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Ep 57: What Your Anxiety is Trying to Tell You and Tips for a Happier, More Fulfilling Life with Dr.Ellen Vora, Functional Medicine Psychiatrist
Season 4, Ep. 57
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In this episode, Melissa is joined by functional medicine psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, for a discussion on mental health. Dr. Vora offers a fresh perspective on mental well-being by advocating for a holistic approach to tackling struggles with common conditions like anxiety and depression. Dr. Vora identifies two different types of anxiety: one that signals an imbalance in our physical body, and a second that indicates that our intuition is telling us that something in our lives is out of alignment. She describes how to identify both types, how to decipher them, and what actions to take to improve our mental and emotional well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their mental health and achieve a happier and more fulfilling life.
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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.
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