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

February 15, 2026 10 mins
Do you feel like your past is a heavy anchor preventing you from moving forward? In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we practice the powerful affirmation: "I move past the darkness of my past." Whether you are dealing with mid-winter burnout, old emotional echoes, or simply need a somatic reset, this 10-minute guided meditation is designed to help you reclaim your present moment.Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist, for this evid...
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Feeling the weight of "optimization mode"? If you woke up today feeling like your motivation has worn off, you are not alone. In this 10-minute session, clinical hypnotherapist Martin guides you through a "hard reset" for your nervous system to reclaim your inner peace and resilience.Whether you are navigating burnout or seeking a powerful morning boost, this meditation uses somatic healing and vagus nerve stimulation to anchor you...
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If your mind feels like a browser with too many tabs open, it’s time to detach from the noise. In this session, we use the "double inhale" breath hack—the fastest way to reset your nervous system and turn off the panic loop.Today, you are invited to drop the physical anchor and stop replaying the past. We practice the core truth that you are not your thoughts; you are the one listening to them. Switch your mindset to attract ease, ...
This episode of Calming Anxiety focuses on transitioning from survival mode to a state of soul alignment and spiritual grounding. In Part 3 of our "Winter Radiant Journey," titled The Energy Bloom, your guide Martin leads you through a somatic healing breath exercise designed to thaw internal tension and transform isolation into intentional connection.Experience a deep nervous system reset as you visualize a vibrant emerald green l...
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Stop apologizing for your boundaries and start protecting your peace.
Are you feeling drained by the "external noise" of a chaotic world? In this 10-minute guided meditation, we explore the essential practice of mental shielding and energy protection. Designed specifically for empaths and those struggling with anxiety, this session provides a "somatic anchor" to help you detach from stress and reclaim your inner pilot light.



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Stop waiting for the perfect circumstances to feel joy. In this 10-minute mindfulness for beginners journey, we shift your mindset from reactive to intentional, providing deep anxiety relief and restorative power for those experiencing seasonal burnout or chronic stress.Success is measured by your ability to choose calm in the chaos. Today, we use powerful affirmations and nervous system regulation techniques—including the "double ...
Stop running on optimization mode. Today, we change your metric of success from productivity to the miracles existing right in front of you. This 10-minute somatic reset is a guided journey designed for mindfulness for beginners and deep anxiety relief.


Join Martin on the Calming Anxiety Podcast as we find the gap between who you are and the noise of your thoughts. Through specialized breathing techniques and restorative visualizat...
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This episode of Calming Anxiety is a restorative mindfulness for beginners guide designed to help you reclaim your inner peace from the noise of the world. In today’s session, we perform a deep dive into the restorative power of your own breath and consciousness, shifting your metric of success from high-output optimization to intentional, bone-deep stillness.Learn how to manually turn off your stress response using the double inha...
In this Mid Winter session, Martin guides you through a profound ten-minute journey into the heart of peace
. As we navigate the complexities of the season, this episode serves as your "coffee break for the soul," offering a sanctuary of silence through somatic grounding for seasonal affective shifts and intentional breathing
. We explore the power of internal light to drive away self-doubt and panic, while establishing a foundation ...
Stop running on "optimization mode" and reclaim your restorative power. In this session, we shift the metric of success from how much you produce to how well you rest. If you've been carrying the weight of digital noise and the pressure to always be "on," this 10-minute deep dive is your sanctuary.This meditation is Part 1 of our Vitality and Boundaries series. We explore the mind-body connection through 4-count restorative breathi...
February 5, 2026 10 mins
Is your nervous system stuck in "danger mode"? In this 10-minute somatic reset, we retrain your mind to stop scanning for threats and start hunting for Glimmers—those micro-moments of safety that physically calm your anxiety.Using the latest somatic techniques, Martin guides you through a powerful session designed to switch off the panic response and regulate your vagus nerve.In this session, we cover:
  • The Double Inhale Breath: ...
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Are you ready to stop just surviving the winter and start blooming? In this finale of our Winter Radiance mini-series, we move from "protection mode" into "thriving mode." You have rested, you have healed, and now it is time to open the door to new possibilities.This guided meditation is designed to help you gently thaw out your nervous system, release the last of the winter stagnation, and plant the seeds for your next chapter. We...
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Do you feel like the world is draining your battery faster than you can recharge it? In the depth of winter, it is easy to feel exposed to stress, negativity, and burnout.Welcome to Part 2 of the Winter Radiance Series on Calming Anxiety.While Part 1 was about rekindling your inner spark, today is about building a sanctuary around it. In this 10-minute guided meditation, we move from "surviving" the winter to "protecting" your peac...
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February 3, 2026 5 mins
10 Million Thank Yous from the Van

A milestone moment for the Calming Anxiety tribe.

Today is a deeply surreal day. As I sit here in the van, looking out at the world with just my microphone and four wheels, I am struggling to wrap my brain around a single number: 10 million. This show, which began as a simple desire to give back, has reached 10 million downloads. In this special episode, I want to pull back the curtain on the humble...
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Feeling the February slump? This 10-minute guided meditation for women’s anxiety and winter burnout helps you release seasonal fatigue and reconnect with your inner light.In this session, specifically designed for the mid-winter stretch, we focus on somatic healing and stress relief for those feeling the weight of the "winter blues." Whether you are a high achiever navigating burnout or simply need a mental reset, this mindfulness ...
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Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout: Rekindling Your Inner Spark  Feeling the mid-winter slump?

This 10-minute guided meditation for winter burnout and seasonal anxiety helps you hit a hard reset on your nervous system. If the grey skies of February are weighing heavy, join Martin for a mindfulness practice designed to melt away winter tension and help you get back to feeling like yourself.In today’s winter nervous system repair, w...
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Feel a panic attack coming on? Whether you are in a high-stakes meeting, driving, or in a crowded space, this 3-minute "Pocket Podcast" is your emergency circuit breaker for instant anxiety relief.In this session, Martin from Calming Anxiety guides you through the Physiological Sigh—the fastest biological hack to regulate your nervous system and signal an "all clear" to your brain. You’ll learn how to:
  • Trigger the Vagus Nerve: T...
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Does your mind feel like a browser with too many tabs open? Are you stuck in a loop of replaying the past or rehearsing disasters for a future that hasn't happened?In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we tackle the exhaustion of Overthinking and Rumination. We often think we need to solve our thoughts to find peace, but the truth is we need to detach from them.In the next 10 minutes, you will learn:
  • The "River Bank" Visualization...
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How you spend the first hour of your day sets the trajectory for everything that follows. This is known as the "Golden Hour."
If you start your morning feeling rushed, reactive, or groggy, the rest of the day often feels chaotic. But if you start with intention, you become magnetic to success and ease.

In this 10-minute guided session, we are doing more than just waking up; we are manually switching your mindset to "active".
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Do you feel emotionally drained, exposed, or constantly on edge? You are not alone. In late 2025, "emotional fatigue" is the number one reason people turn to meditation.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation and focus on Restoration and Protection. If you have been stuck in "fight or flight" mode, talking yourself calm won't work—you need to signal safety to your body first.In the next 10 minutes, you ...
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