The Anatomy of Anxiety and the Science of the Soul: A Conversation with Dr. Ellen Vora

Exploring the science of emotional release and the soul’s wisdom within anxiety, rest, and embodiment. In this soul-nourishing episode of Embodied, Anne Bérubé sits down with Dr. Ellen Vora, board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. Together, they explore how anxiety is not simply a problem of the mind but a full-body message—a call from within to restore balance, release what’s been held, and trust the body’s innate wisdom. Dr. Vora explains the science behind emotional tears—how they literally release stress hormones—and shares why rest, receptivity, and intuitive living are essential medicines in a culture that glorifies constant doing. This is a conversation where science meets spirit, reminding us that healing begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start listening to the body that remembers the way. In this episode: 🌿 The difference between false anxiety and true anxiety 💧 How crying completes the stress cycle and helps the body self-regulate 🌙 The sacred balance between yin and yang — rest and action 🔥 How reclaiming intuition and rest can prevent burnout 💫 Why healing always begins with embodiment and self-trust Guest Links: 🌐 Website: www.ellenvora.com 📸 Instagram: @ellenvoramd 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/ellenvoramd 🎥 YouTube: Dr. Ellen Vora on YouTube About Dr. Ellen Vora: Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional-medicine approach to mental health—addressing imbalance at the root. A graduate of Yale University (BA) and Columbia University (MD), her work bridges modern medicine and holistic healing to help people feel grounded, connected, and whole.