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
How to calm anxiety symptoms 04.08.2023 31:23
654: In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about common anxiety symptoms and how to calm them. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp Sometimes in life we’re faced with tough choices, and the path forward isn’t always clear. Whether you’re moving house, starting a new job or moving on from a longterm relationship, Therapy helps you stay connected to what you really want while yo...
Tips and a guided tapping session for calming morning anxiety 28.07.2023 21:50
653: In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about what helps morning anxiety and sharing a Guided Tapping Session to help you calm anxiety and ease into your day. An extended version of this Tapping session with relaxing music is available on our Patreon . EFT Tapping for Morning Anxiety with Shann and Ananga When we are experiencing anxiety in our lives it often flares as we wake...
Feldenkrais for Anxiety Relief with David Zemach-Bersin 21.07.2023 27:22
This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast Shann is speaking with David Zemach-Bersin. David is one of the world’s leading experts on The Feldenkrais Method. A synthesis of biology, physics, neuroscience, and motor development. Learn more about David and claim your FREE Feldenkrais lessons at feldenkraisaccess.com
When you feel like you are your own worst enemy 14.07.2023 26:44
651: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing a listener question about how you can address choices that lead to self-sabotage and learn to look after yourself with more love and compassion. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp Sometimes in life we’re faced with tough choices, and the path forward isn’t always clear. Whether you’re moving house, starting a new job or moving o...
Tips for calming a dysregulated nervous system 07.07.2023 28:12
650: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we sharing tips for how you can calm your nervous system and regulate your emotional responses to all that life brings you with more ease and grace. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp Sometimes in life we’re faced with tough choices, and the path forward isn’t always clear. Whether you’re moving house, starting a new job or moving on from a long...
Mindful connection guided practice 30.06.2023 9:43
649: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're sharing a guided calming practice from our Anxiety Slayer Starter Course. You can get the complete FREE course at the Anxiety Slayer Academy at AnxietySlayer.teachable.com If you enjoyed this guided relaxation we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron! We have over 150 Anxiety Slayer downloads available on Patreon including our guided relaxati...
A deeper dive into self-care for anxiety relief 23.06.2023 30:21
648: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, join us for a conversation about self-care practices for anxiety relief where we will take you a deeper dive into tried and true practices that really help. This episode of Anxiety Slayer is sponsored by Pure Spectrum CBD Pure Spectrum is committed to cultivating and crafting the highest quality hemp-derived products . This commitment means no shortc...
Anxiety relief and presumptive realities with Dr. Dain Heer 16.06.2023 36:38
#647 This week Shann is speaking with Dr. Dain Heer about the relationship between anxiety and presumptive realities. Dain is the cofounder of Access Consciousness. We’re grateful to share his magic with you as we dive into some new areas to clear and release. Points covered in this episode Consciousness will never give us anything we can’t handle Why you are not wrong Presumptive Realities A clea...
Retraining the negative bias of your mind 09.06.2023 40:04
646: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we're talking about how you can learn to retrain your mind to be more positive. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer
Support for calming anxiety and hyper vigilance 02.06.2023 34:29
645: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing how you can calm anxiety with tips for how to support your nervous system when you’re feeling hyper vigilant, or on “red alert.” Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off yo...
Managing hormonal changes that can cause anxiety during menopause 26.05.2023 33:57
644: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we sharing several tips to help you balance hormones if you’re experiencing perimenopause or menopause that will help reduce anxiety and depression that can often come with these changes. This episode of Anxiety Slayer is sponsored by Pure Spectrum CBD Pure Spectrum is committed to cultivating and crafting the highest quality hemp-derived products ....
Mental Health and Relational Intelligence with Dr. Adam Bandelli 19.05.2023 30:33
643: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, Shann is speaking with Dr. Adam Bandelli about his book, Relational Intelligence, and how practicing 5 techniques can help your mental health in your work and personal life. Adam is a leadership advisor with over twenty years of corporate consulting experience and a personal mental health journey that he ties into his work. Adam’s latest book, Relation...
How to release trauma that is stored in your body 12.05.2023 31:41
642: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re discussing different practices you can use to release trauma that is stuck or stored in your body. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/...
How to manage the exhaustion that can come with anxiety 05.05.2023 25:17
641: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re discussing a listener question about the exhaustion that can accompany generalized anxiety. “How can I feel so anxious, like I could crawl out of my skin, and so tired at the same time?” Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special...
The power of changing our internal dialogue for anxiety relief 28.04.2023 31:16
640: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. This week, Ananga and I are discussing the power of changing your internal dialogue for anxiety relief. We know anxiety affects how we feel, and sometimes how we function, but another way it affects us is the way we talk to ourselves. Anxiety changes our internal dialogue, which in turn affects our self-esteem, and our outlook on life. This ep...
Hope and Healing for Troubled Times with Mark Odland 21.04.2023 35:28
#639: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann is speaking with Mark Odland. As a therapist, artist, educator, and poet, Mark explores the dynamic intersection between healing and creativity. His book “EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry - A Meditation on Hope and Healing for Troubled Times” features a collection of his original artwork and poetry, created as a means of processing his own experienc...
Why do I feel anxious when things are going well? 14.04.2023 34:39
638: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we're discussing the fear of good things turning bad, or not lasting also known in some circles as waiting for the other shoe to drop. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first...
Finding hope and help in calming anxiety with Ayurveda 07.04.2023 27:29
637: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. This week we are discussing how practicing Ayurveda can help calm your anxiety and infuse more hope into your life when things become too much. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off...
Spring self-care and anxiety support 31.03.2023 26:27
636: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. This week, we're sharing things to watch out for in Springtime when you’re living with anxiety. Listen in for our tips on herbal support. This episode of Anxiety Slayer is sponsored by Cozy Earth, the world’s leading bedding, bath, and apparel company. Get Up to 35% off sitewide when you use the code “SLAYER” at https://cozyearth.com/ Anxiety Sl...
How can I stop worrying about not being able to sleep? 24.03.2023 26:22
635: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer Podcast. This week, Ananga and I are responding to a question from our private Facebook group about sleep anxiety. “Does anyone else experience sleep related anxiety? A 'bad' night's sleep for me at the moment can trigger several more nights as I worry about not being able to sleep. Needless to say, I then find anxiety lurking in the background all day as w...
In a world full of noise, music can calm your mind with Chad Lawson 17.03.2023 33:30
#634 This week on The Anxiety Slayer podcast, Shann has the pleasure of speaking with Chad Lawson - pianist, composer, podcaster, yogi, and breathing coach from Charlotte, NC. We discuss his new album, Breathe recorded at Abbey Road, and his experience with the intersection of music and wellness. Be sure to listen in for his relaxing guided breathing practice, a taste of what he shares with his LI...
How music can help calm anxiety 10.03.2023 26:45
633: In this week’s episode, we’re discussing how music has the power to transport you to a peaceful place, which is one of the reasons why it is so helpful for managing anxiety. Todays episode includes a guided breathing practice with relaxing music from our Tranquility album available on our Patreon. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3...
How to recover from exhaustion after a bout with anxiety 03.03.2023 22:49
632: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re responding to a question from our private Facebook Group about feeling tired and low after high anxiety. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp Give it a try and see why over 3 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy. Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhel...
Journaling practices to clear your mind and ease anxiety 24.02.2023 26:13
631: This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re responding to a question from our private Facebook Group about journaling: “I’ve never journaled before and would like to try it. What do you write and how do I start?” We are partnering with Pure Spectrum and have been testing their products for a couple of months before bringing them to you. Pure Spectrum is committed to cultivating and c...
Best of Anxiety Slayer: How to Cultivate Mindfulness and Calm Anxiety with Marc Lesser 17.02.2023 37:59
#630: In this popular replay, Shann introduces Anxiety Slayer listeners to Zen Teacher and CEO, Marc Lesser. Marc is the Co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute and the author of Seven practices of a mindful leader - Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen and several other books. He is also the host of the new Zen Bones Podcast. We begin our conversation by talking...
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