Everywhere you turn, there’s something to worry about. And sometimes that buzzing hum of anxiety is trying to tell us something important—about our body, our heart, our world. In this episode, holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora joins Kate to talk about the difference between false anxiety (the kind sparked by sleepless nights or too much caffeine) and true anxiety (the kind that whispers: something isn’t right here). Together, they explore practical ways to tend to our overtaxed nervous systems and how to live with more steadiness and grace in a world that never lets up.

Show Notes:

• The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response by Ellen Vora, MD

• Join Kate on Substack for essays, blessings, and cultural commentary.

• Shake it out – Ellen recommends a 90-second shake (yes, really!) as one way to complete the stress cycle.