Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Episodes
From Anxiety to Love
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing one of our most popular Anxiety Slayer interviews. Meet Corinne Zupko, licensed counselor, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teac...
Anxiety Slayer Success Stories to Boost your Mood
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#553: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re sharing anxiety relief success stories from our private Facebook group and Anxiety Slayer Acad...
Why our emotional health should be our first priority
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#552 In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about how our emotional health affects all areas of our life and why it should be our fi...
3 Ways to release the hold of anxiety
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#551: In this week's episode, we're sharing our favourite ways to break free form the grip of anxiety and feel more calm and centered. If you enjoy...
Mindful Connection - Guided Relaxation
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#550: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're sharing a sweet guided calming practice from our Anxiety Slayer Starter Course. You can get the co...
Body Whispering for Anxiety Relief with Dr. Dain Heer
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shann shares a potent conversation with Dr. Dain Heer about his new book, Body Whispering, and his personal experience with anxiety and depression; al...
How to soothe anxiety symptoms that show up in my body
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#548 In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re discussing how anxiety can cause symptoms in your body and how you can soothe them. Resource...
How can I help myself when my anxiety gets triggered?
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#547 In this week's podcast we're responding to the question: "How can I help myself when my anxiety gets triggered?" Today’s Anxiety Slayer podc...
Managing the frustration and anger that can come with anxiety
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#546 In this popular replay, we’re answering a listener question about how to manage the anger and frustration that can come along with anxiety. ...
Magnesium deficient anxiety with Dr. Carolyn Dean
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#545: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann and Dr. Carolyn Dean share a potent conversation about Magnesium-deficient anxiety and how Magnes...
Is anxiety contagious?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#544: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. Today we’re talking about how to protect ourselves when anxiety soaks in from others. Today’...
How to calm worst case scenario thoughts when we have good reason to believe them
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#543: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. Today we’re responding to a question we received about how to handle catastrophic thoughts when w...
How to use EFT Tapping to ease the pain of loss
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#542 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we’re talking about how to use EFT Tapping to ease the pain of loss We recently received a request f...
The power of meditation and energy work for anxiety relief
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#541: Today Shann is speaking with Cody Edner and David Gandelman from the Energy Matters Academy about the power of meditation and energy work for an...
Can anxiety cause random pains?
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#540: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. Today we’re responding to a question we get asked frequently - can anxiety cause random pains? ...
The first mistake we make with anxiety
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#539: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. Today we’re discussing the first mistake we make when anxiety strikes and what you can do to calm ...
How to support an anxious mind that always thinks the worst
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#538 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we are discussing how you can support your anxious mind when it always brings up the worst case scenari...
Our Favorite Natural Rememdies for Anxiety Relief
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this popular replay where we share our favorite natural remedies to ease anxiety and calm your mind. Learn about our go-to Bach Flower Remedies,...
Three steps to healing and transformation with Michelle Chalfant
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#537: Shann is speaking with Michelle Chalfant, therapist, coach, popular podcaster, and author of The Adult Chair: A Guide to Loving Yourself. Listen...
The power of redirection for working with anxious thoughts
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#536 In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast we’re talking more about working with unwanted thoughts and sharing a practice to help you work with yo...
Stepping out of the Stress Cycle
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#535 Today we're talking about the choices and changes we can make to protect ourselves from stress. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by ...
How to work with intrusive thoughts
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#534 One of the questions we are asked the most, is how to work with unwanted thoughts. Especially thoughts about health anxiety. In this episode, we'...
Hoping for anxiety relief is not enough with Sam Morris
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#533 Today Shann is sharing a conversation with Personal Trainer, Author, and Thought Leader, Sam Morris. Sam is on a mission to help 1 billion hum...
How guided relaxations can help you get to sleep
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#532 For sleep awareness week we’re sharing a conversation about the power of guided relaxations for a good night’s sleep. We’ll walk through s...
How to stay in gratitude when you're always waiting for something bad to happen
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#531 The feeling of waiting for something bad to happen often comes when the anxious mind pulls us outside the present moment. Today we discuss why th...
Mental Health Coping Strategies For Young Adults During The Pandemic
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#530: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re sharing what we’ve learned from our daughters about how young people can care for themselves ...
Anxiety does not discriminate with Glen Tanner
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#529: Today Shann is speaking with Clinical Psychologist, Glen Tanner from Sydney Australia. Glen is the host of the Mindcog podcast where he intervie...
The benefits of a daily breathing practice for calming anxiety
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#528: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we're talking about the benefits of a daily breathing practice for calming general anxiety and sharing ...
Looking deeper at underlying causes of anxiety: rumination vs inner conflict
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#527: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we're responding to a message from a listener and exploring how anxiety can manifest differently for di...
Is Anxiety the Same for Everyone?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#526: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re responding to the following question from our private Facebook Group: “Do you think there’s ...
Be Mighty with Jill A. Stoddard PhD
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#525: Shann is speaking with Dr. Jill Stoddard about her new book, Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mind...
Celebrate every step you take to feel better
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#524: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re talking about the importance of celebrating every step you take to feel better Anxiety is such...
The perfect self-care blend
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#523: This week we're talking about the two key elements to self-care that can help us when we're struggling with anxiety or with our health. -----...
The benefits of having an anxiety calming practice to begin the New Year
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#522 This week we're talking about how having a regular anxiety calming practice can help you feel calm and present as we step into this New Year. ...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: How to regain calm when anxiety hijacks your brain
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! We hope you are enjoying the season with your loved ones. Enjoy the most popular Anxiety Slayer episodes we produced in 2020! Anxiety ...
How Yoga can help you make peace with stress with Stephannie Weikert
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#521: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer podcast. Today Shann is speaking with Stephannie Weikert. Stephanie is a Certified Yoga Therapist, mentor, te...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: For freedom from anxiety, ban these words from your self-talk
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the most popular Anxiety Slayer episodes we produced in 2020! Language is the painter of our psychological experiences. If we think and talk abo...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: Two anxiety relief practices to help you feel more calm and relaxed
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the most popular Anxiety Slayer episodes we produced in 2020! Listen in for two supportive anxiety relief practices that will help you feel more...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: How changing your thoughts about anxiety can help you heal
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the most popular Anxiety Slayer episodes we produced in 2020! Today we're talking about how our thoughts and feelings about anxiety affect th...
Exploring Sacred Spaces with Michael Whalen
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#520: Today on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann is speaking with Michael Whalen, a two-time Emmy® award winner, and Grammy-nominated composer and mu...
The importance of changing your perception towards anxiety
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#519 This week we're talking about how changing your perception about anxiety can help you regain energy and peace. Changing the way you feel about...
FREE Guided Meditation: Oasis Calming Breathing Practice
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're sharing a guided relaxation from our Oasis album. We hope you find us supportive during these challenging times. If you enjoyed thi...
The Stigma of Anxiety and Mental Health Challenges
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#517 This week we're talking about stigma and how can it affect us when we’re living with anxiety. ----- Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is spon...
Cultivating joy in the midst of uncertainty with Kristine Carlson
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#516 Today Shann is speaking with her friend and NY Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson about how we can learn to cultivate joy and peace in t...
Can the weather make my anxiety worse?
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#515 In this episode, we are responding to the question “can the weather make my anxiety worse?” We’ll also be talking about the season tha...
Are micro-distractions increasing your anxiety
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#514 In this week’s podcast, we’re talking about how micro distractions can increase anxiety. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored ...
Resenting Anxiety
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#513 In this week’s podcast, we’re talking about how when we resent our anxiety we give it more power over us and what we can do to replace the re...
Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#512: Today Shann is speaking with Dr. Margaret Rutherford about the tell tale signs of perfectly hidden depression. Margaret is a clinical psychologi...
How to stop being scared of anxiety
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#511: Today we’re talking about how to protect yourself from being swept away by the fear of anxiety. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsor...
Never Give Up, Never GiveIn, Never Quit with Dr. Dain Heer
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#510: Welcome to the Anxiety Slayer podcast. Today Shann is speaking Dr. Dain Heer on how we can support our youth who are struggling with depression,...
Thinking about breathing makes my anxiety worse
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We often receive questions about how to slow anxious breathing down, or what to do when breathing exercises make anxiety feel worse. And that's what w...
What helps morning anxiety
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#508: This week we're talking about how to calm morning anxiety as many of us are facing returning to work, or have children returning to school or he...
Women’s health, hormones & happiness with Dr. Sarah McKay
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#507: Welcome back to the award-winning Anxiety Slayer podcast. Today Shann is speaking with Dr. Sarah McKay about the neuroscience of women's health,...
Health Anxiety: how to stop fixating on symptoms and feel more peace
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#506: This week we're talking about health anxiety and sharing some practices from Qigong and EFT Tapping to help you feel more relaxed and at peace i...
How to regain calm when anxiety hijacks your brain
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#505: Anxiety frequently hijacks our thinking with a fearful narrative. For example: “what if” thoughts or worst-case scenarios. The body responds...
How to get a handle on your mental health with Scout Sobel
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#504: Welcome back to the award-winning Anxiety Slayer podcast. Today Shann is speaking with Scout Sobel about her lifelong mental health journey. ...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: How to Cultivate Mindfulness and Calm Anxiety with Marc Lesser
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing you to Zen Teacher and CEO, Marc Lesser. Marc is the Co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute and the author of Seven...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: Magnesium Deficiency and Anxiety with Dr. Carolyn Dean
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're replaying Shann's conversation with Dr. Carolyn Dean about the benefits of magnesium for anxiety relief. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND is a health pion...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: The One You Feed with Eric Zimmer
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're replaying Shann's conversation with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed. A dad, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, behavior coach, and auth...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness with Dr. Dain Heer
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're replaying Shann's conversation with Dr. Dain Heer. Dr. Dain is a popular speaker, author, and inviter to greatness and consciousness. He travels...
How to calm anxiety when stepping back into the world after lockdown
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#503: This week we're talking about how to calm the anxiety many of us are facing in returning to work or stepping back into the world after the lock...
A Mother's Journey from Anxiety to Serenity with Ada Perez
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#502: This week Shann speaks with Ada Perez. Ada is an author, Life strategist, and communications professional with a passion for mindful parenting....
Easing emotional pain and uncertainty with Ayurveda
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#501 This week we're talking about how Ayurvedic lifestyle support can help us when we're living with emotional pain or uncertainty. Points cove...
FREE Guided Relaxation for Anxiety Relief
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#500 This week we’re celebrating 500 episodes of the Anxiety Slayer podcast with a FREE Guided Relaxation from our Peace album Beyond the Clouds is...
When anxiety becomes the devil you know
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#499 This week we’re talking about how we have a strong tendency to get stuck with what's familiar to us - even if it's hurting us. This goes for a...
Heal Your Life with Liz Mullinar
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#498: This week Shann shares a conversation with Liz Mullinar about how we can heal from childhood trauma. Liz is a London-born former film casti...
How to stop the fear of an anxiety attack
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#497 We're seeing many posts and receiving emails about a rise in the frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks at this challenging time. One recurr...
Breathing through lockdown: How to calm anxiety and look after your lungs
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#496 This week, we're talking about how you can calm anxiety and look after your lungs and respiratory health during the lockdown. You can follow the...
Transition to Calm Guided Relaxation
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#495 This week we're sharing our Transition to Calm Guided Relaxation with our thanks to all medical staff and key workers serving at this challengin...
How music plays a role in alleviating anxiety with Cheryl B. Engelhardt
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#494: This week Shann has the pleasure of speaking with Composer and Songwriter, Cheryl B. Engelhardt about how music plays a role in alleviating anx...
Coronavirus Self-Care: Looking after what's inside when we can't go outside
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#493 This week we're talking about Coronavirus Self-Care and the importance of looking after our internal world during these challenging times. ...
How to calm anxiety during coronavirus lockdown
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#492 This week we’re sharing our experiences with daily life in lockdown, and lessons we've learned about how to stay calm and positive at home. ...
The Value of Connection During Unsettling Times
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#491 This week we’re talking about the value of connection during these unsettling times. This week we’re talking about the value of connecti...
Guided Tapping Session for the Fear of Getting Coronavirus
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#490: Shann guides you through a supportive Tapping session to release health anxiety and the fear of getting Coronavirus. Guided Tapping sessions ...
Emotional Detox for Anxiety with Sherianna Boyle
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#489: Today it’s our pleasure to introduce you to Sherianna Boyle. Join us as we discuss her seven-step process for feeling and processing your emot...
Guided meditation for challenging times
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#488: Shann and Ananga share a supportive and relaxing guided meditation for these challenging and chaotic times. Listen in for a mini-retreat to calm...
Getting through the things we face in life that can feel so overwhelming
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#486: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we’re talking about getting through the things we face in life that can feel so overwhelming When th...
Understanding what is at the core of suffering with Dr. John Demartini
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#485 This week we’re sharing a conversation that Shann had recently with Dr. John Demartini. Dr. Demartini is a human behavior specialist, Interna...
For freedom from anxiety, ban these words from your self-talk
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#484: This week we’re talking about words to ban from your self-talk to remain free from anxiety. The words you speak become the house you live in....
Managing anxiety when facing a serious medical test
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#483 We're talking about how to manage anxiety when facing a serious medical test, like a biopsy or blood test and how to support yourself getting th...
Anxiety Relapse: What to do when anxiety comes back
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#482 We're talking about what to do when you experience an anxiety relapse. Points covered in this episode include: What causes someone to experience ...
How to develop resilience and live an intentional life with Neil Pasricha
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#481: Today it’s our pleasure to introduce you to NYT Best-selling author and speaker, Neil Pasricha. Neil thinks, writes, and speaks about living ...
How changing your thoughts about anxiety can help you heal
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#480: Today we're talking about how our thoughts and feelings about anxiety affect the quality of our life. We'll be looking at the benefits of cleari...
Two anxiety relief practices to help you feel more calm and relaxed in 2020
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#479: We are sharing 2 anxiety relief practices to help you feel more calm and relaxed in 2020. Today's Anxiety Slayer podcast is brought to you by N...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: My anxiety has left me feeling housebound
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are responding to a listener question asking what helps when anxiety leads to feeling housebound or agoraphobic. With over 6.5 million downlo...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: Guided Relaxation for Anxiety-Free Sleep
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the month of December, we're revisiting our most popular episodes and interviews from 2019. We've been receiving a lot of messages from members...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: How to cultivate mindfulness and calm anxiety with Marc Lesser
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Shann has the pleasure of sharing our most popular interview in 2019. Introducing Zen Teacher and CEO, Marc Lesser. Marc is the Cofounder of...
5 Common Anxiety Triggers To Watch Out For
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#476: We’re covering five common causes of anxiety to be mindful of. Listen in to know the triggers to look out for and how to stop them from escala...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: How to calm unwanted thoughts that often come with anxiety
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#475: For the month of December, we're revisiting our most popular episodes and interviews from 2019. This week we're discussing how to calm the unwan...
How to Stop an Anxiety Attack with EFT Tapping
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#474: We’re talking about how to stop an anxiety attack. Learn the triggers to look out for that can provoke anxiety and how EFT Tapping is a powerf...
Social Anxiety: You do not have to suffer in silence
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#473: This week we're talking about how to care for yourself if you suffer from social anxiety and introduce our new course designed to support anyone...
Chronic illness and anxiety
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#472: Today we're talking about how to support yourself if you're living with chronic illness and anxiety. Ananga shares her personal experience with ...
Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness with Dr. Dain Heer
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#471: Today Shann has the honor of introducing you to Dr. Dain Heer. Dain is a popular speaker, author, and inviter to greatness and consciousness. I...
Guided Breathing Relaxation for Anxiety Relief: Mindful Connection
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#470: This week we're sharing a guided breathing practice for calming anxiety from our free Anxiety Slayer Starter Course Don't just listen to Anx...
Anxiety relief success stories & the power of taking action
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#469: In part two of our tenth-anniversary celebration, we’re sharing some Anxiety Slayer success stories from our community and talking about the ...
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us!
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#468: We're sharing a conversation about our friendship and experience together over the last ten years: how we met, our podcasting journey, some of o...
Pivot toward what matters and liberate your mind with Steven C. Hayes, PhD
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#467: Shann had the pleasure of sharing a conversation with Steven C. Hayes PhD. about how to pivot toward what matters in your life. As we all kn...
Anxiety caused by noise sensitivity
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#466: We are talking about anxiety caused by noise sensitivity and sharing tips for protecting your ears and calming anxiety. Today's Anxiety Slay...
Experience the Power of Daily Steps for Anxiety Relief
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#465: We are discussing the healing power of daily steps to create big change in your life and why these small steps make so much sense when we're dea...
Anxiety Slayer Success Stories
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this replay while Shann and Ananga take a break at the end of Summer. We're talking about Anxiety Slayer Success Stories and how hearing how oth...