Calming Anxiety
325 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. When Everything Around You Is Chaos — How to Become the Calm10 Jun 2026 · 12 minDoes everything around you feel like too much right now? Between other people’s panic, constant noise, and a non-stop news cycle, it can easily feel like the world is sp…
  2. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 8Books at Bedtime · 9 Jun 2026 · 11 minSlide into a peaceful, restorative sleep with Chapter 8 of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, narrated by clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett for the…
  3. I Think I'm Having a Panic Attack — Guided Help to Stop It Now9 Jun 2026 · 11 minIf you are thinking, “I think I’m having a panic attack,” you are in exactly the right place. Your heart might be racing, your chest might feel tight, and your brain is…
  4. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 7Books at Bedtime · 8 Jun 2026 · 17 min🌟 Premium Subscribers: Anchored App ExclusiveThis episode is a proud part of the Books at Bedtime collection within the Anchored app premium feed. For an entirely ad-fre…
  5. I Can't Switch Off — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for When My Mind Won't Calm Down8 Jun 2026 · 11 minIn this 10-minute guided meditation, Clinical Hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett helps you gently interrupt the pattern of anxious thinking. Using the me…
  6. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 6Books at Bedtime · 7 Jun 2026 · 18 minSurreal Cognitive Anchor: Follow Alice as she navigates the bizarre rules of the Duchess’s house and holds a thoughtful, twisting conversation with the enigmatic Cheshir…
  7. Why Do I Feel This? Way A 10-Minute Guided Release for Anxious Emotions7 Jun 2026 · 11 minWhy do I feel this way? If that question is running through your mind right now, this guided meditation for anxiety is for you.
  8. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 5Books at Bedtime · 6 Jun 2026 · 9 minUnwind, let go of the day, and ease your mind into tranquil relaxation with the Anchored meditation app. As a featured selection in our Books at Bedtime library, this ep…
  9. Racing Thoughts at Night — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation to Quiet Your Mind6 Jun 2026 · 10 minCan't sleep because your mind won't stop racing? Lying awake with anxious thoughts looping, replaying, jumping ahead to tomorrow? This free 10-minute guided meditation f…
  10. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 4Books at Bedtime · 5 Jun 2026 · 19 minStep away from the stresses of the day and let your mind wander into a world of pure imagination with the Anchored meditation app. As part of our signature Books at Bedt…
  11. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 3Books at Bedtime · 5 Jun 2026 · 14 minThis section follows Alice and a bizarre group of birds and animals trying to get dry after getting wet. They listen to a dry history lecture from a mouse, participate i…
  12. Adrenaline Hangover Guided Recovery Meditation After a Panic Attack or Anxiety Spike5 Jun 2026 · 11 minWhen you experience a panic attack, your system is flooded with adrenaline and cortisol. Even after the "threat" is gone, these chemicals take time to clear, often leavi…
  13. Alice in Wonderland Chapter 1 & 2Books at Bedtime · 4 Jun 2026 · 33 minDescription: Let go of the day's stress and settle in for a gentle journey down the rabbit hole. In this episode of Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety, Martin Hewlett i…
  14. You Are Allowed to Rest Daily Guided Affirmations for an Exhausted Mind4 Jun 2026 · 10 min🎙️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE Feeling tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix?
  15. Feel Safe in Your Body A 10-Minute Body Scan to Calm Your Nervous System3 Jun 2026 · 11 minAre you feeling "on edge," disconnected, or physically tense? Today’s episode is a direct invitation to come home to yourself. In just 10 minutes, we use a targeted body…
  16. A Loving Kindness Meditation for When You're Being Too Hard on Yourself2 Jun 2026 · 10 minDo you find your inner voice is often your harshest critic? When struggling with anxiety, that internal dialogue can become watchful and judgmental, replaying every mist…
  17. How to Stop a Panic Attack - A 10-Minute Guided Reset1 Jun 2026 · 12 minWhen a panic attack hits, the hardest thing in the world is to believe it will pass. Your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and your brain is screaming danger. Bu…
  18. 3 AM Cortisol Spike? A Vagus Nerve Reset for Night Anxiety31 May 2026 · 10 minDo you find yourself wide awake at 3 AM with a racing mind and a pounding heart? You aren't just "awake"; you are likely experiencing a biological cortisol spike. In thi…
  19. The Stoic Morning — Ancient Greek Wisdom for a Calmer Day30 May 2026 · 11 minWhat if the most powerful thing you could do for your anxiety this morning was to imagine everything going wrong?
  20. Panic Attack Help - What Your Body Is Doing and How to Stop It29 May 2026 · 12 minIf you are in the middle of a panic attack right now, or carrying the heavy dread of the next one, take a deep breath and stay right here.
  21. Burnout Recovery 10 Minute Nervous System Reset for Inner Peace28 May 2026 · 11 minFeeling exhausted but your mind won't stop racing? You are likely experiencing burnout. This is more than just being tired; it is a nervous system that has forgotten how…
  22. Raising Positivity - Anchore Your Day - 10 Minute Guided Meditation27 May 2026 · 11 minChoosing to Rise Beyond the DarknessIn a world full of "toxic positivity" that tells you to just smile through the pain, it can be hard to find real hope. True positivit…
  23. Anxiety Exhaustion Relief — A Guided Meditation for When Anxiety Has Drained You26 May 2026 · 11 minIf you’ve felt bone-tired today—not from physical labor, but from the sheer weight of what you’ve been feeling—this session is for you. The fatigue created by anxiety is…
  24. A little request25 May 2026 · 3 minGet In Touch & Support the ShowBecome a Beta Tester (Android): Email Martin at hello@calminganxiety.org. Please ensure you use a Gmail address.
  25. You Are Enough - A Self Worth Reset 10 Minute Guided Meditation25 May 2026 · 11 minReminding Yourself That You Are EnoughDo you ever feel like you constantly need to earn your place in this world? In a society that demands non-stop productivity, it’s a…