Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
The highly acclaimed, award-winning Anxiety Slayer™ podcast is a supportive resource for anyone suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and PTSD. Listen in for a rich collection of supportive conversations, meditations, relaxations, expert interviews, and breathing techniques to help you feel calm, centered, and relaxed.
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Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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Jan 15, 2026
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Episodes
Self-Care Remedies for Life-Altering Transitions 19.10.2017 9:31
In this week's show, we're discussing Self-Care during a job transition in response to a question we received in our inbox. Question: I will be moving to a new state in about a month and will not have a job right away. I am looking forward to this time because I feel that I can really use it to practice self-care techniques that I was not able to ever get myself to do while I worked a full-time...
How can I get help for my anxiety when I don't know what's causing it? 11.10.2017 14:55
In this week's podcast we're responding to some comments we received in response to a question Ananga posted on our Facebook page: "What is your biggest struggle with anxiety?" We received several responses asking "How Can I get help when I don’t know why I get anxiety attacks?" “Not knowing what's causing it is the worst!" and "How can I fix myself if I can't find where I'm broken?” In this episo...
It's our 8th Anniversary and we're celebrating with a special sale 04.10.2017 10:55
In this week's podcast, we're celebrating our 8th Anniversary and talking about some supportive practices for being with and calming emotional pain we've just added to our most popular course. Catch How to Calm Your Fragile Mind at half price here: https://anxietyslayer.teachable.com/p/how-to-calm-your-fragile-mind sale ends this Friday, October 6th
Honouring Louise Hay 21.09.2017 9:50
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 Starter Course with 4 guided anxiety relief exercises today anxietyslayer.teachable.com
Self-care for Anxiety during Autumn 15.09.2017 7:58
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 protected. For more self-care tips please visit us at AnxietySlayer.com And get our FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
What does self-care really mean for anxiety sufferers? 07.09.2017 17:01
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 inclination is to want to fix it. And our tendency is to point somewhere “out there” at someone, or something external that needs adjusting so we can feel more comfortable. We see this happen with anxiety when we declare a dislike for it. Sometimes we say “...
Guided Breathing Practice for Anxiety Relief: Mindful Connection 31.08.2017 9:48
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 24.08.2017 24:25
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 anxiety related to life changes, moving, new job, getting married, or all of the above. Thanks for all the wonderful support. This might be a good subject to young adults as well as others going through a change that brings unintended anxiety." Get our...
Why does my anxiety make me feel so sick? 18.08.2017 12:26
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 sequence you can use to help yourself feel less sick if it's one of the symptoms of anxiety that troubles you. Get our EFT Tapping sheet at AnxietySlayer.com/EFT and enroll in our FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com
Announcing Our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course 10.08.2017 2:25
Announcing Our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course, enroll today at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com Don't just listen to Anxiety Slayer - become an Anxiety Slayer! We look forward to seeing you inside the course.
Responding to a listener with an anxiety based vestibular disorder 03.08.2017 17:39
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 induced dizziness and anxiety in general. Get our new FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
5 Anxiety Triggers to Watch out for 28.07.2017 16:41
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 guided anxiety relief exercises today anxietyslayer.teachable.com
Waking up with panic 14.07.2017 17:50
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 the morning because I wake up and have been worrying about something for what seems like my entire sleep, so I wake up feeling down and negative and instantly cancel my plans for the day..." For support in overcoming anxiety please visit anxietysla...
Why comparison makes anxiety worse 07.07.2017 13:07
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” In the case of anxiety, comparison can quickly eat away at our self-confidence. Get your FREE Anxiety Slayer Starter Course with 4 guided anxiety relief exercises today anxietyslayer.teachable.com
How to tame your mind and experience more peace 30.06.2017 14:56
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 about working with unwanted thoughts and calming your mind take a look at our How to Calm Your Fragile Mind Course on Teachable at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
How to create an "in case of anxiety" plan 23.06.2017 9:27
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 to keep at home for supporting yourself through anxiety flares. We will be covering what to put on your plan and why keeping it somewhere where everyone can see it is helpful for your family members and friends to know how to support you on difficult...
How to avoid feeding anxiety by doing nothing! 16.06.2017 27:49
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 or doing something. It’s hard for us to pause and rest and wait things out, but often that’s exactly what we need to do. For detailed support on learning EFT Tapping and more to help you overcome anxiety visit us at: AnxietySlayer.teachable.com
How can I break the cycle of chronic anxiety? 09.06.2017 13:03
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 round and round and I can't get out. To learn our favourite tools and techniques to slay your anxiety please visit anxietyslayer.teachable.com
When I try meditation to help my anxiety it makes me fall asleep. Do you have any tips? 02.06.2017 8:26
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 any tips? "Often when we feel sleepy during meditation it's because we're stepping down from the high adrenaline state of fight or flight. Meditation is very relaxing and sometimes, the body will take the time to shut down for a while when it gets...
An Introduction to Breathing for Anxiety Relief 26.05.2017 4:30
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 get started and guide you through a simple breath awareness exercise.
How to make your own Anxiety Slayer first aid kit 19.05.2017 17:25
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 aid kit. All our courses are on sale at 40% off until May 30th - visit: anxietyslayer.teachable.com to start slaying your anxiety today.
How connection helps us heal anxiety 03.05.2017 14:57
The stigma around anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges creates a disconnect which does great damage. We need to bridge that gap with connection.
What kind of physical activity is the best for reducing anxiety? 27.04.2017 10:54
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 you slay your anxiety please visit the Anxiety Slayer Academy at anxietyslayer.teachable.com
How the Recent US Election has Created Anxiety for Our Children 20.04.2017 30:00
Today Shann speaks with Steve Schlozman MD about how the recent election has created anxiety for children and how families can support their kids. Dr. Steve is the associate director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Clay Center is devoted to promoting the emotional well-being of young people by providing innovative education about mental health. He ...
3 great books to help you get started with Ayurveda 14.04.2017 10:54
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 getting started with Ayurveda in The Anxiety Slayer Amazon Store
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