Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief

A little request

Get In Touch & Support the Show * Become a Beta Tester (Android): Email Martin at hello@calminganxiety.org [https://gemini.google.com/app/37bd9bfaabf1ece3]. Please ensure you use a Gmail address. * Support the GoFundMe Campaign: Celebrate Martin & Support the App Development [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] (Donors receive lifetime premium access to the app!) This isn’t a meditation session today, but a deeply personal milestone update and a massive, heartfelt thank you to this incredible community. After six years of the Calming Anxiety podcast, all of your thoughts, tips, and requests have culminated in a project Martin is proudest of: the brand-new Anchored app. Born out of a challenging few months where Martin has been dealing with severe vision loss—meaning no driving or motorbike riding—coding this app has been a labor of love, complete with large yellow text on a black background just so he could see the screen. There is bright light at the end of the tunnel, with NHS surgery booked for next month to restore his sight one eye at a time. The Android version of Anchored is officially ready for closed testing on Google Play, and we need your help to test it out for at least two weeks! It is completely free, with zero catch . iOS development officially begins today, with testing for Apple users opening up in about three to four weeks.  The incredible GoFundMe campaign started by this community has already ensured a new Mac is on the way to power this next phase of coding. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, the link is still live, and all donors will get lifetime access to the premium version of the app as a thank you. Thank you for your immense generosity, your kindness, and for being a part of this journey. Wherever you are listening from in the world today, stay positive, smile often, and remember... Be Kind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

You Are Enough - A Self Worth Reset 10 Minute Guided Meditation

The Complete Self-Worth Reset: Reminding 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 all too easy to let your inner critic take over. But your struggles do not define you—they have simply shaped you. In today's powerful episode, we step away from the noise for a complete self-worth reset. Using a deeply relaxing 4-2-6 breathing technique and gentle hypnotherapy visualization, we work together to dissolve negative external voices, release past darkness, and anchor a profound sense of self-belief directly into your core. You don't have to force yourself to believe anything right away—just find a comfortable space, let your shoulders drop, and allow these healing words to land. An Exciting App Update: Help Us Build "Anchored"I am thrilled to share that development is officially underway for Anchored, a dedicated, beautifully designed mindfulness app that brings together everything you love about this podcast into one ad-free, secure space. It will feature custom breathing timers, a unique nighttime light mode, and my new Books at Bedtime narrations. This project is truly the culmination of my life's work, and I'm so proud of how it's shaping up. A wonderful friend named Lisa launched a GoFundMe campaign to secure the development hardware needed to make it a reality. Every single contribution goes directly toward building this tool for the community. * Become a Founding Member: If you are able to contribute—even a small amount—please email your receipt to hello@calminganxiety.org so I can gift you free lifetime access to Anchored Premium as a thank you. * Support the GoFundMe Campaign: Donate Here [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] * Join the Early Access List: Find out more about what we're building at calminganxiety.org/anchored [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://calminganxiety.org/anchored]. Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Welcome & An Important Update on the Anchored App * 01:20 – Settling In & 4-2-6 Controlled Breathing Practice * 03:22 – Guided Hypnotherapy: A Complete Self-Worth Reset * 05:16 – Personal Reflections on Overcoming Dark Times * 06:00 – Reinforcing Your Worth (Affirmation Repetition) * 08:02 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Self-Gratitude & Connection * 08:50 – Awakening & Final CTA to Share the Hope Today’s AffirmationsSilently repeat these truths to yourself, letting them settle beneath your thoughts: 1. "I am enough, exactly as I am in this moment." 2. "I do not need to earn my place in this world; I was born belonging here." 3. "My struggles do not define me. They have shaped me, and there is a difference." 4. "I am worthy of kindness, especially from myself." 3 Daily Caring Tips 1. Morning Self-Kindness: Before your feet even hit the floor tomorrow morning, say exactly one kind thing to yourself. It doesn't have to be grand—just a gentle word to start the day. 2. Notice the 'Well': At some point today, pause and recognize one thing that you did well. Not perfectly, just well. Embracing "well" makes a massive difference to your inner narrative. 3. Connection is Medicine: Reach out to just one person before the day ends. Send a quick text, make a phone call, or simply wave across the street. Human connection is a powerful tool for grounding our mental health. Share the Spark of HopeIf this session helped you find a moment of peace today, thank you for putting yourself first. The kindest thing you can do now is share this episode< Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Calming Anxiety About the Future — A Guided Meditation for Uncertainty

alming Anxiety About the Future — A Guided Meditation for UncertaintyDo you find yourself constantly rehearsing every difficult conversation or bracing for things that haven’t happened yet? When the future feels uncertain, the mind naturally tries to solve it by running through every possible outcome. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, host Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotist and former frontline paramedic—invites you to stop rehearsing and return to the safety of the present moment. Because the mind cannot find peace whilst the nervous system is still scanning for danger, we begin by settling the body through a targeted vagus nerve reset. Martin shares a vital lesson from his time as a paramedic: the body and mind are extraordinary at handling what is actually happening, but they struggle with the imagined danger created by an unchecked imagination. Whether you are sitting or lying down, use this 10-minute guided meditation to release every thought about tomorrow and realize that you are more capable than your anxiety gives you credit for. Go deeper with the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course—five focused clinical hypnotherapy sessions—available at calminganxiety.fm [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://calminganxiety.fm]. Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Why Your Mind Reverses the Future * 00:39 – Meet Martin Hewlett: Clinical Hypnotist & Former Paramedic * 01:17 – Settling the Nervous System: The Vagus Nerve Reset * 03:51 – Visualization: Grounding Yourself in a Vast Landscape * 05:43 – Lessons from a Paramedic: Real vs. Imagined Danger * 07:24 – Guided Affirmations for Trust and Calm * 08:43 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Future Anxiety * 09:48 – Returning to the Real World: Awareness & Stretch Future-Focus AffirmationsRepeat these internally to ground your subconscious: * "I release my need to control what I cannot yet see." * "The future is not a threat, it is simply a place I haven’t arrived at yet." * "I am calm, I am capable, and I trust myself to handle what comes." * "I am safe in this moment and this moment is all that is real." * "Everything I need is already within me." 3 Daily Caring Tips 1. Name the Rehearsal: When your mind runs a difficult scene, say, "This is a rehearsal, not a reality". Named thoughts lose their grip. 2. Shrink the Time Window: If tomorrow feels overwhelming, ask only: "What do I need today?". Focus on one window, one step. 3. Return to the Body: Future anxiety lives in the head; your body is always in the present. Press your feet flat to the floor and feel your weight. A Note of CareYou’ve done something important today by choosing to stop rehearsing and start resting. That takes real courage. If this session helped you, please share it with someone else who might need a daily coffee break for the soul. In everything you do today, my friend, 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! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 [https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8] Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The 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.

Morning Affirmations for Anxiety — A Guided Meditation to Start Your Day

Waking up with an anxious mind can feel like a battlefield before you’ve even had breakfast. The natural cortisol spike, combined with the immediate urge to scroll through news or to-do lists, often fires up the nervous system before you leave the bed. This guided meditation is designed to help you reclaim those first ten minutes, allowing you to set a tone of calm before the noise of the day reaches you. Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this session utilizes a Vagus Nerve Reset to lower your morning cortisol load and move your body from a state of "alert" into "anchored". By rehearsing a version of yourself that is grounded and ready, you teach your nervous system to meet the world with quiet confidence. For more support, explore our back catalogue of over 2,300 episodes or visit the Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fm [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://calminganxiety.fm].Episode Chapters * 00:00 – The Power of the First 10 Minutes * 00:37 – Introduction: Martin, Clinical Hypnotherapist & Former Paramedic * 01:45 – The Vagus Nerve Reset: Breathing for Cortisol Reduction * 03:43 – Visualization: Finding Your Morning Light * 05:31 – Guided Affirmations for Clarity and Confidence * 08:13 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life * 09:38 – Closing Thoughts: Meeting Your Day with Kindness Morning AffirmationsRepeat these internally to ground your mind and body: * "I wake up as a new beginning and I choose how this day will feel." * "I am grounded, I am present, and I am ready for all that comes." * "My mind is clear, my body is calm, and I meet this morning with quiet confidence." * "I release yesterday, I release tomorrow, I am fully, powerfully here." * "I am enough, exactly as I am, to handle everything this day holds." 3 Daily Caring Tips 1. The Two-Minute No-Phone Rule: Give yourself two minutes of silence after this session before checking any notifications. 2. Set a Morning Word: Choose one anchor word, such as "steady" or "kind," to return to when things get hectic. 3. Notice Your First Thought: Tomorrow morning, simply observe your first thought without judgment, then take one deep breath. Go meet your day. You are ready. And in everything, 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! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 [https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8] Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain [https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain] Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ [https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/] Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ [https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/] Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331] Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB] Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at calminganxiety@martinhewlett.co.uk 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.

Finding Peace in Every Day Moments - A Guided Meditation for Busy Minds

Finding Peace in the Spaces Between: The Power of GlimmersHave you ever noticed how quickly an anxious mind skips past the good things? When we are stressed, our nervous system scans for danger, constantly looking for what might go wrong. But you have a choice. You can retune that scanner. In today’s episode, we explore the concept of "glimmers"—micro-moments of safety, comfort, and connection that signal to your body that right now, you are okay. Using the 4-4-4-4 breathwork method and deep visualization , we practice stepping out of survival mode and into a space of genuine stillness. An Incredible Update & How to Claim Your Premium Gift!The response to our GoFundMe campaign to bring Anchored—our dedicated mindfulness and anxiety app—to market has completely blown my mind. People from all over the world have chosen to believe in this vision, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. * If you have already donated: To thank you, you get free lifetime access to Anchored Premium when it launches! Simply email your GoFundMe receipt to hello@calminganxiety.org so we can look after you. * Want to help us build it? If you are in a position to contribute—even a small amount—you are helping us bring these tools to everyone who needs them. * Support the GoFundMe Campaign: Donate Here [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] * Join the Early Access List: Learn more and sign up at calminganxiety.org/anchored [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://calminganxiety.org/anchored]. Episode Chapters * 00:00 – GoFundMe Update & Special Gift for Donors * 00:52 – Welcome & Introduction to Glimmers * 02:04 – 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing Practice * 03:22 – Guided Visualization: Scanning for Moments of Grace * 05:57 – Mindful Affirmations for Inner Peace * 07:36 – 3 Daily Caring Tips to Carry with You * 09:31 – Returning to the Room & Closing Thoughts Today’s AffirmationsLet these words settle into the quiet space beneath your thoughts: 1. "My life contains small moments of beauty that are real and that are mine." 2. "I am becoming someone who notices what is good." 3. "Peace is not somewhere I have to get to. It is already here in the spaces between." 3 Daily Caring Tips 1. The Glimmer Hunt: This afternoon, deliberately scan your environment for one thing that is physically pleasant—a texture, a temperature, or a sound. It’s not about forced positivity; it's about being present. 2. The Touch Reset: When anxiety rises, press both feet flat into the floor to feel the ground beneath you, then place one hand on your chest to feel your own warmth. This breaks the spiral of thought and brings you back into your body. 3. Pass a Glimmer On: Notice something beautiful today and tell someone about it in just a simple sentence. Sharing a glimmer multiplies it, shifting two nervous systems at once. Share the CalmIf this session brought a little bit of stillness to your day, please take a moment to smile, love who you are, and share this episode with someone who might need a deep breath today.And as always... 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 h 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.