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

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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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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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 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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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" 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.



    This is your Pocket Sized Moment of Calm.Apple Podcasts IndexOptimized for clean readability and quick navigati...
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    Does traditional meditation feel impossible when you’re anxious? If you’ve ever sat down to meditate while panicked, only to find your heart racing and thoughts spinning, you aren’t doing it wrong. You are simply trying to solve a body problem with your mind.In this special episode of Calming Anxiety, Martin guides you through a "Bottom-Up" Somatic Reset. Instead of thinking your way to calm, we use biological mechanics to signal s...
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    Unlock the flow of unlimited prosperity and shift your mindset from scarcity to wealth. In today's session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist) guides you through a powerful Manifesting Abundance meditation designed to reprogram your subconscious mind for financial freedom and success.If you are looking to attract money easily and effortlessly, or simply want to cultivate a profound sense of gratitude and plenty, this session is for y...
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    Stop anxiety and start your day with powerful positive affirmations designed for women seeking a quick self-esteem boost and deep inner calm. This daily guided self-love practice is hosted by clinical hypnotherapist Martin, the creator of Calming Anxiety, and is the perfect morning routine to install unshakeable self-worth in minutes.



    Today’s 10-minute session focuses on eliminating self-doubt using the most effective "I Am" statem...
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    Welcome back to reality! The holiday rush is over, and January 2nd requires a strategic approach to daily productivity and stress management. This powerful 10-minute guided affirmation practice is your tool to anchor calm and boost self-confidence right from the start of your routine.We guide you through 20 targeted affirmations across four key areas to help you regain control:
    1. Emotional Calm: Releasing the need to control every...
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    Welcome to New Year's Day 2026! If the phrase New Year's resolutions triggers anxiety or guilt, this guided practice is your antidote. This episode shifts the focus from rigid goals to soft intention and self-trust.
    Join us for "The Golden Seed," a powerful manifestation and clarity meditation that harnesses the clean slate of the new year. We avoid the overcoming perfectionism mindset and embrace a growth mindset.

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    Are you tired of the New Year, New Me pressure? New Year's Eve can be a peak time for anxiety, driven by the stress of resolutions and feeling 'behind.' This guided self-compassion meditation is your antidote.Instead of demanding a total overhaul, this practice gently guides you to acknowledge the past year without judgment and meet any feelings of inadequacy with radical self-kindness. We focus on being enough right now, using sup...
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    It is the "Eve of the Eve." December 30th. There is often a hidden pressure today—the pressure to be well-rested and energetic for New Year's Eve tomorrow. But your mind is likely still full of the clutter, conversations, and noise of the past year.Welcome to Day 5, the final chapter of our Holiday Decompression. Tonight, we are not trying to "fix" anything. We are simply cleaning the slate.In this Deep Sleep Hypnosis session, we w...
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    It is December 29th. The year is almost gone. Suddenly, a voice in your head wakes up. It whispers: "You haven't achieved enough this year. You are running out of time."The panic of the "New Year" sets in. You feel the pressure to write a list of resolutions that involve starving, sweating, and hustling your way into January.Stop.Welcome to Day 4 of our Holiday Decompression. Today, we are silencing the Inner Critic and rejecting t...
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    It is December 28th—that strange gap between Christmas and New Year. Let me ask you a question: How many times have you looked at your phone already today?.


    It is easy to open an app and see the "highlight reel" of everyone else's life—the matching pajamas, the immaculate tables, and those perfect smiles. This constant scrolling creates a trap of comparison, making you feel like your holiday wasn't enough or that you didn't do enoug...
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    It is December 27th. This is a strange day; it feels like limbo. The adrenaline of the big day has vanished, but the world is already trying to claw its way back in with sales alerts, friends wanting to meet up, or family asking about leftovers.

    There is a pressure to be productive today—to go out and grab a bargain or make the most of your time off. Stop. Take a deep breath and push all of that away.

    In today's 10-minute session, we...
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    The adrenaline has crashed. The wrapping paper is cleared away. But are your shoulders still up by your ears?Welcome to a special Boxing Day edition of the Calming Anxiety Podcast. Today, we aren't just trying to "think positive thoughts."
    We are going deeper. We are using Somatic Release Therapy to manually turn off the body's stress response after the intensity of the holidays.
    In just 10 minutes, we will guide you through a physic...
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    Merry Christmas. Whether you are listening to this first thing in the morning before the house wakes up, or you have stolen away for ten minutes of quiet in the middle of the chaos, you are welcome here.
    Christmas Day often brings an immense pressure to be happy, to make everything perfect, and to be "on" for everyone else. But here is the truth: You don't have to perform here. You can drop the mask.

    If you are feeling overwhelmed, o...
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    Does tonight feel heavy? Christmas Eve often comes with a unique kind of pressure—the noise of family, the rush of last-minute expectations, or perhaps the deafening silence of being alone.
    In this special holiday episode of Calming Anxiety, we are closing the door on the world. I have built a sanctuary for you—a place where there are no gifts to wrap, no roles to play, and no demands on your energy.
    Join me by the virtual log fire f...
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    Is "White Noise" too harsh for you? Does your brain feel like it’s constantly vibrating with stress or ADHD chatter?In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we step away from the silence and tune into Green Noise—the specific sound frequency of nature.

    Unlike the static of white noise, Green Noise sits in the mid-frequency range (like wind in heavy trees or a rushing river), which research suggests is the "Goldilocks" zone for the human ...
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