Calming Anxiety
Circle of Kindness
Something unexpected happened this week. A dear friend of 40 years went behind Martin's back and did something quietly remarkable.
This short episode is Martin's honest, heartfelt response — and an invitation to be part of something that could help thousands of people.
Martin's friend Lisa has set up a GoFundMe to help fund an Apple Silicon MacBook (M1 or newer) — the essential tool needed to bring the Anchored app to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The script
Transcribed from the audio, so the odd word may be off. Tap any line while it plays to keep the words in step with Martin's voice.
Hi there, Martin here. Well, I want to share something with you that genuinely caught me off guard this week. A friend of mine, Lisa, someone I've known for 40 years, went and did something behind my back, and to be honest, I'm still not quite sure whether to be embarrassed or deeply touched. Probably a bit of both.
Being a former paramedic and a therapist, I am much more used to being the one offering the hand than the one holding it out. But this week, the role is reversed. Lisa has set up a go-fund me to help me upgrade the engine behind everything I do for you. Specifically, we're looking to get a MacBook with the M1 Apple Silicon chip.
As many of you know, I am about to release an app called Anchored. and it is on Android only because I don't have any Apple products, and I live a very frugal life. I need a machine that can handle the heavy lifting. I want to be honest, I wouldn't normally ask, but Lisa asked on my behalf because she has seen the impact the show has had, and she wants to ensure the future of these sessions is secure.
Everything I'm building in Anchored, the specialized breathing tools, the deep sleep sessions, and the ad free audio. It all runs better and reaches your ears faster if I have the right equipment. This isn't about a laptop for me. It's a tool for us.
It's about making sure that when you're having a difficult moment and you reach for this podcast, the quality and the consistency of their waiting for you. Because I genuinely mean that, and because I want to honor you for your support, I'm making this promise. Anyone who donates any amount at all will get a lifetime premium subscription to Anchored. No monthly fees, no annual renewals, ever.
You will be helping build the foundation of this app, so it belongs to you. If you do, just email me, your GoFundMe receipt, and I will personally add you to our Founders list before we launch. You're not just a donor. You're a partner in this.
I'll keep you updated every step of the way. Every time we hit a milestone, I'll come back on here and let you know exactly where we stand. If you are generous enough to contribute, you deserve to see the progress in real time. The link is right here in the show notes of this episode.
It's a GoFundMe, organized by Lisa. You can also find it by searching, let's celebrate Martin and get him a MacBook. Even if you can't donate, hitting share on your social media helps more than you could possibly know. Thank you, genuinely.
To Lisa, but doing this without telling me, and to every single one of you for listening, and being part of this community, it means the world. Now, take in a deep breath and get back to what you're really fearful. Thank you so much. I'm Martin.
This is calming anxiety, and together we can heal the world.