This week on the "Healing Catalyst Podcast," we're kicking off our September "Back to Basics" series with a deep dive into the healing power of food. As we transition into the fall season, it's a perfect time to revisit foundational health practices with simple and powerful tips to help you reset, refocus, and realign your wellness routines. In this episode, Dr. Avanti brings together three leading experts in nutritional psychiatry and culinary medicine—Dr. Drew Ramsey, Dr. Uma Naidoo, and Dr. Kanchan Koya—to explore how food choices impact mental well-being, gut health, and brain function. Dr. Ramsey discusses the psychological effects of dietary choices and how traditional dietary patterns can boost mental health. Dr. Naidoo explains the gut-brain connection and how the gut microbiome influences our emotions and brain health. And Dr. Koya shares the healing power of five key spices to incorporate into your diet for optimal health. Whether you're looking to enhance your mental clarity, improve your mood, boost your energy, or simply make more mindful food choices, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you harness the power of food for mental and emotional balance.