Anxiety Slayer updates

Overcoming PTSD an Interview with Author Michele Rosenthal

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:50:40 +0000

This week it is our pleasure to introduce you to Michele Rosenthal.

Michele Rosenthal teaches audiences how to create change they choose to conquer the past and create the future. Host of the radio program, Changing Direction, she is also the founder of HealMyPTSD.com. Her book, Before The World Intruded: Conquering the Past and Creating the Future, has been nominated for multiple awards. Her forthcoming book, "Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices To Reclaim Your Identity" will be available in 2014.

Interview Questions:

Please tell us about the cause of your Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What is PTSD?
Describe how this anxiety disorder impacted your life.
How did you overcome your experience with PTSD?
What anxiety reduction methods most helped you?
What was the most difficult aspect of eliminating anxiety?
How has your life changed now that you are anxiety-free?

We know you will enjoy listening to this empowering interview

You are welcome to listen here or (if your web browser doesn't support the podcast player) at iTunes:

Special Bonuses!

Michele invites you to claim a Free Download at www.healmyptsd.com
15 things No One Tells you about PTSD That you really want to know.

You can also listen to several supportive interviews at www.changeyouchoose.com

Find out more about Before the World Intruded here

We’re all individual in our traumas, but completely universal in our post-trauma experience. What you’re feeling many others do also. While you have to find your own unique healing path, there are some things every single one of us needs along the recovery journey: education, compassion, creativity, ideas, hope and belief to name a few. These things are critical in developing your personal strategy for moving forward after trauma. They’re also the cornerstones of my trauma recovery story…

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Ayurveda and Foods to Help Anxiety

admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:08:14 +0000

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In this week's podcast we are talking about foods and spices that can help you reduce anxiety according to Ayurveda.

Here are some key points:

Pay attention to what is going on in your body.

Vata body types are most prone to suffer from anxiety which is often provoked by dryness.

Gas, bloating and constipation are indications that Vata is increased in your body.

If there is a condition that is provoked by dryness we can gently apply the opposite for relief. For example: warm drinks, warm soups and slightly oily foods can help relieve dryness in the body.

The goal is to balance cold and dryness with warm, wet and slightly oily foods.
-Olive oil and Sesame oil
-Warming herbal teas like Chamomile & Fennel are supportive

Reduce caffeine
-Look into cereal coffees like Chicory or Barley as an alternative

All dairy products are nourishing for the disturbed Vata type
-Yogurt, warm milk with nutmeg

Experiment and play with new and healthy items in your kitchen

Empower yourself with simple, nourishing recipes to balance cold and dryness.

You can listen to the full podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player you can also listen on iTunes)

Coping with Mental Overload

admin — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:27:21 +0000

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In this Anxiety Slayer session we continue discussing your experiences and inquiries about suffering with anxiety from our posting on Facebook.

We posted:

Are you suffering with anxiety? Please share your concerns here and we'll address them in an upcoming Anxiety Slayer Session.

Community response:

"How can you remember anything, when everything comes at you so fast?"

Discussion:

In response to this question, you can't remember everything. When you feel like everything is coming at you too fast, it's time to stop.

When you're feeling mentally used up you have cut back on your responsibilities.
Sometimes the expectation to remember everything is setting the bar too high.
Be mindful of your expectations.

Suggestions for when your brain is full you can't take anything else in:

Stop and take a breath
Assess the situation
Write things down
Ask for help
Learn to delegate

You don't have carry the weight of everything on your shoulders.
When you're feeling like it's all to much, STOP and take a breath before you're made to stop.

Listen to the podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

Unless You’ve Had Anxiety…

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:03:13 +0000

you can never really know how it feels.

This week we're responding to a comment left on our Facebook page:

"People that haven't lived it will never understand the terror."

We respond with empathy and loving kindness. Here are a few talking points in this week's episode:

Open up a dialogue with someone you trust.
What have you learned through your experience with anxiety?
Those who have suffered with anxiety can open our hearts, support and empathize with others.
Commune with groups of people who understand.
Seek out supportive materials to help you calm your anxious mind.

When you feel overwhelmed with anxiety having understanding support is essential. Sometimes we've found help from "friends" we haven't even met. Insightful authors like Louise Hay and Claire Weeks have been witnesses and friends to thousands of people suffering with emotional pain, stress and anxiety.

In your search for understanding remember to look at blogs, podcasts, books and audio support. We recoomend that you gather a collection of supportive material from people who really do understand what you are going through - whether you know them or not.

Listen to the podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

For support with coping with anxiety take a look at our Anxiety Rescue Kit

I can't seem to escape worry

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:41:43 +0000

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“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.”

― Leo Buscaglia

We recently posted this question on our Facebook page: Are you suffering with anxiety? Please share your fear here and we'll address your concerns in an upcoming slayer session.

In this week's podcast we are continuing to offer self-help solutions to the anxiety questions we received in the comments on facebook.

This week's session: "I can't seem to escape worry. It seems no sooner does one worry end, then another replaces it."

Talking points for this week's episode:

Shann and Ananga share real life examples about the nature of worry.
We share how you can be rid of persistent unwanted thoughts by using Bach Flower Remedies & EFT Tapping.
Ask for help. Talk to someone you know, like and trust. Get your worry off your chest with a supportive witness.

EFT self-help script: "Even though it's in my nature to worry, I love and accept myself completely."

Listen to the podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

Resources to help address worry discussed in this podcast:

EFT Tapping for Anxiety Relief

Bach Flower Remedies: White Chestnut and Rescue Remedy

For further information on Bach Flower Remedies click here

White Chestnut - a natural flower essence for calming persistent unwanted thoughts

Bach Flower Remedies are distributed by Nelsons in the USA: www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com

UK based guests can buy Bach Flower Remedies at Boots, Holland & Barretts and Amazon

When Anxiety Makes Everything Too Much

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:46:37 +0000

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We recently posted this question on our Facebook page: Are you suffering with anxiety? Please share your fear here and we'll address your concerns in an upcoming slayer session.

Over the next few weeks we will be trying to offer some self-help solutions to the anxiety questions we received in the comments.

Here's the first question we received: "When I feel anxious I feel like everything is too much to cope with and that I am failing to manage."

Listen to the podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

Recommended Resources to help with this issue:

Letting Go: Meditation for Peace of Mind - download on iTunes here

The Anxiety Rescue Kit - tools for coping with overwhelm and anxiety

learning to trust the process

admin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:22:05 +0000

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I'm learning to trust the process...

For most of this lifetime I've tried to control my outcomes. I liked being the woman who made things happen. Not anymore. What I've noticed is that the more I try to push my agenda, the more anxious and agitated I become. Trying to manage every little thing is exhausting.

This year I've declared that I will do my best to trust the process of my personal and professional unfolding.

I define trusting the process by setting an intention and moving in the direction of what I wish to experience without attachment to the outcome. Admittedly, as a recovering type a perfectionist, this is something I have to recalibrate on a daily basis. The awareness of the controlling behavior I wish to change makes my old patterns easier to break.

Where are you trying to push for an outcome?
How is that working our for you?
What might happen if you set your intention and then let it unfold?
Where in your life can you make more time to trust and surrender?

How You Can Trust The Process

Set your intention
Make incremental action
Celebrate each step
Ask for support
Be grateful for every bit of the process
Marvel in your ability to trust and surrender
Do your best to remain unattached to the outcome

Loosen the reigns on your life. Take a deep breath and do your best to trust the process.

Listen to the podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

Help for When we Worry About Anxiety Symptoms being Something Else

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:13:56 +0000

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I have a lot of trouble believing myself when I tell myself it's just anxiety. When those pesky physical side effects kick in there's always a niggle of doubt - what if it's something else?

I understand it's my subconscious trying to protect me, but it still has a way of undermining all the good I'm doing - plaguing me with self doubt, which frustrates me to no end... I'm Using EFT, and yes it's helping, but it hasn't taken away those niggles....

Listen to the podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

Resources discussed in this podcast:

Using EFT for Anxiety Relief

For further information on Bach Flower Remedies click here

White Chestnut - a natural flower essence for calming persistent unwanted thoughts

Bach Flower Remedies are distributed by Nelsons in the USA: www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com

UK based guests can buy Bach Flower Remedies at Boots, Holland & Barretts and Amazon

Join us & learn EFT Tapping for Anxiety Relief

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:08:35 +0000

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On April 18th we will be spending 60 minutes teaching how you can use EFT to ease your anxiety - and we'd love it if you joined us.

In this experiential telecall you will:

1. Learn how to use EFT Tapping to ease stress & anxiety

2. Receive an EFT Tapping worksheet so you can practice what you learn after our call

3. Experience a gorgeous guided visualization to release tension and ease your mind.

Don't worry if you can't attend the live call - this supportive class will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registers.

Introducing EFT Tapping with the Anxiety Slayers Ananga Sivyer and Shann Vander Leek

April 18th, 2013
12noon US Eastern 5:00pm London Time

International TeleCall Line
$10 donation

To reserve your place now please use the PayPal button below

Once we receive your registration we will send you details of how to join us for the class.

After the class, we will also send you a recording of the event for you to keep and refer back to anytime you want to listen again.

When Illness Increases Anxiety

admin — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:04:25 +0000

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In this week's podcast we're answering a question that arrived in our inbox about illness and anxiety:

I am seeking your help again. This time is about anxiety during illness. I had a cough and cold that has resulted in pneumonia. I am safely on antibiotics now but continue to experience anxiety, especially around breathing as I am still congested, wheezy and slightly short of breath. My anxiety is very much under control in most areas of my life thanks to yoga, guided meditations, EFT, and a better understanding of how to pace my days to avoid overwhelm - until I get sick!

It seems even mild physical complaints can send me into a panic. I find coughs and colds particularly trying as I cannot use meditation techniques that focus on breathing during those times.

Any ideas that can relieve cough and cold symptoms, and also relieve anxiety when a cough makes breathing for relaxation a challenge? Finally, any tips for working through health anxiety in general?

Thanks so much for all you do. I've never felt 'alone' with my anxiety since I found Anxiety Slayer!

Listen to the full podcast here:

(if your browser doesn't show the podcast player please listen on iTunes)

Anxiety Slayer updates

Overcoming PTSD an Interview with Author Michele Rosenthal

Interview Questions:

Special Bonuses!

Find out more about Before the World Intruded here

Ayurveda and Foods to Help Anxiety

Further reading on Ayurveda and Anxiety Relief:

Coping with Mental Overload

Unless You’ve Had Anxiety…

I can't seem to escape worry

Resources to help address worry discussed in this podcast:

When Anxiety Makes Everything Too Much

learning to trust the process

How You Can Trust The Process

Help for When we Worry About Anxiety Symptoms being Something Else

Resources discussed in this podcast:

Join us & learn EFT Tapping for Anxiety Relief

When Illness Increases Anxiety