Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga

This episode explores how anxiety can be contagious for sensitive, empathetic individuals and discusses the challenges of maintaining balance when absorbing emotions from others.

This episode explores how guided relaxation and meditation can improve sleep quality by calming the mind and providing natural, effective techniques for better rest.

This episode provides practical advice on managing anxiety and practicing self-care during the stressful holiday season.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast discusses practical strategies for managing anxiety triggers, including self-auditing and identifying common causes like disturbing news.

This episode explores the potential downsides of journaling for people with anxiety, discussing how focusing too much on negative thoughts in writing can be counterproductive and the importance of balanced self-reflection.

This episode explores how unrecognized anxiety manifests as feelings of vulnerability and transparency, offering insights from Ayurveda on managing these symptoms.

This episode explores how to separate anxiety from one's identity and offers practices to live well with anxiety, drawing on personal experiences and philosophical insights.

This episode addresses the top five frequently asked questions about anxiety attacks, starting with how to stop them when the cause is unknown, and explores triggers, the drip effect of anxiety buildup, and holistic approaches like Ayurveda for support.

This episode explores how to create a personal oasis during chaotic times by embracing gratitude and joy, drawing on insights from Brené Brown and others.

This episode introduces EFT tapping as a powerful self-help technique for managing anxiety, with hosts Shan and Inanga explaining its basics and origins.

This episode explores how to interpret signals from your nervous system and respond with care when feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or triggered by anxiety.

This episode explores how people unknowingly fuel their anxiety through unconscious behaviors and losing balance in self-care and awareness.

This episode explores the benefits and challenges of deep rest, focusing on personal experiences with anxiety, sleep difficulties, and managing intrusive thoughts.

This episode of Anxiety Slayer provides techniques and conversations to help listeners care for their nervous system and manage anxiety during stressful times.

This episode provides practical tips and self-care strategies to manage anxiety during holiday gatherings, including travel and social obligations.

This episode offers a guided meditation to provide support and relaxation for listeners feeling overwhelmed by anxiety.

This episode of Anxiety Slayer focuses on supporting mental and physical wellbeing during menopause, addressing listener questions about managing this transformative stage with practical tips and expert insights.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast offers practical tips for preparing for holiday travel to minimize anxiety, drawing on Ayurvedic principles and focusing on pre-travel routines like packing, eating light meals, and getting rest.

This episode introduces Ayurveda as an ancient science for health and wellbeing, focusing on its application for anxiety relief in an accessible way.

This episode continues a discussion on using Ayurveda principles for health and well-being, focusing on self-education and actionable steps to manage anxiety.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast discusses strategies for managing anxiety before and during medical tests and doctor's appointments, focusing on identifying the root causes of fear and providing tailored support.

The hosts celebrate 15 years of their Anxiety Slayer podcast by reflecting on their friendship, organic partnership, and journey of helping others with anxiety.

This episode explores how to adopt a gentle approach to managing anxiety, inspired by the idea that healing cannot be forced, and discusses practical techniques for self-compassion.

This episode explores how practicing self-compassion can help reduce anxiety and stress, with a focus on its impact on the nervous system and connections to Ayurveda.

This episode discusses five common anxiety triggers, starting with overstimulation, to help listeners identify and manage their anxiety for a more peaceful mind.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast provides practical advice on managing anxiety triggers through self-audit and mindfulness techniques.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast discusses how to manage social anxiety during the holiday season, emphasizing that it's a common experience and offering reassurance to listeners.

This episode offers a guided relaxation session to help listeners find calm and breathe deeply during the busy holiday season.

This episode discusses how New Year's resolutions can increase anxiety and stress, offering alternative approaches like setting intentions and self-reflection instead of making drastic changes.

This episode offers a guided relaxation meditation called 'Beyond the Clouds' to help listeners calm anxious thoughts and find respite during unsettling times.

This episode discusses how establishing regular anxiety calming practices can help listeners feel more calm and present in the new year, addressing the challenges of making resolutions during this time.

This episode discusses practical strategies for managing anxious thoughts to live well despite anxiety, emphasizing ignoring unwelcome thoughts rather than fighting them.

This episode discusses Ayurvedic teachings on prioritizing emotional health to manage anxiety and overwhelm, emphasizing its impact on overall well-being.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast offers a guided meditation to help listeners with anxiety-induced sleep issues find relaxation and peaceful rest.

This episode discusses managing anxiety and overwhelm by practicing self-compassion and honoring personal thresholds during stressful periods.

This episode of Anxiety Slayer discusses calming practices and resources for managing anxiety during difficult times, while also announcing upcoming changes to the podcast and academy.

This episode explores how anxiety might be covering up one's inherent miraculousness, featuring a conversation with Dr.

This episode offers a guided relaxation titled 'A Soft Place to Land' designed to help listeners find calm, rest, and renewal through gentle breathing and mindfulness techniques.

This episode explores how to identify and rewrite the fictional stories our minds create that fuel anxiety and suffering, focusing on common themes like health, social scenarios, and self-limitation.

This episode of Anxiety Slayer discusses practical strategies for self-care when experiencing anxiety-driven worst-case scenario thinking.

This episode of the Anxiety Slayer podcast addresses listener questions about how changing fall weather can worsen anxiety, explores seasonal challenges, and shares personal stories like the impact of salad on anxiety, offering tips for self-care.

This episode of Anxiety Slayer explores how to care for your nervous system and emotional well-being during times of collective division and sadness.

This episode introduces a candle gazing meditation rooted in yoga to help calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve focus by bringing awareness to the present moment.

This episode explores what people with anxiety wish others understood about their experience, based on input from a private Facebook group.

This episode explores the Ayurvedic practice of 'oiling up' or self-massage with warm oil as a seasonal ritual to calm anxiety and improve wellness during winter months.

This episode explores how New Year's resolutions can increase anxiety and offers alternative approaches to setting intentions for better mental well-being.

The hosts of Anxiety Slayer announce their final episode after 16 years, expressing gratitude to their listeners for the journey and support.

This episode of Anxiety Slayer introduces EFT tapping as a powerful self-help technique for managing anxiety, with hosts Shan and Inanga explaining its basics and benefits.

This episode explores practical strategies for calming the nervous system, drawing from Ayurvedic principles and personal insights.

This episode addresses a listener's question about the fear of anxiety returning, offering practical strategies like breathing techniques, EFT tapping, and self-care.

Dain Heer teaches anxious listeners to ask, "Who does this belong to?" when sensations or emotions arise.

Dr. Dain Heer explains how “who does this belong to?” can interrupt anxiety and bodily stress.