EPISODE · Aug 21, 2020 · 44 MIN
016: Ellen Vora MD, Functional Medicine Psychiatrist, Provides A Modern Approach to Mental Health & Sleep Beyond Pharmaceuticals
from The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast · host Ellen Vora
In this episode, we discuss:🩺How Dr. Vora came to create this new approach to mental health.🩺Outlining how she approaches the topic of sleep with her patients and why it’s one of the first places that she begins in her patient assessment 🩺A thorough breakdown of her process including initial sleep screenings, sleep habit rundown, and an overview of the fundamentals.🩺Dr. Vora’s thoughts on CBT-I (Insomnia) and beyond. 🩺Her ancestral mindset and approach to sleep🩺Thoughts on sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medications for sleep 🩺Applying testing from a functional medicine perspective to mental health🩺Dr. Vora’s online small groups around mental health🩺Discussions on the topic of anxiety, depression, bipolar and light’s connection to them all EPISODE LINKS:Email: [email protected]: @ellenvoramdLinkedin: Ellen VoraInstagram: @ellenvoramdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenvoramd/ OUR SPONSOR:PLEASE NOTE: If you're struggling mentally and financially, can also reach out to our sponsor, BetterHelp with the code 'sleepisaskill' for 10% off: https://www.betterhelp.com/sleepisaskill To learn more about Sleep Is A Skill: Website: Sleep Is A SkillSleep Reset Course: Sleep Is A SkillWeekly Newsletter: Sleep Is A SkillPodcast: Sleep Is A SkillLinkedIn: Sleep Is A SkillInstagram: Sleep Is A Skill Facebook: Sleep Is A SkillTwitter: Sleep Is A SkillPinterest: Sleep Is A SkillYouTube: Sleep Is A Skill ACTION STEPSFed up with your sleep? Here are 4 ways I can help you transform it starting today: 1. Subscribe to The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast Get guidance from experts on all things sleep! We’ve got you covered from light, darkness, temperature, sound, meals (type & time), exercise, gadgets, etc. 2. Take our Free Sleep AssessmentReceive personalized feedback on where your sleep is at and what it will take to turn it around.3. Check out the Sleep Is A Skill Sleep Resource RecommendationsInspired to transform your sleep but aren’t clear what sort of resources will help? These will help. 4. Book a 15 minute CallWe have something for everyone, no matter where you’re at with your sleep. Book a quick call to discuss what the next best steps are for you. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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🩺Mental health & sleep. It can often be a real chicken and the egg question around what comes first; either way; they are undeniably interconnected. One thing was clear for me when my anxiety was at it’s highest; my sleep was at it’s lowest. What is so unique about our guest, Ellen Vora, is that despite being a board-certified psychiatrist with degrees from Columbia and Yale, she is challenging the status quo by taking a functional approach to mental health. You’re going to love what she has to say about sleep, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, mood and what to do about it. Guest Bio: Ellen Vora, MD, graduated from Columbia University medical school, received her B.A. in English from Yale University, and she’s a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health–-considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Vora is also a writer, speaker, and consultant for healthcare startups.
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