Move With Heart Ep 101: Living Intentionally with Ellen Vora
Mar 19, 2025
Ellen Vora, a holistic psychiatrist and author, returns for a deep dive into anxiety's nuances. She balances practical strategies with spiritual insights, emphasizing the importance of living with intention. After her mother’s passing, Ellen found resilience and a new perspective on life. The conversation challenges listeners to confront false anxiety and cultivate genuine self-exploration. They discuss parenting, gut health, and the significance of giving children unstructured time to flourish. Ultimately, it’s about embracing personal narratives and nurturing mental health for our loved ones.
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Small Breaks Can Unlock Big Shifts
- Ellen told a birth story where a partner's simple break (going to pee) unlocked labor progress.
- It illustrated how one person's tension can entrain another's body and energy.
Set An Intention Before You Begin
- Setting an intention before action frames the nervous system and shifts what comes through.
- Ellen and Melissa use a brief ritual to open to service and clarity before work.
Treat Body First, Then Listen
- Address physiological causes like sleep, blood sugar, inflammation before labeling anxiety as innate.
- If anxiety persists after fixing body-based issues, listen to it as a potential call to action.
