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The pitfall of journaling when you’re living with anxiety
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22:40#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.By Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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Embracing Calming Practices During Challenging Times
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32:08#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 c…
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How to listen to your nervous system and respond with care
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18:41#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 su…
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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.By Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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How to support yourself when everything feels too much
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25:20Feeling 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 o…
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#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.By Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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Navigating Overwhelm: Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Emotional Health
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20:19#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 bett…
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#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/anxietyslayerBy Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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How we fuel our anxiety without realizing it
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26:09#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 sponso…
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Guided Relaxation for Calming Anxious Thoughts
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10:03#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…
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How to love up your nervous system during times of uncertainty
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24:30#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 ther…
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#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 guid…
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Starting your new year with anxiety calming practices
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25:53#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 look…
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How New Year Resolutions can increase anxiety
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24:47Happy 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.By Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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#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…
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Guided Relaxation for finding moments of calm during the holiday season
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6:09#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.By Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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How to calm social anxiety in the holiday season
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17:40#719 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how to care for yourself if you struggle with social anxiety during the holiday season. Related Resource: To learn EFT Tapping as described in this episode you can get our Freedom from Social Anxiety Online CourseBy Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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How to Prepare for Holiday Travel and Manage Anxiety
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25:57#718 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re talking about how you can prepare for travel during the holidays and minimize anxiety. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp This month is all about gratitude. We have so many people in our life that show up to support us, whether that be good friends, or therapists, so here's a reminder to give so…
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How to find balance when you pick up anxiety from others
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21:43#717 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re talking about how sensitive people living with anxiety can become easily overwhelmed by their environment, the media, and the emotions of those around them. Listen in for tips and suggestions to help you learn how to shield yourself from external triggers that bring on anxiety.…
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Guided Meditation: Support for when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety
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10:38#716 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we are sharing a guided relaxation to help you relax when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety. We hope you find some peace while listening in. To celebrate our 15-year anniversary, all of the courses in the Anxiety Slayer Academy are half price! If there is a course you've been thinking of enrolling in, this…
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How to regain balance when anxiety gets triggered
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21:26#715 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we're talking about how you can support yourself when anxiety gets triggered. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp This month is all about gratitude. We have so many people in our life that show up to support us, whether that be good friends, or therapists, so here's a reminder to give some thanks to the…
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#714 In our 15th anniversary episode of Anxiety Slayer, we share a conversation about our friendship and experience together over the last 15 years: how we met, our podcasting journey, some of our favorite moments, the recognition we've received. To celebrate our 15-year anniversary, all of the courses in the Anxiety Slayer Academy are half price! …
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Avoid these anxiety triggers for a peaceful mind
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26:45#713 In this week’s episode, we’re covering five common causes of anxiety to be mindful of. Listen in to know the triggers to look out for and how to stop them from escalating your anxiety.By Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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How self-compassion can help you calm your anxiety
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30:52#712 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring the power of self-compassion when navigating through stress and anxiety. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp What’s something that scares you? Halloween lets us have fun with what scares us. But what about those fears that don't involve ghouls and ghosts? Sometimes the scariest thing is…
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Choosing the gentle path when living with anxiety
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32:41#711 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring how you can be more gentle with yourself when living with stress and anxiety. Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, please consider exploring our Patreon for loads of Anxiety Slayer Extras for calming anxiety including exclusive posts, guided meditations, Tapping sessions, popul…
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