Calming Anxiety
70 episodes

Every Calming Anxiety episode

Every session with a script, newest first: guided meditations for anxiety, panic and sleep, and Books at Bedtime stories. Each page has the audio and the full words, so you can listen, read along, or find the one you need again.

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  1. The Guest by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 7 Nov 2026 · 5 minSettle in with The Guest by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting classic story about a dinner for two in London, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime…
  2. Why Do Unexpected Things Make Me So Anxious - A 10-Minute Meditation for Emotional Exhaustion, Anxiety and Letting Go7 Nov 2026 · 11 minFeeling nervous when something unexpected happens? A change of plans, a message you weren't expecting, or something small that suddenly leaves you unsettled, and you fee…
  3. The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 6 Nov 2026 · 7 minDrift off with The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord Dunsany, a wickedly witty retelling of Aesop's most famous fable, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Bo…
  4. Where Has This Year Gone — 10-Minute Guided Meditation for End-of-Year Anxiety and Regret6 Nov 2026 · 11 minI feel like I've wasted this year. If that thought arrives when you glance at the date, with that little drop in your stomach, this 10-minute guided meditation for end o…
  5. The Messengers by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 5 Nov 2026 · 7 minDrift off with The Messengers by Lord Dunsany, a short, lyrical and thought-provoking fable about the muses, their messengers and the people who will not listen, read al…
  6. Why Do I Jolt Awake When Falling Asleep - 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Sleep Anxiety5 Nov 2026 · 11 minWhy do I jolt awake when falling asleep? You're just beginning to drift off, your thoughts softening, the bed warm beneath you, and suddenly your body jumps. A falling s…
  7. Alone The Immortals by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 4 Nov 2026 · 5 minDrift off to sleep with Alone the Immortals by Lord Dunsany, a short, beautiful and deeply comforting prose poem about the years that have passed and where they go, read…
  8. Calm Racing Thoughts — 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Panic and Anxiety — Part 3 of 34 Nov 2026 · 11 minFinally stopped for a moment, but your thoughts are still moving? There's something to remember, something to finish, and another idea arriving before the last one has h…
  9. The Return of the Exiles by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 3 Nov 2026 · 5 minDrift off with The Return of the Exiles by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting little tale set among the ancient stones of Stonehenge, read aloud by Martin Hewle…
  10. Overthinking the Future — 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Panic and Anxiety — Part 2 of 33 Nov 2026 · 11 minDo you find yourself worrying about something that hasn't happened yet, then imagining what might happen after that? One thought becomes another, and a small uncertainty…
  11. A Moral Little Tale by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 2 Nov 2026 · 5 minDrift off with A Moral Little Tale by Lord Dunsany, a short, witty and thought-provoking fable about joy, dancing and the people who would forbid them, read aloud by Mar…
  12. A 10-minute guided meditation for overthinking after conversations - Part 1 of 3 - Guided Meditation for Panic and Anxiety2 Nov 2026 · 11 minDo you leave a conversation only to carry it around for the rest of the day? You replay something you said, remember a silence, a look, a change in someone's voice, and…
  13. The Hen by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 1 Nov 2026 · 4 minDrift off to sleep with The Hen by Lord Dunsany, a tiny, wise and gently funny fable about the swallows, the south and a hen with big ideas, read aloud by Martin Hewlett…
  14. I Can’t Stop Thinking About Everything - 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety1 Nov 2026 · 12 minCan't stop thinking? Sometimes the most exhausting part of your day is everything happening inside your own mind: replaying a conversation, wondering whether you've forg…
  15. The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 31 Oct 2026 · 17 minDrift off to sleep with The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a gentle, gently funny autumn tale of two devoted old couples, one human and one furry, and a tree full…
  16. Sleep Affirmations — Let Go of Worry, Calm Racing Thoughts & Drift Off Peacefully31 Oct 2026 · 11 minCan't sleep because your mind gets louder the moment the world goes quiet? The lights go out, the house settles, and suddenly your thoughts begin racing: everything you…
  17. The Lost Dog by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 30 Oct 2026 · 13 minDrift off to sleep with The Lost Dog by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a short, tender and deeply moving tale of loyalty, love and a dog's faithful heart, read aloud by Martin…
  18. Stop Overthinking — Positive Affirmations to Calm Racing Thoughts & Quiet Your Mind30 Oct 2026 · 12 minHaving the same conversation in your head over and over again? Something you said yesterday, something someone said to you, or something that hasn't even happened yet. W…
  19. Three Old Sisters and the Old Beau by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 29 Oct 2026 · 11 minDrift off to sleep with The Three Old Sisters and the Old Beau by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a tender, wistful New England tale of lifelong devotion and hearts that never…
  20. Manifesting Abundance — Powerful Positive Affirmations for Gratitude & a Better Mindset29 Oct 2026 · 12 minDo you ever feel there's never quite enough? Not enough time, money, energy or opportunity, and sometimes, perhaps, that you're not enough either. When you're living wit…
  21. Seventoes' Ghost by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 28 Oct 2026 · 19 minDrift off to sleep with Seventoes' Ghost by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a gentle, old-fashioned New England tale of a boy, a puppy, a grandfather's beloved cat and a guilty…
  22. I Am Enough — Positive Affirmations to Stop Negative Self-Talk & Build Confidence28 Oct 2026 · 12 minFeeling like you're not good enough? There's a voice that follows you around. It replays something you said yesterday, reminds you of what you haven't finished, and noti…
  23. Charlotte's Ladies by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 27 Oct 2026 · 25 minDrift off to sleep with Charlotte's Ladies by L.M. Montgomery, a sweet and heart-warming story of an orphan girl, two lonely ladies and a very handsome cat, from the aut…
  24. Morning Affirmations for Anxiety — Start Your Day Feeling Calm27 Oct 2026 · 11 minWaking up with anxiety? Your eyes open, and before your feet have even touched the floor your mind is already out ahead of you, running through the day, the messages you…
  25. The Little Black Doll by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 26 Oct 2026 · 21 minDrift off to sleep with The Little Black Doll by L.M. Montgomery, a tender, bittersweet tale of love, sacrifice and an unexpected gift from the author of Anne of Green G…
  26. 10 Minute of Mindful Breathing - At Peace With the World Around You26 Oct 2026 · 10 minTake a quiet 10 minutes to reset, let go of fixing your day, and put yourself somewhere safe. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, former paramedic and clinical hypnother…
  27. The Gossip of Valley View by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 25 Oct 2026 · 21 minDrift off to sleep with The Gossip of Valley View by L.M. Montgomery, a gently funny and heart-warming tale of small-town rumour and late-blooming romance from the autho…
  28. Why Do I Feel Anxious About the Week Ahead — 10-Minute Meditation for Sunday Worry25 Oct 2026 · 11 minAnxious about the week ahead? It hasn't started yet, but you can already feel it: the things you need to do, the people waiting on you, the appointments, the responsibil…
  29. The Fillmore Elderberries by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 24 Oct 2026 · 19 minDrift off to sleep with The Fillmore Elderberries by L.M. Montgomery, a warm and uplifting country tale of hard work, honesty and second chances from the author of Anne…
  30. I’m Exhausted but I Can’t Relax — Guided Meditation for a Busy Mind and Deep Rest24 Oct 2026 · 11 minExhausted but can't relax? You finally have a moment to yourself and nothing needs doing, yet you're still braced for the next thing. Your body feels tired while your mi…
  31. Jessamine by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 23 Oct 2026 · 17 minDrift off to sleep with Jessamine by L.M. Montgomery, a sweet and heart-warming country romance from the author of Anne of Green Gables, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on…
  32. I Can’t Stop Thinking About What Might Happen — 10-Minute Meditation for Worry and Uncertainty23 Oct 2026 · 11 minOverthinking something that hasn't happened yet? You've already lived through it in your mind, over and over. You've imagined the conversation, waited for the answer, an…
  33. A Redeeming Sacrifice by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 22 Oct 2026 · 16 minDrift off to sleep with A Redeeming Sacrifice by L.M. Montgomery, a tender, moonlit love story from the author of Anne of Green Gables, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on B…
  34. Why Does Breathing Feel Harder the More I Try - A Gentle Meditation for Breathing Anxiety22 Oct 2026 · 10 minCan't get a satisfying breath? You take one breath, then another, and instead of feeling calmer you find yourself watching every breath, wondering why it still doesn't f…
  35. Why Not Ask Miss Price by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 21 Oct 2026 · 16 minGet cosy, let the autumn evening settle around you and drift towards sleep with this warm, heartwarming Thanksgiving short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author…
  36. My Mind Won’t Switch Off — 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Racing Thoughts21 Oct 2026 · 10 minCan't switch off? You've stopped for a moment but your mind hasn't, one thought leading to the next, the things you need to remember, the things you haven't finished, th…
  37. The Softening of Miss Cynthia by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 20 Oct 2026 · 18 minSettle in and let this tender, heartwarming short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, ease you gently towards sleep. The Softening of…
  38. Calming Anxiety — Responding, Not Reacting - 10 Minutes of Guided Meditation20 Oct 2026 · 11 minWelcome back to Anxiety Breaker, the daily sanctuary for your mind. I’m Martin Hewlett, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. Whether you are listening during…
  39. A Fortunate Mistake by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 19 Oct 2026 · 15 minSettle in, soften your breathing and let this gentle, heartwarming short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, carry you softly towards…
  40. When They Go Quiet — Calming the Anxiety of Silence in a Relationship19 Oct 2026 · 12 minI am allowed to feel settled even when things feel uncertain.
  41. Ned's Stroke of Business by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 18 Oct 2026 · 12 minSnuggle down and let the first snow of the season fall softly as you drift towards sleep with this warm, wholesome short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of…
  42. Why Do I Keep Replaying That Conversation — Let Your Mind Rest With Gentle Meditation18 Oct 2026 · 11 minCan't stop replaying a conversation in your head? Hours later you're still hearing what you said, rehearsing what you should have said, and wondering whether your words…
  43. Davenport's Story by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 17 Oct 2026 · 11 minGet cosy, let the rain fall outside and drift towards sleep with a gentle ghost story from L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. Davenport's Stor…
  44. Feeling Overwhelmed Before the Week Begins — Guided Meditation for Anxiety and Stress17 Oct 2026 · 11 minAnxiety about the week ahead can start before the week has even begun. Who needs what, where you have to be, how you'll fit it all in, or the unsettled feeling of a chan…
  45. The Parting of The Ways by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 16 Oct 2026 · 11 minSettle in, dim the lights and let this classic short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, carry you gently towards sleep. The Parting o…
  46. How Do I Stop Overthinking Everything — Guided Meditation to Calm a Busy Mind.16 Oct 2026 · 11 minHow do I stop overthinking everything? You replay the conversation, then rehearse the next one. You go over what you should have said, what they might have meant, and wh…
  47. By the Rule of Contrary by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 15 Oct 2026 · 12 minDrift off to sleep with By the Rule of Contrary by L. M. Montgomery, a warm and gently funny country love story read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sle…
  48. Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest — Let Go of the Need to Be Productive15 Oct 2026 · 11 minWhy do I feel guilty when I rest? You finally sit down, and straight away your mind starts listing everything you could be doing: the washing, the unanswered message, th…
  49. Kismet by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 14 Oct 2026 · 13 minDrift off to sleep with Kismet by L. M. Montgomery, a short, quietly romantic Victorian story read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series fr…
  50. Why Do I Feel Anxious for No Reason — A Guided Meditation to Feel Grounded14 Oct 2026 · 11 minReady for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Ou…