EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:27) Background and functional psychiatry

(5:28) False anxiety vs. true anxiety

(10:09) Blood sugar, food, and sleep support

(23:08) Nutrient gaps, fats, gluten, and processed foods

(32:07) Caffeine, light, and better sleep habits

(37:54) Community, purpose, grief, and spirituality

(41:29) Therapy and antidepressants

(47:59) Where to find Dr. Vora and learn more

(49:08) Outro

Who is Dr. Ellen Vora?

Dr. Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She earned her BA from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University Medical School. In her work, she uses a functional medicine, whole-person approach to mental health, focusing on root causes that may affect anxiety, mood, and overall well-being. She is the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and is based in New York City.

Connect with Dr. Vora

Website: https://ellenvora.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-vora-md-a89b8a47

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/

Grab a copy: https://ellenvora.com/book/

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