Why Anxiety Might Not Be What You Think - Root Causes of Stress & Women’s Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora

About this episode

Dr. Taz and Dr. Ellen Vora discuss the root causes of anxiety and how modern life affects women's mental health.

What if your anxiety, overwhelm, or constant sense of unease is not just a mental health issue, but a signal from a body that is overstimulated, under-rested, and out of balance? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with integrative psychiatrist Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety , to unpack how modern life, stress, and physiology are quietly driving the rise of anxiety. If you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, or feeling “off” and want deeper, root-cause support, join the Circle here: 👉 https://holplus.co/circle Anxiety is rarely just about your thoughts. It often reflects a deeper imbalance involving sleep, blood sugar, gut health, inflammation, and how your nervous system is responding to the world around you. Learn more about support related to this conversation: Anxiety & Stress Support: https://holplus.co/anxiety In this episode, Dr. Ellen Vora explains the difference between true anxiety and physiological anxiety , and why many people are treating the wrong problem. She breaks down how poor sleep, overstimulation, gut imbalances, and even mouth breathing can create anxiety symptoms, and why medications don’t always address the root cause. You’ll learn why some…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Taz MD

Guest: Dr. Ellen Vora

Topics covered

• anxiety
• mental health
• root causes of stress
• women's health
• holistic medicine
• physiological anxiety

Keywords

• anxiety
• stress
• mental health
• gut health
• nervous system
• holistic approach
• physiological anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Anatomy of Anxiety

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