Anxiety Slayer

596: This week on Anxiety Slayer, we’re sharing a guided Tapping Session for calming unwanted thoughts. Listen in and Tap with us to feel more peaceful and free from looping anxious thoughts. You can find all our Guided Tapping Sessions and guided meditations on our Patreon at Patreon.com/anxietyslayer   Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to. It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

#595 Today Shann is speaking with Dr. Dain Heer, co-founder of Access Consciousness about how our points of view can really stick us and cause anxiety and what we can do about it! Whether he’s inspiring a room of people eager to change their lives, talking to media, or engaging with viewers through his social media channels, Dain has one target: to change the world! How does it get any better than that? Today, Dain will teach us about POVADS the new dynamic clearing that is shaking things up for consciousness so much so that he and cofounder Gary Douglas added it to the Access Consciousness clearing statement.   Points covered in this episode What are literal and emotional POVADS - “points of view you’re avoiding and defending” How is what we are avoiding and defending contributing to anxiety and getting twisted up in our lives? A process can we practice to eliminate them. Why the biggest killer on the planet is judgment, especially the judgment of ourselves.   Learn more about Access Consciousness, The

594: This week on Anxiety Slayer, we’re continuing our discussion on how to work with unwanted thoughts and responding to a couple of questions from our private Facebook group.   Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

593: Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer podcast. One of the questions we get asked most is how to handle unwanted thoughts. Throughout June we’ll be discussing how our thoughts color our experiences, how they can get out of control, and what helps settle our thoughts and bring more peace to our minds.   Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

592 Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer podcast, in this week's episode we're talking about Ayurveda and the Mind by Dr David Frawley, and sharing some of our favourite quotes and insights that have helped us with anxiety.     Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

591: Today Shann is speaking with Lopa van der Mersch, Ayurvedic practitioner and Founder of Rasa about reclaiming our precious energy, her journey from cult member to CEO, and why adaptogenic coffee alternatives help you cope with stress better.     Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer    

Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer podcast, as May is mental health awareness month, we’re going to be talking about understanding mental health and where to find support. Many of this month’s episodes are in response to questions about mental health from our private Facebook group. Here’s our second question: “How to summon up the motivation to help yourself, or practice self-care when you are so low or anxious you don’t feel like doing anything. What the best first steps might be and how to talk yourself into doing them.”   Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours. 

#589 Welcome back to the Anxiety Slayer podcast, as May is mental health awareness month, we’re going to be talking about understanding mental health and where to find support. Many of this month’s episodes are in response to questions about mental health from our private Facebook group.   Here’s our first question: “Is it normal to feel depressed when anxiety kicks in, sometimes I wonder if I'm bi-polar. some days I have so much energy and the next day, I'm lying on the sofa unable to do anything, feeling depressed and that scares me.”   Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in und

#588 This week on the Anxiety Slayer podcast we are sharing a guided relaxation to help you escape the throes of anxiety. We hope you find some peace while listening in. Rest awhile and know that you can listen in anytime you're feeling stressed. 

#587 Today Shann is speaking with millennial psychotherapist Tess Brigham about her expert insights on the challenges young adults are uniquely facing during these unprecedented times. Tess Brigham specializes in helping millennials discover their unique life path. Tess is a vital resource for those who may be feeling stuck, uninspired, or uncertain by where they are in life. She brings her experience within the worlds of psychotherapy and coaching together to work with young adults on relationships, mental health and career development. She has written the Quarter Life Crisis Handbook, and has been featured in Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, NBC, Real Simple, and more.

#586 This week at Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about the different faces of anxiety that can shrink our lives. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

#585 This week at Anxiety Slayer, we’re talking about how to reclaim peace and space from anxious thoughts about the future. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

#584 In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the benefit of some mental clearing and reflection and how Tapping can help us with some emotional Spring cleaning. This episode of Anxiety Slayer is sponsored by Meomind Meomind is a mental health app that gives you access to an extensive audio library of recorded one-on-one therapy sessions with handpicked, licensed therapists. That means you can get professional help right now, in your earbuds. Did you know that you can get full access to the entire Meomind library, totally free? AND you can listen anytime, anywhere. Listen to therapy in the gym, while you walk your dog or when you just want to relax.   If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply work stress, Meomind has tons of sessions that are customized to every situation. You get to browse and choose what suits you the best.   Start listening to therapy today with the Meomind app, available on the App Store and Play Store.    

#583 Today Shann is speaking with Eric Zimmer about the foundational habits of spiritual transformation. Eric is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, he was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing long jail sentences. In the years since he has found a way to recover from addiction and build a life in which he thrives as a behavior coach, Interfaith Spiritual Director, host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed, and creator of the Spiritual Habits Program. Points covered in this episode: The four principles that make it easy to build any habit. Find out the key qualities that foster learning and growth in everyone. How to drop resistance and free ourselves from suffering. Release the three things that all unhappy people hold on to. How to step out of the all-or-nothing thinking that’s keeping you stuck. Learn more about Eric's offerings including his Spiritual Habits prog

#582 In this weeks Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re exploring the Ayurvedic body clock and how it can help us build a routine to calm anxiety. Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/slayer  

#581 Today we're talking about how the Spring season can help us nourish our mental and physical health. Spring is the season that brings hope and energy, as nature blossoms around us and the air begins to warm up, we are invited to get outside more and stretch and breathe. It's also a time that encourages reflection on our personal growth, and aspirations.   Today’s Anxiety Slayer podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp    BetterHelp wants to remind you that you matter just as much as everyone else does, and therapy is a great way to make sure you show up for yourself.      BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to.  It’s much more affordable than in-person therapy and you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours.    Give it a try and see why over 2 million people have used BetterHelp online therapy.    Special offer for Anxiety Slayer listeners, get 10% off your first month at

#580 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, we’re sharing a guided practice for cultivating joy spoken by Shann with music by Ananga.   If you enjoyed the guided relaxation in this episode, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron! We have over 100 Anxiety Slayer downloads available on Patreon including our guided relaxations, Tapping Sessions, teachings from Ayurveda, and extra resources for calming your anxiety. Learn more at patreon.com/anxietyslayer

#579: This week Shann is speaking with Brett Newski, musician, artist, and the author of It’s Hard To Be A Person: defeating anxiety, surviving the world, and having more fun. Brett has a reputation for having a light-hearted attitude even when dealing with heavy topics. Points Covered in the Episode: How making fun of his anxiety and depression helped him thrive as an artist, musician, and author. Therapeutic benefits of sharing his formerly private and heavy feelings out into the world. Helpful strategies to help us avoid the pitfalls of living in our heads. Advice for how young people can have more fun while dealing with the chaotic world we live in. Get a copy of It's Hard to Be a Person: defeating anxiety, surviving the world, and having more fun wherever books are sold. You can also get Brett’s Guide to Defeating Anxiety when you sign up for his newsletter at www.BrettNewski.com  

#578 This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing the practice of tuning up your personal awareness by practicing one of our favorite daily rituals to relieve stress and anxiety.   If you enjoyed the guided relaxation in this episode, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron! We have over 100 Anxiety Slayer downloads available on Patreon including our guided relaxations, Tapping Sessions, teachings from Ayurveda, and extra resources for calming your anxiety. Learn more at patreon.com/anxietyslayer

#577 In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re inviting you to cultivate more joy in your life.     Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at different times and varying degrees in their lives. This doesn’t mean that your every waking hour has to be anxiety-ridden.  You can learn to manage anxiety and enjoy a full and happy life.     Did you know that you can support Anxiety Slayer on Patreon for as little as $5 each month and over 100 Anxiety Slayer Extras? Learn more at patreon.com/anxietyslayer