Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Episodes
How to look after yourself over the holiday season
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#752 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're sharing our favorite tips for calming anxiety during the holiday season. This episode includes a sh...
How following a guided relaxation can help you get to sleep
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#751 This week we’re talking about how guided relaxations can help you achieve a deeper, more restful sleep each night.
Soothe Your System: The Benefits of Oiling Up for Winter Wellness
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#750 Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer podcast. This week we’re exploring one of our favorite seasonal rituals — a deeply nourishing Ayurvedic p...
Anxiety Isn’t a Choice: What I Wish Others Knew
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#749 This week, we’re talking about what people wish others knew about living with anxiety, including thoughts from members of our private Facebook ...
How to care for yourself when your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#748 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about how we take care of ourselves when our minds start spinning stories about the w...
Candle Gazing Meditation for a Calm and Focused Mind
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#747 Welcome back to Anxiety Slayer. Last week we shared practices to help you feel more calm and relaxed during uncertain times including candle gazi...
Caring for yourself when the world is projecting division and sadness
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#746: The headlines of the past six months have been heavy—full of division, brutality, and heartbreaking stories that can leave us feeling anxious,...
How the changing fall weather can provoke anxiety and what helps
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#745 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we explore the question, “Can the weather make my anxiety worse?” And talk about why Autumn, with it...
Mind Games: Rewriting Stories That Fuel Anxiety
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#744 This week on Anxiety Slayer we‘re talking about the “fiction” our minds create that can spin us into anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. We di...
How to use EFT Tapping for Anxiety Relief on Challenging Days
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#743 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking more about easy ways to use EFT Tapping to calm anxiety on challenging days. For more...
Ways to support yourself when anxiety flares
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#742 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re discussing practical ways you can support yourself when anxiety suddenly spikes and feels overwh...
New Guided Relaxation - A Soft Place to Land
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#741 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we created a new guided relaxation to give you a break from the headlines and everything that feels heavy...
How to Create a Personal Oasis in Times of Chaos
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#740 In this episode of Anxiety Slayer, we explore how to create a personal oasis and cultivate a sense of safety during chaotic and uncertain times. ...
Are you covering up your miraculousness with Anxiety? Featuring Dr. Dain Heer
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Anxiety Slayer, we are thrilled to share a new conversation with Dr. Dain Heer. Dain is the co-creator of Access Consciousness. Shann a...
Responding to frequently asked questions about anxiety attacks
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#738 In this week's Anxiety Slayer podcast, we're responding to the questions we are asked most about anxiety attacks. How can I stop anxiety attack...
Living well with anxiety
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety may move through your mind and body, but it is not the whole of you. It’s just one part of your story — not your identity. In today’s...
Taking a stand against anxiety when it makes you feel small
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about the different ways anxiety can shrink our lives, and how to push back and regain your ground.
The pitfall of journaling when you’re living with anxiety
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#735 We often talk about the benefits of keeping a journal. In this episode we discuss one of the pitfalls to look out for when living with anxiety, o...
Embracing Calming Practices During Challenging Times
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#734 In this episode of Anxiety Slayer, we discuss how to find calm during tough times, share our own experiences, and highlight the importance of kno...
How to listen to your nervous system and respond with care
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#733 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we're talking about listening to your nervous system and what you can do to feel better when you're stre...
Guided Meditation for Peaceful Sleep
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've been receiving messages from members of our community who are finding anxiety is affecting their sleep, so in this week's podcast we are sharing...
How to support yourself when everything feels too much
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we share our insights on managing anxiety when even the smallest tasks...
Getting started with EFT Tapping
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#730 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we are sharing an introduction to EFT Tapping. If you've been feeling anxious and are searching for a co...
Navigating Overwhelm: Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Emotional Health
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#729 In this week's episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we're talking about an important teaching from Ayurveda that highlights how our emotional w...
Are we really resting?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#728 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring the powerful benefits—and unexpected challenges—of embracing deep rest. For gui...
How we fuel our anxiety without realizing it
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#727: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we’re exploring all of the ways we can unknowingly fuel our anxiety. The things we do that build anxie...
Guided Relaxation for Calming Anxious Thoughts
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#726 We hope you enjoy this Guided Relaxation from our Peace album Beyond the Clouds is a guided relaxation for anxiety relief and respite from anxiou...
How to love up your nervous system during times of uncertainty
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#725 This week we’re discussing how to take good care of your nervous system. Many people are feeling the stress of current events. Listen in for va...
Living well with an anxious mind
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#724 This week on Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about something we get asked a lot, how to live well when anxious thoughts are breaking in to our mi...
Starting your new year with anxiety calming practices
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#723 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how having a regular anxiety calming practice can help you feel calm and present as y...
How New Year Resolutions can increase anxiety
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! This week, on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re talking about how New Year’s Resolutions can cause additional stress and anxiety a...
Tips for anxiety free holiday gatherings
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#721 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're sharing our favorite tips for calming anxiety during the holiday season. This episode includes a se...
Guided Relaxation for finding moments of calm during the holiday season
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#720 This week we're sharing our Grounding Breath guided relaxation to help you find some moments of peace in all of the hustle of this holiday season...
How to calm social anxiety in the holiday season
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#719 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how to care for yourself if you struggle with social anxiety during the holiday seaso...
How to Prepare for Holiday Travel and Manage Anxiety
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#718 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about how you can prepare for travel during the holidays and minimize anxiety. This show...
How to find balance when you pick up anxiety from others
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#717 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re talking about how sensitive people living with anxiety can become easily overwhelmed by their en...
Guided Meditation: Support for when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#716 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we are sharing a guided relaxation to help you relax when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety. We hope you fi...
How to regain balance when anxiety gets triggered
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#715 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how you can support yourself when anxiety gets triggered. This show is sponsored by B...
Anxiety Slayer: Celebrating 15 Years!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#714 In our 15th anniversary episode of Anxiety Slayer, we share a conversation about our friendship and experience together over the last 15 years: h...
Avoid these anxiety triggers for a peaceful mind
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#713 In this week’s episode, we’re covering five common causes of anxiety to be mindful of. Listen in to know the triggers to look out for and how...
How self-compassion can help you calm your anxiety
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#712 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring the power of self-compassion when navigating through stress and anxiety. This show ...
Choosing the gentle path when living with anxiety
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#711 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring how you can be more gentle with yourself when living with stress and anxiety. Thank...
How to support yourself before doctor’s visits and medical tests
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
510: This week we’re responding to a question from our Facebook group that we get asked often about how to prepare for and face medical testing and ...
Ayurveda for your health and wellbeing - Part 2
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#709 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re continuing our conversation about Ayurveda for your health and wellbeing and celebrating the fir...
Ayurveda for Your Health and Wellbeing - Part 1
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#708 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re talking about Ayurveda for your health and wellbeing and celebrating the first anniversary of ou...
Support for your mental and physical wellbeing during menopause
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#707: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring the transformative journey of menopause. This stage of life brings significant change...
How can I calm my nervous system?
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#706: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re sharing tips for how you can calm your nervous system and regulate your emotional responses to a...
Overcoming the Fear of Anxiety: Tips for Tackling Fear Head-On
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#705 In this week’s episode of Anxiety Slayer, we’re responding to listener question about a common struggle many people face—managing the fea...
How to Calm Anxiety in the Summer Heat
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing tips from Ayurveda (India's ancient science of life) on how to calm your anxiety in the Summer heat.
How Bodywork Can Help Reduce Anxiety
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#703: This week we’re sharing the benefits of adding massage, shiatsu, or acupuncture into your wellness routine to help calm stress and anxiety. Th...
Sleep Soundly: Quieting Your Mind for Restful Sleep
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#702 In our final episode of the "Restful Nights series," we’re talking about how to calm the unwelcome thoughts that can affect our sleep. This ...
Night Time Routines for a Sound Sleep
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#701: In the 3rd episode of the Anxiety Slayer Restful Nights series we are discussing more practical tips to improve your sleep quality. Learn how to...
Anxiety Relief Practices to Help You Sleep Well
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#700: In the 2nd episode of the Anxiety Slayer Restful Nights series we explore the power of meditation in promoting deep and rejuvenating sleep. We s...
Ayurvedic Insights for Better Sleep
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#699 This month our focus is on "Restful Nights," a podcast series dedicated to improving your sleep using ancient wisdom and modern insights. Today w...
Mindful Awareness Calming Breathing Practice
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#698 In this week's podcast, Shann leads a calming breathing awareness practice. Our Freedom From Anxiety Attacks Online Course is on sale until th...
Self-Care Tips for Anxiety Relief
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#697 This week we’re sharing some ways to care for yourself when you feel anxiety building. Special Offer "Freedom From Anxiety Attacks" Online C...
Tapping to calm anxiety when you feel triggered
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#696 - This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re sharing how to use EFT Tapping for those times when anxiety suddenly peaks and feels like it m...
What to do when anxiety comes out of the blue
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#695 This week we’re addressing a listener question about panic attacks and how you can support yourself when anxiety seemingly comes out of nowhere...
Guided Practice - The Grounding Breath
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#694: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re sharing a guided breathing practice for grounding.
Anxiety and Dissociation: Your Questions answered
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#693 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we’re answering listener questions about some of the practices we’ve been discussing for managing the...
Strategies for Overcoming Dissociation
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#692: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we're exploring supportive strategies to help you overcome dissociation associated with anxiety. Anx...
Ayurvedic Practices Listener Questions Answered
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#691: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we’re answering listener questions about some of the Ayurvedic practices we’ve been discussing for m...
Guided Practice - A Relaxing Retreat from Anxiety
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#690 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann shares a guided relaxation for support when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety. You can access all...
Ayurvedic Insights: Empowering Your Mind
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#689: Today, we're exploring the power of choice for protecting your mind, as seen through the lens of Ayurveda—the ancient Indian system of medicin...
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding How Living on Autopilot Fuels Anxiety
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#688: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we're exploring the connection between living life on autopilot and the rise of anxiety. This episo...
Building Resilience: How to Nourish Your Anxious Mind
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#687 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about anxiety can rob us of joy and self-compassion and what we can do about it. Anx...
Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#686 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann guides you through a progressive muscle relaxation. We often recommend progressive muscle rel...
Practical strategies for anxiety relief: Listener questions answered
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast are answering listener questions about some of the practical anxiety calming strategies we’ve shared over th...
Tapping into Calm: Navigating Anxious Days with EFT
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we are continuing our conversation about practical techniques for anxiety relief with a focus on EFT Tapping a...
Anxiety Slayer Toolkit: Practical techniques for anxiety relief
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#683: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we‘re sharing practical techniques that provide anxiety relief, including breathing exercises, ground...
Pushing back when anxiety makes your life feel small
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#682: This week on Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about the different ways anxiety can shrink our lives, and how to push back and regain your ground....
Thriving together: Navigating anxiety in relationships
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#681 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re sharing how you can thrive in your relationships even when you often struggle to manage anxiety. ...
Anxiety and overwhelm: What to do when even little things feel like too much
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#680 Today we’re talking about anxiety and overwhelm. Do you ever have those days when even the little things like brushing your teeth or making a m...
Confronting anxiety today for a better tomorrow
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#679: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re talking about getting beyond the grip of anxiety by getting support and taking action. Anxiet...
How Changing Your Perspective on Anxiety Can Positively Impact Your Life
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#678:This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing the transformative power of changing your perspective on anxiety and how it can signif...
How to respond to information from your nervous system
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#677 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing how you can learn to respond to information from your nervous system and what you can ...
How Ayurveda can lighten up your energy; mind, body and soul
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#676 Today on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re discussing how practicing Ayurveda can help lift your spirits and improve your energy. If you want ...
Ayurveda and Resolutions in the New Year
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#675 In this week's Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re discussing Ayurveda’s take on New Year’s Resolutions. We're sharing insights into the differen...
Seasonal replay - How to calm social anxiety this holiday season
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#674: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how to care for yourself if you suffer from social anxiety and sharing our course de...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: An uplifting interview with John Strelecky
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the most popular interview of 2023 featuring John Strelecky. Shann and John share how to set intentions to create the life you want even when yo...
Things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing some of the habits and things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead. Ou...
Creating calm in the darker months
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re reflecting on what you can do to create more peace and calm during the winter time. In the northern hemisphere, December can be dark...
Guided Relaxation for support when anxiety makes you feel small
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we are sharing a guided relaxation, spoken by Shann with music by Ananga, for support when anxiety makes you f...
Anxiety relief practices to heal & thrive with Dr. Michelle Kambolis
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#669 This week we are featuring one of our favorite interviews from our vast archives. This is a wonderful time to listen again. If you're new to Anxi...
How to calm your mind before a medical procedure
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#668: This week on the Anxiety podcast we’re discussing how to lower your anxiety and look after yourself before and during medical procedures thank...
How to circumvent environmental anxiety
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#667: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re discussing a listener question about environmental anxiety and all of the fear mongering that i...
How the Autumn weather can increase anxiety and what helps
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#666 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're responding to the question “can the weather make my anxiety worse?” We’re also talking about ...
How our thoughts create anxiety with Dr. Dain Heer
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are featuring one of our favorite interviews from our vast archives. This is a wonderful time to listen again. If you're new to Anxiety S...
Why your emotional health should be your first priority
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#664 In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about how our emotional health affects all areas of our lives and why it should be our f...
How to support an anxious teen through anxiety
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#663 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re responding to a listener question about helping a teen navigate through anxiety. Listener q...
Journey to inner peace and trust
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#662 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we welcome you to join us for a short guided meditation for finding peace, calm, and tranquility while le...
How to calm your nerves when the it seems like the world is ending
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#661 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re responding to a listener question from our private Facebook Group. “I just want to say how ...
Energy in Action with Sherianna Boyle
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
660: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann is speaking with Emotional Detox Coach and prolific author, Sherianna Boyle about the power of emo...
Ayurveda for your health and wellbeing - Part 2
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#659: In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation about Ayurveda for your health and wellbeing as a lead in to our brand new course, 7 Keys t...
Ayurveda for Your Health and Wellbeing - Part 1
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#658: In this episode, we’re talking Ayurveda for your health and wellbeing as a lead in to our brand new course, 7 Keys to Calming Anxiety with Ayu...
Guided Meditation: Support for when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#657: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we are sharing a guided relaxation to help you relax when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety. We hope you f...
Freedom from health anxiety with Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
656: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast Shann shares a conversation with Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday about her book “Freedom From Health Anxiety.”...
How can I stop my health anxiety
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
655: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. Today we’re responding to several questions from our Private Facebook Group asking us to discuss he...
How to calm anxiety symptoms
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
654: In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about common anxiety symptoms and how to calm them. This show is sponsored by BetterH...
Tips and a guided tapping session for calming morning anxiety
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
653: In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about what helps morning anxiety and sharing a Guided Tapping Session to help you calm a...