerment initiatives. SPONSOR • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:28 The Art of Living Foundation 3:47 What Inspired Dr. Ajay’s Path 10:04  Sky Breath Meditation 13:57 Breathing Technique for Nervousness 17:17 Full Yogic Breath 21:22 Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing 26:16 The 4 Pillars of Energy 31:48 Managing Difficult Times 32:56 Learning from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 37:29 Conscious vs traditional leadership 43:23 Bringing Meditation to College Campuses 48:13 Building Confidence & Resilience 49:20 Last Message FOLLOW AJAY • Instagram • The Art of Living 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if the version of ambition you've been chasing is actually holding you back? In this episode, Amanda Goetz breaks down the difference between toxic grit and intentional ambition—revealing that hustle should be a season, not your identity, and that real ambition means knowing why you're pushing. She walks through the self-worth iceberg: the invisible layers of societal pressure, generational patterns, and personal trauma that trigger disproportionate reactions, showing you how to get curious about what's actually driving your behavior. Amanda Goetz is a 2x founder, 4x chief marketing officer, and was a single mom to three small children before finding love again. She spent two decades building and growing consumer-facing brands before shifting to writing, teaching, and coaching ambitious working parents on how to balance success and life. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois and, after hustling the streets of New York City for over a decade, is now testing out every sunscreen in the world on her children in Miami. SPONSORS • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:21 Amanda’s Story 9:13 Defining Toxic Grit 14:28 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition 15:47 The Self-Worth Iceberg 21:33 Processing Tools That Work 25:53 Understanding Burnout 31:24 When Characters Grow Toxic 38:11 The Perfect Day Exercise 43:42 Finding Your People 46:16 Minimally Viable Day 55:03 Last Message FOLLOW AMANDA • Book • Website • Instagram 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram

What if your body has been trying to tell you something, but you've been too disconnected to hear it? In this episode, Dr. Nidhi Pandya shares ancient Ayurvedic wisdom on understanding your body's inner climate, resetting your circadian rhythms, and using simple daily rituals to restore balance. She explains why warm and moist is where life thrives, why stress leaves us hot and dry, and how to bring yourself back to center.  Nidhi Pandya is a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Doctor and wellness coach specializing in holistic women’s health and longevity. With a dedicated audience of over 300K spanning across continents, she expertly blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern health insights—covering topics from stress and brain health to the latest wellness trends—delivering clear, science-backed guidance that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. SPONSOR • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:30 Growing up Ayurvedic 8:51 Core Ayurvedic principles 12:17 Understanding your body 14:23 Warm & moist: where life thrives 24:13 How to restore balance 26:01 Living by your circadian clock 35:14 Reconnecting with your rhythms 40:20 The 21-day reset 43:14 Nidhi's daily rituals 52:58 The power of your exhale FOLLOW NIDHI • Website • Instagram 🎙️ Complete show notes for this episode at here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram