Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Alice in Wonderland Chapter 12

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Alice in Wonderland Chapter 12

Welcome to the final chapter of our Alice in Wonderland journey on Books at Bedtime, brought to you by Calming Anxiety. If an overactive mind or a long, stressful day is keeping you awake tonight, let the soothing cadence of classic storytelling act as a gentle distraction, easing you into a deep, uninterrupted sleep. Tonight, we conclude Lewis Carroll’s classic tale with Chapter 12: Alice's Evidence.We return to the chaotic courtroom of Wonderland, where Alice is called to give her testimony. Having suddenly grown to her full size, Alice inadvertently topples the jury box, scattering the animal jurors like goldfish from a bowl. Listen as the King desperately attempts to enforce Rule 42, the White Rabbit reads a final, nonsensical piece of poetic evidence, and the furious Queen demands a sentence before a verdict can even be reached. As the illusion shatters and Alice stands up to the flying pack of cards, she awakens to a gentle breeze, realizing it was all a wonderful, curious dream. Read with a slow, calming voice to encourage deep relaxation, this final chapter is the perfect bedtime routine to slow your breathing and soothe your nervous system before rest. Turn down the lights, get comfortable under the covers, and let go of the day.Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Introduction: Settling Down for the Final Chapter * 00:15 – Tipping the Jury Box: Alice's Sudden Growth * 01:16 – Upsetting the Goldfish & Righting Bill the Lizard * 02:07 – Important or Unimportant? The King's Deliberation * 03:10 – Rule 42: All Persons More Than a Mile High Must Leave * 04:02 – The White Rabbit's Final Scroll: Nonsense Verses Revealed * 07:06 – Finding Meaning in the Cardboard Knave's Poetic Defense * 08:44 – Sentence First, Verdict Afterwards! The Queen's Fury * 09:42 – Nothing But a Pack of Cards: Shattering the Wonderland Dream * 10:20 – Awakening on the Bank & A Sister's Gentle Kiss * 11:00 – Running to Tea: Closing Thoughts & Sleep Outro Storybook Highlights for SleepSoften your focus and let your imagination drift away with these comforting final images: * The Scrambled Jurors: Alice meticulously picks up the tiny birds and animals, frantically worried that if they aren't put back in their box immediately, they might die like fish out of water. * The King’s Pun: A moment of dead silence falls over the court as the King tries to make a joke about his words not "fitting" the jury, demanding that everyone laugh. * Waking to the Leaves: The flying pack of cards softly morphs back into harmless dead leaves drifting down from the trees as Alice opens her eyes in her sister's lap. If this bedtime story series has helped you quiet your thoughts, manage evening anxiety, and find a deeper path to sleep, please subscribe to the show and share this finale with someone who needs a comforting, calming voice tonight. Your shares help our community of health and stillness reach those who need it most.For structured, day-to-day help with chronic stress, panic, or mindset regulation, try the Anxiety Breaker course at calminganxiety.fm, featuring five comprehensive, guided hypnotherapy sessions.Let your eyelids grow heavy, feel the support of your bed, release the world entirely, and be kind to your beautiful soul. Sleep well, my friend. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support] Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety] https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1]  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ [https://www.icanhelp.net/] Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

I Can See In Colour - A New Beginning

What if you could see everything in your life as if for the very first time?In this incredibly special and deeply personal episode, Martin shares a profound moment of transformation. Following a recent eye surgery, he opened his eye to find a world flooded with vivid, saturated, and glorious colour. Moving from being partially visually impaired to suddenly seeing the world in high definition—and truly seeing the Anchored app clearly for the first time—inspired a beautiful realization : the ultimate art of a new beginning starts by stopping long enough to appreciate exactly what is in front of us. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or trapped inside your own head, this gentle hypnotherapy session is designed to help you hit the reset button, drop your shoulders, and anchor yourself in the safety of the present moment. ⏱️ Episode Chapters * 00:00 – A Vision of Colour & The Gift of Sight * 01:07 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety & Project Updates * 02:06 – Grounding & The Science of the Extended Out-Breath * 03:49 – Finding Safety: Lessons from a Former Paramedic * 04:36 – The Window Metaphor: Stepping into Stillness * 05:37 – Guided Affirmations for Beginning Again * 08:08 – The 3 Daily Caring Tips * 09:42 – Returning to the Room & Final Celebrations 🌟 Guided AffirmationsAllow these words to settle deeply into your mind like light filling a quiet room: * "I am present in this moment, this moment is enough." * "I give myself permission to begin again right now." * "I notice the beauty that is already here." * "My breath connects me to the life I am living right now." * "I am calm, I am open, and I am ready to receive what this day brings." 💖 The 3 Daily Caring Tips 1. The Colour Scan: Sometime today, before looking at your phone or letting the day take hold, look up and find just one colour (the blue sky, a green leaf, or a warm lamp). Name it quietly to anchor yourself in presence. 2. The Reset Breath: If the pace of the day starts to tighten your chest, just let out one long, slow exhale. Ensure it is longer than your inhale to instantly signal safety to your nervous system. 3. Begin Again: If the morning goes sideways or anxiety creeps back in, remember that you don't have to wait for a new week or even a new day. Every single breath is an opportunity to start entirely over. 👋 Connect & Support the Show * Share the Peace: We don't use algorithm tricks or rely on massive sponsors—it's just Martin recording from his van. If this session brought you a sense of calm, please share it with one person who might be quietly struggling today. Word of mouth means everything. * Explore More: Head over to calminganxiety.fm [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://calminganxiety.fm] to read the weekly blog, browse the global "Uplift" news page, or take the structured Anxiety Circuit Break course. * Support the App: There are just a few days left on the GoFundMe campaign to finalize Anchored, launching this July! A final reminder for today: Smile often, love who you are, and above all, be kind. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support] Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety] https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1]  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ [https://www.icanhelp.net/] Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Alice in Wonderland Chapter 11

Welcome to Books at Bedtime from Calming Anxiety. If a restless mind or end-of-day stress is keeping you awake tonight, let the soothing, hypnotic cadence of classic literature help you drift into a deep, peaceful sleep. Tonight, we settle down for a gentle reading of Chapter 11 of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland: Who Stole the Tarts?We step quietly into the grand courtroom of Wonderland, where the King and Queen of Hearts are presiding over a most unusual trial. Listen as Alice observes the busy, scratching pencils of the twelve animal jurors, witness the nervous testimony of the Mad Hatter with his teacup in hand, and discover exactly what happens when a guinea pig is "suppressed" by the court. Read with a slow, calming voice to act as a comforting distraction for an overactive mind, this bedtime story podcast episode creates a safe, tranquil space for your evening routine. Dim the lights, take a long, slow breath, and let the whimsical confusion of the trial lull you into an uninterrupted night's rest.Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Introduction: Preparing Your Mind for Rest * 00:15 – Entering the Courtroom: The King, Queen, and the Tarts * 01:16 – The Curious Habits of the Twelve Jurors * 02:57 – Bill the Lizard and the Squeaking Pencil * 03:33 – Reading the Accusation: The White Rabbit’s Trumpet * 04:16 – The First Witness: The Mad Hatter’s Nervous Testimony * 06:08 – A Curious Sensation: Alice Begins to Grow Again * 07:25 – Twinkling Tea and the Confusion of the March Hare * 08:55 – Suppressing the Court: The Tale of the Guinea Pigs * 10:15 – The Duchess's Cook and the Secret Ingredient * 11:45 – A Shrill Call: Alice is Summoned to the Stand & Outro Storybook Highlights for SleepAllow your thoughts to soften as you listen to these gentle, whimsical moments: * The Jurors’ Slates: The twelve little birds and animals write down their own names on their slates, fiercely anxious that they might forget them before the trial ends. * The Hatter’s Confusion: Shifting nervously from foot to foot, the Hatter accidentally bites a large piece out of his ceramic teacup instead of his bread and butter. * A Sudden Summons: Just as the courtroom settles down after the cook's pepper-induced exit, the White Rabbit unrolls his parchment and unexpectedly calls Alice to the stand. If these cozy bedtime readings help you quiet your overthinking and find a path to deep sleep, please subscribe to the show and share this episode with anyone who needs a calming voice to help them rest tonight. Your support helps our community of calm reach beautiful souls everywhere.For structured, clinical guidance with daytime panic or chronic stress, explore the Anxiety Breaker course at calminganxiety.fm, featuring five premium hypnotherapy sessions designed by me.Close your eyes, let your jaw soften, release 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support] Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety] https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1]  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ [https://www.icanhelp.net/] Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

Thank You — A Gratitude Meditation for Everything You Already Are

Today’s episode steps away from the typical clinical frameworks and breathing counts. Instead, host Martin Hewlett shares a deeply personal message centered on radical gratitude and community connection. https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-celebrate-martin-and-get-him-a-macbook?attribution_id=sl:39d2348d-1215-4bca-84ff-e83678cb4244&lang=en_GB&ts=1778328530  Following an overwhelming wave of support from listeners across the globe, this session explores what happens when we stop fighting our flaws and simply allow goodness, warmth, and self-worth to flow inward.  If you have been struggling with a heavy week, constant noise, or persistent self-criticism, this gentle space is designed precisely for you. As a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic, Martin brings his unique perspective to remind you that taking 10 minutes out of your day to rest is not a sign of weakness—it is a courageous act of self-love. Press play to leave behind your endless to-do lists and realize that you are part of a vast, global community spanning over 150 countries, all breathing alongside you in search of a quiet moment in a loud world. Episode Chapters & Timestamps * 00:00 – Introduction: A Heartfelt Message of Gratitude Martin opens the show by breaking away from standard routines to express genuine appreciation for the community's support during the mobile app journey. * 01:20 – Community Update: The Final Days of the Mobile Campaign A brief notice regarding the final phase of the GoFundMe project, detailing how contributors can claim their premium rewards. * 01:42 – Settling into the Natural Rhythm of Breath A peaceful invitation to drop your shoulders, close your eyes, and notice the organic miracle of your breathing without rules or restrictions. * 03:33 – The Global Living Room: You Are Not Alone A comforting visualization tracking fellow listeners in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and beyond who are sharing this exact moment of peace with you. * 05:21 – Hypnotic Affirmations for True Self-Acceptance A sequence of gentle statements aimed at your analytical thoughts to help you receive kindness without an ounce of guilt. * 08:10 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for True Self-Worth Practical steps you can take today to foster personal appreciation, accept genuine compliments, and ground your identity. * 09:47 – Outro: One Voice, One Share, One Community Final reflections on the power of word-of-mouth growth and the quiet impact of sharing this session with someone you love. Guided Affirmations to Repeat InternallyLet these truths settle quietly into the subconscious layers of your mind, updating your default inner monologue with peace and kindness: * "I am grateful for this body that has carried me through everything." * "I am worthy of love, not when I am better, but right now as I am." * "I allow myself to receive kindness without guilt." * "I am grateful for every person who has chosen to walk alongside me." * "I love who I am becoming, and I am gentle with who I am today." 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life 1. Offer Quiet Self-Gratitude: Take a brief moment out of your day to thank your mind or body for something you typically take for granted. Acknowledge that it woke you up, got you here, or kept moving forward even when it felt completely exhausted. This simple acknowledgment is the foundation of genuine self-worth. 2. Let One Compliment Land: When someone extends a kind word to you today, resist the reflex to minimize it, deflect it, or quickly trade it back. Simply say thank you and let it sit. Noticing what it physically feels like to hold onto that warmth is where internal emotional safety begins to grow. 3. Write Down One Internal Truth: Before you go to sleep tonight, write down one good, true characteristic about who you are as a person—not an achievement or a task you completed, but a core quality like patience, resilience, or kindness. Putting it on paper makes it real to your mind in a way that just thinking about it can never fully achieve. Support Your Mental Health JourneyIf you want to step away from daily maintenance and completely dismantle the underlying loops that drive chronic stress, find the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course over at calminganxiety.fm [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://calminganxiety.fm]. This deep-dive audio experience features 5 complete clinical hypnotherapy sessions designed to systematically soothe the nervous system, interrupt panic patterns, and nurture your mind back to lasting clarity for just $67. Smile often, spread positivity, and above all else today... be kind to your beautiful self. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support] Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety] https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1]  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ [https://www.icanhelp.net/] Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3 Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Alice in Wonderland Chapter 10

Here are the search-optimized Apple Podcast show notes for your "Books at Bedtime" series, specifically crafted with long-tail keywords to help listeners searching for sleep aids, bedtime stories, and relaxation find your reading of Alice in Wonderland.Episode DescriptionWelcome to Books at Bedtime from Calming Anxiety. If your mind is racing or you are struggling to drift off to sleep, let the soothing, familiar rhythm of classic literature guide you into a deep, peaceful rest. Tonight, we settle down with Chapter 10 of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland: The Lobster Quadrille. In this chapter, we join Alice, the Griffin, and the melancholy Mock Turtle on the seashore. Listen as they describe the whimsical, slow-paced steps of the underwater dance, share the curious habits of the Whiting, and softly sing the soothing verses of "Beautiful Soup". Written with wonderful nonsense and read with a calm, comforting cadence, this bedtime story podcast episode acts as a gentle distraction for an overactive mind. Turn down the lights, let your breathing slow, and allow this classic audio experience to ease your transition into an uninterrupted night's sleep. Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Introduction: Settling In for Books at Bedtime * 00:15 – Meeting the Mock Turtle & The Mystery of the Sea * 01:12 – The Rules of the Lobster Quadrille * 02:58 – A Solemn Dance on the Shore * 03:26 – The Song of the Whiting & The Snail * 04:55 – Explaining the Secrets of the Deep Sea * 06:15 – Puzzles of Underwater Boots & Shoes * 07:27 – Traveling with a Purpose * 08:06 – A Lullaby of Beautiful Soup * 09:21 – A Distant Cry: The Trial Begins & Gentle Outro Storybook Highlights for SleepRelax your shoulders and let your imagination drift through these whimsical moments: * The Underwater Rhythm: The Mock Turtle and the Griffin map out a dance of seals, turtles, and salmon clearing jellyfish from the seafloor. * The Whiting’s Tale: Alice learns why the whitings always swim with their tails held securely in their mouths. * A Melancholy Lullaby: The soft, fading echoes of the song "Soup of the evening, beautiful, beautiful soup" drifting away on a gentle breeze. If these bedtime stories help you quiet your thoughts and find deep rest, please subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with a friend, colleague, or family member who needs a little help falling asleep tonight. Word of mouth is how our community of calm continues to grow.For more targeted structural help with daily stress, don't forget to check out the Anxiety Breaker course available at calminganxiety.fm.Close your eyes gently, let go of the day, and be kind to your beautiful soul. Sleep well, my friend. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support] Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety] https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1]  Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ [https://www.icanhelp.net/] Backing Music: Chris Collins =================== Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life. ============================= Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :) Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.