Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief

Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety

Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve.The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of daily guided meditation, mindfulness sessions, and sleep hypnosis tracks designed to help you find genuine relief. Whether you need a quick 10-minute session to defuse stress or a long, guided hypnosis track to overcome insomnia, this show is your daily resource for peace.Join Martin Hewlett, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (GQHP), as he uses his soothing voice and relaxing soundscapes to guide you toward a life of less stress and more emotional control. I n these episodes, you will learn how to: • Master the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique to stop panic attacks instantly. • Build unshakeable confidence and self-esteem through positive affirmations. • Regulate your nervous system to manage feelings of overwhelm. • Let go of past trauma and embrace a happier future. • Take back control over your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.Subscribe today for new, short-form mindfulness episodes and start your journey to a calmer mind. Want personalized support? Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Hypnotherapy session with Martin: https://calendly.com/calminganxiety/zoom-hypnotherapyJoin our Community: Share your journey in the Calming Anxiety Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmingAnxiety/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    Deep Sleep for Overthinking A 10-Minute Anxiety Relief Guided Meditation

    Deep Sleep for Overthinking: A 10-Minute Anxiety Relief Guided MeditationAre you struggling to quiet a racing mind before bed? If your "what-ifs" are keeping you from the rest you deserve, this session is your nervous system reset.In today’s solo show, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful somatic sleep-maxing protocol. By shifting from cognitive "overdrive" to pure physical sensation, we bypass the amygdala and signal to your brain that it is safe to drift into deep physiological recovery. Whether you are dealing with nighttime anxiety, work stress, or just need a better sleep hygiene routine, this 10-minute guided meditation is designed to bore the brain into a state of blissful stillness.Inside This Episode:0:00 – Breathwork for Immediate Calm2:00 – The Somatic Nervous System Reset (Body Scan: Feet to Thighs)4:52 – The "Mental Archive" Visualization5:35 – Sleep Affirmations for a Quiet Mind8:24 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Better Sleep9:46 – Heartfelt Outro & Community CTATonight’s Internal Affirmations:"I am safe, I am grounded, I am here.""My bed is a sanctuary, not a place for worry time.""I release the need to solve tomorrow's problems tonight."A Note from Martin:Thank you for trusting me with your rest tonight. Healing isn't always a straight line, but every time you choose to sit (or lie) in stillness, you are moving forward. If this session helped you find a moment of peace, please subscribe and hit the notification bell. With a back catalogue of over 2,300 shows, there is always a "coffee break for the soul" waiting for you.Explore the full Anxiety Breaker Course at: calminganxiety.fmBe Kind to Yourself. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    10 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Panic Attack Help Nervous System Mastery & Deeper Clarity (Part 3)

    Panic Attack Help: Nervous System Mastery & Deeper Clarity (Part 3) You have traveled through the storm, and now the clouds are beginning to part. While Part 1 focused on finding the switch to quiet the noise and Part 2 prioritized repairing the stress loop, today is your ascent. We are no longer just managing or coping; we are stepping into true Nervous System Mastery. In this final chapter of our series, clinical hypnotherapist Martin guides you to plant a mental flag at your "peak of peace". From this new vantage point, you will learn to shift your perspective so that old worries, frantic thoughts, and the shadows of panic appear like tiny ants in the valley below. You are moving from the heavy weight of survival mode into the soaring freedom of absolute clarity. In This Episode, You Will Experience:Victory Breathing: A sharp, energized inhale designed to anchor your power and flood your system with emotional strength. The Mental Flag Visualization: A hypnotic process to plant an emotional anchor at the summit of your progress. Triumphant Release: Using a 6-second controlled exhale to let go of the last remnants of doubt. 3 Daily Caring Tips for Absolute Clarity:The "I Have Arrived" Anchor: Use a physical touch-point (pressing thumb and forefinger) to instantly recall this state of peak calm. Strategic Stillness: Give yourself 60 seconds of internal, absolute silence to reset the decision-making brain and preserve vagal tone. The Gratitude Circuit: Before opening your eyes, name three things you are grateful for to flood your system with dopamine and oxytocin. Affirmations for Mastery:"I have arrived in a place of total peace." "I am the master of my internal environment." "My clarity is my strength, and I carry it with me everywhere." Complete your journey. If you are ready to fully commit to the journey of trauma-informed brain rewiring, come and join our community and explore the full Anxiety Breaker Course. Your support matters. This show is a grass-roots effort—just Martin, a microphone, and a laptop in a van. If this series helped you, please rate, review, and subscribe to help us reach those still searching for their own peak of peace. Smile often, walk with your head held high, and to your beautiful self... be kind. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    11 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Anxiety Relief Nervous System Reset and Vagus Nerve Healing (Part 2 of 3)

    If you feel like you’ve been living on autopilot in a constant state of high alert, your body is likely stuck in a stress loop. In part two of our series on finding deeper clarity, we move beyond simple relaxation to initiate a full nervous system reset. We are shifting from "fight-or-flight" survival mode into the parasympathetic activation mode—the essential space for rest and repair. Host Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, guides you through a powerful session designed to stop the "digital spiral" and give your vagus nerve the signal it needs to heal. This episode features a modified NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) protocol combined with vagal tone stimulation, providing the missing link in long-term anxiety recovery. In This Episode, You Will Experience: The 4-2-6 Breathing Rhythm: A biological lever to lower cortisol and activate the vagus nerve.Modified NSDR & Hypnosis: A guided visualization to create a "silent sanctuary" and a safe place for permanent positive change.Somatic Rewiring: Techniques to release tension in the jaw, shoulders, and neck while building a new sense of "felt safety".3 Daily Caring Tips for Vagus Nerve Health: The Cold Water Splash: A 30-second splash to the face to trigger the diving reflex and reset your heart rate.Peripheral Gaze: Shifting your vision to the farthest point in the room to signal to your brain that there is no immediate threat.Vocal Vibration: Humming or chanting to stimulate the vagus nerve directly through the back of the throat.Affirmations for Balance: "I am safe to inhabit my body." "My nervous system is returning to a state of balance and peace." "I trust my body's ability to heal and regulate." Ready for deeper healing? Explore our full Anxiety Breaker Course and trauma-informed brain rewiring tools at calminganxiety.fm. If this session helped you, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Sharing this episode with friends and family helps us reach more people in their time of need. Be kind to your beautiful self. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    10 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    I Can’t Calm Down – 5 Minute Breathing Exercise for Instant Relief

    Have you ever felt like you just can't calm down? When your chest feels tight and your mind is racing, you don't need theory—you need a biological reset. In this 5-minute "Pocket Podcast," Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former paramedic) guides you through a tactical breathing technique designed to act as a "brake pedal" for your nervous system. By using the 1:2 ratio breathing method (inhaling for 3 and exhaling for 6), we signal to your brain that the danger has passed. This isn't just meditation; it's a biological shift to bring you back to yourself. Inside this Micro-Reset:The 3-6 Breath: A guided walkthrough of the 1:2 ratio to slow your heart rate. Somatic Grounding: Phrases to help you detach from stormy thoughts and find your "steady ground". 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical advice on "lowering the bar," intentional hydration, and releasing physical tension. "Physical softness leads to mental softness." Give yourself five minutes to release the tension you no longer need to carry. Timestamps & Chapters:0:00 – The Emergency Reset: Why you can't "think" your way out of panic.0:30 – The 1:2 Ratio: Using your breath as a nervous system brake pedal.1:45 – Affirmations for Detaching from Racing Thoughts.3:25 – 3 Acts of Kindness: Practical tips for a heavier day.4:30 – Next Steps for Your Calm Journey.Resources & Support:The Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course: Get deeper, lasting relief at calminganxiety.fm. Explore the Archive: Dive into over 2,300 episodes designed to help you breathe easier. Join the Community: Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear, "You are safe here." Be kind to yourself today. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    5 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Panic Attack Help A Guided Breathing Anchor for Instant Calm (Part 1 of 3)

    Are you feeling stuck in survival mode, battling a racing heart, or overwhelmed by digital overload? In today’s episode, we step away from the noise and focus on somatic healing to bring your body back to a state of safety.Using Coherent Breathing, a science-backed biological hack, we aim to balance your heart rate variability and exit the "fight or flight" response. This is Part 1 of our organic 3-part series designed to help you move from immediate panic attack relief to long-term nervous system regulation.What You’ll Experience: The Somatic Manual Override: A guided walkthrough of Coherent Breathing ($5$s inhale / $5$s exhale) to stop shallow chest breathing and signal safety to your brain.The Anchor Visualization: A powerful mental tool to help you remain steady amidst fragmented attention and external chaos.Affirmations for Stability: Internalize phrases like "I am the calm center of my own life" to reclaim your self-worth and peace.Daily Affirmations Included: "I am the calm center of my own life.""I am returning to my natural state of peace.""I release the need to control things that are not mine to carry."3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life: The Two-Minute Tech Fast: Prioritize silence before engaging with digital feeds to reduce cortisol spikes.Soften the Gaze: Look at the horizon to tell your brain there is no immediate threat, a simple hack for hypervigilance.Hydrate with Intent: Use the sensation of drinking water as a somatic grounding technique to stay present.Listen now to begin your journey from panic to peace. ---Timestamps: 00:00 – Immediate Panic Relief: Entering a safe space.01:30 – Coherent Breathing: The biological hack for anxiety relief.05:00 – Guided Visualization: Building your internal anchor.07:30 – Affirmations for Mental Clarity.09:00 – 3 Tips for a Happier Life.Resources:Find the full Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fm.Be kind to yourself. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    11 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Stop a Panic Attack Fast 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Immediate Relief & Anxiety Control

    If you feel like you’re losing control right now, take a deep breath. You are safe. Whether you are searching for how to stop a panic attack instantly or you’re in the middle of a wave of overwhelming anxiety, this session is your "SOS" reset button.In this episode, Martin—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—guides you through proven vagus nerve stimulation techniques to turn off your fight-or-flight response. Using the 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing method, a systematic body scan, and powerful affirmations, you will learn to rewire your brain’s response to fear and regain physical awareness.This session is designed to be your silent superpower—a simple, effective tool you can use anywhere, anytime, to move from panic to peace.Chapter Timings00:00 – Emergency Reset: Immediate Calm for Panic01:00 – 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing: Vagus Nerve Stimulation02:40 – Systematic Body Scan for Physical Relaxation05:00 – Affirmations for Anxiety Relief & Mental Reset07:50 – Guided Imagery: Your Mental Sanctuary08:45 – 3 Daily Self-Care Tips for Long-Term Peace09:40 – Bringing Awareness Back to the RoomPowerful Affirmations for Anxiety ReliefFocus on these words as you exhale to soften your body and calm your nervous system:"This feeling is temporary and it is passing now.""I am the mountain and these feelings are just clouds passing by.""I have the power to calm my nervous system."3 Daily Self-Care TipsIncorporate these "anxiety hacks" into your routine to lower cortisol and stay grounded:The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: Identify five things you can see and four you can touch to stay in the present moment.Hydration & Minerals: Sip cold water; the cooling sensation acts as a natural reset for your system.Digital Boundaries: Practice one hour of no screen time before bed to lower cortisol levels and improve sleep. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    10 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Morning Anxiety Relief : The 5-Minute Grounding Routine for Dread

    If you are currently thinking, "I woke up with anxiety" and you need to stop morning dread fast, this session is for you. That heavy, racing feeling in your chest the moment you open your eyes is a cortisol surge, and we are going to dial it back together.Join clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett for a 5-minute morning anxiety relief session designed to calm your nervous system and reset your vagus nerve. This guided meditation for morning anxiety uses somatic grounding and non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) to help you step out of the "what-ifs" and back into the present moment. 🕒 Morning Recovery Path (Time Chapters):0:00 – Morning Anxiety Relief: Understanding the cortisol spike.0:40 – Vagus Nerve Reset: Using the physiological sigh with a "push" to reset your system.1:30 – NSDR in Action: Teaching your body to turn off the alarm.2:10 – Somatic Calm Visualization: Coating your nerves in calm and warmth.2:30 – Morning Affirmations: Internal words to stop anticipatory stress.3:20 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical habits to stop the daily scroll.4:10 – Outro & Lifelong Control: Access the 5-part course at calminganxiety.fm.🧠 Morning Affirmations for Dread:Repeat these internally to signal to your brain that you are safe:"This morning surge is just a feeling and feelings always pass.""I have survived a hundred percent of my hardest mornings.""I am stepping out of the dread and into the present moment."💡 3 Caring Tips for a Regulated Day:The Daily Scrawl: Keep your phone off for twenty minutes to block out the world's noise.Cold Water Shock: Freezing water on your face acts as a physical reset button.Step into the Light: Stand by a window or go outside for two minutes to signal the night is over.Regain lifelong control of your peace. Visit calminganxiety.fm for a deep guided hypnosis course to overcome negative thinking. #MorningAnxiety #MorningDread #CortisolSpike #VagusNerveReset #StopMorningAnxiety #SomaticGrounding #MorningAnxietyRelief 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

    5 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    Help Me Sleep A 10-Minute Talk Down for a Racing Mind and Restless Body

    If you are lying awake right now thinking "Help me sleep" because you can't stop overthinking, this session is specifically for you. Clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett provides a sleep talk down to help you fall asleep fast and quiet a loud mind. This guided sleep meditation uses somatic grounding and self-love affirmations to move you from anxiety at night into a deep, restful slumber. Perfect for those struggling with insomnia, nighttime panic, or simply feeling overwhelmed and wired but tired. 🕒 Your Path to Sleep (Time Chapters):0:00 – Help Me Sleep: Immediate re-orientation for a racing mind.1:15 – Somatic Reset for Sleep: Moving from fight or flight to rest and digest.2:10 – The Physiological Sigh: The fastest biological way to calm your brain for sleep.3:30 – Deep Muscle Relaxation: Releasing tension in the jaw and body for cognitive recovery.5:15 – Sleep & Self-Worth Affirmations: Quietly reprogramming your subconscious mind.8:30 – 3 Sleep Infrastructure Tips: Clinical advice for nighttime anxiety.9:45 – Outro & Lifelong Control: Restoring your peace at calminganxiety.fm.🧠 Subconscious Sleep Affirmations Included:Repeat these internally to signal safety to your nervous system:"I have done enough today and I am enough as I am.""I deserve this rest and I am safe within the sanctuary of my mind.""My nervous system is returning to its natural state of peaceful calm.""I release the need to control the future; I am worthy of this stillness."💡 3 Caring Tips for Insomnia Relief:Sip and Settle: Slow swallowing triggers the vagus nerve to stay in a rest state.The Environment Pivot: Moving to a chair for five minutes can break the cognitive loop of insomnia.The Sensory Anchor: The 5-4-3-2-1 reset pulls you out of the future and into the safety of the moment.Master your sleep and regain lifelong control. Visit calminganxiety.fm for clinical toolkits to end nighttime overthinking. #HelpMeSleep #SleepTalkDown #StopOverthinking #SleepHypnosis #InsomniaRelief #QuietARacingMind 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

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Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve.The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of daily guided meditation, mindfulness sessions, and sleep hypnosis tracks designed to help you find genuine relief. Whether you need a quick 10-minute session to defuse stress or a long, guided hypnosis track to overcome insomnia, this show is your daily resource for peace.Join Martin Hewlett, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (GQHP), as he uses his soothing voice and relaxing soundscapes to guide you toward a life of less stress and more emotional control. I n these episodes, you will learn how to: • Master the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique to stop panic attacks instantly. • Build unshakeable confidence and self-esteem through positive affirmations. • Regulate your nervous system to manage feelings of overwhelm. • Let go of past trauma and embrace a happier future. • Take back control over your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.Subscribe today for new, short-form mindfulness episodes and start your journey to a calmer mind. Want personalized support? Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Hypnotherapy session with Martin: https://calendly.com/calminganxiety/zoom-hypnotherapyJoin our Community: Share your journey in the Calming Anxiety Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmingAnxiety/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.

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