Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga

#746: The headlines of the past six months have been heavy—full of division, brutality, and heartbreaking stories that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, or hopeless. In this episode of Anxiety Slayer, we explore how to care for your nervous system and emotional well-being in the midst of so much turmoil.

#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 its changing seasons, can be challenging for those with anxiety. We also share practical tips on how to take care of yourself during this seasonal change.

#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 discuss how easily our thoughts can shrink us, how catastrophizing steals our peace, and, most importantly, the compassionate ways we can begin to rewrite those stories.

#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 anxiety support, join us on our Patreon where you can get a deeper dive into some of the topics we cover as well as over 200 downloads, including all of our guided relaxations and Tapping Sessions. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/anxietyslayer

#742 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re discussing practical ways you can support yourself when anxiety suddenly spikes and feels overwhelming.

#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 in the world right now. We hope you listen in and  come away feeling more calm and relaxed.   Narrated by Shann with music by Ananga.

#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.

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 and Dain discuss the anxiety and fragmentation that so many of us experience and how these ungrounded energies hide our miraculousness. We talk about how easy it is to identify with anxiety, with contraction, or with the pain we carry in our bodies. And did you know that our limitations are often a protective shell, hiding the miracle that we are?  Learn practices and powerful questions to open up more choice and freedom, like: “What am I pretending not to be, that if I were, would set me free?” Just sitting with this invitation/question creates more space around anxiety and self-judgment. If you’re feeling caught in a loop of anxiety, you’re not alone. The first step to changing your experience isn’t about fixing yourself, but allowing yourself to expand beyond old definitions, even if it feels unfamiliar. There is so much more to you than anxiety, panic, or any label you carry. You are a miracle! Join Dr. Dain and Access Consciousness facilitators and students around the globe on June 22nd for Being You Day.   

#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 attacks if I don’t know what’s causing them? Why do I feel unsettled for a few days after an anxiety attack? How can I stop the fear of an attack? Is it normal to feel nauseous and light-head with a panic attack? Can anxiety attacks be stopped without medication?   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE EFT Tapping for calming anxiety

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 episode of Anxiety Slayer, we explore an empowering truth: you are so much more than the anxiety you experience.   Listen for inspiration, practical tools, and EFT Tapping prompts to help you reclaim your peace, and connect with your inner resilience.

This week we’re talking about the different ways anxiety can shrink our lives, and how to push back and regain your ground.

#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, or when you’re going through challenging times.

#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 knowing ourselves.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Have you told yourself that therapy is too expensive?  Traditional in-person therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 per session,. When you choose BetterHelp online therapy, you can save, on average, up to 50% per session.  With BetterHelp, you pay a flat fee for weekly sessions and you can get quality care at a price that makes sense and can help you with anything from anxiety to everyday stress. With over 30,000 therapists, BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform Simply join a session with the click of a button! Visit www.betterhelp.com/slayer Today to get 10% off your first month. 

#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 stressed, triggered, upset, or tired.   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP Do you have a support system?  In a culture that glorifies hyper independence, it's easy to forget that we thrive when we're supported. Therapy is one of the most valuable forms of support available. It's not about having all the answers. It's about having a safe space to process, reflect, and grow. You're not meant to navigate your life alone. At BetterHelp, you can access a diverse network of more than 30,000 credentialed therapists with a wide range of specialties and easily switch therapists anytime at no extra cost. Build your support system with better help.  Visit  betterhelp.com/slayer  today to get 10% off your first month.

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 a gift from us to you: one of our guided relaxations for anxiety-free sleep from our Sleep Album.

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 feel like too much. We're talking about the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and setting healthy boundaries for your peace of mind.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Therapy is one of the most valuable forms of support available. It's not about having all the answers. It's about having a safe space to process, reflect, and grow. You're not meant to navigate your life alone. At BetterHelp, you can access a diverse network of more than 30,000 credentialed therapists with a wide range of specialties and easily switch therapists anytime at no extra cost. Build your support system with better help.  Visit www.betterhelp.com/slayer Today to get 10% off your first month.   

#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 compassionate, holistic approach to managing your anxiety, we want to help make things as simple and supportive as possible.

#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 well-being impacts every aspect of our lives and why it should our priority.   This episode of Anxiety Slayer is sponsored by BetterHelp Give online therapy a try and save 10% on your first month at betterhelp.com/SLAYER.

#728 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring the powerful benefits—and unexpected challenges—of embracing deep rest.   For guided support for intention rest join us on our Patreon where you can find all our guided relaxations and Tapping sessions. patreon.com/anxietyslayer

#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 anxiety beneath our level of awareness. It rumbles, and we push on, until it builds to the point where we can’t ignore it anymore and, by then, we usually feel awful.   This episode of Anxiety Slayer is sponsored by BetterHelp Give online therapy a try and save 10% on your first month at betterhelp.com/SLAYER.