Anxiety Slayer

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 a

#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.

In this episode, we’re talking about the different ways anxiety can shrink our lives, and how to push back and regain ground.   ANXIETY SLAYER IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP Have you told yourself that therapy is too expensive?  We Understand. 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. Therapy is excellent for learning positive coping skills and how to set boundaries; and empowers you to be the best version of yourself With over 30,000 therapists, BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform Simply join a session with the click of a button! Your well-being is worth it. Visit  betterhelp.com/slayer  today to get 10% off your first month.

#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.  

#726 We hope you enjoy this Guided Relaxation from our Peace album Beyond the Clouds is a guided relaxation for anxiety relief and respite from anxious racing thoughts. This practice is lead by Shann with music by Ananga.   Join us on our Patreon We have over 200 downloads available on Patreon including all of our guided relaxations, Tapping Sessions, and extra resources for calming your anxiety. Learn more at patreon.com/anxietyslayer

#725 This week we’re discussing how to take good care of your nervous system. Many people are feeling the stress of current events. Listen in for valuable suggestions to help you look after yourself if you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.   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.

#724 This week on Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about something we get asked a lot, how to live well when anxious thoughts are breaking in to our mind.   Thanks for listening!    For support with starting a daily calming practice, you can join our popular online course, Small Steps to Big Change which is available on our Patreon along with over 200 guided relaxations, Tapping Sessions and classes to help you slay your anxiety.

#723 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how having a regular anxiety calming practice can help you feel calm and present as you begin the New Year.   This show is sponsored by BetterHelp  What do you want your 2025 story to be? Every January is an invitation to start fresh. Perhaps there’s a part of your life that you are looking to change. And while we’re not big on recommending resolutions, setting positive intentions and working with a therapist can be super helpful and you navigate the days ahead. BetterHelp is fully online, making therapy affordable and convenient, serving over 5 million people worldwide.   Write your story, with BetterHelp. Visit  betterhelp.com/slayer  today to get 10% off your first month.  

Happy New Year! This week, on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re talking about how New Year’s Resolutions can cause additional stress and anxiety and what you can do instead.

#721 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're sharing our favorite tips for calming anxiety during the holiday season. This episode includes a self-care guided practice for busy times.   This show is sponsored by BetterHelp  Therapy is a great way to bring yourself some comfort that never goes away even during the winter months and holiday season. Therapy is great for learning positive coping skills, how to set boundaries, and it empowers you to be the best version of yourself.  Give better help a try, it's entirely online, convenient, and flexible. All you have to do is fill out a brief questionnaire, and you'll get matched with a licensed therapist.  Find comfort this December with Better Help  Visit BetterHelp.com/slayer today to get 10% off your first month.

#720 This week we're sharing our Grounding Breath guided relaxation to help you find some moments of peace in all of the hustle of this holiday season. Please share with anyone who you think might find it helpful. You can find more of our guided meditations here and on our Patreon.