Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
708 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 712 ratingsAnxiety Slayer is an Award-Winning anxiety relief podcast with supportive tips, tools, and practices to help you calm anxiety, stress, PTSD, and panic attacks. Celebrating 700 episodes and over 13 million downloads! Visit AnxietySlayer.com to listen in and get our free Anxiety Slayer Starter Course.
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Honouring Louise Hay
September 21, 2017 19:27 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this week's podcast, we are honouring Louise Hay and sharing our stories of how her work impacted our lives. Get your FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course with 4 guided anxiety relief exercises today anxietyslayer.teachable.com
Self-care for Anxiety during Autumn
September 15, 2017 14:28 - 7 minutes - 9.12 MBThe Fall / Autumn season can be tricky for anxiety sufferers. In this podcast we are sharing tips to help you transition into Fall feeling calm and protected. For more self-care tips please visit us at AnxietySlayer.com And get our FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
What does self-care really mean for anxiety sufferers?
September 07, 2017 11:46 - 17 minutes - 19.5 MBAnxiety is a condition that benefits from inner work and support. When we are in pain or things aren’t going well in our lives our natural inclination is to want to fix it. And our tendency is to point somewhere “out there” at someone, or something external that needs adjusting so we can feel more comfortable. We see this happen with anxiety when we declare a dislike for it. Sometimes we say “I hate my anxiety” or “I just want it to go away”. Anxiety feels awful, truly terrifying on occas...
Guided Breathing Practice for Anxiety Relief: Mindful Connection
August 31, 2017 12:10 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBThis week we're sharing a guided breathing practice from our FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course. Enroll today at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com
Managing Anxiety During Life Altering Transitions
August 24, 2017 17:14 - 24 minutes - 28 MBToday we’re answering a listener question: "I have listened to all of your podcasts, and thoroughly enjoy them. I don't recall you doing one on anxiety related to life changes, moving, new job, getting married, or all of the above. Thanks for all the wonderful support. This might be a good subject to young adults as well as others going through a change that brings unintended anxiety." Get our FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at: AnxietySlayer.teachable.com
Why does my anxiety make me feel so sick?
August 18, 2017 12:33 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MBToday we’re answering the question: Why does my anxiety make me feel so sick? Listen in to discover two key meridian points from the EFT Tapping sequence you can use to help yourself feel less sick if it's one of the symptoms of anxiety that troubles you. Get our EFT Tapping sheet at AnxietySlayer.com/EFT and enroll in our FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com
Announcing Our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course
August 10, 2017 14:07 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MBAnnouncing Our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course, enroll today at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com Don't just listen to Anxiety Slayer - become an Anxiety Slayer! We look forward to seeing you inside the course.
Responding to a listener with an anxiety based vestibular disorder
August 03, 2017 17:18 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this week's podcast we are responding to a listener with an anxiety based vestibular disorder and offering some self-help tips for calming anxiety induced dizziness and anxiety in general. Get our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
5 Anxiety Triggers to Watch out for
July 28, 2017 16:30 - 16 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode we're looking at 5 anxiety triggers to look out for and how you can overcome them. Get your FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course with 4 guided anxiety relief exercises today anxietyslayer.teachable.com
Waking up with panic
July 14, 2017 09:18 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this week's podcast we're responding to the following question: "I wake up in such a panic, I think I subconsciously panic in the early hours of the morning because I wake up and have been worrying about something for what seems like my entire sleep, so I wake up feeling down and negative and instantly cancel my plans for the day..." For support in overcoming anxiety please visit anxietyslayer.teachable.com and have a look at our online courses
Why comparison makes anxiety worse
July 07, 2017 15:06 - 13 minutes - 15 MBTheodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” In the case of anxiety, comparison can quickly eat away at our self-confidence. Get your FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course with 4 guided anxiety relief exercises today anxietyslayer.teachable.com
How to tame your mind and experience more peace
June 30, 2017 17:46 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this week’s podcast we’re talking about an anxiety slayer skill to help you tame unwanted thoughts and feel more peaceful. To learn more about working with unwanted thoughts and calming your mind take a look at our How to Calm Your Fragile Mind Course on Teachable at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
How to create an "in case of anxiety" plan
June 23, 2017 11:04 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBWe've been talking in recent podcasts about the benefit of making your own anxiety first aid kit. In this podcast, we're talking about making a plan to keep at home for supporting yourself through anxiety flares. We will be covering what to put on your plan and why keeping it somewhere where everyone can see it is helpful for your family members and friends to know how to support you on difficult days. Get your FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course with 4 guided anxiety relief exercises tod...
How to avoid feeding anxiety by doing nothing!
June 16, 2017 17:17 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this week's podcast we're talking about How to avoid feeding anxiety by doing nothing! We live in a world where we feel we always have to be saying or doing something. It’s hard for us to pause and rest and wait things out, but often that’s exactly what we need to do. For detailed support on learning EFT Tapping and more to help you overcome anxiety visit us at: AnxietySlayer.teachable.com
How can I break the cycle of chronic anxiety?
June 09, 2017 12:41 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this week's podcast we're responding to this question from our inbox: How can I break the cycle of chronic anxiety? I feel like it keeps circling round and round and I can't get out. To learn our favourite tools and techniques to slay your anxiety please visit anxietyslayer.teachable.com
When I try meditation to help my anxiety it makes me fall asleep. Do you have any tips?
June 02, 2017 12:48 - 8 minutes - 9.67 MBIn this week's podcast were responding to this question from our inbox: When I try meditation to help my anxiety it makes me fall asleep. Do you have any tips? "Often when we feel sleepy during meditation it's because we're stepping down from the high adrenaline state of fight or flight. Meditation is very relaxing and sometimes, the body will take the time to shut down for a while when it gets the chance."
An Introduction to Breathing for Anxiety Relief
May 26, 2017 11:57 - 4 minutes - 5.16 MBWith your own breath, you can learn to calm the symptoms of anxiety and regain a sense of control. In this week's podcast Shann will show you how to get started and guide you through a simple breath awareness exercise.
How to make your own Anxiety Slayer first aid kit
May 19, 2017 16:55 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week's podcast we're celebrating 4 MILLION downloads and replaying one of our most popular episodes: How to make your own Anxiety Slayer first aid kit. All our courses are on sale at 40% off until May 30th - visit: anxietyslayer.teachable.com to start slaying your anxiety today.
How connection helps us heal anxiety
May 03, 2017 09:51 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBThe stigma around anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges creates a disconnect which does great damage. We need to bridge that gap with connection.
What kind of physical activity is the best for reducing anxiety?
April 27, 2017 19:07 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this week's podcast we're responding to a listener question "What kind of physical activity is the best for reducing anxiety?" For courses to help you slay your anxiety please visit the Anxiety Slayer Academy at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
How the Recent US Election has Created Anxiety for Our Children
April 20, 2017 13:28 - 30 minutes - 34.3 MBToday Shann speaks with Steve Schlozman MD about how the recent election has created anxiety for children and how families can support their kids. Dr. Steve is the associate director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Clay Center is devoted to promoting the emotional well-being of young people by providing innovative education about mental health. He is also an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and practices child and ...
3 great books to help you get started with Ayurveda
April 14, 2017 11:59 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this week's podcast we're responding to a listener who wants to know more about Ayurveda. You can find full details of our recommended reads on getting started with Ayurveda in The Anxiety Slayer Amazon Store
3 self-care moves to help you calm your anxiety and reclaim your life
April 06, 2017 10:35 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this week's podcast we're sharing three of our favourite self-care moves to help you calm your anxiety and reclaim your life. For courses to help you go deeper with slaying your anxiety please visit: anxietyslayer.teachable.com
Relaxed Awareness Breathing Practice
March 30, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBWe hope you enjoy this full guided breathing practice from our album Oasis: A Retreat from Stress & Anxiety For the full album, or to sample our other anxiety relief audio please look for Anxiety Slayer on Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/anxietyslayer4
Anxiety made worse by pain medication and fear of broken reality
March 23, 2017 11:34 - 8 minutes - 9.5 MBIn this week's podcast we're responding to the following listener question: "A few months ago I had a bad experience with pm pain medication that caused me to wake in a strange state between waking and dreaming. That experience scared me to my core and has me questioning my reality. How can I get over this kind of fear? It has me questioning everything."
What you need to know about magnesium deficiency and anxiety with Dr. Carolyn Dean
March 16, 2017 09:24 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBOver that last couple of months, Anxiety Slayer has been teaching our listeners about the benefits of Magnesium as an essential nutrient to stave off heart disease, diabetes, asthma and of course, stress and anxiety. This week we're honored to have a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Dean to complete our series about the benefits of magnesium for anxiety relief and so much more. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND is a health pioneer with over 35 years of experience with stress management, sleep, aging, diet...
The importance of Taking Action to Escape Anxiety
March 10, 2017 10:36 - 12 minutes - 14.9 MBWhen we talk about taking action to get free from anxiety. How many of you have a little voice in your head saying things like: "If only it was that easy?" Or "It won't work for me." Maybe your mind tells you "My anxiety is different." Or that the advice "sounds too hard" or maybe "it sounds too simple." If you do, you sit among the majority of our listeners. Only a handful of listeners to this show take action against their anxiety. Because that's just how the mind is. It will resist takin...
Our Favorite Natural Remedies to Ease Anxiety
March 01, 2017 03:40 - 22 minutes - 25.9 MBToday we're talking about our favorite natural remedies to ease anxiety. Including Bach Flower Remedies, herbal tea blends, and Natural Calm magnesium drink.
Get your FREE place at the World Tapping Summit and follow our guided tapping session for calming anxiety
February 21, 2017 17:59 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MBIt's all about EFT Tapping! Announcing the 9th World Tapping Summit and offering you a guided tapping walkthrough for calming anxiety. Register for your free place here: or click the banner at AnxietySlayer.com, or on our Facebook page
How to sleep better and calm your anxiety
February 15, 2017 17:31 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBBeing wired and overtired is ruining the sleep of millions of people. If you're one of them, we hope you will enjoy today's podcast on how to improve both the quality and quantity of your sleep.
What can I do when breathing techniques aren't working for me?
February 10, 2017 17:06 - 7 minutes - 8.02 MBIn this week's podcast we are responding to a listener question: "I have tried breathing techniques off and on now for over a year. Sad to say, I don't have the ability to slow my breathing down. However I know it must be possible because my breathing gets very shallow when I'm sleeping. I think my BP is like 80/40, just waking up. I am always a tense person. What can I do?"
How Magnesium Can Relieve Stress and Anxiety
February 03, 2017 11:47 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this week's podcast we're talking about the benefits of magnesium for calming anxiety and improving sleep. For your free sample of Natural Calm magnesium supplement and anti-stress drink visit this link: naturalvitality.com/anxietyslayer/
Help! My anxiety makes me sick, or feel like I'm going to pass out
January 27, 2017 13:08 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this week's podcast we're responding to the following question: I suffer from stress and anxiety and this triggers me to be sick whenever I get nervous. When I have panic attacks, it's hard for me to swallow and breathe and I feel as though I have a lump in my throat and I'm going to choke. I get really dizzy and feel like I'm going to pass out. It really affects me and I feel really down at times. Catch the notes and recommended resources for this show at AnxietySlayer.com
Walk away from your anxiety
January 20, 2017 17:03 - 4 minutes - 5.53 MBIn this podcast we’re talking about building the simple practice of mindful walking and how it can help you calm anxiety.
How to Enjoy a Full and Magical Life even when you Struggle with Anxiety - Featuring Leonie Dawson
January 12, 2017 10:07 - 36 minutes - 42 MBIn this week's podcast, Shann had the pleasure of interviewing Leonie Dawson, founder of The Amazing Life and Biz Academy and creator of 2017 My Shining Year. Shann and Leonie discuss her anxiety journey that began shortly after the birth of her daughter, almost 6 years ago. Since then she's learned that anxiety runs deep in her family and that after trying absolutely everything to calm her mind without medication, she surrendered got some counseling and filled a prescription and finally go...
Help for bad dreams and anxiety that strikes as soon as you wake up
January 06, 2017 13:00 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week we’re responding to a question about calming bad dreams and anxiety that strikes as soon as you wake up and before you even open your eyes.
Wishing you a gentle and happy New Year
December 30, 2016 15:44 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBIn this podcast Shann encourages us all to start the year with extre self-kindness, gentle pacing and free from stressful expecations. To go deeper with overcoming anxiety visit us as AnxietySlayer.com/support
The Power of Rituals for Healing Anxiety and Emotional Pain
December 23, 2016 14:42 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this week's podcast, we're talking about the power of daily healing rituals to help calm anxiety and emotional pain. To go deeper, and receive detailed guidance on working with emotional pain and unwanted thoughts please take a look at our How to Calm Your Fragile Mind Course in the Anxiety Slayer Academy at: https://anxiety-slayer.teachable.com/
5 Tips for Slaying Your Anxiety over the Holidays
December 16, 2016 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBThanks for listening to Anxiety Slayer! In this week's podcast, we're sharing our favourite tips for keeping calm and centered over what can be a couple of quite challenging weeks for anxiety sufferers. To go deeper with overcoming anxiety please visit the Anxiety Slayer Academy at: https://anxiety-slayer.teachable.com
5 Tips for Slaying Your Anxiety over the Holidays
December 16, 2016 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBThanks for listening to Anxiety Slayer! In this week's podcast, we're sharing our favourite tips for keeping calm and centered over what can be a couple of quite challenging weeks for anxiety sufferers. To go deeper with overcoming anxiety please visit the Anxiety Slayer Academy at: https://anxiety-slayer.teachable.com
FREE Track from our Emotional Peace Album: Affirmations for Hope in challenging times
December 02, 2016 18:18 - 5 minutes - 5.91 MBThis week on Anxiety Slayer we are sharing a popular track from our Emotional Peace album: Affirmations for Hope in Challenging Times You can buy Emotional Peace on Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes simply search for the words "emotional peace"
FREE Track from our Emotional Peace Album: Affirmations for Hope in challenging times
December 02, 2016 18:18 - 5 minutes - 5.91 MBThis week on Anxiety Slayer we are sharing a popular track from our Emotional Peace album: Affirmations for Hope in Challenging Times You can buy Emotional Peace on Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes simply search for the words "emotional peace"
3 Ways fighting your anxiety makes it worse
November 25, 2016 14:07 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this week's podcast we're talking about three ways fighting your anxiety makes it worse... and the unglamorous truth about making it better! To go deeper with slaying your anxiety please visit: AnxietySlayer.com/support
5 Habits to help you overcome anxiety
November 18, 2016 14:16 - 20 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this week's podcast we're talking about five simple habits that can help you overcome anxiety. Based on the principle that small steps every day really can make a difference to your life. Oasis: A retreat from Stress and Anxiety You can find our Albums for anxiety relief at: Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby - just search for "Anxiety Slayer" and you will see our full catalogue of breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and guided relaxations to help you slay your anxiety.
How can I stop my anxiety pushing my partner away?
November 11, 2016 13:50 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this week's podcast we are responding to the following question: "How does one with anxiety not give stress and anxiety to their significant other? Are there any tactics or methods of handling anxiety and bad thoughts after a bad break up?"
How to help yourself if your anxiety makes you feel faint
November 04, 2016 13:16 - 9 minutes - 11 MBIn this week's episode we are responding to a listener question from our Facebook page: "Can anxiety make you feel faint?" Faintness is certainly a possible symptom of anxiety, in this podcast we explain why and offer two ways you can help yourself feel more calm, clear-headed and grounded. For more information please visit: www.AnxietySlayer.com/EFT Our collection of grounding techniques for calming anxiety is available at iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby - just search for Anxiety Slayer.
Quick tips to help lift your mood if darker evenings affect your anxiety
October 28, 2016 09:25 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this week’s podcast we are responding to a question from an anxiety sufferer who says :the dark evenings make my anxiety worse, can you help?”
Do you need a media break?
October 21, 2016 15:11 - 16 minutes - 19 MBIn this week's podcast we're talking about how negative media can increase anxiety. Points covered in the podcast include: - Upgrading our sources of information - Seeking real connection and a tip from Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Our How to Calm Your Fragile Mind Course for overcoming negative thoughts is on sale until October 31st - you can enroll and participate today at: https://anxiety-slayer.teachable.com/p/how-to-calm-your-fragile-mind
Celebrating 7 Years of Anxiety Slayer and Speaking Out Against the Stigma around Anxiety
October 14, 2016 20:21 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this week's podcast we're celebrating 7 years of producing Anxiety Slayer for you and speaking out against the stigma around anxiety. We would like to thank old listeners and new for tuning in to Anxiety Slayer and hope you find this podcast supportive. You can enroll in our How To Calm Your Fragile Mind course at a special offer price until October 31st at: https://anxiety-slayer.teachable.com/p/how-to-calm-your-fragile-mind
Tips for Calming Anxiety Storms
October 06, 2016 13:00 - 8 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this week's podcast we're talking about why your mind gets scared of anxiety and how to change your thinking to help you feel more calm and in control when you're suffering from anxiety attacks.