A Psychiatrist Explains Why Women Have Stopped Trusting Themselves: Intuition, Burnout & Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom with Dr. Ellen Vora

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with Dr. Ellen Vora to explore why so many women have learned to second-guess themselves and what it takes to reconnect with their intuition. Dr. Vora shares how cultural expectations can disconnect us from our bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom. We explore the pressure to constantly do more, the importance of making space for rest and emotional expression, and how transitions like motherhood and menopause can invite us to rethink who we are and what we need. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself or struggled to trust your own voice, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on finding your way back.

Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the underlying causes of imbalance. Her clinical specialties include depression, anxiety, insomnia, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, and digestive issues. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Vora dive into:

(00:00) Reclaiming Feminine Wisdom

(3:00) An Acupuncture Awakening

(6:31) Why We Dismiss Magic

(8:33) Intuition Beyond Logic

(12:46) Listening to Your Body

(19:04) Presence and Personal Power

(25:54) Rest and Honoring Your Cycle

(30:37) Birth Control and Mental Health

(37:38) The Wisdom of Menopause

(44:53) Exploring Consciousness and Mystery

(50:51) Spirituality, Grief, and Belief

(53:11) The “Chill Girl” Trap

(57:45) Boundaries and Burnout

(1:01:35) Helping Without Losing Yourself

(1:05:01) Social Media and Women’s Identity

(1:11:15) Don’t Miss the Magic

Also mentioned in this episode:

Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist's Case for Magic

The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response

What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond with Dr. Bruce Greyson

Did A Doctor Discover LIFE AFTER DEATH?

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