Calming Anxiety
528 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. Stop Panic Attacks Instantly The 3-Minute Nervous System Reset1 Feb 2026 · 4 minFeel 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…
  2. 10 Minute Anxiety Rescue: The Art of Detachment1 Feb 2026 · 11 minThe "River Bank" Visualization: A powerful Cognitive Defusion technique where you learn to view your thoughts as leaves floating by, rather than jumping in to drown in t…
  3. 10 Minute Morning Meditation: The "Golden Hour" Mindset Switch31 Jan 2026 · 11 minHow you spend the first hour of your day sets the trajectory for everything that follows. This is known as the "Golden Hour."
  4. 10 Minute Nervous System Reset The Shield of Warmth30 Jan 2026 · 11 minThe Somatic "Double-Inhale" Hack: A proven physiological technique to immediately stimulate the Vagus Nerve and turn off the stress response.
  5. Emergency Calm 4 Minutes to Stop a Panic Attack29 Jan 2026 · 4 minIs your nervous system in a state of high-stress or panic? Stop for just four minutes for this "Pocket Podcast" first-aid session designed to provide instant panic relie…
  6. Stop the Overwhelm 10 Minute Midday Reset for Stress Relief29 Jan 2026 · 10 minVisualize releasing the "Mental Load" backpack to instantly lower cortisol.
  7. 10 Minute Morning Meditation for Positive Energy & Happiness28 Jan 2026 · 11 minRelease Morning Anxiety: A "Grey Mist" breathing technique to dissolve doubt and tiredness immediately.
  8. The Summit The View from the Top (Part 5 of 5)27 Jan 2026 · 10 minVictory Breathing: How to stop fighting for your breath and simply receive it.
  9. The 3-Minute Burnout Reset26 Jan 2026 · 3 min3-Minute Micro Rest: The Strategic Pause for BurnoutIs your soul feeling as tired as your body?In a world optimized for metrics and constant output, it’s easy to feel li…
  10. Letter to the Listener: It’s Time to Break the Circuit26 Jan 2026 · 4 minI wanted to take a few minutes today to speak to you heart to heart. After reading your messages about wanting a more robust way to truly break the cycle of anxious thin…
  11. The Ascent: Overcoming Obstacles & Building Resilience (Part 4 of 5)26 Jan 2026 · 12 minWelcome to Part 4 of our 5-part mini-series, "The Ascent."It is easy to find peace when the ground is flat and the sun is shining, but life isn't always a meadow—sometim…
  12. The Open Field: Creating Mental Space (Part 3 of 5)25 Jan 2026 · 11 min🌬️ Practice "Horizon Breathing": A technique to expand the rib cage and release the feeling of a "tight chest".
  13. The Thaw: Finding Your Flow (Part 2 of 5)24 Jan 2026 · 11 minDo you feel "frozen" in anxiety or stuck in a mental rut? Today, we don't try to break the ice—we simply warm it.In Part 2 of our "From Frozen to Free" mini-series, we m…
  14. Nervous System Reset: Frozen to Flow (Part 1) & New Year Burnout23 Jan 2026 · 10 minNervous System Regulation: Using the double-inhale technique to signal safety to the brain.
  15. 10 Minute Deep Anxiety Reset Instant Calm for Mind & Body22 Jan 2026 · 11 minFeel immediate relief from anxiety in just 10 minutes. This session is a guided somatic healing practice designed to lower cortisol, regulate your nervous system, and ac…
  16. The Morning Reset Awakening Positive Energy21 Jan 2026 · 12 minEpisode Summary Whatever happened yesterday is gone. Whatever is happening tomorrow hasn’t arrived. You are right here, at the starting line of a brand new day.In this p…
  17. Gratitude Affirmations: Choosing to See The Beautiy20 Jan 2026 · 11 minJoin host Martin Hewlett for a gentle, transformative session dedicated to shifting your perspective from lack to abundance. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we explo…
  18. Beat The Blues Positive Energy Meditation to Reset Your Day19 Jan 2026 · 11 minA special 10-minute session to combat "Blue Monday" or any day where you need to clear negativity and raise your vibration.
  19. Blue Monday Antidote: Turning Grey Skies Gold18 Jan 2026 · 11 minTomorrow, 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 no…
  20. The 4-Minute Vagal Flip Social Anxiety Reset17 Jan 2026 · 4 minThe 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…
  21. Failed Resolutions? The Gentle Way to Restart17 Jan 2026 · 10 minHas 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 yo…
  22. 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Self Love & Mindful Clarity (Part 3)16 Jan 2026 · 9 minIn 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.
  23. Anxiety Relief: Mid-Day Calm in 4 Minutes15 Jan 2026 · 4 min4 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 a…
  24. Racing Mind Stop Anxiety Fast with The Anchor Breath (Part 2)15 Jan 2026 · 11 minIs 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 pos…
  25. Letting Go of Fear and Panic 10 Minute Meditation (Part 1)14 Jan 2026 · 10 minAre 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 Hy…
  26. Stop a Panic Attack The 3-6-9 Stealth Method13 Jan 2026 · 3 minStop 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…
  27. Digital Detox Clear Your 'Mental Cache' (10 Min Reset)13 Jan 2026 · 12 minIn 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 ar…
  28. The Gut-Brain Revolution: 10 Minute Vagus Nerve Meditation for Anxiety Relief & Healing12 Jan 2026 · 10 min.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 calm…
  29. Sleep Maxxing 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Deep Recovery, NSDR & Vagus Nerve Reset11 Jan 2026 · 10 minAre 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…
  30. The Nice Trap Overcoming People Pleasing & The Fawn Response (Nervous System Reset Ep 4)10 Jan 2026 · 10 minThe Science of Fawning: Why your nervous system chooses to "merge" with others to avoid conflict.
  31. Calming the Racing Mind Deactivating Fight or Flight (Nervous System Reset Ep 3)9 Jan 2026 · 11 minIs 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 a…
  32. Not Laziness: Breaking "Functional Freeze" & Procrastination (Somatic Reset)8 Jan 2026 · 11 minDo 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…
  33. 10-Minute Vagus Nerve Reset (Somatic Anxiety Relief)7 Jan 2026 · 11 minStop 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, yo…
  34. Stop Panic Fast: The Paramedic’s Box Breath Hack6 Jan 2026 · 3 minStop 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…
  35. Somatic Safety Reset Your Nervous System with a Guided Body Scan & Affirmations6 Jan 2026 · 11 minFeeling 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 r…
  36. 3 Minutes for Health Anxiety: The "Stop Googling" Meditation5 Jan 2026 · 3 min3 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 epis…
  37. Beyond the Mind A 10-Minute Somatic Reset for Anxiety.and Stress5 Jan 2026 · 12 minDoes 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…
  38. Manifesting Abundance Powerful Affirmations to Attract Wealth & Prosperity4 Jan 2026 · 12 minUnlock the flow of unlimited prosperity and shift your mindset from scarcity to wealth. In today's session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist) guides you through a powerfu…
  39. Daily Affirmations for Unshakeable Confidence3 Jan 2026 · 10 minStop 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…
  40. Back to the Routine: 20 Daily Affirmations for Focus, Calm & Boundaries (10 Min)2 Jan 2026 · 10 minWelcome 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 gui…
  41. The Golden Seed: Planting Intentions for a Bright 2026 (A Manifestation & Clarity Meditation)1 Jan 2026 · 11 minWelcome 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…
  42. Honoring Your Pace A New Year's Self-Compassion Meditation31 Dec 2025 · 12 min6:00 - Self-Compassion Phrases: May I be free from pressure.
  43. Day 5 Quieting the Night A Deep Sleep Hypnosis to Sweep Away 202530 Dec 2025 · 10 minIt 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…
  44. Quieting the Inner Critic Soft Goals & Soft Life Intentions29 Dec 2025 · 11 minIt 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."…
  45. The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) Permission to Hibernate & Recharge Your Social Battery27 Dec 2025 · 11 minIt 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…
  46. 10 Minute Boxing Day Decompression Somatic Exercises to Release Holiday Stress & Reset Your Nervous System26 Dec 2025 · 11 minThe 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 Anxie…
  47. Christmas Day Calm The Holiday Reset (For When It’s All Too Much)25 Dec 2025 · 10 minMerry 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 o…
  48. The Christmas Eve Fire A Sanctuary for Your Mind24 Dec 2025 · 9 minDoes 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 sil…
  49. Calm Your Brain: Green Noise Meditation for Focus & ADHD23 Dec 2025 · 11 minIs "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…
  50. Meditation for People Who Can't Sit Still (Commute Edition)22 Dec 2025 · 10 minDo you find traditional meditation impossible because your brain won't stop buzzing? Are you terrified of "zoning out" while driving?In this special "Active Alertness" e…