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

Apr 14, 2026 · 52m

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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,…