Don't hold anything too tightly.

Just wish for it, want it, let it come from the intention of real truth for you, and then let it go.

For me, our soul is like it's unbound, it's limitless, but we will use words to limit ourselves.

When people stop believing that somebody's got your back or Superman's coming, we turn to ourselves.

And that's where you become empowered.

Courageous participation attracts positive things.

I'm Gwyneth Paltrow, and this is the Goop Podcast, where we bring together thought leaders,

scientists, healers, creatives, and seekers.

I'm so grateful to be able to interview these bright minds and share their incredible wisdom with you.

And I especially love listening to the conversations that are led by my brilliant co-host and friend,

Erica Chitty.

Erica is the CEO and co-founder of Loom, and she's been a part of the Goop family since the beginning days.

We believe it's simply asking questions and listening has the power to change the way we see the world.

I'll let Erica fill you in on her guest today.

Today's guest is Ellen Vora. She's a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and a yoga teacher.

Her new book, which is out today, is called The Anatomy of Anxiety.

In it, she explores how anxiety is a whole-body condition, and that our mental health is as

linked to our bodies as much as it is to our minds.

This understanding has been profound for me, and I'm excited that Ellen's book is finally out in the world.

Today, Ellen walks us through what her anxiety is telling us, and why some anxiety should be embraced.

We talk about the seemingly benign factors that might be throwing us out of whack.

The connection between our gut, our immunity, and our mental health,

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