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

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Podcast: [Peak Performance Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-performance-life-podcast-72032)
Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3120

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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

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