Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga

It's our 8th Anniversary and we're celebrating with a special sale

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we're celebrating our 8th Anniversary and talking about some supportive practices for being with and calming emotional pain w...

Honouring Louise Hay

21 Sep 2017

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In 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 Start...

Self-care for Anxiety during Autumn

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 pr...

What does self-care really mean for anxiety sufferers?

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety 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 inclinati...

Guided Breathing Practice for Anxiety Relief: Mindful Connection

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This 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

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today 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 a...

Why does my anxiety make me feel so sick?

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today 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 s...

Announcing Our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Announcing Our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course, enroll today at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com Don't just listen to Anxiety Slayer - become an Anx...

Responding to a listener with an anxiety based vestibular disorder

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

5 Anxiety Triggers to Watch out for

28 Jul 2017

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In 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 ...

Waking up with panic

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

Why comparison makes anxiety worse

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” In the case of anxiety, comparison can quickly eat away at our self-confidence. Ge...

How to tame your mind and experience more peace

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ab...

How to create an "in case of anxiety" plan

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We'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 t...

How to avoid feeding anxiety by doing nothing!

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

How can I break the cycle of chronic anxiety?

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

When I try meditation to help my anxiety it makes me fall asleep. Do you have any tips?

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

An Introduction to Breathing for Anxiety Relief

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With 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 g...

How to make your own Anxiety Slayer first aid kit

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

How connection helps us heal anxiety

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The stigma around anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges creates a disconnect which does great damage. We need to bridge that gap with...

What kind of physical activity is the best for reducing anxiety?

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

How the Recent US Election has Created Anxiety for Our Children

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today Shann speaks with Steve Schlozman MD about how the recent election has created anxiety for children and how families can support their kids. ...

3 great books to help you get started with Ayurveda

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 get...

3 self-care moves to help you calm your anxiety and reclaim your life

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 y...

Relaxed Awareness Breathing Practice

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We 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 ...

Anxiety made worse by pain medication and fear of broken reality

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 caus...

What you need to know about magnesium deficiency and anxiety with Dr. Carolyn Dean

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Over that last couple of months, Anxiety Slayer has been teaching our listeners about the benefits of Magnesium as an essential nutrient to stave off ...

The importance of Taking Action to Escape Anxiety

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When 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 e...

Our Favorite Natural Remedies to Ease Anxiety

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about our favorite natural remedies to ease anxiety. Including Bach Flower Remedies, herbal tea blends, and Natural Calm magnesium...

Get your FREE place at the World Tapping Summit and follow our guided tapping session for calming anxiety

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's all about EFT Tapping! Announcing the 9th World Tapping Summit and offering you a guided tapping walkthrough for calming anxiety.   Register for...

How to sleep better and calm your anxiety

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Being 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 ...

What can I do when breathing techniques aren't working for me?

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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'...

How Magnesium Can Relieve Stress and Anxiety

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ma...

Help! My anxiety makes me sick, or feel like I'm going to pass out

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ner...

Walk away from your anxiety

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 Shini...

Help for bad dreams and anxiety that strikes as soon as you wake up

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This 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

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Shann encourages us all to start the year with extre self-kindness, gentle pacing and free from stressful expecations.   To go deeper...

The Power of Rituals for Healing Anxiety and Emotional Pain

23 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 deta...

5 Tips for Slaying Your Anxiety over the Holidays

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks 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 cou...

FREE Track from our Emotional Peace Album: Affirmations for Hope in challenging times

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Anxiety Slayer we are sharing a popular track from our Emotional Peace album: Affirmations for Hope in Challenging Times   You can buy ...

3 Ways fighting your anxiety makes it worse

25 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

5 Habits to help you overcome anxiety

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 re...

How can I stop my anxiety pushing my partner away?

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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?...

How to help yourself if your anxiety makes you feel faint

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

Quick tips to help lift your mood if darker evenings affect your anxiety

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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?

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about how negative media can increase anxiety. Points covered in the podcast include:  - Upgrading our ...

Celebrating 7 Years of Anxiety Slayer and Speaking Out Against the Stigma around Anxiety

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

Tips for Calming Anxiety Storms

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 cont...

How to calm physical anxiety: muscle tension and a sore jaw

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are responding to a question from our inbox: "Any more suggestions to overcome physical pains of anxiety? Muscle tightness ...

4 joy crushing habits to let go now

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about developing increased awareness of the things that can make us feel stressed and low and how to weed them ou...

Can the Weather Affect My Anxiety? Yes, and Fall is the Season When You Might Need Extra Support

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 p...

6 Ways to help an anxious child ease back into school

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're sharing 6 ways to help an anxious child ease back into school. If you know someone this podcast might help please share ...

Discovering the Real You with Kute Blackson

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Anxiety Slayer, Shann had the pleasure of sharing time with Kute Blackson to discuss his new book, You Are The One and talk about some ...

What makes Health Anxiety Worse? And How Gratitude can Help it get Better

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we're talking about what makes health anxiety worse, and what you can do to cultivate the attitude of gratitude that shrinks anx...

One way your anxiety will always try to hold you back

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about a trick of the mind that can stop us Slaying our Anxiety.

How to Overcome Health Anxiety

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Health anxiety is one of anxiety's most painful and difficult manifestations. In this week's podcast we're sharing our favourite tips and techniq...

Guided EFT Tapping Session: Finding Hope for Overcoming Your Anxiety

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions about EFT Tapping. Questions like does it really work? How can it help me? And where can I learn how to do it? In this w...

How Summer can escalate anxiety and what you can do to find relief

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're sharing some of our favourite tips for keeping cool and calm in the summer heat. Points covered include: cooling and ...

Support Plan for Recovering from Shock or Trauma

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're sharing a simple support plan for recovery from shock or trauma.

Is this really anxiety, or is there something wrong with my health?

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions about health anxiety and anxiety symptoms so for this week's podcast we're replaying one of our most popular episodes: "Wh...

4 Gentle ways to support yourself when anxiety flares up

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're sharing four gentle ways to support yourself when anxiety flares up To go deeper with the practical skills and tools t...

Have you heard of anyone experiencing burping with anxiety?

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are responding to the question: "Have you heard of anyone experiencing burping with anxiety?"

Difficulty with Patience After a Recent Episode with Anxiety

09 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are responding to a listener's question about anxiety and patience: "Since my most recent episode of anxiety and depress...

Why does anxiety cause awful thoughts and how can we stop them?

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to this question from our inbox: "Why does anxiety cause awful thoughts and how can we stop them?"

You Can Thrive After PTSD with Navjit Kandola

21 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In the 300th episode of Anxiety Slayer, Shann interviews Navjit Kandola of Tender Logic about her brush with death 6 years ago and how she learned to ...

5 Steps to Create a Calm and Relaxing Living Space

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Shann walks you through 5 simple steps to create a calm and relaxing living space.

How we became Anxiety Slayers and how you can too!

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are replaying one of our most popular episodes. Listen in as we openly share our own experiences with anxiety and how we lea...

How to deal with depersonalization and anxiety

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to a question from our inbox on depersonalization and anxiety: "How do you slay depersonalization? This is t...

Free Guided Mindful Breathing Practice

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are sharing the Awareness Breath from our album Breathe: Anxiety Relief Breathing Exercises If you find this practice helpful, please ha...

4 Lies Anxiety Likes to Tell You

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about 4 lies anxiety likes to tell you and how you can break free from their grip. If you would like to maste...

Tips for handling fixation on noise

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are responding to a question about fixation on external noise: "Have you any techniques to help stop fixation? I tend t...

Help with Anxiety around Eating

31 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to a question about anxiety at meal times. We hope you find it supportive and invite you to join us on Faceboo...

7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Anxiety When Travelling

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're covering seven easy ways to support yourself and manage anxiety when travelling. Today's Anxiety Slayer podcast is broug...

Do these 3 Fears Stop You Asking for Help?

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about 3 fears that can stop you asking for help and how you can overcome them. For more information on the r...

How to Manage Anxiety In the Workplace

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about anxiety at work and how you can manage it. For more in-depth guidance on EFT Tapping and Mindfulness for ...

Can a weighted blanket help your anxiety?

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about weighted blankets and how they can help calm anxiety.

2 Invisible ways to handle anxiety on public transport

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to a question about dealing with anxiety on public transport. For the notes and resources covered in this pod...

Breathe your anxiety away with this free guided relaxation

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We 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 ot...

What helps when you have an anxiety relapse?

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we're revisiting one of our most popular podcasts about what causes setbacks or relapses on the road to recovery from anxiety a...

Concern about a friend with anxiety who has become distant

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are responding to a question from a concerned friend of an anxiety sufferer.

When we fear our repetitive thoughts

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are responding to a question asking for strategies for dealing with fearfulness around repetitive thoughts and constantly h...

Creating an Anxiety Slayer care kit

07 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The New Year can be tough for anxiety sufferers as it often comes with a host of expectations and the inclination to make resolutions which often just...

How we became anxiety slayers and how you can too

31 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are sharing our own experiences with anxiety and how we learned to overcome it. All our support packs are on sale at 50% of...

The importance of some quiet time during the holidays

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're sharing our holiday survival tips and talking about the importance of daily quiet time.

Why does my mind get stuck on the bad thoughts?

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is in response to the following question: "As soon as I think of something wrong, my thoughts get out of control and the anxiety o...

The secret to overcoming anxiety that's seldom talked about

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about an essential key to overcoming anxiety that is often overlooked.

Holiday Survival: Calming Guided Breathing Practice

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season can be hard for anxiety sufferers. Here's a simple calming breathing practice to help you calm anxiety and support yourself during ...

Dark evenings make my anxiety worse - what can I do about it?

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're talking about how the longer evenings of fall and winter can make  anxiety worse and what you can I do about it. We a...

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Calm Down When You Feel Anxious

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we are sharing our favourite 5 Quick and Easy Ways to Calm Down When You Feel Anxious We are also offering our EFT Tapping an...

Tips for working with a mental healthcare professional

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to the following question from our inbox: "Lately I feel even more beat down by my anxiety than usual. I wo...

How to get clear when stress messes with your emotions

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Stress brings an internal chaos that can cause us to loose sight of ourselves. In this week's podcast we're talking about how to regain a sense of cal...

Panic Attacks at School

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to a message from our inbox on panic attacks: "I have experienced two panic attacks at school during my math ...

How to calm anxiety after a panic attack while driving

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we're responding to the following question from our inbox: "About a month ago I had a panic attack while driving. I have been ...

A Simple Breathing Practice to Help You Control Your Anxiety

18 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With 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 g...

5 causes of anxiety to watch out for

10 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

in this week's podcast we're talking about five things that can trigger anxiety and how to overcome them.

How being kind to yourself can help you calm your anxiety

04 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this episode where we discuss how you can help yourself overcome anxiety by being kind to yourself. For the resources mentioned in this p...

Watch your anxiety as we enter Autumn

27 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 pr...

How To Calm Your Mind When You Have a Health Scare

20 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Shann and Ananga help a listener manage her anxiety about a strange phenomenon she is experiencing after a having her first panic atta...

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

06 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Shann and Ananga discuss how to get a good night's sleep. Be sure to check out their popular Sleep Album on iTunes and Amazon.