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Anxiety Is a Message, Not a Malfunction: Understanding False and True Anxiety
In this transformative episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Ellen Vora—a Colombia-trained holistic psychiatrist—to explore a revolutionary way of understanding anxiety. Rather than viewing it as a disorder to medicate, Dr. Vora invites us to consider anxiety as a signal from the body or soul, guiding us toward healing.
Together, we break down her signature framework of false (avoidable)Â and true (purposeful)Â anxiety and how to use th

Dr. Kate Kresge
May 153 min read


You and Your Loved Ones Could Have PTSD
Many folks think they can't have PTSD because their trauma wasn't "bad enough". But trauma severity isn't even a criteria for PTSD diagnosis

Dr. Kate Kresge
Mar 9, 20213 min read


Zoom Calls Can Be Exhausting. Here's How to Manage.
Zoom calls drain your energy in an unique way. Here's how to prevent that from slowing you down during the rest of your day.

Dr. Kate Kresge
Apr 23, 20202 min read


You May Have PreTSD. Here's How to Manage It.
PreTSD is a good descriptor for COVID-19 related anxiety. There are effective ways to manage it.

Dr. Kate Kresge
Mar 24, 20205 min read


My 5 Favorite Calming Teas
Tea is ancient, gentle medicine, and the warm and cozy mug it comes in doesn't hurt either.

Dr. Kate Kresge
Nov 14, 20197 min read
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