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#139 The Anatomy of Anxiety Made Simple | Ellen Vora, M.D.

Dec 20, 2022
Dr. Ellen Vora, a psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, discusses the anatomy of anxiety and a new approach to treating it. They explore the connection between science and spirituality in addressing anxiety and the role of food, sleep, movement, and psycho-spiritual needs in mental health. The podcast also delves into supporting gut health and understanding anxiety as a catalyst for necessary changes. The power of love and self-compassion in personal growth is highlighted.
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  • Anxiety can be categorized into false anxiety and true anxiety, with false anxiety being caused by imbalances in the physical body due to lifestyle factors and true anxiety serving as a valuable signal that alerts us to something that needs our attention.
  • Individuals with heightened sensitivity to anxiety should be valued and listened to, as their unique insights and intuitive sense can help identify and address issues that may go unnoticed by others, creating a more compassionate and harmonious society.

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Understanding Anxiety as False and True Anxiety

In this podcast episode, Dr. Ellen Vora discusses the anatomy of anxiety. She explains that anxiety can be categorized into false anxiety and true anxiety. False anxiety refers to avoidable anxiety that is caused by imbalances in the physical body due to modern lifestyle factors such as blood sugar instability, caffeine consumption, inflammation, and gut health. To address false anxiety, Dr. Vora suggests making lifestyle changes like stabilizing blood sugar, reducing caffeine intake, improving sleep quality, and supporting gut health. On the other hand, true anxiety is highlighted as a valuable signal that alerts us to something that is out of alignment in our lives, which needs our attention. Dr. Vora emphasizes the importance of listening and honoring true anxiety as it can guide us towards purposeful action and personal growth.

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