Ellen Vora, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and author of the bestselling book The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University.

What’s false anxiety? Why the PMS rollercoaster? What causes depression? Amanda chats with Ellen Vora, MD, board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and author of the bestselling book The Anatomy of Anxiety. They unpack the root causes of anxiety, like estrogen dominance, inflammation, and sleep disruption, and share ways to address these biological imbalances. Dr. Vora explains anxiety’s role in postpartum and perimenopause—plus, she challenges the cultural stigma around menstrual phases.

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