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

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

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.

Episodes

Gratitude Affirmations: Choosing to See The Beautiy

January 19, 2026 • 11 mins
Join host Martin Hewlett for a gentle, transformative session dedicated to shifting your perspective from lack to abundance. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we explore the concept that our mindset is like a pair of glasses—sometimes we just need to wipe away the smudge of stress to see the world clearly again.
Whether you are struggling with low mood or simply looking to build a resilient morning gratitude routine, this guided m...
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Beat The Blues Positive Energy Meditation to Reset Your Day

January 18, 2026 • 10 mins
A special 10-minute session to combat "Blue Monday" or any day where you need to clear negativity and raise your vibration.
Join host Martin Hewlett for a gentle yet powerful guided meditation designed to help you shift your mindset from surviving to thriving. Whether the world feels heavy or you simply need a morning reset, this session offers a safe space to reclaim your inner power.


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Blue Monday Antidote: Turning Grey Skies Gold

January 17, 2026 • 10 mins
Tomorrow, the news and social media might tell you it is "Blue Monday"—statistically the saddest day of the year. But here is the secret: that is just a story. You do not have to read from that script.In this protective and uplifting guided meditation, Martin helps you create your own weather. Instead of bracing against the January cold, we will ignite a warm, internal light that acts as a shield against negativity.In this session,...
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The 4-Minute Vagal Flip Social Anxiety Reset

January 17, 2026 • 3 mins
The 4-Minute Vagus Nerve Flip: Reset Social Anxiety with NSDR & Physiological SighsStop the social anxiety spiral in under 4 minutes. In this guided reset, you will use the "Vagal Flip" and physiological sighs to offload carbon dioxide, signal safety to your amygdala, and enter a state of active Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR). Whether you're in a crowded room or preparing for a high-stakes meeting, this somatic tracking session pro...
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Failed Resolutions? The Gentle Way to Restart

January 16, 2026 • 10 mins
Has the shiny, frantic energy of the New Year already started to fade? If you are suffering from a "resolution hangover" or feeling the heavy blanket of guilt because you’ve missed a workout or broken a promise to yourself—pause. You haven't ruined your year; you have simply proven you are human.In this soothing 10-minute guided meditation, Martin helps you stop the shame spiral and hit the "soft reset" button. We won't shout at ou...
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10 Minute Guided Meditation for Self Love & Mindful Clarity (Part 3)

January 15, 2026 • 8 mins
In a world that demands constant action, we often forget that our true power lies in stillness. Welcome to Part 3 of our Calming Anxiety mini-series.
Today, Martin (your host and clinical hypnotherapist) guides you through a powerful session on shifting your focus from "doing" to simply "being". If you struggle with the pressure to be the perfect worker, parent, or partner, this episode invites you to take off the mask and find rest...
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Anxiety Relief: Mid-Day Calm in 4 Minutes

January 15, 2026 • 4 mins
4 Minutes of Instant Calm: The Physiological Sigh CircuitDo you feel like the urgency of the day is taking over?Stop for just four minutes to reset your nervous system and reclaim your focus. In this "Pocket Podcast" circuit, we move from the noise of your to-do list into a state of intentional calm. Using the science-backed physiological sigh, you will learn how to send a physical signal to your brain that you are safe.Whether you...
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Racing Mind Stop Anxiety Fast with The Anchor Breath (Part 2)

January 14, 2026 • 10 mins
Is your mind constantly racing? In Part 2 of this Calming Anxiety mini-series, Martin, your host and clinical hypnotherapist, returns to the most fundamental tool we possess to stop the drift of anxiety: the breath.



If you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to switch off, this 10-minute session provides a sanctuary to reset. We move beyond simple breathing into a powerful grounding technique known as The Anchor Breath.



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Letting Go of Fear and Panic 10 Minute Meditation (Part 1)

January 13, 2026 • 10 mins
Are you looking to stop panic attacks instantly or find immediate relief from a racing mind? In this powerful 10-minute session of Calming Anxiety, Martin, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, guides you through a gentle yet effective meditation designed to reset your nervous system and help you let go of fear.



Whether you are a regular listener or found us by searching for "guided meditation for stress relief," this episode is your sanctuar...
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Stop a Panic Attack The 3-6-9 Stealth Method

January 13, 2026 • 3 mins
Stop a panic attack or social anxiety instantly without anyone noticing. In this "Pocket Podcast," former paramedic Martin Hewlett teaches you the 3-6-9 Stealth Method—a physiological breathing hack designed for invisible, quiet control.
Whether you are in a crowded room, a stressful meeting, or at a dinner, that rising wave of heat and racing heart can be managed discreetly. By prioritizing a long exhale, you send a biological "all...
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Digital Detox Clear Your 'Mental Cache' (10 Min Reset)

January 12, 2026 • 11 mins
In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we step away from the relentless stream of the digital world. Living in the age of AI and infinite scrolling often demands that we are constantly "on," processing data and optimizing every second. This session serves as a vital ceasefire with technology, helping you disconnect from the algorithms and reconnect with your innate intelligence.


Martin guides you through a 10-minute meditation designe...
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The Gut-Brain Revolution: 10 Minute Vagus Nerve Meditation for Anxiety Relief & Healing

January 11, 2026 • 10 mins
Heal the silent conversation between your mind and your body in just 10 minutes

.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we journey inward to explore the "Gut-Brain Revolution"—a soothing session designed to relax the Vagus Nerve and plant seeds of calmness in your inner garden. We often treat our minds and bodies as separate, but they are constantly communicating. This guided meditation gently unties the knots of worry in your stomach ...
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Sleep Maxxing 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Deep Recovery, NSDR & Vagus Nerve Reset

January 11, 2026 • 10 mins
Are you ready to power down? You’ve managed your light exposure, timed your caffeine, and optimized your environment. Now, the calculation phase ends, and the surrender begins.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond standard relaxation into Sleep Maxxing—a guided protocol designed to manually switch your operating system from sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest).In this 10-minute deep recove...
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The Nice Trap Overcoming People Pleasing & The Fawn Response (Nervous System Reset Ep 4)

January 9, 2026 • 10 mins
Do you apologize when someone else bumps into you? Do you scan the room to ensure everyone else is happy, leaving yourself exhausted and invisible?This isn't just "being nice"—it is a biological survival strategy known as the Fawn Response.In the final episode of our Nervous System Reset mini-series, we tackle the hidden trauma response of People Pleasing. We move beyond the mindset of "just say no" and use Somatic Healing to teach...
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Calming the Racing Mind Deactivating Fight or Flight (Nervous System Reset Ep 3)

January 8, 2026 • 11 mins
Is your heart pounding, your mind racing, and your body filled with an urgent need to run? You aren't losing your mind—you are stuck in a "Fight or Flight" loop.If you are experiencing a panic attack, high-functioning anxiety, or the feeling of being overwhelmed, this episode is your emergency brake. In Part 3 of our Nervous System Reset mini-series, we move from the "Freeze" response into regulating the "Sympathetic Storm."In this...
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Not Laziness: Breaking "Functional Freeze" & Procrastination (Somatic Reset)

January 7, 2026 • 11 mins
Do you have a million things to do, but feel physically glued to the sofa? You are scrolling on your phone, screaming at yourself to move, but your body won't listen.You aren't lazy, and this isn't just procrastination.

You are experiencing a biological state called Functional Freeze.In Episode 2 of our Nervous System Reset mini-series, we explore why your nervous system slams on the gas (anxiety) and the brake (shutdown) at the exa...
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10-Minute Vagus Nerve Reset (Somatic Anxiety Relief)

January 6, 2026 • 10 mins
Stop the racing mind by talking directly to your body. Today, we perform a Vagus Nerve Reset.We often try to think our way out of stress, but when your body is tense, your brain has no choice but to produce anxious thoughts. In this episode, Martyn guides you through a powerful sound vibration technique ("The Voo Sound") that physically shakes tension out of your system and lowers cortisol levels immediately.


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Stop Panic Fast: The Paramedic’s Box Breath Hack

January 6, 2026 • 3 mins
Stop a panic attack in 60 seconds with this elite "pocket" tool.If you’re experiencing a racing heart, rising heat, or that overwhelming feeling of losing control, this episode is your emergency lifeline. Host Martin Hewlett, a former paramedic and clinical hypnotherapist, shares the exact tactical breathing technique he used in the back of ambulances to stabilize patients in high-stress moments.In this 3-minute guided session, you...
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Somatic Safety Reset Your Nervous System with a Guided Body Scan & Affirmations

January 5, 2026 • 10 mins
Feeling the pressure of the new year? In this episode, we strip away the noise and return to our roots with a pure, grounding practice designed for deep nervous system regulation.If you are looking to widen your window of tolerance and step out of high-stress mode, this session is your safe container. We move through a full somatic body scan to signal safety to your vagus nerve, followed by a repetitive affirmation practice to help...
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    3 Minutes for Health Anxiety: The "Stop Googling" Meditation

    January 5, 2026 • 2 mins
    3 Minutes for Health Anxiety: The "Stop Googling" MeditationIf you are feeling "off" and your first instinct is to reach for your phone to search for symptoms, this episode is your manual override. We are moving away from the search bar and back into your body to remind your nervous system that you are safe in this moment.



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