Peak Performance Life Podcast
Peak Performance Life Podcast
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EPI 247: Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication & Living Your Best Life. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora
52 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Intro
Background and functional psychiatry
False anxiety vs. true anxiety
Blood sugar, food, and sleep support
Nutrient gaps, fats, gluten, and processed foods
Caffeine, light, and better sleep habits
Community, purpose, grief, and spirituality
Therapy and antidepressants
Where to find Dr. Vora and learn more
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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, 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/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram